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Replying to: lizzdmc (Sep 01, 2004 10:00 am) |
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Replying to: lizzdmc (Sep 01, 2004 10:00 am) It seemed to do alright, up until about two months ago. Apparently, the water pump went bad, and it overheated, and I had it towed to the same shop again. While they were in there - they grumbled about how difficult the engine was to work on because it was configured oddly? - they changed the timing belt as well. After that, the car would sputter now and then, a hesitation that, if I took my foot off the gas pedal, seemed to correct itself. But it kept getting worse. I thought 'spark plugs and wires?' so made a note to get it in and get it fixed as soon as I could afford it. Unfortunately, the car beat me to the punch. The first time it died, it started to sputter again, but no easing of my foot from the gas did any good. It kept sputtering, coughing, losing power, until it finally strangled to death completely. I had it towed in, and the shop worked on it. That was a month ago. Just this evening, I went and picked up the car for the.. hmm.. 6th time? And even though they've now replaced another sensor, the distributor, the spark plugs and wires, and something else I can't recall, it did it again. Sputtered. Coughed. Wheezed. Chugged. Strangled. Died - a long slow painful death. It seems to happen after about 30 to 45 minutes of driving. I called the shop, and they're going to retrieve it and try the fuel pump next. I've invested far too much money into this thing already, but I have no other alternative or choice. I NEED my vehicle. The garage guys are still baffled, and if the fuel pump doesn't fix it, I think they're at the end of their rope as well. HELP?? Does this sound even vaguely familiar to anyone out there?
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Replying to: cfritzc (Jun 29, 2005 3:19 pm) Seeing this - <<#267 of 267 Re: PLEASE HELP ME I AM GOING CRAZY!!!! [mom3402] by tanglewood Jun 30, 2005 (8:52 am) Bookmark || E-mail Msg Replying to: mom3402 (May 27, 2005 10:38 pm) Sounds like a blocked catalytic converter. Over time the internals get loose and block the exhaust. >> - reminded me that the shop also worked on the catalytic converter. They also checked to see if a vapor lock had been created somehow, but it's the orginal gas cap and that seems not to be the case either. Still hopeful C~
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Replying to: cfritzc (Jun 30, 2005 5:32 am) My Problem used to go away after car was trying to idle for 5 or so minutes. No OBD codes - but it never starts ...so I'm not sure if I'd even get any codes ?? I have replaced the Fuel Filter - but still not starting. Did the fuel Pump fix yours? - DJC
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Replying to: donc514 (Jul 13, 2005 2:23 pm) Now, I'm a professional computer geek by trade, yet I haven't the foggiest idea to what extent the 'computer' on my car will change things, how much it costs, any of that. I've been told by other folks here where I live to suggest they check the fuel injector, and the torque sensor. What do I know? I can only surmise the shop has checked these things already, but will mention them regardless. Surely they would do everything -else- before resorting to fiddling with the computer, wouldn't they?? Then again, someone else mentioned taking the car to another shop, but.. I'll have to get it back from the first shop in order to do that. It's been three weeks this time, if I'm thinking correctly. At the very least, when all's said and done, if they EVER get it up and running again, maybe it'll run for a good long while, what with a practically brand new engine. C~ |
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Replying to: lizzdmc (Sep 01, 2004 10:00 am) |
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I now have 120k on my 97 JX 6-cycliner which I've never had any problems with. I bought it as a program car with 15k back in 1998. My problems are: 1) Oil light keeps coming on when I'm in Drive and at a stoplight and the engine idles low. If I rev the engine just a hair, the oil light goes off. 2) Stupid Service Engine Soon light keeps coming on. I've had it checked by Chrysler 5 times and they can never find anything wrong and just reset it. I've discovered that it comes on shortly after I fill up the gas tank and shortly before I need to fill it. I'm somewhat used to seeing it coming on and going off but it's still kind of unsettling to see it. 3) I've read that the timing belt needs to be replaced at 106k. Is this major work to replace? Also, mechanics have told me that I should just drive it until it falls off ... any assesments? ANY suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Oh, the stitching on the rag top is starting to come undone on the vinyl top in several places. Is there any method of putting some stitching in with somekind of tool? The car loan has been paid off and I just want to keep all costs down to a minimum. I really love this car. No problems except for the ones I've just mentioned. Who says Detroit can't build reliable cars? Michael
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Replying to: BikerMiker (Sep 04, 2002 10:33 am) |
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Replying to: grnchrysler200 (Oct 05, 2004 2:00 pm) |
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Replying to: BikerMiker (Sep 04, 2002 10:33 am) I had the same problem of the light coming on, and the dealer I took it to said it can come on because you don't tighten the gas cap tight enough after filling. Be sure you tighten it enough that you hear 3 clicks! Bria |
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