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Steve Dallas · 12-17-2011, 11:59 PM

So, tonight my car broke down. It's a continuation of a previous post where a cylinder started missing and I was able to wiggle the wire to get it to fire again.

I was going to be taking it into the shop next week, and figured I could manage as is until then.

I had to do a dentist appointment today, but that is up towards my hometown, about an hour and a half drive away. I thought about cancelling but figured I'd be ok.

I'm on my way home, in the dark, on a solitary road in the Skagit Valley area when the car starts to miss. I'm looking for a place to pull over when the car just died. Coasted to a stop and was fortunate to find a spot to pull off, though I still had part of the rear end hanging just over the white line because there wasn't a lot of room.

I start making calls on my cell phone, including to the nearby dealer at which the service department had just closed. I think it was just a salesman there. He suggested using OnStar, but was unable to look up towing spots in the Yellow Pages. Since I don't pay for the full version of OnStar, wasn't sure if the roadside stuff would cover it.

Anyways, I pushed the button, and they were able to get a tow truck there at no cost so it could be taken to the nearby dealer.

Now I have to wait till Monday to talk to the service department there and find out how long I'll be missing the car...

SM0KE · 12-18-2011, 12:08 AM

You drive an hour and a half each way to go to dentist?
Sorry about your car.
Hopefully its an easy fix.

1BADLS3 · 12-18-2011, 12:11 AM

How many miles you got on your car now? Will this be a warranty fix?

Steve Dallas · 12-18-2011, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SM0KE

You drive an hour and a half each way to go to dentist?
Sorry about your car.
Hopefully its an easy fix.

Yep

Seriously, though...he's been my dentist for 25+ years. It's right near where my mom lives so it's also an excuse to go visit her. They're open on Saturdays so it's really not a problem at all.

As far as the fix, it's probably more than just the spark plug wire. I'm pretty certain none of the plugs were firing. The good thing is it's under warranty. Though I wouldn't mind it back quickly...we'll see what happens. I hope to also have them look at my heated seat that isn't working as well...so that may take time too.

At least I have my Impala, though I need to pay the registration on it. Haven't driven it at all recently, and the only time I've driven it has been when my car was in the shop for body repairs.

Steve Dallas · 12-18-2011, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BADLS3

How many miles you got on your car now? Will this be a warranty fix?

Just turned it over 40,000 last weekend. Yeah, it's a warranty fix.

Steve Dallas · 12-18-2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

Crud :(

You are supposed to get a loaner.

Well, dealership was closed when the car got towed in. I had to leave keys in drop box.

SSGUNNER · 12-18-2011, 12:57 PM

Sucks. Hope all goes well.

Steve Dallas · 12-19-2011, 07:46 PM

Update:

Well, it turns out there was corrosion in the fuse box, and the problem was actually with fuel being injected into the cylinder. Since the fuse box is right where I was reaching in to wiggle the spark plug wire, I guess that makes sense. I must have bumped that and re-established the connection until it went completely bad.

The good news is my extended warranty fully covers this (not a powertrain issue).

The bad news is that the part isn't available right now, and they are doing a SPAD (Spelling?) so that I'm a priority when the part does become available. Though he made it sound like it could be a few days, I'll play it by ear.

The warranty also covers a rental in this case for 3 days, but I have my car for now. Since I'm unsure of the time-frame, I'm just going to use the rental to get myself from Seattle to the dealer where it's being serviced (about 70 miles away), so I don't need to make multiple trips in other cars.

bajamoon · 12-19-2011, 08:10 PM

Glad they found the problem and it's covered.

Iroczlover · 12-19-2011, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

Update:

Well, it turns out there was corrosion in the fuse box, and the problem was actually with fuel being injected into the cylinder. Since the fuse box is right where I was reaching in to wiggle the spark plug wire, I guess that makes sense. I must have bumped that and re-established the connection until it went completely bad.

The good news is my extended warranty fully covers this (not a powertrain issue).

The bad news is that the part isn't available right now, and they are doing a SPAD (Spelling?) so that I'm a priority when the part does become available. Though he made it sound like it could be a few days, I'll play it by ear.

The warranty also covers a rental in this case for 3 days, but I have my car for now. Since I'm unsure of the time-frame, I'm just going to use the rental to get myself from Seattle to the dealer where it's being serviced (about 70 miles away), so I don't need to make multiple trips in other cars.

yea the Sped is great. basically they put you on a list for parts as those parts come out those who are on that list get them first.

skipinminn · 12-19-2011, 09:33 PM

DON"T FORGET TO STOP YOUR ONSTAR IF YOU HAVE YOUR CAR IN WINTER STORAGE

v6sonoma · 12-19-2011, 09:55 PM

Glad it's an easy fix.

heRS · 12-19-2011, 10:00 PM

All that water on your side of the hump, Dennis... Glad it's still under warrantee.

RED DEMON SS · 12-19-2011, 10:08 PM

Steve where is your car at? Blade Chevy or Jerry Smith?
Also next time your in my neck of the woods holler and we can meet up sometime!

12-17-2011, 11:59 PM	#1
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I keep forgetting about OnStar... So, tonight my car broke down. It's a continuation of a previous post where a cylinder started missing and I was able to wiggle the wire to get it to fire again. I was going to be taking it into the shop next week, and figured I could manage as is until then. I had to do a dentist appointment today, but that is up towards my hometown, about an hour and a half drive away. I thought about cancelling but figured I'd be ok. I'm on my way home, in the dark, on a solitary road in the Skagit Valley area when the car starts to miss. I'm looking for a place to pull over when the car just died. Coasted to a stop and was fortunate to find a spot to pull off, though I still had part of the rear end hanging just over the white line because there wasn't a lot of room. I start making calls on my cell phone, including to the nearby dealer at which the service department had just closed. I think it was just a salesman there. He suggested using OnStar, but was unable to look up towing spots in the Yellow Pages. Since I don't pay for the full version of OnStar, wasn't sure if the roadside stuff would cover it. Anyways, I pushed the button, and they were able to get a tow truck there at no cost so it could be taken to the nearby dealer. Now I have to wait till Monday to talk to the service department there and find out how long I'll be missing the car... __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

12-18-2011, 12:08 AM	#2
SM0KE IN THE CIRCLE Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IN THE CIRCLE Posts: 1,920 View My Garage	You drive an hour and a half each way to go to dentist? Sorry about your car. Hopefully its an easy fix. __________________ Increasing Circle Size is not important. Worthiness will knock at the door on it's own accord

12-18-2011, 12:57 PM	#7
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Sucks. Hope all goes well. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

12-19-2011, 07:46 PM	#8
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Update: Well, it turns out there was corrosion in the fuse box, and the problem was actually with fuel being injected into the cylinder. Since the fuse box is right where I was reaching in to wiggle the spark plug wire, I guess that makes sense. I must have bumped that and re-established the connection until it went completely bad. The good news is my extended warranty fully covers this (not a powertrain issue). The bad news is that the part isn't available right now, and they are doing a SPAD (Spelling?) so that I'm a priority when the part does become available. Though he made it sound like it could be a few days, I'll play it by ear. The warranty also covers a rental in this case for 3 days, but I have my car for now. Since I'm unsure of the time-frame, I'm just going to use the rental to get myself from Seattle to the dealer where it's being serviced (about 70 miles away), so I don't need to make multiple trips in other cars. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

12-19-2011, 09:55 PM	#12
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Glad it's an easy fix. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

12-18-2011, 12:11 AM	#3
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	How many miles you got on your car now? Will this be a warranty fix?

12-19-2011, 08:10 PM	#9
bajamoon Drives: 2014 Subaru WRX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 13,730 View My Garage	Glad they found the problem and it's covered.

12-19-2011, 09:33 PM	#11
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	DON"T FORGET TO STOP YOUR ONSTAR IF YOU HAVE YOUR CAR IN WINTER STORAGE

12-19-2011, 10:00 PM	#13
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	All that water on your side of the hump, Dennis... Glad it's still under warrantee. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

12-19-2011, 10:08 PM	#14
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	Steve where is your car at? Blade Chevy or Jerry Smith? Also next time your in my neck of the woods holler and we can meet up sometime! __________________

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