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Car engine cut out & crashed!
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Originally posted by SupremeSpod View PostShe probably thought "This shouldn't last too long, I'll make a killing on the life insurance!"...
After all my accidents and incidents, all she ever says is "Nearly is not good enough"Confusion is a natural state of beingComment
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Originally posted by zeitghostAnd what did the garage say?
I had the AA back out in the morning. I explained the situation(it also did it at as I slowed down at a junction on the way home). I'd noticed that the rev counter was fluctuating, rising then dropping suddenly while idling.
Anyway AA guy comes out the next day. Has a look, cannot find anything. The revs is no longer fluctuating. So he plugs his computer in and we go for a drive. It doesn't do it, I also note that the revs are slightly higher.
Basically he gave me this spiel about how the internal computer that drives the air intake, controls etc would have reset when the battery was replaced and it takes a bit of a run to 'relearn' the voltage to ensure it gets the settings accurate. It's not done it since.
True or bulltulip?What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Sounds like bullsh*t to be honest, I mean it shouldn't crash the car should it! He was just thinking of something clever to say because he didn't find anything. Still you never know if it doesn't happen again he might have a point.Last edited by BlasterBates; 23 April 2012, 08:36.I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostDon't shoot the messenger.
I had the AA back out in the morning. I explained the situation(it also did it at as I slowed down at a junction on the way home). I'd noticed that the rev counter was fluctuating, rising then dropping suddenly while idling.
Anyway AA guy comes out the next day. Has a look, cannot find anything. The revs is no longer fluctuating. So he plugs his computer in and we go for a drive. It doesn't do it, I also note that the revs are slightly higher.
Basically he gave me this spiel about how the internal computer that drives the air intake, controls etc would have reset when the battery was replaced and it takes a bit of a run to 'relearn' the voltage to ensure it gets the settings accurate. It's not done it since.
True or bulltulip?
I also had problems with the flywheel position sensor getting wet or dirty, it plays havoc with the revs."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostDon't shoot the messenger.
I had the AA back out in the morning. I explained the situation(it also did it at as I slowed down at a junction on the way home). I'd noticed that the rev counter was fluctuating, rising then dropping suddenly while idling.
Anyway AA guy comes out the next day. Has a look, cannot find anything. The revs is no longer fluctuating. So he plugs his computer in and we go for a drive. It doesn't do it, I also note that the revs are slightly higher.
Basically he gave me this spiel about how the internal computer that drives the air intake, controls etc would have reset when the battery was replaced and it takes a bit of a run to 'relearn' the voltage to ensure it gets the settings accurate. It's not done it since.
True or bulltulip?
Sounds like he should work in IT!!
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