Q: 2011 Kia Rio. AC, power windows, and wipers work fine in the morning when it's cooler outside, but not at all by midday.

asked by on August 15, 2017

AC, power windows, and wipers work fine in the morning when it's cool, but not at all by midday when it's hot. Fuses appear to be fine. Ideas?

My car has 100348 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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