Re: Radiator hose/ AC/ Cruise

[Scott Wolf <sjwolves@xxxxxxxxx>]

    The only thing that I can come up with is that the fluid spilled onto 
some electrical parts and may have caused damage. You may have to check the 
electrical systems of those in question.

Good luck,
Scott


>Learn a lesson from me. Check the tightness of your hose clamps 
>occasionally, rather than just visually inspect them. One of mine worked 
>loose yesterday and dumped the coolant. I had replaced all hoses and h20 
>pump last summer, and and haven't really thought about checking them.
>
>A few questions: After it dumped, I tried to limp on to a gas station. Got 
>about 2 miles from it before the temp started soraing. Never got into the 
>red, but came up close. Got some fluid and H20, refilled, bled, everything 
>was fine. Temp stabilized in its normal spot. Drove home and everything 
>was fine.
>
>However, I noticed that my cruise control stopped working. Can't figure 
>out any connection. Just a coincidence?
>
>Also, my a/c stopped working as well. I thought maybe the belts were 
>slipping, but the power steering worked just fine. A/c never cam back on 
>duringthe ride home.
>
>Didn't have a chance to do any trouble shooting last night, and this 
>morning the battery was dead. (previous post about locating an interstate 
>battery dealer).So i didn't have time to do anything and drove my 325ic to 
>work.
>
>Any thoughts on what I should look at this weekend?

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