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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 02:32 PM
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Angry 99 base trunk and gas door issues
I have a 99 deville base and just recently when i start my car my trunk and gas door open it dose not happen every time but when its been sitting for awhile it happens? whats going on and how can i fix it?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 04:01 PM
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you probably need a battery. when battery voltage drops too low BCM "misfires" causes triggers the actuators. Changing BCM is unlikely to stop it from happening.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 11:57 PM
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so just a new battery if the issues continues after replacing battery what could be the causes?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 02:44 PM
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Battery cables. Undersized battery. Many auto parts stores will test battery for free.
 
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