Problems on monte carlo

CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
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JDCMJC
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2001 chevy monte carlo has 52,000 miles on it and has a 3.8 engine. The radio locks up and the dimmer switch light doesn't light. The amp meter doesn't always work. The air conditioner does not work when this happens.
Apr 20, 2007 at 3:17 PM
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GARFIELD
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It sounds like you have a loose ground somewhere in your dash. If you have a manual for your car with an electrical schematic then look at all the problem areas and follow the ground wires back, bet they will all have a common point that they use for a ground. When you find that area is will normally be either loose connection or a dirty or corroded connection. Most automotive intermittent electrical problems can be traced down to either a loose or corroded connection. Hope this helps

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Gary
Apr 21, 2007 at 2:53 AM
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