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Question posted by djholtsr on March 4th, 2013

My Engine Light Is On. I Was Told That There Is A Wire Lose

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Answer #1: Posted by jdfitchett on March 4th, 2013 10:18 PM
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you need to take it to a autoparts store and have the car scanned, that will tell you what the issue is

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..., door check straps (see dealer) and outside locks. cooling system fluid level and coolant strength. engine oil fluid level. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES General Owner's Information It ...Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. and clean body and door drain holes. air pressure in spare tire. Check Every Month ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 24

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 26

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Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 8

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Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 16

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Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 18

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Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 20

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Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 22

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 10

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11

... BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by your servicing dealership. Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced immediately. Anti-lock brake system (if equipped): If the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 12

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 40

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 42

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 56

...both the HomeLink௡ and hand-held transmitters' radio frequency signals.) 5. If the light is a constant red, programming is complete and your rolling code equipped device. At the... (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is pressed and released. Simultaneously press and hold the just-trained HomeLink௡ button and observe the red light. Driver Controls 3. Do not release the...
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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 91

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 105

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 128

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 131

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