Q: Loss of power in certian areas
Pulled a wire now the speedometer,rpm,gas gauge, trip doesnt show, dome lights, radio doesnt work niether do the electric locks . The only thing on the dash that works is the oil pressure gauge and the battery gauge and the service engine light is the only light that comes on when u start it up.
My car has 15300 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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