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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 12:05 PM
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So I've got this explosion of dashboard lights, and she doesn't want to start. Click image for larger version

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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 12:14 PM
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I've seen this happen with a bad battery. Suggest have it tested.
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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 12:17 PM
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If that tests good, pull the TIPM and have a careful look at it. Clean the connectors up and be sure all connections are good. It may be going bad, though.
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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 12:45 PM
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Thanks Mark. I will test the battery and take a look at tipm. I appreciate it.
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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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x2....Have the battery tested!
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