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Old 10-16-2007, 02:03 PM
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Default Dash lights flashing

We have a 1994850 wagon, we recently have had a a weird problem, the dash warning lights(gas light, battery light etc) will randomly flash for no reason. They kind of flicker on and off really fast. It happens at random times and not all the time. Has anyone had this problem or heard of this happening??
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Old 10-16-2007, 05:40 PM
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Default RE: Dash lights flashing

Check all battery connections and grounds.
 
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Default RE: Dash lights flashing

mine did the same thing before my alternator went out


you could always get that checked, just an idea
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 08:35 AM
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Yep, Check all the grounds and battery connections (clean them as well with a solution of baking soda and water if they are corroded) and see if that helps, if not, as said above, the alternator is most likely going bad.

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If the battery connections turn out fine, I would test the alternator with a digital multimeter or have it tested at a reputable shop. If the alternator decides to go, it would be at the worst moment, at the wrong location.


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