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There is more that a little chance that the leaking heater core and power issue are in fact related. Here's what I would do. I'd remove the dash board and pull the RKE module. It's right in the center of the dash under the dash board.
It's possible that steam from the leaking heater core has gotten this module wet. I'd clean the module well with electrical cleaner as well as the plug that goes into it. Next, I would take the two heater hoses loose from the heater core. These are located just to the left (driver's side) of the engine on the firewall. I would rig up a loop so coolant can still circulate through the hoses but the heater core itself would be bypassed. This is a common temporary fix until the heater core can be replaced. I've done this many times on other cars and trucks. If you don't do this, and if steam in the dash is the culprit, many other things can be damaged. Report back and let us know what you find. ![]()
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WARNING:
The old school method of by passing the heater core will render you defrost basically ineffective. This can create a safety issue if your windshield become fogged up. BTW my door locks did exactly the same thing (thought I was being poltergeisted )and it was the grounding lead harness from the battery at the frame. When I recently added a ground wire for a new component I must have gotten side tracked and did not tighten the ground fastener. |
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Thanks for the input and fast replies guys, I'll definitely be pulling the dash cover tomorrow and cleaning the module and connectors. I'll have to check on the ground wire as I'm not sure where exactly it is located.
![]() As for the heater core, the "K Seal" so far has stopped the core leak. I know that it is just a matter of time before I'll have to get it repaired (90.00 for the part and anywhere from 700.00 - 1200.00 labor) just having to pull the entire dash really sucks (although I've heard several people cutting thru the firewall and HVAC box to change it). Again THANKS.. I'll let you know what happens, Jim
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Nitro, where exactly is that grounding lead you mentioned located as connected to the frame. That actually might be something I could check relative to SOOO BIG's dysfunctioning high beam and fog lights. Everything else has checked out OK. I'm still tryin' to figure it out.
Advise. Thanks. Happy Ptin', ptprice
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It easier if a picture is posted.
Its way to cold here at 630am and 31f with frozen frost all over the windshield., but I will get ya a picture a little later. brrrrrr!!!! Git to take the wife to work. All I gotta say is I Love ma heated seats! ![]() |
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