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sonomagirl02
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So I have an '05 Ford Explorer. About 6 weeks ago, I tried to start the vehicle, it wouldn't. After a trip to the local shop, since I thought something had to be wrong with it, they informed me it was just a dead battery. So I paid to have it replaced and such. Then within 2 weeks, all my gauges stopped working until I reset the instrument panel communication screen thing (The one that tells you your gas mileage and outside temp and all that). Then I was getting a "Charging system error" on the same panel. So I took it to a different shop (the professionalism and customer service at the first one was horrible). They found a ground wire that wasn't connected (after having my truck for 2 days). So they fixed that, the error went away. Now about 3 weeks later, my battery is dead again. And this time, a jump wouldn't start my truck (my husband drives a small car though, I think that may have something to do with it). I'm livid since I've only had this vehicle since late June, so less than 6 mos. Anyone have any ideas on what could have caused the battery to go dead 3 times, but not come up on a dealership diag? I'm going to call the roadside assistance number tomorrow to get them to come out and try to jump it. I'm so frustrated and I found out tonight my state lemon law doesn't apply to vehicles over 2 years old. I'm pretty sure I was sold a piece of crap. Any ideas what could be causing this reoccuring problem?
Yes, the second shop knew about the dead battery problem. The second shop was the dealership I bought the truck from.
Yes, the second shop knew about the dead battery problem. The second shop was the dealership I bought the truck from.