[Second Chance]

Well today i woke up today at about 2pm :roll: Well i was leaving the drive way reversing like 10-20 feet stopped to go forward and by the time i turn around my car was stalled the clutch was like an inch away from being all the way to the floor. So it wasn't because it was out i started the car up and everything was fine drove about 40 miles or so stopped the car for 5 mins started it up drove another 2 mins then shut car off. Was away for like 40 mins and car didn't start the first time. I think my car is dying....

 

[NeonDan]

hmmm if you feel you are having an issue have the dealership check the battery...remember its next to the block

 

[NeonWaSp]

check for codes?

 

[cali]

Well today i woke up today at about 2pm :roll: Well i was leaving the drive way reversing like 10-20 feet stopped to go forward and by the time i turn around my car was stalled the clutch was like an inch away from being all the way to the floor. So it wasn't because it was out i started the car up and everything was fine drove about 40 miles or so stopped the car for 5 mins started it up drove another 2 mins then shut car off. Was away for like 40 mins and car didn't start the first time. I think my car is dying....

Put gasonline in your car man!!! :lol: :twisted: :twisted:

Did it feel like the clutch was engaging when it shouldnt?

 

[NeonDan]

i think the problem was he didnt let it warm up.

 

[Second Chance]

No CEL but the bad solenoid but i need to get that cleared before i take it to the dealer. And thats last thing cause i don't really want to take the boost controller off

 

[cali]

i think the problem was he didnt let it warm up.

It's hot here man...c'mon...no car should need any warm up here in Florida, especially right now.

Second Chance, whats the gas level?
And also the battery. I haven't checked my car yet, but someone was telling me about a new car they got that ran off the battery!

Meaning if you disconnect the battery the car dies, most cars u can disconnect the battery and the alternator will keep it running.

 

[Second Chance]

The clutch was an inch away from the ground i know it wasn't catching cause i messed with it, and I should have to have my car warm up it was in the middle of the day should be warm enough in FL

 

[cali]

No CEL but the bad solenoid but i need to get that cleared before i take it to the dealer. And thats last thing cause i don't really want to take the boost controller off

Bad solenoid? U should have yours on there....remember?

 

[NeonDan]

guys must i remind you all about the laws of physics, i mean we all know the engine oil all drips to the pan. When you start the car up "Warm up" is to allow the engine to lubricate itself. Im a firm believer in letting a car warm up before you go rag on it SPECIALLY A TURBO CAR!!! cant stress it anymore

 

[Second Chance]

Gas was about about 1/2 tank frist time and 1/4 tank second time

 

[NeonWaSp]

bad gas?

 

[Second Chance]

I try and not rag on my car till engine temp is about 200. But i'll still cruise or drive slow before that I wouldn't consider going less than 10 MPH ragging. Or just starting the car

 

[NeonDan]

just making sure i point it put to all the first time turbo owners also please remember less than 1/4 tank of gas in a turbo car is a nono

 

[NeonWaSp]

why is that?

 

[StevesSTI]

Hey secondchance, heres a thread I started a while ago, see if it sounds like what happened to me:

http://www.srtforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=563&highlight=stall

 

[Second Chance]

It just got to the quarter of the tank after that and thnx for the link Stevessrt i'm reading it now...

 

[Second Chance]

You still having the problem stevessrt?

 

[StevesSTI]

No prob, let me know if there is anything similar....

 

[Dr. Chris]

This is the first I've heard of not letting the tank get below 1/4. Could somebody give me some instight on the theory behind this? What about on road trips?