GOOB Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Well.......I spent last week in a far, far land so my baby was left at the airport from Monday until Saturday. On the way home Saturday night, me and a Camaro got into a little "argument". I got on the accelerator and she reacted like normal. Then it seemed like she down shifted as I came off the gas. I got in it again and NOTTA!!! RPM's shot up to about 6k but I went nowhere. This was about 5-6 miles into my ride home and the rest of the 15-20 mile ride was uneventful. She sat all day Sunday. I started her up this morning and let her run in the parking lot for about 5-10 minutes before I left for work. Let me tell ya...what I experienced Saturday night was NOTHING compared to this morning. I experienced the little "thrill" that I got Saturday night all the way to work and then some...service engine light flashing on and off...transmission problem at every acceleration...traction disabled...gauges started flickering at every stop...THEN, about 2 miles from my office, SHE DIED!!! History: -I've owned the car for about 10 months. Got rid of all codes except P056 (intermittent/history) -Switched cars with the wife for a little while. Drove it last week for the first time in about a month and noticed that I also had a history code of P039 (oh, oh) -I had been noticing a "harmonic hummmmmm" whenever I was in a sharp turn. I want to say I killed an alternator and that's it...but my luck is TOOOOOOOO BAD for that to be the only problem. I've been crossing my fingers on this transmission thing for a while but now I think it's time for some action. Okay Pro's, Give it to me skrate, no chaser!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 You've read this stuff before... First, the electrical: Record the current codes (to post later), then clear all the codes. Disconnect battery for a while. Be certain to clean the cables etc (safely...). Reconnect battery, start it up and record all the current codes to post here. Second, the tranny: This could be a maybe-thing anyway based on electrical issues. Check the easy stuff first: fluid levels, burnt smell, dark color. Do not flush/filter, only drain and refill. Third, the vibration: The vibration while turning might be a front hub bearing. This is relatively easy to repair if caught early. When grinding into the speed sensor etc - then the bucks ratchet up quickly. Fourth: Stay tuned for better ideas from others. Good Luck Add power to leave problems behind. Most braking is just - poor planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOOB Posted March 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Thanks TDK: -The only codes were the previously mentioned transmission codes...and they were both history because they came and they went intermittently(?). -After I died at the light, there was no electrical power left to do anything. Hell, my hazards died after a few minutes! - Tranny fluid was changed last April. Checked it a few times (don't recall the last) since then and it was fine. I forgot to mentioned that I also got a "low battery volts" about 4-5 miles before she died. I had her towed to the garage near the job but they did not get a chance to look at it today. I was busy all day and didn't get a chance to go back and "tinker" before I left work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick94 Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 No electrical power after 4 minutes of running flashers? If it was my car, I'd immediately pull that battery and have it load tested! Just my $0.02. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Your info sounds a bit better this time around. We'll get out the bamboo splints and battery cables - only if we have to... You might get lucky with only an alt and maybe a battery. The shop should be able to stress-test each and go from there. The p056 code is what again? (speed sensor I recal?) If so, this is a non-contact sensor that can come and go. Can not adjust and the fix is costly - only because of how to get to it... <_< Keep us informed and good luck Add power to leave problems behind. Most braking is just - poor planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOOB Posted March 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 talked to the shop today but still have not had a chance to get over there. alt and serp belt is the diagnosis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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