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rofly1

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  1. When the temperature here gets below 20 degrees the auto shifter is very difficult to get out of park. I now have to start the car in neutral. It wont start in park. After the car warms up it moves easily. Thanks Roger
  2. Thanks it worked. There is a big difference in knobs. My original is smaller than the replacement. Roger
  3. Sorry about the rambling. I am taking the car back to the shop on Monday. I will have them check it out. I dont think its the starter because the symptom is the car wont turn over, when I jump it, it starts right up
  4. Is there something else you have to do in addition to removing the set screw to remove the knob? I didnt want to just yank it out. Roger
  5. Took the car to a local auto electric shop. They have found an intermittant draw at .22 amps. There is an after market radio (blaupunkt) that a local shop installed with gps and a cd changer. They said that was installed improperly because you can turn it on with the key off. There is a timeout on it though. Also, the antenna will not retract with the radio off. It will only retract when I turn the key off. They checked the light in the trunk. not the problem. After 6 hours they said to bring it back when I could leave it for a few days. Thanks, Roger
  6. I forgot to mention that when I jump the battery is starts right up
  7. The state police garage hasnt had time to look at my car. I do have an appointment for this morning. When cold the car will not turn over. Nothing. If it turns over when cold it starts right up. I dont have a problem when the car is warm. I thank you for the advice. I thought it may be an electrical problem. The alternator guage never shows a charge. A major discharge when trying to start cold. The old alternator was putting out 12.7. The new alternator when first installed was putting out 13.6. After about a week it was putting out 12.7 again. Not knowing as much as you (as a group) know I think the problem is from the alternator to the battery. I will have them check first what you all have suggested. Thanks for the help....Roger (I cant wait for summer)
  8. Hopefully the new garage will be able to change the starter and new alternator today. I should know by 12:00. It did seem odd to me that the old alternator was reading the same as the new one, 12.7 The guage on the dash never seems to be on the charge side like it used to Thanks for the valuable info you guys have, thanks again for helping all of us.....cant wait for summer she starts right up Roger
  9. Alan, I did replace both terminals as you suggested. There didnt seem to be any corrosion. I havent checked the wire to the transmission. I didnt have pep Boys do the work. I just purchased the alternator there. I am getting a Bosch starter there tomorrow, and am taking the car to a garage where the state police get there cars repaired. The garage that has been working on the car closed up and relocated about 30 miles away. I had hoped to get someone more reliable a little closer. Roger
  10. I had the alternator replaced about 2 weeks ago. It was putting out about 12.7, then when replaced it was at 13.6....had it checked again today and it is back down to 12.7.....took it back to pep boys and they said it was the battery. New battery purchased 2/08 at sears. Went to sears and they said the battery was good. Still having the same problems...she starts when the engine is warm no problems, in colder weather it does not turn over...the guage never charges.....could there be a fuseable link problem????????Roger
  11. 89 auto I get about 16 combined. Here in Pennsylvania where I live it is quite hilly Glad to see your're back Hemi. Hope everything is good with you Roger ps.....I think I also have a heavy foot
  12. i have been having intermittent starting problem....after the car has been sitting even overnight turning the key the car doesnt turn over changed the battery terminals.. one mechanic said the battery and alternator were good.. took it to another mechanic he said it needed an alternator so i put a new one on yesterday. When I tried to start it this morning the same situation. No turning over for the first couple of tries and then it starts. Called the mechanic and he said it could be solenoid. the charge gauge looks like it is right on the center line. It used to be a little above the line. roger
  13. I had the torn boot replaced last week. The boot was a one piece. It came from Advanced auto parts. I did not replace the axle. There was no noises when turning before and after the replacement. I may have to replace it, time will tell. Thanks for all of your input and helpful advice. I had a shop do the work. He didnt think the axle needed to be replaced.
  14. When I was changing the oil and filter yesterday, I noticed just one torn boot on the cv axle. I think napa had a two piece boot. Has anyone used them with any success? I hear no sounds coming yet. Would it be advisable to change both boots? Thanks Roger
  15. Grizzly, where are you south of pittsburgh? i am in greensburg so if you want to drive out here (nice top down weather) you can look for yourself....i will try to download of picture of mine tomorrow Roger
  16. You (all) not being from the south Are the best.....Now I can put oil in....Thx again and again Roger
  17. I had some difficulty opening the hood to check the oil. When I went to close it, it wont lock. I tried to see if a connection came off in the engine compartment, but I couldnt find any. The button under the grille works fine, but the release lever under the dash seems to be the problem. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Roger
  18. I did a code check result 55 complete tune up I dont know what HEP he used. The 02 sensor was changed about 2 years ago thanks Roger
  19. I am still occasionally getting a kind of hydrolic whine from the rear wheel. The mechanic has taken it apart and cannot find where it is coming from. One year ago I had a bad wheel bearing in that wheel and bought a new caliper housing from tcparts. I will check the wheel sensors. Thanks again for all of the help Roger
  20. My amber abs light has come on and is staying on. No hard pedal or soft pedal. Brakes seem to be working properly. Havent done the brake tests yet from the reatta site. Just in case I need one, does anyone have one available and for how much...I know mine needs to be replaced anyway it is the original...Thanks Roger
  21. thanks for the tips i dont know if the smec has been changed. I havent changed it. i will get the air fuel guage and see what i find out Roger
  22. I posted this on another thread before I got to this one. It is about gas mileage in the 2.2 auto. I am getting between 16 and 17 mpg with no air on. I had the 02 sensor changed within the last year but I dont think it was with a mopar. Would that have such a dramatic effect? Thanks Roger
  23. I am getting about 16 to 17 around town. i changed the o2 sensor but i dont think they used a mopar. Would that cut the mileage that much? Thanks, Roger
  24. Bill, the last link for hemi's fix wasnt successful. was the page removed?
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