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Bearen36
New User
| Posts: 2
| Joined: 10/06
Posted: 10/06/06
12:44 AM
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My car has started acting more strange than usual, and I need advise on how to proceed. I know it may be the computer being retarded, Im just hoping for more confirmation before I take it to a mechanic.
Automatic, 4 cyl, 2.4L, 213K miles
The car runs great, but lately when I start it and begin driving the speedometer does not work. It will start working in about 5-10 minutes, but the time it does not, the transmission will not shift. Once the needle works, the car will shift. Now the PC in this car is retarded already, gauges work on and off, gas gauge never shows a full tank anymore, check engine light is on for no reason. I do have a slight oil leak caused by the sending unit, been trying to get under there to fix it myself.
The transmission does need servicing, but I think the latest problem is another computer issue...anyone have any thoughts on that?
The computer replacement is expensive, and I just need to know as much as I can going in so I don't feel like I am getting ripped off when I take it in for repair. I worked for a dis-honest mechanic when I was a kid, and have never fully trusted one since.
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nickb2
Guru
| Posts: 816
| Joined: 08/06
Posted: 10/09/06
09:59 AM
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what are the DTCs set...if you have no speedo you probly have an output speed sensor failure...replace sensor...clear dtcs...service transmission...perform quicklearn....
Nick
ASE Master Auto Technician, L1
ASE Master Auto Technician, L1, ASE Certified Service Consultant, ASE Certified Parts Specialist, Chrysler Certified Service Manager/Technician
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