Gremlins
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Gremlins
I need to work out a few gremlins in my 03 z71.
First off, my blinkers are on the fritz. When I signal left, the indicator will either not blink at all or will stay lit, but this is just an intermittent problem.
Secondly, my remote for the keyless entry does not work, I took it to the dealer and they tested the remote and it checked out. So I'm guessing it has something to do with the receiver or the computer. I don't know if this problem is related, but sometimes when I unlock the door with they key, the horn starts honking until I turn on the ignition.
Last issue that I am having is a water leak on the driver side. The water drips, on to the rubber floor mat into a puddle, from the fuse panel cover on the side of the dash. I have no idea where it enters from.
These aren't major problems but they're starting to build up and get annoying.
First off, my blinkers are on the fritz. When I signal left, the indicator will either not blink at all or will stay lit, but this is just an intermittent problem.
Secondly, my remote for the keyless entry does not work, I took it to the dealer and they tested the remote and it checked out. So I'm guessing it has something to do with the receiver or the computer. I don't know if this problem is related, but sometimes when I unlock the door with they key, the horn starts honking until I turn on the ignition.
Last issue that I am having is a water leak on the driver side. The water drips, on to the rubber floor mat into a puddle, from the fuse panel cover on the side of the dash. I have no idea where it enters from.
These aren't major problems but they're starting to build up and get annoying.
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Its possible that wherever the water is coming from is getting on your electrical system causing the random problems. Do you see corrosion in the fuse panel or anywhere its leaking from on anything electrical?
If it is in fact Gremlins just remember the 3 rules.
Dont get them wet.
Keep them from daylight
& dont feed them after midnight
If it is in fact Gremlins just remember the 3 rules.
Dont get them wet.
Keep them from daylight
& dont feed them after midnight
Last edited by Mike Sigmond; Sep 21, 2009 at 8:33 PM.
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Ha ha, yeah gremlins,HEY!! GET OFFA ME! OW!!
Seriously, is the water only showing up when you use air conditioning, or do you smell a sweet pancake syrup smell?
If it's just while you use the A/C, the drain tube to the condensation tray is blocked, it comes out on the passenger firewall, you can unblock it with a coat hanger.
If it's the warm water(steams up your windows) your heater core is shot. Do a thread search for ShawnVW's post on a heater core replacement in this section from about a year ago.
Seriously, is the water only showing up when you use air conditioning, or do you smell a sweet pancake syrup smell?
If it's just while you use the A/C, the drain tube to the condensation tray is blocked, it comes out on the passenger firewall, you can unblock it with a coat hanger.
If it's the warm water(steams up your windows) your heater core is shot. Do a thread search for ShawnVW's post on a heater core replacement in this section from about a year ago.
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I need to work out a few gremlins in my 03 z71.
First off, my blinkers are on the fritz. When I signal left, the indicator will either not blink at all or will stay lit, but this is just an intermittent problem.
Secondly, my remote for the keyless entry does not work, I took it to the dealer and they tested the remote and it checked out. So I'm guessing it has something to do with the receiver or the computer. I don't know if this problem is related, but sometimes when I unlock the door with they key, the horn starts honking until I turn on the ignition.
Last issue that I am having is a water leak on the driver side. The water drips, on to the rubber floor mat into a puddle, from the fuse panel cover on the side of the dash. I have no idea where it enters from.
These aren't major problems but they're starting to build up and get annoying.
First off, my blinkers are on the fritz. When I signal left, the indicator will either not blink at all or will stay lit, but this is just an intermittent problem.
Secondly, my remote for the keyless entry does not work, I took it to the dealer and they tested the remote and it checked out. So I'm guessing it has something to do with the receiver or the computer. I don't know if this problem is related, but sometimes when I unlock the door with they key, the horn starts honking until I turn on the ignition.
Last issue that I am having is a water leak on the driver side. The water drips, on to the rubber floor mat into a puddle, from the fuse panel cover on the side of the dash. I have no idea where it enters from.
These aren't major problems but they're starting to build up and get annoying.
Maybe a battery issue with the remote.
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As far as the blinkers are concerned...Check ALL of your marker bulbs. Some bulbs have 2 Elements in them (burn, then brighter burn/brakes) if one of the elements is shot it can cause havoc with your blinkers. They are sometimes hard to spot so look closely.
The previous post on the windshield leak, AC drain, heater core are spot on. Good Luck!
The previous post on the windshield leak, AC drain, heater core are spot on. Good Luck!
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This was a classic problem on the 1st generation VW Rabbits. Water would leak around the base of the radio antenna on the left fender and run down the cable to a spot where it would drip onto the top ("back") of the fuse box. Made lots of gremlins one of which was shorting the starter circuit. Rabbits were seen hopping up steps of buildings - seriously. Left in gear without the handbrake engaged.
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