Dashboard Lights and Gauges Intermittent?

I have a 2004 Chevy Impala and when I'm driving it makes a squeaky scratchy noise and the dashboard lights turn off and turn back on. The fuel temp & rpm things go up and down. And following that the service traction system lights comes on. What could that be? And would I be able to make a 6hr trip back home with it like this?

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Judy
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July 3, 20180 found this helpful

You have a short somewhere in the electrical system and thats why the problem is intermittent. I would take it to get fixed to avoid getting stranded somewhere.

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cybergrannie
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July 7, 20180 found this helpful

Certainly sounds like an electrical short but these can be very difficult to find the source.

Sometimes you can take your car to one of the larger auto parts stores and they will run their diagnostic machine (free) to see if they can locate the problem. Worth a try anyway.

Also, sometimes something like a bad fuse can cause similar problems and many times these stores have some knowledgeable people that might be able to help you.

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