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Doesn't start, dead cluster, random lights on cluster, headlights on.

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Old 06-24-2016, 10:02 AM
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Default Doesn't start, dead cluster, random lights on cluster, headlights on.

Lucky me, my car went crazy about 400 yards from gas station and I could drive it there.
Problem started with all dead gauges and right turn signal and brake lights on. Engine was barely running so I could drive to gas station. I removed key, head lights were still on, I couldn't turn them off, had to remover trunk fuses one by one to turn them off.
It didn't start anymore, no clicks.
I just unloaded the car from tow dolly, didn't try to diagnose it yet.
Any ideas? thanks.

03 S model 3.0
 
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Old 06-24-2016, 10:06 AM
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Just about could be a bad battery - check voltage is 12.5 or so, with engine off.

Next check for damp/water in trunk.

Next hope it isn't a damaged loom behind the front bumper.
 
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Old 06-24-2016, 11:25 AM
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Thanks, V8.
What is loom? Wires?
 
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Check for a bad / corroded earth connection... I've had similar symptoms with other vehicles, its not just a Jag concern.
 
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