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Originally Posted by lakersfan1
Yeah. I'd take it back and make them fix ASAP or negate the sale. Most states let you have a 72 hour or so 'cool off' period to return a car. If your state has privatized inspections, where local repair shops issue the inspections instead of a state run facility, the dealership probably has an 'understanding' with the shop that did the inspection. I'd threaten to report them for fraud if they refuse to fix or take the return. That's why I don't trust used car lots. I only tried buying from a used lot once, and I got a call after three months that he couldn't 'find the title' and I had to return the car for a full refund. I either buy from a private seller or a major dealership now.
I'd diagnose it as a bad ground just based on the info you've given us.
This is your kid's safety though, so I'd take control of the situation NOW. Your kid is going to get rear-ended with broken tails ..... at the very least.
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Thanks for your input lalersfan1, but if you read my second post, I already found the problem and am pretty sure it's permanently fixed.
Looking back on the whole deal, it's very possible that the guy I bought the car from did not know of any existing electrical problems and the tow wiring harness power wire may have melted through after he had it inspected and after I had left his lot. This particular used car guy went out of his way to show me the few small imperfections on this car. I am also very skeptical of used and new dealers as well as many mechanics. In this case, I think that it was a careless harness installation that caused the problem. Don't think that I wasn't pissed about having this problem. It should not have happened, but it did. The good thing is, now I know a little more about the Pt's electrical system. I also went through the PT from top to bottom looking for any signs of leaks, wearing or previous repairs. All looks and operates very well and I think we got a pretty good deal overall.
Thanks again!