Q: Tried all possible ways of checking to see where the problem exist... can't find it...it probably a short but the D light blinks
Changed the solenoid with used part then the light went away...then came back so I cleaned the entire solenoid screens...then fluid...then it went away...for a while...then came back ...but whats the weird thing is I played with the key switch and it went away... For a while...then again...so I checked the relay for the Key switch then changed it out and it went away for a little bit...but it came back on...the lights started flashing and inside I was told it was the alternator so I changed it now the lights don't blink ...or flash...but the blinking D light still exists...please help me find the issue...with a electrical short...
My car has 155349 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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