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I have a 2004 (new model style) Spectra EX. It has developed the following electrical problem that has progressively worsened:
When it is cool, cold or damp, the following electrical components do not work: tail lights, dash illumination, power locks, power windows, rear window defogger, intermittent windshield wipers (wipers still work in low and high settings), keyless entry, remote trunk opener and possibly the seat belt warning chime (not sure about this).
Initially, this problem occurred when it was extremely cold in the morning; once the car warmed up, all of the above components would come on simultaneously. The problem has progressed to the point that it occurs now during the summer when it is either cool or damp. For instance, the above items usually don't work in the morning or at night. But, if the car has been parked in the sun all day, they all work. If these components come on while I'm driving, the seat belt warning light will flash 6 or 7 times (even though I'm wearing my seat belt).
Any ideas what the problem is?
When it is cool, cold or damp, the following electrical components do not work: tail lights, dash illumination, power locks, power windows, rear window defogger, intermittent windshield wipers (wipers still work in low and high settings), keyless entry, remote trunk opener and possibly the seat belt warning chime (not sure about this).
Initially, this problem occurred when it was extremely cold in the morning; once the car warmed up, all of the above components would come on simultaneously. The problem has progressed to the point that it occurs now during the summer when it is either cool or damp. For instance, the above items usually don't work in the morning or at night. But, if the car has been parked in the sun all day, they all work. If these components come on while I'm driving, the seat belt warning light will flash 6 or 7 times (even though I'm wearing my seat belt).
Any ideas what the problem is?