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nelsoncat
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Mar 9, 2014, 4:29 PM

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ok, here is my trouble, i think it is a ground wire but i am a lamen and all of this together seems really weird. a few nights ago my dash lights flickered off an on, they have sense totally gone out. then i noticed that when i hot the brake, i hear a static noise in the back eft speaker. then my tailights went out, i replaced a fuse, it keeps blowing. my door ajar and service air bag light also are on. when i replaced the fuse, i took one out of the radio in the cabin fuse panel, and put it in the taillight fuse. it blew , not immediately, but shortly after. i went to buy a fuse for the radio, and when i went to put it in it sparked, so i left it. the car idles fine, but when i put it in gear i smell burning electrical, and today smoke came out of it. the only other odd thing is that i heard kind of a weird clicking noise under the gearshift. i am assuming all of these things are connected, but have no idea what to do. It is a 2007 chevy cobalt LS. any help is appreciated! kinda desperate.


nelsoncat
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Mar 9, 2014, 4:37 PM

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i am also pretty sure the smell happens when i use the break

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Hammer Time
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Mar 9, 2014, 4:45 PM

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It's obvious that you have an overload in that circuit. You will have to get it to an electrical expert to locate the source of the problem.



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nelsoncat
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Mar 9, 2014, 4:46 PM

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thanks, you don't think it is a ground wire?


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Mar 9, 2014, 4:46 PM

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Bad grounds don't blow fuses.



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nelsoncat
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Mar 9, 2014, 4:48 PM

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is it possible it is a bare wire?


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Mar 9, 2014, 4:50 PM

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Sure it is. Now the trick is to find it.



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nelsoncat
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Mar 9, 2014, 4:52 PM

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i forgot to mention the car idles fine, it only smells when i use the brake it seems.


nelsoncat
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Mar 9, 2014, 5:06 PM

Post #9 of 18 (1531 views)
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thanks again, just wondering what i am looking for, and what i would do if i found it? i assume i am looking for a damaged or exposed wire...


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Mar 9, 2014, 5:09 PM

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What you should be looking for is the Yellow pages and an auto electric shop. Unless you have extensive electrical knowledge, this job needs to be done by a professional.



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nelsoncat
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Mar 9, 2014, 5:10 PM

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deal. i'll take your advice. i have a chev..parts should be cheap..any idea ballpark what this might run me?


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Mar 9, 2014, 5:12 PM

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You may or may not need any parts. The diagnostic time should run you somewhere around $100



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nelsoncat
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Mar 9, 2014, 5:16 PM

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thanks. should i get it towed to the dealer? the tow truck guy had me drive it around a building to get at it and it didn't start to smell ..but i probably shouldn't chance driving it to the shop?


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Mar 9, 2014, 5:20 PM

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Make sure you disconnect the battery in case it decides it wants to go up in flames. And believe me, it does happen. You wouldn't think metal and plastic would burn, but it will and does.





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nelsoncat
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Mar 9, 2014, 6:05 PM

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are there any fuses i can pull to make it safer to drive a couple miles to repair shop? it's a few miles and i really can't afford to get it towed, and work the next day.


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Mar 9, 2014, 6:25 PM

Post #16 of 18 (1499 views)
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You already have no brake lights and possibly further electrical issues. You can't drive it.



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nelsoncat
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Mar 9, 2014, 6:42 PM

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oddly enough the brake lights and tail lights stay on for longer than i need them to before i get to the garage. i just don't have the funds to get it towed, and i need to get to work, so that is why i was asking. when you have no options your options are limited.


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Mar 9, 2014, 6:45 PM

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If you don't have the funds to safely operate your vehicle then it may be time to park it and look for alternative transportation.



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