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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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The other day i noticed that the outside temperature display seemed to be warmer than it was actually was. now it is stuck on 127 when it is only 75 outside. i checked all of the fuses in the front and the back and found that the fuse for ELEC was blown. i replaced it and it worked for a couple of minutes and the display reading started to adjust. then it blew the fuse again. then there was a message to service engine soon, and that the volts were high!!! any ideas
 
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Yes, an alternator overcharging or an internally shorted battery. Easy to verify either thru on board diagnostics or a shop that can test the charging rate. Left un repaired, exterior lights and even car computers can be damaged.
 
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