Have i queer sort of question for you two. I have a 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 that has had a sequence of seemingly unrelated problems.
Started with the four way flasher button popping out of its socket, I figured that stress over the years broke it and using daily it finished it off. OK.
Next, a turning signal bulb burned out (right rear) - first lamp to go since I purchased the car (new in 1999), didn't think much of it and replaced the bulbs on both sides - they were 11 years old.
Next, the battery which was three years old had the bottom drop out - I started the car - went to the store (for some ice cream) and when I came out the battery was too dead to start the car (no prior notice). I called AAA, they jumped it - car ran until I put it in gear - it stalled out (not enough juice to excite the diodes?). We replaced the battery.
This morning I dropped my better (calmer) half at the health club (by the way, my ice cream melted!) stuck my pinky into the hole where the 4 way button used to live to turn on the 4 way flashers so I wouldn't get rear ended, when I turned them off and put on my left turn signal there was nothing. I had no signal lamps.
I got home and started to test - went through the light bulbs - they are ok, I tested the parking and tail lights, they work. Tested the fuses, there seem to be three fuses for the tail and brake lights, they are all good but I replaced them anyway. The brake light circuit seems to operate because the rear window stoplight still works.
WHAT AM I MISSING?
battery - good
alternator - charging
fuses - new
bulbs - new
there are no error codes
good luck
if you need it or have any questions i can be reached at www.NuthouseNotes.com or
202 251 1078
hope to hear something soon or I will be forced to drive the Mercedes rather than a good car!
Started with the four way flasher button popping out of its socket, I figured that stress over the years broke it and using daily it finished it off. OK.
Next, a turning signal bulb burned out (right rear) - first lamp to go since I purchased the car (new in 1999), didn't think much of it and replaced the bulbs on both sides - they were 11 years old.
Next, the battery which was three years old had the bottom drop out - I started the car - went to the store (for some ice cream) and when I came out the battery was too dead to start the car (no prior notice). I called AAA, they jumped it - car ran until I put it in gear - it stalled out (not enough juice to excite the diodes?). We replaced the battery.
This morning I dropped my better (calmer) half at the health club (by the way, my ice cream melted!) stuck my pinky into the hole where the 4 way button used to live to turn on the 4 way flashers so I wouldn't get rear ended, when I turned them off and put on my left turn signal there was nothing. I had no signal lamps.
I got home and started to test - went through the light bulbs - they are ok, I tested the parking and tail lights, they work. Tested the fuses, there seem to be three fuses for the tail and brake lights, they are all good but I replaced them anyway. The brake light circuit seems to operate because the rear window stoplight still works.
WHAT AM I MISSING?
battery - good
alternator - charging
fuses - new
bulbs - new
there are no error codes
good luck
if you need it or have any questions i can be reached at www.NuthouseNotes.com or
202 251 1078
hope to hear something soon or I will be forced to drive the Mercedes rather than a good car!
Sep 1, 2009 at 7:38 AM
