Car troubles.. Suggestions welcome.
12-22-2008, 12:10 PM
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Car troubles.. Suggestions welcome.
Hey guys (and girls)
Just wanted to post this up and see what everyones thoughts were. First off let me thank you in advance for reading and the advice.
About 2 weeks ago my dash lights started flickering on the far left corner where my gas gage is. It was just the one section that was flickering so i didnt worry to much. (before you say anything, not its not a service light, i know what they look like, lol).
then a week ago on friday my low beam headlights went out. Both the left and the right. My high beams and my fogs still work. My boyfriend checked the fuses and they were not blown and there were also no loose connectors. We thought it might be the rain so i let them dry out, nothing. I dont know if this is electrical or the bulbs need to be changed (regardless im going to get new ones tonight).
then this past week my whole dash started flickering. so im starting to think i have an electrical problem.
Any thoughts or ideas on what should do?
thanks guys
sarah =)
Just wanted to post this up and see what everyones thoughts were. First off let me thank you in advance for reading and the advice.
About 2 weeks ago my dash lights started flickering on the far left corner where my gas gage is. It was just the one section that was flickering so i didnt worry to much. (before you say anything, not its not a service light, i know what they look like, lol).
then a week ago on friday my low beam headlights went out. Both the left and the right. My high beams and my fogs still work. My boyfriend checked the fuses and they were not blown and there were also no loose connectors. We thought it might be the rain so i let them dry out, nothing. I dont know if this is electrical or the bulbs need to be changed (regardless im going to get new ones tonight).
then this past week my whole dash started flickering. so im starting to think i have an electrical problem.
Any thoughts or ideas on what should do?
thanks guys
sarah =)
12-22-2008, 01:45 PM
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12-22-2008, 01:48 PM
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I've had similar problems in my old bugeye. It ended up being a bad solder on where the wire connects the ignition switch to the fuse box. Basically, it stopped telling the gauges and lights that the car was on.
Go to an automotive electrical shop for them to fix it. The place just off of Ward on Queen St (I think) charged me $50. They're awesome over there but I forget the shops' name...someone who knows the place can give it to you but it is right there and it is a Japanese last name.
It's not the bulbs...just don't buy the bulbs and then not need them you know? Before we actually fixed the problem I went through replacing my battery, bulbs, fuses, etc...just to learn that it was a $50 fix at my favorite electrical shop.
Go to an automotive electrical shop for them to fix it. The place just off of Ward on Queen St (I think) charged me $50. They're awesome over there but I forget the shops' name...someone who knows the place can give it to you but it is right there and it is a Japanese last name.
It's not the bulbs...just don't buy the bulbs and then not need them you know? Before we actually fixed the problem I went through replacing my battery, bulbs, fuses, etc...just to learn that it was a $50 fix at my favorite electrical shop.
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12-22-2008, 01:58 PM
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I've had similar problems in my old bugeye. It ended up being a bad solder on where the wire connects the ignition switch to the fuse box. Basically, it stopped telling the gauges and lights that the car was on.
Go to an automotive electrical shop for them to fix it. The place just off of Ward on Queen St (I think) charged me $50. They're awesome over there but I forget the shops' name...someone who knows the place can give it to you but it is right there and it is a Japanese last name.
It's not the bulbs...just don't buy the bulbs and then not need them you know? Before we actually fixed the problem I went through replacing my battery, bulbs, fuses, etc...just to learn that it was a $50 fix at my favorite electrical shop.
Go to an automotive electrical shop for them to fix it. The place just off of Ward on Queen St (I think) charged me $50. They're awesome over there but I forget the shops' name...someone who knows the place can give it to you but it is right there and it is a Japanese last name.
It's not the bulbs...just don't buy the bulbs and then not need them you know? Before we actually fixed the problem I went through replacing my battery, bulbs, fuses, etc...just to learn that it was a $50 fix at my favorite electrical shop.
I work near there, right off south king & ward so i'll drop by. Im glad to hear its most likely a quick fix and not a thousand dollar part =)
12-22-2008, 02:26 PM
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^^^Hopefully not a thousand dollar part.
As I've been told, Subaru's wiring is not so great so yeah a lot of people are having these problems a few years down the road when bad solders and connection start to come loose.
I hope it all works out and am sure those guys will take good care of you. Normally you can just drop the car off and pick it up at the end of the day or even at lunch.
As I've been told, Subaru's wiring is not so great so yeah a lot of people are having these problems a few years down the road when bad solders and connection start to come loose.
I hope it all works out and am sure those guys will take good care of you. Normally you can just drop the car off and pick it up at the end of the day or even at lunch.
12-22-2008, 03:03 PM
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If not, you can check with Myron at Hawaii Auto Electric. They're located on Kam Hwy in PearlCity by Jack in the box and Taco Bell. We use them for all of our electrical diagnostic work. #487-7783. Good Luck
12-22-2008, 03:14 PM
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Or, You can do what I do. Get pissed off, Contemplate selling the car, Drink afew beers, Play Xbox360, Drive to Vakamon and have them fix the problum... Usually, If I do it in that order, it fixes the problum everytime.
12-22-2008, 04:13 PM
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haha i dont drink beer, but i might add some jack to that combo and see what happens. lol =)
12-22-2008, 05:00 PM
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Add jack to that combo and by the time you reach the Vakamon stage there will be a lot more **** wrong with your car than when you started. Like not having a bumper and or/ being totaled.
12-22-2008, 05:15 PM
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but on the serious side, i never drive impaired. My friend was killed on her motor cycle by a drunk driver, since her passing i have been really firm on the whole "no drinking and driving thing"
12-22-2008, 06:36 PM
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Go to an automotive electrical shop for them to fix it. The place just off of Ward on Queen St (I think) charged me $50. They're awesome over there but I forget the shops' name...someone who knows the place can give it to you but it is right there and it is a Japanese last name.
I Hope things work out for you Sarah.
12-22-2008, 06:44 PM
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There have been countless times I went to Vakamon sober, and came out drunk
As for the swear filter, I already got flagged for dodging it. So why not run into it full speed?? Shall we?? Here we go!!!! ****, ****, crap, mother****er, ********, ****, *****, ****er, *****, *******, ****. Alright I'm done
**Edit** wow, the filter seems to be working
As for the swear filter, I already got flagged for dodging it. So why not run into it full speed?? Shall we?? Here we go!!!! ****, ****, crap, mother****er, ********, ****, *****, ****er, *****, *******, ****. Alright I'm done
**Edit** wow, the filter seems to be working
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