Trigger Jack
15+ Year Contributor
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- Jun 18, 2004
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Alpharetta,
Georgia
So, onto the next round of why this car was a bad idea.
Driving home from work, cruising at around 2,000 rpm, just taking it easy. Heard a sound that sounded a lot like a lightbulb going out. Kind of a "pff", but very quiet.
Didn't think anything of it for a few seconds, until I realized that the car wasn't responding to pressure on the gas pedal. And the rpm were gradually decreasing.
First thought was that the transmission had gone, so I took it from Drive, to 3rd. That changed the rpm slightly, but still nothing when I attempted to accelerate.
Pulled the car over, stopped, and turned off. Tried to start up again, and nothing. Just a faster cranking sound.
Awesome, just awesome.
Had it towed to a shop, waiting today to see what the verdict is, but I can't imagine it being anything good.
Looks like I'll have to sell the damn thing. Just don't have the money to fix anything major on it right now.
Driving home from work, cruising at around 2,000 rpm, just taking it easy. Heard a sound that sounded a lot like a lightbulb going out. Kind of a "pff", but very quiet.
Didn't think anything of it for a few seconds, until I realized that the car wasn't responding to pressure on the gas pedal. And the rpm were gradually decreasing.
First thought was that the transmission had gone, so I took it from Drive, to 3rd. That changed the rpm slightly, but still nothing when I attempted to accelerate.
Pulled the car over, stopped, and turned off. Tried to start up again, and nothing. Just a faster cranking sound.
Awesome, just awesome.
Had it towed to a shop, waiting today to see what the verdict is, but I can't imagine it being anything good.Looks like I'll have to sell the damn thing. Just don't have the money to fix anything major on it right now.
