Feb.4,2010– I had the opportunity to watch as Mike, (my certified Toyota technician) showed me how quickly, easily and thoroughly he addresses the fix for the recall on accelerator (gas) pedals on the various Toyota models. Noting he has not had one car come in exhibiting the problem, customers are flocking to get the pedal altered, and a FREE car wash(which takes longer than the fix!)
In this video Mike describes the pedal or “foot” feel you would experience if you had a suspect accelerator. To date only 16 complaints have been fielded by NHTSA for this recall. No deaths have been reported.
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My comment bag over-floweth with requests for help with troubled Cummins diesels, however this one is different.
Shawn has a 2005, not usually on the trouble-watch list. They have replaced the fuel filter and it still mis-behaves…
Here is the dilemma:
“I have a 2005 Dodge Cummins.
Several times a day while driving the truck will cut out for several seconds and when you push the accelerator nothing happens. A few seconds later after tapping the accelerator it goes back to running normally. Sometimes it will just shut down altogether. I put the truck in Neutral and crank it back up and we’re off and running again.
On other occasions it will cut out, you can press the accelerator and the engine will rev-up, but it will not gain speed!!!!!
I love the truck, but the Mechanic states that he cant find anything on the computer. It shows that the truck is in great condition.
Please help!!!!!”
If you have a suggestion that may help. Please post it here!———————————————————————————————————–
Thanks. SLM (*It’s not your eyes, it’s the picture… )
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PLEASE HELP: 2005 DODGE RAM CUMMINS DIESEL DIES in MOTION?
When will Washington listen? ENOUGH ALREADY! NO MORE MONEY! The CAR CZAR’S are making decisions on the future of the US auto industry with no experience working in the car business, owning a company or actually selling anything but their own hype. Nevertheless, these CAR CZARS (as reported in the Wall Street Journal) say their role is all about brokering a financial deal. These are the same fellows responsible for the masterful execution of the AIG bailout and bonus situation, that in their own words; “will render the AIG name worthless”. CAN Chrysler and GM stock be far behind?
IMHO, their eye is on the wrong ball, and everyone on the bench has told them so. It’s not about when car sales will start to improve. It’s about meeting the needs and expectations of the car buying public. Yes,consumer confidence in the ability to make the monthly payment is issue number one. However, before the consumer can acknowledge the burning desire to rush out and replace that old clunker, terminating lease or inefficient vehicle; several basic tenents must be addressed.
DESIRE, NEED, BUDGET; the basics of Car Sales 101.
After all the barn-storming and chest thumping meetings, even the Italian’s (FIAT) are stunned with the limited grasp our CAR CZAR board appears to have on the underlying motivations of the car buying public. Have any of these guys ever sat in a showroom on a Saturday for eight hours, negotiating a car deal?
Here’s the REAL CAR DEAL Mr. President…
1. JOBS #1. Can’t get a car loan without a JOB.
2. BANKS. The banks are sitting on all that money from the first round of Bailout financing, FAILING to give it up to the very consumers it was meant to help. No bank or car company should get another dime until a portion of the previous funds are used to give consumers CAR LOANS. There are plenty of car buyers, just no way to finance them.
3. GIVE the Car Buyer what he/she wants. A full-size, family size car
or utility vehicle that runs on natural gas, electric, hydrogen or water, at a reasonable price. The tax initiatives are already in place. What’s the problem? The EPA strangles new technology in years of paperwork, and battery manufacturers can’t make up the time warp fast enough to meet the demand or lower the cost. While gas is cheap, our focus is off the ball, however, all Americans are engaged in the “other shoe dropping” mentality of gas prices coming back to $4.00 a gallon, and they want to get off the oil addiction.
4. Car consumerswill buy smarter, safer, more fuel efficient automobiles, but their distrust of Detroit’s ability to make quality product has pushed them into the arms of Toyota, Nissan and Honda. The Big 3 JAPANESE brands are already delivering better quality cars and alternative fuel vehicles.
5. BRAND LOYALTY is the cornerstone of car sales, and neither Chrysler nor GM have earned and sustained their customer following. Therefore, maintaining these entities is a grandiose waste of capital. Fiat can’t burnish Chrysler’s reputation, as proven by their previous owner: Daimler Benz.
Mercedes Benz SMART CAR Chrysler rejected.
So gentlemen, I implore you once again; take the advice of those in the business who have “sold” the cars. STOP WASTING valuabletime and public empathy. The consumer is growing impatient and you: CAR CZAR board, are wasting Obama stock pussy-footing around the inevitable. Chrysler and GM do not need or deserve to remain separate companies. As most doctors will tell you, the sooner you amputate the better chance the patient has of surviving. Take the two month bankruptcy route and get the companies back on track for summer selling season. A bankruptcy decision NOW will reap rewards by third quarter. If you continue with the B.S. foot dancing any longer, the car sales window will close as car hungry consumers will wait for 2010 models while shopping for school supplies.
Sarah Lee is an automotive executive with 20+ years of experience. She writers about Cars, and is a staunch consumer advocate on car related subjects. Her company: MY CARLADY is a car buyer’s service committed to getting you the best deal on your next new or pre-owned vehicle. You can reach her at www.mycarlady.com
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