hawkman77 Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Well, I am finally back. I was on last week but the posts were deleted due to the script/hackers. I would like to get some input on my 2000 DTS. I ran the DTC check and got the following: c 1287 steering sensor rate malfunction c 1295 brake lamp switch circuit open As advised by some other members, I checked the battery cables which were tight, and the tail lights work. I called a local corner repair shop and they told me to clear the codes out and if the message "service electrical system" comes back, I know it needs repaired. I have not cleared the codes out. What should I do? Should I clear them? I haven't just in case I need to get it to the dealer. Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I would clear them and monitor as a standard policy. Nothing to lose by making sure you have a bona fide fault (or two). Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkman77 Posted May 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I have a buddy who said Autozone can look at the codes, too. Is that even worth the drive out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I have a buddy who said Autozone can look at the codes, too. Is that even worth the drive out there? You can do it. Read this... http://caddyinfo.com/readingcodes.html Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkman77 Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Now, I just noticed that the tail lamps are lit all the time, like the running lights are "on." Should I be thinking I have a short somewhere? The brake lights light when the break pedal is pushed, and the rear blinkers work when activated. Any suggestions? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Are your fog lamps selected ON? Or if your wiper switch is in the first notch for rainsense, that will have headlamps and tail lamps on. Any codes? Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkman77 Posted June 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 No codes for anything else. I took the car to the dealership and the steering malfunction requires the steering column to be removed (which is more than I can do as a shadetree mechanic.) The car will be ready tomorrow with both codes being repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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