3/1/2015 5:29:27 PM |
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kclady49
Kansas City, MO
48, joined Jun. 2014
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When the trunk is still open?
I was hit on friday and the guy fled the scene. The trunk will not close so until i can take it into the shop I had to duct tape the trunk to keep it closed. it will not close all the way, only about 1/2 inch left open. can not close it any further. The dashboard trunk open light is on but is it closed enough to actually shut off the inside light? I worry about the battery draining. Should I run my car a little every day to keep battery charged?
its a 2013 kia rio
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3/1/2015 5:52:38 PM |
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karrpilot
Oswego, IL
54, joined Jul. 2009
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For the most part, never vehicles like this are equipped with what is commonly called a battery saver relay. Say you accidentally leave your headlights or dome light on. After about 15 minutes, the relay senses this, and shuts everything off. There by saving your battery.
However, this all depends on the vehicle. Your ride may or may not have this built in feature. To stay on the safe side, recheck the light after 1/2 hour with your doors locked and the ignition key removed. If your light indeed goes out, nothing to worry about.
If the light is still on, you will have to disconnect the negative cable on the battery to prevent it from going dead. Then reconnect it the next time you need to drive the car. A royal pain until you can get it fixed, but there you have it.
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3/1/2015 5:58:43 PM |
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tileman1814
Kalispell, MT
67, joined Nov. 2007
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Remove the bulb.
Semper Fi !!!
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3/1/2015 5:58:44 PM |
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stargazzer
Creighton, NE
69, joined Feb. 2007
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Or just take the trunk bulb out!!
Some of us think much the same
[Edited 3/1/2015 5:59:50 PM ]
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3/1/2015 6:58:24 PM |
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kclady49
Kansas City, MO
48, joined Jun. 2014
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No shit sherlock
I can not undo the duct tape for we just had a snow so the car is too wet to retape it.
I dont want to have to undo all that taping
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3/1/2015 10:04:57 PM |
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mierze6140
Middletown, CT
34, joined Mar. 2008
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No shit sherlock
I can not undo the duct tape for we just had a snow so the car is too wet to retape it.
I dont want to have to undo all that taping
Don't be a jerk. They gave you two very good answers.
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3/2/2015 12:35:09 PM |
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olderthandirt20
Waldron, AR
71, joined Jul. 2014
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No shit sherlock
I can not undo the duct tape for we just had a snow so the car is too wet to retape it.
I dont want to have to undo all that taping
You could locate the fuse panel and pull fuse that feeds the trunk light
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3/2/2015 11:53:58 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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Pull the fuse
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3/3/2015 5:35:04 PM |
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dixie_dancer
Kansas City, KS
29, joined Feb. 2013
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Pull the fuse
Pull the bulb
Disconnect battery cable when car is parked
Those are your options.
[Edited 3/3/2015 5:35:31 PM ]
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3/3/2015 6:18:44 PM |
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1irving
Ruskin, FL
57, joined Mar. 2013
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DON'T disconnect the battery. Idle relearn, pass key security will screw you, in a bad way.
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3/4/2015 1:25:34 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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OP crawl into the trunk and ease the lid closed.
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3/4/2015 1:31:41 PM |
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fastpony
Hammond, IN
41, joined Apr. 2007
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This thread has taken a hilarious turn.
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3/4/2015 11:33:04 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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shhhhh.....too much attention and they will all want to crawl in there with her.
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3/8/2015 3:38:58 PM |
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1irving
Ruskin, FL
57, joined Mar. 2013
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ick
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3/12/2015 11:06:13 AM |
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olderthandirt20
Waldron, AR
71, joined Jul. 2014
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Do you have access to a 12 gauge?
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3/13/2015 3:11:17 PM |
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1irving
Ruskin, FL
57, joined Mar. 2013
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What should have been done: Had car towed to body shop. Insurance companies will move faster to pay you when they are paying storage. The adjuster will get right there and you will not have to wait for him/her, usually a week to ten days.
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3/13/2015 7:40:44 PM |
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dixie_dancer
Kansas City, KS
29, joined Feb. 2013
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And if you have rental coverage they'll move VERY fast
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3/15/2015 3:42:28 PM |
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1irving
Ruskin, FL
57, joined Mar. 2013
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You know the business. I left that out to see who knows. It is truly sad that insurance people will neglect their jobs based on monetary situations instead of personal need.
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3/15/2015 5:32:17 PM |
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luckylouie42
Cedar Grove, WV
75, joined Mar. 2008
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this is a lot of shit over one little light bulb,
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3/15/2015 6:19:52 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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Unscrew the bulb.
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