Subtle_Cynicism
10-31-2004, 05:34 PM
Ok...I just noticed this as well...my Security light on my speedometer area comes on at random...
Any reasons that any of you might know of :)?
RocketFast321
11-04-2004, 06:02 AM
ummm mine use to come on when i use to jump started my car, and sometimes when i reset the computer, and at random. i dunno at my car still starts.
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A. Check The Battery And All Its Connections!
1. The GA's electrical system is VERY susceptible to minor variations of voltage and load/amperage. This includes the ABS system (if so equipped) which has its own module.
2. Disconnect the negative terminal first, then the positive (this avoids accidental sparking if the wrench slips and hits a metal body/engine part while turning the positive screw).
3. Clean all terminals to shiny metal; remove deposits with a water/baking soda solution, and sand/scrape/polish the metal with sandpaper and knife.
4. The molded red rubber boot on the positive battery terminal allows massive corrosion to develop unseen within the boot.
[This happened to me, and it FRIED the alternator (the alternator 'sensed' a dead battery and tried to put out maximum amperage for recharge, but the power couldn't get thru the corroded connection).]
IMO, cut off this crappy GM rubber boot, and replace with an aftermarket protective cover that can be inspected.
5. Reconnect the battery, first positive and then negative.
B. When connections are VERY bad, any idiot lights can come on and systems can fail for no legitimate reason.
C. I firmly believe that at least 70% of all GA electrical-related problems (and 40% of seemingly non-electrical problems) will be solved by proper and MONTHLY attention to the battery as stated above.
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