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Old 12-12-2007, 11:24 AM
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I've started to notice that recently when I shift, the radio goes out for a second, as does the blower but comes then comes right back on. I'm also getting dynamic drive malfunctions every day as apposed to once in a blue moon.

Any ideas?
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Originally Posted by wingfan919' post='506032' date='Dec 12 2007, 12:24 PM
I've started to notice that recently when I shift, the radio goes out for a second, as does the blower but comes then comes right back on. I'm also getting dynamic drive malfunctions every day as apposed to once in a blue moon.

Any ideas?
Maybe there is a wiring harness that is interfering with the clutch operation? Take off the panel under the dash and see if there is anything in the way of the clutch assembly.
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Originally Posted by wingfan919' post='506032' date='Dec 12 2007, 03:24 PM
I've started to notice that recently when I shift, the radio goes out for a second, as does the blower but comes then comes right back on. I'm also getting dynamic drive malfunctions every day as apposed to once in a blue moon.

Any ideas?
Yup, sounds like some wiring is getting disturbed, probably by the clutch mechanism under the dash. There's a LOT going on under there so be careful of pulling things apart to get a look. Dynamic drive warnings may be unrelated unless it too happens imultaneously when shifting.

I assume you have checked the function of you neutral/clutch depress starter switch--carefully.

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I thought there was a similar problem posted before... a while back... I cant remember... but maybe its a weak battery?
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