Electrical gremlins

[adam_shifflett]

Ok guys here are the indications that I have.


Got to work last Friday with no issues at all. Let the car sit all day while I was working and when I turned it on to leave that evening I have the following indications:


Airbag light illuminated
No working steering wheel controls
Gauge cluster remains illuminated when car is off and key removed
Automatic headlights indication light flashing


The lights work, I can change between high/lo. Turn signals work. No blown fuses.

I initially thought slip ring when the steering controls didn't work but I'm at a loss now with the other random stuff.

Let me know what you think.

[danewilson77]

Battery.

[adam_shifflett]

You're all about the battery today aren't you Dane? :P

[danewilson77]

Yeah....it's a good place to start anyways.

[telijah]

A battery is always a good place to start when you have random electrical hiccups. Could just be a loose cable.

[static667]

Check all of your battery connections first. If everything is good, move on to the battery. A little fluctuation in the battery in these cars can make all kinds of crazy crap happen.

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[danewilson77]

I bet it's the original.....and at 7 years old...is right near the end of compiled data lifespan.

[kayger12]

+1 on the battery.

Seems to be the theme of the week around here.

[danewilson77]

Or blinker fluid is low.

There. You happy Adam?

[johnrando]

+1 on the battery.

Seems to be the theme of the week around here.

+1 - I had a low battery and my car would barely run.

[Johnmadd]

Or blinker fluid is low.

There. You happy Adam?

That's what I was thinking. I always keep an extra quart in the trunk.

[quikryptonite]

After doing some research on the forum about batteries, this sounds like my problem.