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10-03-2008, 08:57 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Trans am has been at dealership since monday night...
Monday night i was getting japanese food and i came out and the car wouldnt start. Put the key in the ignition, turn the key the instrument cluster wouldnt turn, but the radio was on. My headlights worked, put my foot on the clutch to start it, doesnt make a sound and the radio turns off. So i start looking at fuses. I overlooked the instrument cluster fuse, but if a fuse goes any how there has to be a short. Well i was on break for work so i needed to get back.
I had AAA send out a tow truck and pick up the car. that was monday night at 11pm finally when the truck got there. Tuesday afternoon they tell me it was the instrument cluster fuse and send me on my way. The car has a warranty because i got it in july at a dealership. So off i went, drove to the appartment, parked for the night, drove to school weds morning. attempted to start it at lunch break to get food and the same thing was happening. So had AAA once again send a tow truck and bring it to the dealership at 10am. Car was in the shop the rest of weds, all day thurs and friday. They have talked to GM, feel its resistance coming from someone on the instrument cluster panel . So they put a smaller fuse in to see if it would blow for them to know if its the instrument cluster panel. So far after several test drives nothing. ( i hope they been driving my clutch good ) So as it sits now its still at the dealership, they have 8am-4pm tomorrow to work on it, if not this continues until sometime next week.
Its been a pain, my roommate drives me to school but then i have to find a way home. happens ive been talking to a nice kid with a 2001 mustang GT that drives me back.
Im so bored with out the car and being that i have the weekend off of work, without a car.
I hope it doesnt get moved for the pic
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Last edited by DaSkinnyGuy; 10-03-2008 at 09:25 PM.
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10-03-2008, 09:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Milford NJ
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no car sucks! hope they figure it out
Last edited by //<86TA>\\; 10-03-2008 at 09:00 PM.
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10-03-2008, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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try to get a cheap cluster somewhere if they give the car back to u and say they cant find the problem yet. swap the cluster and go from there, the cost will be worth it if avoids the car sitting at a dealer till they decide what to do about it
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10-03-2008, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Piscataway, N.J.
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When all else fails, TAKE A PICTURE OF IT. Really nice background lighting. Now what you should do, is dump that pig and get a nice 3rd Gen, say somewhere around 1992 with a 6 cylinder. You don't have to worry if somebody will "Drive Clutch Good"(get an automatic)they burn regular gas and they photograph very well. Now where could we look for one, hummmmmmmmmmm? 
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10-03-2008, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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also, reminds me of when my SS threw the first balancer... i managed to get it right by a dealership, but then had to push it into the road to wait for the tow truck to take it home since i realized i could fix it myself, but i had my camaera with me so i decided to take some shots.... broken cars and pictures, thats what im all about lol.
and yes, that is my laptop in the 2nd pic, i was datalogging at the time, so when i was waiting, i hopped on someones unsecured wireless network and i logged on NJFBOA from the roof of my car.
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10-03-2008, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Netcong, NJ
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Could it be VATS? The chip in my key is wearing out and I've had a few problems like this before.
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10-03-2008, 09:37 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDaddyKane
Could it be VATS? The chip in my key is wearing out and I've had a few problems like this before.
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Well before the tow truck picked up my car the first time i went back to the appartment and got my other two sets of keys and they didnt make a difference. Unless Vats just wont read any key but im not sure if vats would cause a fuse to blow 2 times.
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10-03-2008, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Point Pleasant
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Electronics suck...
Sounds to me like your spicy side has been chewing wires. Give it a slimjim already...
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10-03-2008, 11:36 PM
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Took it to a dealership... I feel sorry for your wallet lol
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Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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10-04-2008, 12:11 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah
Took it to a dealership... I feel sorry for your wallet lol
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I already payed the $100 deductable. This is covered under warranty so far. so its not bad at all. And these past couple days i havent had to pay for gas so im saving
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10-04-2008, 01:04 AM
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hopfully they gave you a rental car....
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10-04-2008, 07:00 AM
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NJFBOA Co-Founder
Join Date: Jul 2004
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I would tell the dealership you wanted a loaner vehicle since they are the ones unable to fix yours. There is no reason for you to be without a car because of their inadequacies.
-Tim
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10-04-2008, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJSPEEDER
I would tell the dealership you wanted a loaner vehicle since they are the ones unable to fix yours. There is no reason for you to be without a car because of their inadequacies.
-Tim
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I havent asked, but being that im under 25 most dealerships and cr rental places wont let a person under 25 rent a car. Even a dealership for insurance reasons.
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2000 Pewter Trans am, M6, SLP Lid,LS6 intake,Kooks 1 7/8" Long tube header,Classic Chambered Powersticks, hurst,off road X-pipe, Strano springs & Koni's, Monster level 2 clutch, HPtuners wide band tuned and a homemade ram air box sealed off.
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10-04-2008, 10:01 AM
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Token v6 Guy
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: No longer neon land :(
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Sorry
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10-04-2008, 10:20 AM
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NJFBOA Co-Founder
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaSkinnyGuy
I havent asked, but being that im under 25 most dealerships and cr rental places wont let a person under 25 rent a car. Even a dealership for insurance reasons.
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If they warrantied the vehicle, that is more their problem than yours. Don't be afraid to get loud with these guys, they are interfering with your life. It isn't your fault that the car requires warranty repairs and you shoudl not be left to suffer for it.
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10-04-2008, 10:43 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mays Landing, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJSPEEDER
If they warrantied the vehicle, that is more their problem than yours. Don't be afraid to get loud with these guys, they are interfering with your life. It isn't your fault that the car requires warranty repairs and you shoudl not be left to suffer for it.
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What he said. The worst they're going to say is no.
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10-04-2008, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Edison, NJ
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they can't deny you....
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2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
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10-05-2008, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Edison
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaSkinnyGuy
I havent asked, but being that im under 25 most dealerships and cr rental places wont let a person under 25 rent a car. Even a dealership for insurance reasons.
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when i had my SS i blew my rear and i get a rental car... im 24 now and that was about a year ago
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10-05-2008, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mays Landing, NJ
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If there's provisions for a rental car in your warranty contract they can't deny you a rental based on your age. I'd take full advantage of it.
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10-05-2008, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: south jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oh one ls1 SS
when i had my SS i blew my rear and i get a rental car... im 24 now and that was about a year ago
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The chevy dealer gave me a loaner when I was 21. I gave them no choice!
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10-05-2008, 11:09 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaSkinnyGuy
I havent asked, but being that im under 25 most dealerships and cr rental places wont let a person under 25 rent a car. Even a dealership for insurance reasons.
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when the transmission went in my trailblazer (2k miles old) they gave me a rental no questions asked
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It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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