"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
12/18/2016 at 13:47 • Filed to: None
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"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
12/18/2016 at 13:47 • Filed to: None | 0
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So I was replacing the thermostat yesterday, not other problems with it besides the engine being below operating temp. Then when I’m done and go to start...Nothing. I tried 5-7 times and got nothing before it started normally. But now when I drive it the battery light comes on when I initially hit the brakes or turn on the A/C.
I went to get the battery checked and the guy at advanced auto said it’s fine, along with the alternator which was replaced 3 weeks ago.
I also noticed at night the headlights will flicker when i hit the brakes and dim if I turn on the A/C. Yes A/C at night in winter because Houston.
Anyway. The important thing is I’m supporting my car during this important stage in it’s life. I’ll go to the junkyard tomorrow and get him a few VW badges and Corrado(?) He seems a little to classy to be a golf.
Oh yeah, does this air filter need to be replaced? They’re normally nasty when I do, but this one is in between so I’m not sure.
jasmits
> DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
12/18/2016 at 13:50 |
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Probably a grounding issue somewhere.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
12/18/2016 at 13:54 |
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If you disconnected a wire for the thermostat, you may want to give the length of that wire that a look. Could be exposed wiring now hitting your subframe or some other metal.
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DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/18/2016 at 13:57 |
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There’s a ground on top of the thermostat housing. I’ll check it out.
MM54
> DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
12/18/2016 at 13:59 |
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This screams of bad grounds, as to where though is a mystery. I’d check (of course) around where you were working first.
Tazio, Count Fouroff
> DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
12/18/2016 at 13:59 |
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Best wishes with the glitches
OMG I wish I lived where you need A/C right now *jealous*...even with the July and August
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DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
> Tazio, Count Fouroff
12/18/2016 at 14:01 |
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I know. The temp is perfect it’s just the humidity that requires the A/C
DasWauto
> DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
12/18/2016 at 14:39 |
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Check your battery terminals and grounds. Use a wire brush to clean them up if necessary and make sure their bolts are tight.
facw
> Tazio, Count Fouroff
12/18/2016 at 16:27 |
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Note: yesterday was hot, today not so much:
