Is This A Bad Computer Module?

I went to start up my 1998 Chev Prism LSI and it immediately began
acting wierd. I heard a sound like a relay clicking on/off rapidly plus
the car wouldnt start. I turned off the key then tried starting again
with the same results.

After the fourth time I smelled smoke. I turned off the key
immediately. Waited a minute then tried a gain and the car started. And
it ran normally with no problems!

Then I noticed the headlights would not turn off. The car runs great,
everthing, air, heater, radio etc operates fine, but the lights won't
turn off!!

I have the car parked with the battery cables disconnected.

Anyone have any clue as to the problem?

"jim" > wrote in message
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>I went to start up my 1998 Chev Prism LSI and it immediately began
> acting wierd. I heard a sound like a relay clicking on/off rapidly plus
> the car wouldnt start. I turned off the key then tried starting again
> with the same results.
>
> After the fourth time I smelled smoke. I turned off the key
> immediately. Waited a minute then tried a gain and the car started. And
> it ran normally with no problems!
>
> Then I noticed the headlights would not turn off. The car runs great,
> everthing, air, heater, radio etc operates fine, but the lights won't
> turn off!!
>
> I have the car parked with the battery cables disconnected.
>
> Anyone have any clue as to the problem?
>

There are several things that could be causing this problem. The head lights
are controlled through relays by a module that also controls the Daytime
Running Lights and there are various inputs involved. You could have a
short, a bad switch, a stuck relay, or even a bad control module. You would
need some test equipment and a trouble shooting flow chart to properly
diagnose the problem. I would suggest letting a shop that is equipped to
handle this particular system take a look at it. Is the Check engine light
(MIL) on? There may be some trouble codes stored that would point towards
the problem.
--
Kevin Mouton
Automotive Technology Instructor
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