'02 Rodeo electrical mess

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John O - 12 Dec 2005 13:03 GMT

Our 02 Rodeo went nuts last week...the left blinker was on solid, and the
radio would turn on and off when the blinker was actuated. My wife drove it
that way about 30 miles, and as she finished her appointment and tried to
come home, she couldn't get it out of park.

Towed to the nearby garage, where they're stumped so far. I don't know if
this matters, but the problem started on the coldest morning of the year-so
far. But, the Rodeo is in the mechanic's heated garage right now and it's
still busted.

Any ideas?

-John O

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miles - 12 Dec 2005 13:18 GMT

> Our 02 Rodeo went nuts last week...the left blinker was on solid, and the
> radio would turn on and off when the blinker was actuated. My wife drove it
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> far. But, the Rodeo is in the mechanic's heated garage right now and it's
> still busted.

You need to take it to an automotive electrical specialist rather than a
typical garage. Most garages struggle with electrical issues but still
charge you for all the time spent.

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John O - 14 Dec 2005 13:06 GMT

> Our 02 Rodeo went nuts last week...the left blinker was on solid, and the
> radio would turn on and off when the blinker was actuated. My wife drove
> it that way about 30 miles, and as she finished her appointment and tried
> to come home, she couldn't get it out of park.

Turns out there was a short in the trailer light module (per the repair
order). Cost me 1.4 hours labor and a fuse, under $100. Whew.

-John O

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