Q: daughters car took a shock runs good but many things don't work but the car runs fine fuses test good. haven't checked relays

asked by on February 19, 2018

had a bad alternator. i changed it. but when someone jumped it earlier i think they toughed cables. runs fine. dash has power to the cluster. many warning lights won't clear when running, no radio or air or heat, headlights work but not the turning signals.

My car has an automatic transmission.

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