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Apr 4, 2005 | 09:03 PM

zohhhsix

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car wont move..please help

I went to get an oil change over the weekend, and once I got back on my driveway, I noticed smoke coming out of my front driver side wheel next to the pads. I opened the hood to make sure no wire is damaged or burned. Didn't find anything other then smoke from the pads (I think). I went inside and came back out 20 min later to park the car in the garage, and car would start but stayed at low idle (200) and as soon as I would press a little gas, it would shut off. I left the car out Sat night and when I woke up Sunday morning, car started right up. I didn't take it out because I was worried and didn't want to get stuck on the middle of the highway. Any idea what it was and what I should look for. Should I even take my car out or just tow it to the dealer and have them look at it. Any help would be appreciated. My baby is sick and I can't sleep at night.

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Apr 4, 2005 | 09:14 PM

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If you had the oil changed at the dealer, tell them to come and get it.

Apr 4, 2005 | 09:40 PM

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And before you start it up again, check the oil.

Better yet, go out and check the oil now.

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Apr 4, 2005 | 09:50 PM

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St. Jude Donor '08

Is the engine fine and the drive train frozen or do you think there is something wrong with the engine???

It sounded like the engine stalled because the car would not move. Please let us know some more details

When I first read your story, it sounded like one of your brake calipers is frozen! If I were you, I would jack up each wheel and see if it can be rotated. Look at your rotors and see if any of them are discolored.

What ever it is,, looks like you still have warrenty remaining.

PLEASE let us know more about the problem and what they find wrong with it.

Bill C

Apr 4, 2005 | 09:59 PM

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Bill,

I dont think it has anything to do with the brakes. When I step on the gas just parked, the car stalls. Car started back up on sunday and moves fine but I dont want to take a risk and get stuck on my way to the dealer. I was just wondering if anyone had that issue before, I am just scared to take it out and damage further. Anyway, I have an appointment tomorrow at 7am. I will keep you all posted. Thanks everyone.

Apr 4, 2005 | 10:19 PM

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St. Jude Donor '08

Have you checked the DIC for codes?? Please check and post them here. That will give us a good look at what is happening.

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Apr 5, 2005 | 03:39 PM

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Thanks guys for all your comments and concerns. After further checks we found out that I had 2 different issues. Ok here is the details......I had the car towed in to my local dealership and had there head tech who works on corvettes look at it. First thing we did was to check to see if there are any codes. We didn't find any codes. Next, we checked the fuel pressure gauge and found that there was no pressure. Next, we checked the MSD fuel pressure controller and found that connector under the fuse box had come off. We put a new connectors and connected it back and car fired right up

Also, we checked for smoke coming from the wheel, and found that seal from the caliper was melted and my brake fluid was leaking and was causing the smoke. They will order a new caliper and I should have my baby back tomorrow morning.

Apr 5, 2005 | 04:04 PM

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Don't you love when it all comes togather and the problem is solved. I'm assuming that you had warranty; and if that's so, it's nice. Happy you have solved the issues. My car is at the dealership right now (aftermarket warranty being used for the first time...hope it works.)