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Anonymous Posted on May 03, 2016

My van won't start but all gauges flicker door open alarm charms radio works

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If the guages are flickering it sounds like a weak battery.. Radio doesn't take as much power to run. But when you turn the key on everything powers up and it takes a lot to engage the starter.. Try turning on the headlights, do they look dim?? Either way attempt a jump start if your battery is ok it will not hurt a thing to try.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 24, 2009

SOURCE: my alarm keeps going off

I had the same problem with the alarm, the radio, the dome light staying on the lights left on alarm not going off four trips to the GM dealer who refers to my 2004 cavalier as a "crapalier" I have spent hundreds trying to have this problem fixed and finally figured out a solution which is never ever again in my lifetime will I purchase a GM product and some adavan to caml myself in the knowledge that my tax dollars are going to help this worthless company out. [email protected]

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 13, 2009

SOURCE: My car alarm will not reset and the issue with problems below

If you (hopefully) have the key fob (keyless entry remote), try closing the doors, then lock and unlock using the keyless entry. This should reset the security so the vehicle will start.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 19, 2011

SOURCE: my 2006 volvo s40 won't

I had the same problem when my battery went flat and tried to use jumper cables connected to another vehicles battery. I called Volvo and they said I need to disconnect the battery terminal to reset the computer. After re-conecting it the remote control worked again and I was able to jump start the car. Maybe your car's computer went into a similar state.

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  • Posted on Feb 08, 2012

SOURCE: Chevy Equinox, 2005 - When door opens..radio does not go off

Actually this is the answer, well at least it fixed my problem and for others reading before you go to dealer or buy replacement anything check some wires first.. first my unlock button didnt work driver side, then driver side window quit working and then radio wouldnt shut off..the equinox doesnt have a push button sensor its inside the hinges so its not the sensor...if you open your driver side door and in the jam look for the rubber boot....loosen the rubber boot from the door and from the frame of the car so that you can examine the wires inside there....to my surprise 4 of my wires were ripped in half and 2 of them had previously had an attempt to repair with crimps...so check your wires before you do anything else if your having any of the problems that I was having! Hope this helps, no where did I find the answer I was looking for on any forum, hopefully this is the problem and its a quick fix, just seems like it may be a problem that will continue to happen!

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  • Posted on Jan 14, 2013

SOURCE: 2005 Trailblazer-- Most Dashboard Gauges don't

Go to nearest junk yard and find the same car and check to see if it has it or check the manual ,or last suggestion is go to the nearst dealer and they will print u up a copy for free or a couple bucks

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