Q: Electronics don’t work right when it’s raining
I drive a 2008 Chevrolet Impala with around 102,000 miles on it and sometimes when I drive through a puddle the electronics malfunction. I am not a mechanic, but I know that this is not a good problem at all. The lights and power steering shut off for like 15 seconds. I am really worried about this causing a wreck, but the warranty on this car is expired so the fix may be expensive. What can I do? I am tired of not leaving my home just because of the rain!
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