Things I've fixed...problems I've had.

[Dicktator]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

A couple of people have PM'd in the past two weeks inquiring about what I've fixed on my SSR now that I am over 170,000 miles.

From what I can remember.
1) I'm on 4th set of tires. (getting ready to put on a 5th)
2) I've done about 20 oil changes (+/-).
3) 1 water pump.
4) 1 serpentine belt.
5) 5 sets of wiper blades.
6) 1 radiator fan
7) 1 right front wheel bearing
8) 1 rear suspension part (forget what it was exactly)
9) 1 HVAC fan (position 4 has quit now)
10) 1 new battery (may need a second one soon)
11) 1 door lock actuator
12) 1 set of brakes (getting ready to do rotors and a second set)
13) a light bulb in the steering wheel button needs replacing
14) 1 Tonneau hinge
15) 1 Transmission
16) 1 connector in the shifter.
17) Center console does not open any more.
18) I have a water leak inside the passenger side door which is affecting the speakers.
19) I did have a leak in the bed of the truck the first year. It was fixed by a field rep using goo...hasn't leaked since.
20) Replaced the rotors and put on second set of brake pads at 174k.

I am sure that there are a couple of other things, but that is all I can remember at this time. If you run across a post I made (or remember something I told you), that adds to this list let me know.

21) Radiator hose fell off shelf, got cut by pulley.

Cross Member Bar, Maggie Valley.

[yellow bear]

Originally Posted by Dicktator

Cross Member Bar, Maggie Valley.

you been taking your CoQ10 I see
how do you remember that kind of stuff

[WOW_FCTR]

Had to replace my starter today....

Also I was driving 70 miles an hour when all the dashboard lights went one and the alarms sounded....I started looking for smoke and parts flying out of the engine, but none. The accelerator did not respond and the engine ran at idle. I was able to pullover, stop the truck and start it again with no issues. I took it to a mechanic who said it threw code P1516.
He cleared the code and I drove a day without incident, but the next day the dash lit up again at about the same place on the highway as before. This time the truck barely started up and did not allow the engine to go over ~1200RPM. Then I tried stopping and starting again. This time it wouldn't start. Had to have it towed back to mechanic.

Besides replacing the starter, he replaced something to do with the throttle...(I haven't picked up the truck yet) I may get back on and post whether this fixed the problem or not later.

[RUN ROD RUN]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

He cleared the code and I drove a day without incident, but the next day the dash lit up again at about the same place on the highway as before. This time the truck barely started up and did not allow the engine to go over ~1200RPM. Then I tried stopping and starting again. This time it wouldn't start. Had to have it towed back to mechanic.

Besides replacing the starter, he replaced something to do with the throttle...(I haven't picked up the truck yet) I may get back on and post whether this fixed the problem or not later.

Me think it the ignition switch as mine acted like that after the first of two switches that I've had replace .

[SSRDen]

You are my "2010 Person of the Year." I love this story and your ability to stay with the SSR as long as you have.

[Greg Ducato]

Thanks for the report, hopefully you have it all fixed and can rack up another 180,000!

[tgrlil]

According to my 2005 Service Manual, the P1516 code is set if the "commanded and actual throttle positions....are greater than calibrated range". P1516 is called the "TAC Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance". When the P1516 is set, the Engine Control Module records operating conditions and commands the TAC system to operate at "Reduced Engine Power" (which is probably why you could only get 1200 RPM the second time it threw?) It goes on to say: "Under certain conditions the control module commands the engine OFF".

Seems like the throttle should have been tested and/or replaced on the first fail? How did just resetting the code help at all?

I'll be interested to hear how it's doing now....

[MoodyBlue]

Originally Posted by Dicktator

Cross Member Bar, Maggie Valley.

I think you may have left out the Shifter Solenoid Lock out.

Remember when you couldn't get the Tranny out of Park.

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by tgrlil

According to my 2005 Service Manual, the P1516 code is set if the "commanded and actual throttle positions....are greater than calibrated range". P1516 is called the "TAC Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance". When the P1516 is set, the Engine Control Module records operating conditions and commands the TAC system to operate at "Reduced Engine Power" (which is probably why you could only get 1200 RPM the second time it threw?) It goes on to say: "Under certain conditions the control module commands the engine OFF".

Seems like the throttle should have been tested and/or replaced on the first fail? How did just resetting the code help at all?

I'll be interested to hear how it's doing now....

I just had him reset it in case it was just a fluke....
Well it wasn't a fluke

He wound up replace the Throttle Body and so far it's ok....although I haven't driven it at 70 mph for 15 minutes, which is was I was doing the prior two code throws.

Originally Posted by MoodyBlue

I think you may have left out the Shifter Solenoid Lock out.

Remember when you couldn't get the Tranny out of Park.

I think that was item 16.......but I am sure that I have left something out.

[Cash]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

Had to replace my starter today....

Also I was driving 70 miles an hour when all the dashboard lights went one and the alarms sounded...... but the next day the dash lit up again at about the same place on the highway as before.

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

I ....although I haven't driven it at 70 mph for 15 minutes, which is was I was doing the prior two code throws.

I would go back to the same place on the highway for a true test..anything hovering overhead? ....I'm thinking "Twilight Zone".

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by Cash

I would go back to the same place on the highway for a true test..anything hovering overhead? ....I'm thinking "Twilight Zone".

Oh....I was at the same place on the highway today....but I was doing 35mph because of the snow

[Vix]

anyone know about this? got back from Christmas vacation and my passenger side, outside door handle is weird and the panel on the interior of the passenger door is gapping at the bottom? what the heck happened in 5 days of sitting there??? she mad at me??

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by tgrlil

According to my 2005 Service Manual, the P1516 code is set if the "commanded and actual throttle positions....are greater than calibrated range". P1516 is called the "TAC Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance". When the P1516 is set, the Engine Control Module records operating conditions and commands the TAC system to operate at "Reduced Engine Power" (which is probably why you could only get 1200 RPM the second time it threw?) It goes on to say: "Under certain conditions the control module commands the engine OFF".

Seems like the throttle should have been tested and/or replaced on the first fail? How did just resetting the code help at all?

I'll be interested to hear how it's doing now....

The truck is doing fine now.
I am planning on rolling 200,000 miles AT MAGGIE VALLEY....shhh don't tell anyone in case I screw it up....hahaha

[Dicktator]

John, I replace a mirror, drivers side at Tech Day in NJ. Didn't need it but you wanted it changed anyway.

YOU DONE GOOD, JOHN!!!

Dicktator

[WOW_FCTR]

Replaced a wheel bearing for a third time.


As just upkeep, I replaced the spark plugs and wires (first time) and the fuel filter (second time).


With only 3 days until I head to Maggie Valley, my radiator went !!! That cost me some $$$ as I only had one day to get it fixed.

[WOW_FCTR]

New fixes


27) Replaced some actuator in the passenger door to allow it to lock and unlock again
28) Replaced the cabin fan AND resistor so that speed 4 works again. Had been told by dealer that they couldn't replace the resistor.
29) Replaced the catalytic converters with a set from Magnaflow. The last ones lasted 125,000 miles.
30) Cleaned the brake module, but it didn't fix the ABS/Brake warning light from intermittently coming on.

[MCV]

This post was exactly what I was looking for being a new SSR owner. Thank you.

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by MCV

This post was exactly what I was looking for being a new SSR owner. Thank you.

You're welcome.

I decided to write it all down because people kept asking what I've had to fix....and I couldn't remember....

[WOW_FCTR]

UPDATE: the ABS/Brake warning light has stopped coming on.

[ssr71]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

UPDATE: the ABS/Brake warning light has stopped coming on.

Did it finally burn out?

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by ssr71

Did it finally burn out?

I'll just assume it's fixed

The loud warning bells have also stopped

[RUN ROD RUN]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

I'll just assume it's fixed

The loud warning bells have also stopped

Did you lose your hearing?

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

Did you lose your hearing?

what????....oh, no I guess I can still hear

[WOW_FCTR]

My front strut let some fluid go when the SSR was lifted up for an oil change. Luckily I just received the parts I need from our Parts Exchange.

Will try to get the struts and springs replaced tomorrow.

[Greg Ducato]

Keep on truckin'

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by Greg Ducato

Keep on truckin'

Will do

[Beach potato]

Keep on posting too!

[WOW_FCTR]

over 208,000

[WOW_FCTR]

Can you spot the new part?


Thanks Rebel for selling me your shiny new part.

Thanks Ed, Dick and the others who installed it for me.

[Cash]

Ran out of haywire and tied this one on with a belt?
208k 3 months ago - must be 215 or so by now.