flags97

I just notice that my DIC is doing a high speed flickering(hardly noticeable, so not sure how long) and sometimes my odometer will show zero miles, turn off and restart and regular miles show up. I had battery checked and its fine. No codes being thrown, Appreciate any help!!! All other info from DIC is fine, but they all have the high speed flickering.

dadaroo

Did you pull up the DIC codes or were you looking for something to just show in up the display? Just want to make sure we are on the same page to start off with.

flags97

I will run the codes when I get home tonight, thought someone may have an idea on this, I was thinking maybe a mouse bit into a wire over the winter storage?

flags97

Just ran codes and had for TCS C1255

Also email with Bill Curlee and he told me to check the reading on the fuse for the IP, will do that!!

dadaroo

I assume he told you there were two fuses.

Fuse #19 (only powered when ignition is ON)
Fuse #25 (powered all the time)

flags97

Yes he did, I will try that tonight when I get home from work and post results, really appreciate your help!! I am a novice at this, so its quite a learning experience!!

flags97

Should I get a reading of 12 Volts on these? As you can tell I am a novice at this!!

dadaroo

Sent a PM to help. Post your readings for us and call me if you have any questions. Mr. Sam

flags97

Will do and thanks Mr Sam!!!!

flags97

Only read 1 volt on fuse 19 and only read 3 volts on fuse #25, also noticed fuse box is pretty dirty and dusty!! WHERE TO NEXT??

flags97

Just got home from work and checked fuses 19 and 25, am getting 11 volts in and out on both fuses, where to next?

dadaroo

That is too low. I need you to check the ACTUAL voltage at the battery and post that for us. Do this when the car is not running and shut off.

flags97

I set the multimeter at 600V and I get 11 volts from battery. Set the meter to 200 volts and I get 12 volts from battery.

corvette77

If these fuses do not fix the issue, you may want to check out the starter switch. Mine was flickering, and would not let me start my car. Don't know if this is similar to what you are experiencing, since it looks like yours is starting. Anyway, the contacts in mine just needed to be cleaned.

flags97

Yes, it is flickering but car starts just fine!!

flags97

Do I need to remove console and driver side bolster to get to ignition switch?

dadaroo

I think you are trying to read a low voltage with a range setting that is too high for a accurate readings.

Are you using an analog or digital meter?

When I use my analog meter for measuring 12 volts I use the 0-30 volt range which is the lowest setting.

My digital voltmeter is very high end and has a auto ranging feature.

flags97

I have various settings and I used the 20 volt setting and the battery read 12.3 volts....

corvette77

Yes, that is all you will need to remove. Once you get the switch out, remove the green cap and take a look at those 5 contacts. Two of mine were burned bad, and another was starting. I just sanded them all down with 400, 800, and 2000 grit paper, wiped with alcohol, applied some di-electric grease, and put it back together. Worked like a charm.

dadaroo

At the lower setting what are the fuse values?

DO NOT USE DIELECTRIC GREASE ON ANY SWITCH CONTACTS

Why would you put dielectric grease (an insulating non conducting) grease on the ignition switch contacts?

That stuff is used where you have moisture and you use it "around" the "conducting path", not in it.

There are conductive greases one can use on contacts. Don't put an insulator on the contacts.