Car going into "safe mode"...
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From: Atlanta, GA
Car going into "safe mode"...
A few months ago, I posted how my driver seat would randomly tilt or move backward without my using the switches, then when I tried to move it back, the switch was dead.
Well, now it's either worse or a new issue.
Driving home from work, the auto lights kicked in, and my dash flickered. A few miles later, the dash lit full up (like when you start the car) and manual mode turned into D.
So I drove home in 3rd gear, no shifting happened at all.
Pulled into the driveway, turned the car off and tried to restart. Nothing. No lights, nothing. **** wouldn't turn at all, no power getting anywhere. 30 minutes later tho, the car fired right up and all was good.
I have the Gordon Gee grounding kit, installed it a a year ago (15k miles). Going to go over that whole thing as well as take the seat out and check the switches.
Probably hit the dealer as well, for a full diagnostic unless anyone has any ideas.
Thanks guys.
Well, now it's either worse or a new issue.
Driving home from work, the auto lights kicked in, and my dash flickered. A few miles later, the dash lit full up (like when you start the car) and manual mode turned into D.
So I drove home in 3rd gear, no shifting happened at all.
Pulled into the driveway, turned the car off and tried to restart. Nothing. No lights, nothing. **** wouldn't turn at all, no power getting anywhere. 30 minutes later tho, the car fired right up and all was good.
I have the Gordon Gee grounding kit, installed it a a year ago (15k miles). Going to go over that whole thing as well as take the seat out and check the switches.
Probably hit the dealer as well, for a full diagnostic unless anyone has any ideas.
Thanks guys.
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From: Atlanta, GA
Could the fact I have 275/35's on the rear and less than half tread on the front 225/40's have anything to do with VDC and shutting the car down?
Is the ECU resetting each time i can't restart the car?
Is the ECU resetting each time i can't restart the car?
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Sounds like your car is freaking out.. this may be a dumb suggestion but i would check out your alternator. It may be going out... Your ecu will freak if it's not getting the voltage it needs..
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We did a battery test last night, 550 CCA, 12.65 car off, 14.73 car running.
No variations or spikes turning lights on, etc.
We tightened the terminals, negative was slightly loose. Hoping that I hit a bump and it altered the connection enough to cause the issue.
Hoping.
Thanks for the advice.
No variations or spikes turning lights on, etc.
We tightened the terminals, negative was slightly loose. Hoping that I hit a bump and it altered the connection enough to cause the issue.
Hoping.
Thanks for the advice.
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