POS Vette
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Racer
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From: Fort leonardwood Missourri
Bill Curlee you rock
I cheked the inside fuse panel on my quest, as all the extra fuses were Missing from the underhood fuse box, i checked the inside one
all was dry and clean.
the code is for the tire sensors which i dont have anymore, ZO6 wheels are on the car.
if she runs like she is right now after my short test drive, i wont be heading to the dealer and
Mr.Curlee i have some beer to ship to you
hope the cruise control works in the morning.
Will update after i get to work
Thanks so far
I cheked the inside fuse panel on my quest, as all the extra fuses were Missing from the underhood fuse box, i checked the inside one
all was dry and clean.
the code is for the tire sensors which i dont have anymore, ZO6 wheels are on the car.
if she runs like she is right now after my short test drive, i wont be heading to the dealer and
Mr.Curlee i have some beer to ship to you
hope the cruise control works in the morning.
Will update after i get to work
Thanks so far
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 966
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From: Lansing MI
Originally Posted by JAY KOCH
C2120 is TPM System Malfunction (No Sensors Received) 
Melting Slicks
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Bill..... Terrific reply!! You truly are an asset to this Forum. 
I must say, I *kinda* feel like this poor guy too from time to time. Here's a list of my little issues currently with my '01 Vette:
1. Headlights dim, almost all the time.
2. In the summertime my turn signals would work... sometimes, not all the time. And I never really could get them to "fail" when I wanted to. Pressing the road hazzard flasher button would MAGICALLY cause the turn signals to work. No problems now that it's colder out, what's up with that?
3. Fuel gauge is not reading correctly. Even after filling the car, it'll only read 1/2 full. I tried running BG44K through it, did not seem to help. Mostly likely some of the sending units are bad?
4. Recently on two times my oil dipstick has "popped" up and oil has made a first-class mess. Honestly, the "dipstick" behind the wheel :o should have let off the gas some (did see 12psi!!) both times.... but now I'll need to address this crankcase boosting issue. Not GM's problem, my own so I take full responsibility.
5. Rocking seat!!! Ugh!!!!
I think that's about it. I had an '89 5.0 LX before, the only problem I had was a busted tranny (3rd. was a notorious issue on T5's)..... That aside the Ford had NONE of these little annoying issues that my Vette has today.
I still feel the Vette is a TERRIFIC car, but these things do detract from my complete enjoyment of this vehicle. Sorry for being long-winded!!
I must say, I *kinda* feel like this poor guy too from time to time. Here's a list of my little issues currently with my '01 Vette:
1. Headlights dim, almost all the time.
2. In the summertime my turn signals would work... sometimes, not all the time. And I never really could get them to "fail" when I wanted to. Pressing the road hazzard flasher button would MAGICALLY cause the turn signals to work. No problems now that it's colder out, what's up with that?
3. Fuel gauge is not reading correctly. Even after filling the car, it'll only read 1/2 full. I tried running BG44K through it, did not seem to help. Mostly likely some of the sending units are bad?
4. Recently on two times my oil dipstick has "popped" up and oil has made a first-class mess. Honestly, the "dipstick" behind the wheel :o should have let off the gas some (did see 12psi!!) both times.... but now I'll need to address this crankcase boosting issue. Not GM's problem, my own so I take full responsibility.
5. Rocking seat!!! Ugh!!!!
I think that's about it. I had an '89 5.0 LX before, the only problem I had was a busted tranny (3rd. was a notorious issue on T5's)..... That aside the Ford had NONE of these little annoying issues that my Vette has today.
I still feel the Vette is a TERRIFIC car, but these things do detract from my complete enjoyment of this vehicle. Sorry for being long-winded!!
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2003
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Originally Posted by jdgun_0013
well after the latest rounds of fixing this and that and now having to take the car to the dealer for an A$$ raping, i am seriously debating
dumping the vette and getting something with less problems.
as much as i hate to say it a 2004 Cobra isnt sounding to bad..GOD Forbid.
we shall see what the dealer says and how much they are wanting to fix something that i am sure is just trivial, **** poor design.
you could say i am little bitter
i think i need about 20 of these
dumping the vette and getting something with less problems.
as much as i hate to say it a 2004 Cobra isnt sounding to bad..GOD Forbid.
we shall see what the dealer says and how much they are wanting to fix something that i am sure is just trivial, **** poor design.
you could say i am little bitter
i think i need about 20 of these
Or speak to a group of Cobra owners personally, and in most instances you will find that , to a man, not a single one will have anything that could even be mistaken as something good to say about their dealers.
You speak of an "A$$ raping" at your Chevy dealer. Buy a Cobra and you may as well buy two sets of handcuffs so that you can cuff your wrists to your ankles for the treatment I can guarantee that you will get from the Ford dealers. I own a Ford and I speak from personal experience.
Last edited by '06 Quicksilver Z06; Nov 17, 2004 at 10:03 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 802
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From: Bueche Louisiana
pos
take back the pos comment
and next wipe your butt with that attitude youve got when something breaks remember enjoy life and switching to a ford from a chevy will cancel the last comment ^
and next wipe your butt with that attitude youve got when something breaks remember enjoy life and switching to a ford from a chevy will cancel the last comment ^
Burning Brakes
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From: Mesquite Texas
Dude- Ease up, he's got enough problems with out you cranking on him. We all get frustated from time to time. Let's help him and see what we can accomplish. Just my 2 cents, take it or leave it. 
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Jacksonville, NC
Originally Posted by dads01dream
Bill..... Terrific reply!! You truly are an asset to this Forum.
I must say, I *kinda* feel like this poor guy too from time to time. Here's a list of my little issues currently with my '01 Vette:
1. Headlights dim, almost all the time.
2. In the summertime my turn signals would work... sometimes, not all the time. And I never really could get them to "fail" when I wanted to. Pressing the road hazzard flasher button would MAGICALLY cause the turn signals to work. No problems now that it's colder out, what's up with that?
3. Fuel gauge is not reading correctly. Even after filling the car, it'll only read 1/2 full. I tried running BG44K through it, did not seem to help. Mostly likely some of the sending units are bad?
4. Recently on two times my oil dipstick has "popped" up and oil has made a first-class mess. Honestly, the "dipstick" behind the wheel :o should have let off the gas some (did see 12psi!!) both times.... but now I'll need to address this crankcase boosting issue. Not GM's problem, my own so I take full responsibility.
5. Rocking seat!!! Ugh!!!!
I think that's about it. I had an '89 5.0 LX before, the only problem I had was a busted tranny (3rd. was a notorious issue on T5's)..... That aside the Ford had NONE of these little annoying issues that my Vette has today.
I still feel the Vette is a TERRIFIC car, but these things do detract from my complete enjoyment of this vehicle. Sorry for being long-winded!!
I must say, I *kinda* feel like this poor guy too from time to time. Here's a list of my little issues currently with my '01 Vette:
1. Headlights dim, almost all the time.
2. In the summertime my turn signals would work... sometimes, not all the time. And I never really could get them to "fail" when I wanted to. Pressing the road hazzard flasher button would MAGICALLY cause the turn signals to work. No problems now that it's colder out, what's up with that?
3. Fuel gauge is not reading correctly. Even after filling the car, it'll only read 1/2 full. I tried running BG44K through it, did not seem to help. Mostly likely some of the sending units are bad?
4. Recently on two times my oil dipstick has "popped" up and oil has made a first-class mess. Honestly, the "dipstick" behind the wheel :o should have let off the gas some (did see 12psi!!) both times.... but now I'll need to address this crankcase boosting issue. Not GM's problem, my own so I take full responsibility.
5. Rocking seat!!! Ugh!!!!
I think that's about it. I had an '89 5.0 LX before, the only problem I had was a busted tranny (3rd. was a notorious issue on T5's)..... That aside the Ford had NONE of these little annoying issues that my Vette has today.
I still feel the Vette is a TERRIFIC car, but these things do detract from my complete enjoyment of this vehicle. Sorry for being long-winded!!
Dads, I just read a post concerning the fuel gage thing and this looks like a possible fix. Might help with at least one of your problems.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=955724
And lastly, folks, I don't car what kind of car you have, how much it cost, who built it, it is going to have something go wrong at one point or another. Get on any forum for any car and someone is posting that they have problems. Some are just more notorious than others. Don't know about the 04 Cobra's but I know the 03 Cobra's had a lot of problems. I love Mustangs too so I am not biased.
Good luck to all and their problems.
Jim K.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: boston mass
Originally Posted by jdgun_0013
Bill Curlee you rock
I cheked the inside fuse panel on my quest, as all the extra fuses were Missing from the underhood fuse box, i checked the inside one
all was dry and clean.
the code is for the tire sensors which i dont have anymore, ZO6 wheels are on the car.
if she runs like she is right now after my short test drive, i wont be heading to the dealer and
Mr.Curlee i have some beer to ship to you
hope the cruise control works in the morning.
Will update after i get to work
Thanks so far
I cheked the inside fuse panel on my quest, as all the extra fuses were Missing from the underhood fuse box, i checked the inside one
all was dry and clean.
the code is for the tire sensors which i dont have anymore, ZO6 wheels are on the car.
if she runs like she is right now after my short test drive, i wont be heading to the dealer and
Mr.Curlee i have some beer to ship to you
hope the cruise control works in the morning.
Will update after i get to work
Thanks so far
FELLA YOU BROTE A SMILE TO MY FACE, GOOD JOB
Last edited by tramminc; Nov 25, 2004 at 12:30 PM.
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: cAshburn VA
Originally Posted by jdgun_0013
well after the latest rounds of fixing this and that and now having to take the car to the dealer for an A$$ raping, i am seriously debating
dumping the vette and getting something with less problems.
as much as i hate to say it a 2004 Cobra isnt sounding to bad..GOD Forbid.
we shall see what the dealer says and how much they are wanting to fix something that i am sure is just trivial, **** poor design.
you could say i am little bitter
i think i need about 20 of these
dumping the vette and getting something with less problems.
as much as i hate to say it a 2004 Cobra isnt sounding to bad..GOD Forbid.
we shall see what the dealer says and how much they are wanting to fix something that i am sure is just trivial, **** poor design.
you could say i am little bitter
i think i need about 20 of these
Wrong forum
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Guy's
I have run the course on electrical issues and have won the game for all but one of my NUMEROUS 98 Coupe electrical issues (Fuel Guage drops to empty at 3/4 tank). I'm in the books ALL the time and love a challenge. If you have a problem, I'm game on helping solve it!
Have a GREAT holiday. Oh yea, tomorrow is MOD day for the ZO6! Yeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
Bill Curlee
I have run the course on electrical issues and have won the game for all but one of my NUMEROUS 98 Coupe electrical issues (Fuel Guage drops to empty at 3/4 tank). I'm in the books ALL the time and love a challenge. If you have a problem, I'm game on helping solve it!
Have a GREAT holiday. Oh yea, tomorrow is MOD day for the ZO6! Yeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
Bill Curlee