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11-09-2008, 10:57 PM
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Electrical Abnormalities
Hello all, I seem to be having a problem forming in my '98 GP GT.
Here's what's going on (so far)... 4 days ago: DIC started to dim itself slightly, then brighten up again randomly. 2 days ago: When starting the car at night, the automatic lights didn't come on when the car started, but kicked on about 5-6 seconds later. Today: First 2 problems still happening, with an added problem of the DIC turning completely black (just the screen, not the lights in the buttons) Please help me with this, as it's just started this week and seems to be progressing quite quickly. It's getting cold here in IL and I really don't want to get left somewhere with an electrical problem  Thanks in advance for any help! The 3.8SuperPacer 
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#2
11-09-2008, 11:15 PM
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Re: Electrical Abnormalities
I think we have another ignition switch problem here. WHat do you think guys?
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#3
11-10-2008, 11:23 AM
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Re: Electrical Abnormalities
I did just have my ignition switch replaced about 6 weeks ago...
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#4
11-10-2008, 11:37 AM
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Re: Electrical Abnormalities
I would have agreed with Tim that it was an ignition switch issue, but since that has been changed I'd say no.
Have you checked your battery cables for corrosion, loosness, and/or the condition of the battery itself? Does your RAP (reserve accessory power) still work properly, meaning that the radio, windows, etc... continue to function after turning off the key until you open a door? You may also want to check the underside of the underhood relay center for corrosion.
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#5
12-09-2008, 05:44 PM
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Re: Electrical Abnormalities
hey, I've checked the battery cables/posts, the RAP still works perfectly fine and there's no corrosion on the underside of the under-hood relay center. My father talked to a guy that works at a dealership and he thought it might have something to do with the orange wire in the harness assembly. Could that be the problem, and would replacing the harness be the easiest fix, or maybe even reattaching the wire(?)
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#6
12-09-2008, 09:08 PM
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Re: Electrical Abnormalities
The orange wire in what harness? The ignition switch harness?
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-2000 Grand Prix GTP 170,000mi (daily driver) -2000 Olds Alero 100,000mi (soon to be DD with gas at $3.45/gal) -1997 Chev K1500 4x4 115,000mi (Natalie's truck [nans_grandprix]) AF "2.0" Community Guidelines Conservative Victory 2012!!! "I'll Keep my Guns, Freedom, and Money. You can Keep the Change!" ----->>>>> Did You Know? <<<<<-----
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#7
12-26-2008, 12:15 PM
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Re: Electrical Abnormalities
yes, the orange wire in the ignition switch harness, i have a replacement one sitting right beside me right now, just need time to get it in. Could that be the problem/solution?
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