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Old 05-03-2023, 04:39 PM   #1
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Take the battery out -- connect a charger to the car -- do you get things to wake up?

Sometimes a battery will fail internally and short things out -- even to the extent you can't jump it.

Also check the negative terminal and negative connection from the battery to the chassis.

I would also look for voltage at various points around the car.
Will check. Thanks
Tried but without success.
I ordered voltage regulator from FCP ($40 with shipping) will try it.

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Old 05-04-2023, 03:21 PM   #2
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Disconnect your battery from the car terminals and measure the voltage. What do you measure?
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Old 05-05-2023, 08:12 AM   #3
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Disconnect your battery from the car terminals and measure the voltage. What do you measure?
I have 12.9V on my battery
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Old 05-07-2023, 10:30 AM   #4
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Watch this vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=306zXxRypF8
I had my AC module go dark this week and this trick worked to get it back. Cheap, quick, and worth a try before trowing parts at it.
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Old 05-08-2023, 03:19 PM   #5
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I have 12.9V on my battery
Sounds like a good battery. Next step is to proceed with the advice given. Good luck.
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