Very very bad day
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Very very bad day
Grettings all,
This is partially to vent as well as to get some info, so if it's in the wrong forum, I'm sorry. On my way to work this morning, I'm driving normally and of course, my fuel gauge decides to drop to E. I think my car has some wierd thing with this forum. As soon as I read about a new problem, my car has it. Steering column lock and now this. So, I stop by the dealer to find out if they'd fix it for free. They said no, it'd run between 1200 and 1500 to fix, which is crap. So, I decide to look into other options and actually come to work. On the way, decide to pass some traffic and get nailed doing 92 in a 65. Figures, makes it a great day. Time to sell the vette and buy a slow car, just to hold me over until I turn 25 and my rates go down. Sorry to vent. Anyone with info on the sensor replacement, it would be greatly appreciated. I have a feeling I'll have to do it myself.
Dave
This is partially to vent as well as to get some info, so if it's in the wrong forum, I'm sorry. On my way to work this morning, I'm driving normally and of course, my fuel gauge decides to drop to E. I think my car has some wierd thing with this forum. As soon as I read about a new problem, my car has it. Steering column lock and now this. So, I stop by the dealer to find out if they'd fix it for free. They said no, it'd run between 1200 and 1500 to fix, which is crap. So, I decide to look into other options and actually come to work. On the way, decide to pass some traffic and get nailed doing 92 in a 65. Figures, makes it a great day. Time to sell the vette and buy a slow car, just to hold me over until I turn 25 and my rates go down. Sorry to vent. Anyone with info on the sensor replacement, it would be greatly appreciated. I have a feeling I'll have to do it myself.
Dave
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Re: Very very bad day (mac1009)
I do not believe that the fuel sensors run that high to replace. I would check around. Also, check to see when your car was first placed in service - perhaps it is still under the manufacturer's warranty. That is, unless you are beyond 36,000 miles.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
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Re: Very very bad day (mac1009)
I'm relatively sure the sensor is tank-mounted and accordingly a dealer-sized project for most of us. Perhaps the never-less-than-1/4-tank fix would suffice you in the interim.
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Re: Very very bad day (mac1009)
The car is a '98 MN6. It's out of warranty now, so it's gonna have to come out of pocket.
As far as the weather goes, I'm not sure. I started noticing a few weeks ago that my gauge wasn't going to full when I filled it, and the weather will still in the high 70's.
As far as the weather goes, I'm not sure. I started noticing a few weeks ago that my gauge wasn't going to full when I filled it, and the weather will still in the high 70's.
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Re: Very very bad day (mac1009)
Since this is such a common problem, why don't you do a forum search and take a bunch of printouts into the service manager and ask that it be fixed by GM anyway. Talk to an area rep? Good luck. :rolleyes:
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Re: Very very bad day (carpe dm)
This problem hits me nearly every time I go on a long trip. You can almost set your watch to it- 1 hour into the drive "bing" "check gages" [sic]. "Low Fuel"
I started taking pictures since the dorks at the dealership say "there are no errors in the computer so we can't fix it".
A few years ago they actually did fix it (by replacing a sensor) and it hadn't happened again but about 3 months ago it started again. Sheesh.
Lates,
Justin
I started taking pictures since the dorks at the dealership say "there are no errors in the computer so we can't fix it".
A few years ago they actually did fix it (by replacing a sensor) and it hadn't happened again but about 3 months ago it started again. Sheesh.
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Justin
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Re: Very very bad day (mac1009)
Sorry to hear about your misfortune :( It will get better, not long ago I thought my griefs would never go away.. but the sun WILL shine again..
Just focus on X-Mas with your family! :yesnod:
Just focus on X-Mas with your family! :yesnod:
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Re: Very very bad day
That is a bad day, especially the speeding ticket. The fuel problem is addressed by a TSB, however the TSB's are warranty situations. Sorry, its up to the dealer, however, they may not get reimbursed by GM for labor.
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Re: Very very bad day (mac1009)
I also own a 98 MN6, that was out of warranty, I had the problem done by an outsid eshop, it cost me $741, which inculded a full tank of gas, and an oil change. The $1200 the dealer quoted you is BS, if you have tools, and space, it is something you can do, as I did not have either, I had it done
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Re: Very very bad day (3rdtoy)
Werd. I've got a lift, so I'll probably end up doing it myself. I found the parts from gmdirect, and they come out to about 325 or so. I'll deal w/ the speeding ticket somehow. Time to buy a beater and throw the vette in the garage. Maybe head and cam time. :)
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Re: Very very bad day (3rdtoy)
Well first of all the ticket SUX...but on to the problem with the sensor...had mine replaced under warranty...actually extended warranty cost me $50 (deductible) cost to me without ext warranty would have been $420. total incl labor...good luck
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Re: Very very bad day ('98 Six Speed)
Man, lousy day, Good luck and heres to a better tomorrow :cheers:
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Re: Very very bad day (Duntov-097)
Umm, Not that I said so, but you could purchase a Major Guard Warranty for probably around $700?? That would seemingly save you...$500-$800 + other issues later??
Always remember, these warranties are usually cancellable with a Pro-Rate built in. So you could cancel it in a few months and probably recoup 50% of the purchase price. Hmmmm? :jester
Always remember, these warranties are usually cancellable with a Pro-Rate built in. So you could cancel it in a few months and probably recoup 50% of the purchase price. Hmmmm? :jester
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Re: Very very bad day (Closer_2001)
The January 2002 of Corvette Fever has a maintenance article on how to fix these units, titled "Mending a Sending Unit". Seems to be a simple fix for do-it-yourselfers. You'd just need to purchase the correct unit (left or right) from Mr. GM.
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Re: Very very bad day (mac1009)
First, I want to thank everyone for their support, well wishes and advice. It looks like I'll be doing this after the holidays in the shop. Hell, if it only costs around 400 at another dealer, I'll have them do it. It'll all work out in the end. Screw the ticket, first one in 3 years, and I've had my vette for a while, so it's probably about time I got one(not really, but if I tell myself that over and over, I'll begin to believe it). I just wanted to thank everyone again.
Dave
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Re: Very very bad day (LV)
To add to that story about the sending unit replacement, I recently spoke with a gentleman at GM about it and he said that besides the sending units, the small orifice on the siphon pump could be plugged. Check it for codes and it should tell you where to start looking. Hope this helps.
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