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Chromer	Well...it started out looking to be a great run in the mountains with several of the Colo. Prowler club. Just outside of Conifer the power steering quit and I knew I had lost the primary accessory belt. Called on the GP radio and the group pulled over. Sure enough...the ribbed belt scattered. Jack and I made a DESPERATE attempt to get back to Denver (about 35 down hill miles). NO FREAKING luck!! The volts steadily dropped, temps seemed OK, then all of a sudden the POS drops into second gear limp mode. Got about another mile or so, lost all the gauges, it jerked, studdered and QUIT. What a bummer of a day! [img] Charged the battery back up after the tow truck dropped it off. It still is locked in second limp mode gear. Hope there is no long term damage done to the tranny..the fluid looked good and smelled OK? I not going to say I'm going to bannish the car just yet, 'cause I'm just way to pissed to think reasonably. [img]http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/i" TARGET=_blank>http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/image_uploads/RRR/r1dedhade.jpg[/img][img]http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/i mage_uploads/rdedshade.jpg[/img]
jkburns	Chromer: Sorry to hear about your bad luck. Hang in there...you'll be back "buzzin" around in no time! Kevin ------------------ Kevin, Jo Ann, Jordan and Sadie Burns 2002 Inca Gold Borla Exhaust — K & N Air Filter — MTD Suspension Braces — Ceramic Brake Pads — Front and Rear Mud Flaps — Gold Shimmers — Real Rod Trans Cooler Cover — Dek-Pro-Tec — Fuzzy Dice — KISS in the CD Changer
CJ	Sorry to hear about your car Chromer........hopefully, it will be back up an running soon. I've heard that the supercharged cars are more prone to having that happen; supposedly due to some alignment issues???
ed monahan	Chromer, how many miles on your cat?
BeWare	Chromer, sorry to hear of your problems. This message has been edited by BeWare on 08-01-2004 at 10:23 PM
ALLEY CAT	Chromer - sorry to hear about your problems on the run. I hope Jack will foregive you for making him ride in that tow truck!
Mike Krehel	Chromer, Sorry to hear about your problems. Don't disconnect the battery to clear the codes. Get the car to the dealer in the morning and have them read the codes to decide the best course of action. ------------------ Mike Krehel ProwlerOnline.com
cnote6	quote: Originally posted by Mike Krehel: Chromer, Sorry to hear about your problems. Don't disconnect the battery to clear the codes. Get the car to the dealer in the morning and have them read the codes to decide the best course of action. I will pray that it will get better!!!! and this is 7000!!! Hope everything is aok..... ------------------
idive	RADCAT had a similar problem on today's parade cruise. I'm sure he'll post all about it. Overheating, spitting and sputtering, bouncing tach, then a busted new belt.
ed monahan	quote: Originally posted by cnote6: I will pray that it will get better!!!! and this is 7000!!! Congratulations! (and get a life)! two thumbs up.
Chromer	quote: Originally posted by Mike Krehel: Chromer, Sorry to hear about your problems. Don't disconnect the battery to clear the codes. Get the car to the dealer in the morning and have them read the codes to decide the best course of action. Mike- Thanks for the note...but..too late..I disconnected the batterey before I got your note (oops!). I had the car on the charger (disconnected cables) for 12 hours last night and gave the battery a full drink of volts. This morning, I hooked up the battery cables, jumped in the car and went around the block....and...WHALA!! no longer locked in second gear and have full fucntion of the tranny in auto and auto stick! (WHEEEEWW!!!) Ed- The car has less than 25K on it. However, (becuse of chirping) the V-belt and the Rib belt were both replaced less than 2,000 miles ago.
butchcee	So low battery put the car into limp mode?? Sure is a complex car we have.
ed monahan	Chromer, My belt is starting to make a lot of noise. In Canada they thought I had a blower on it. It doesn't seem to be as loud since we got back. I have 42,000 on it. I am going to take out the original spark plugs tomorrow so now it will no longer be EXACTLY Factory stock, but still really close!
jkburns	Ed: Your concession to peer pressure is shocking. I have been a member here for more than 2 years now, and if one thing has remained constant, it's been your pledge to remain "mod-free". This is a dark day, my POA friends. The end of the world is at hand. (lol) Kevin ------------------ Kevin, Jo Ann, Jordan and Sadie Burns 2002 Inca Gold Borla Exhaust — K & N Air Filter — MTD Suspension Braces — Ceramic Brake Pads — Front and Rear Mud Flaps — Gold Shimmers — Real Rod Trans Cooler Cover — Dek-Pro-Tec — Fuzzy Dice — KISS in the CD Changer
Black Tie 161	It all makes sense to me. Modern cars are so dependent on power for the computer, a non-functioning alternator from and blown belt would cripple a modern car in minutes. I had a 72 Camaro with a blown alternator. I drove it 45 minutes to my friends shop no problem. I had my alternator go on my 91 Z28: I didn't make it 2 blocks before the battery died from the drain! So much computer stuff dependent on the alternator. Everything your Prowler did after your busted belt makes perfect sense, and I'm not surprised at all that disconnecting the battery would reset all back to normal. I think you can drive with some assurance of no problems with your new belt in place.
Tytanium-K	quote: Originally posted by ed monahan: I have 42,000 on it. I am going to take out the original spark plugs tomorrow so now it will no longer be EXACTLY Factory stock, but still really close! Ed, Couldn't you take your orig spark plugs to a shop and have them reworked for another 20k miles...thus KEEPING it stock? Ty-K (w/43,500 and no idea if spark plugs are stock)
ALLEY CAT	quote: Originally posted by jkburns: Ed: Your concession to peer pressure is shocking. This is a dark day, my POA friends. The end of the world is at hand. 3rd Degree Burns - "The end of the world is at hand",,,,,you may be right. Today's sign of the APOCALYPSE
ed monahan	I thought my driver's side windshield wiper was shot, on the way to Canada. I was really depressed knowing I was going to have to replace a part, but with some duct tape, it looks like new. lol.
cnote6	quote: Originally posted by ed monahan: [QUOTE]Originally posted by cnote6: [B] I will pray that it will get better!!!! and this is 7000!!! Congratulations! (and get a life)! two thumbs up. [/B][/QUOTE] I have one a share it with Christy!!! ------------------
davidn	quote: Originally posted by ed monahan: [QUOTE]Originally posted by cnote6: [B] I will pray that it will get better!!!! and this is 7000!!! Congratulations! (and get a life)! two thumbs up. [/B][/QUOTE]