most scanners are capable of resetting the maintaince light just call around to some shops and see if they can reset the light for you shouldnt cost much as it only takes a few minutes.
I have an S-10 pickup which has had this problem since I got the truck about 3 years ago. When the lights are on, the power inside the pickup goes funny as if the power is shorting out or losing its ground(?). What happens is that the dash lights go out, the radio goes off, the cab light doesn't work, fuel level indicator drops, the bright lights indicator comes on, and the turn-signal indicators come on. I used to be able to slam my hand on the dashboard to get the dash lights back, but it doesn't always work any more and works less and less well.
Fortunately, the outside lights (headlights, turn signals, brake lights, parking lights) all continue to work as they should, so I am able to drive the vehicle. I just can't use the radio, see the dash, or use the cab light when this happens.
The problem seems to be worse when it is very cold (winter am) and when it is muggy (last night). The problem seems to have a threshold of power usage. For instance, the radio may be working and then I use the turn signal or brake, and the power to the radio goes off. Sometimes the radio cycles between on and off as (I am assuming) the power usage fluctuates with the demands of the radio itself.
I am an amateur in this, but would like to fix it or have it fixed. Is there an obvious solution? Is there something I can check relatively easily myself? Can I get it fixed by a mechanic without open-ended money dumping into the problem?
thanks for any input you might have.
Ian K.Read More
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