My SSR: 05 Slingshot Auto # 20087 Brickyard Track Vehicle
Houston We Have A Problem
Have just arrived home from a car show,winning two trophys,but the engine malfunction light has come on ,remaining on,with what seems to be a loss of power.Can anyone help us out on what it could be.?????vavoom
My SSR: U.V. with "flame" rally stripes, loaded incl. spare tire, CORSA Sport, MPD boards, Wester's tune
Was it overheating at all? They were designed to lose power to save the engine if that should happen. I read it in the An American Original book, Ed Ivey (freezer) talked about it.
Congrats on the trophies
My SSR: '06 Screamin' Redline Red Vin # 23025 3SS Born Dec, 4, 2005 , Chrome package, gauges
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No over heating problem and happened just before I turned off to get fuel.vavoom
fuel pump ? Twice I've had to replace fuel pumps on Chevy trucks. Always happened when I needed fuel had an almost empty tank. Don't know about the SSR, but in the case of the two Chevy trucks, the fuel pump was in the tank . . . very expensive repair.
If you pull the fuse or the cable all you are doing is clearing the computer memory.
I think it would be better to take it to the dealer (or a shop you trust) to check the computer with the stored failure event. The computer stores input and output information before and after the light came on. This way you can find what is wrong instead of just clearing the PCM.
Hello, I have had the same problem---TWICE! once with my wife's 05 slingshot , the local chevy dealer replaced an intermitent defective ignition switch. Once with my 06 tu tone / (silver over black). Was out of town and Chevy dealer found loose ground connection---under the fuse panel----has been approx. 3 months on each occurance and have had no further problems. On both occasions had to call roll back tow truck . You did good at the car show.
If you pull the fuse or the cable all you are doing is clearing the computer memory.
I think it would be better to take it to the dealer (or a shop you trust) to check the computer with the stored failure event. The computer stores input and output information before and after the light came on. This way you can find what is wrong instead of just clearing the PCM.
If you're under warranty, get thee to a dealership. If not, at least go buy a code reader (several can be had for under $100 to read/clear OBD codes, check your local auto store or Sears) and find out what the system is trying to tell you.
What you're looking for is an OBD II Autoscanner. They will work on any make/vehicle made after 1996.
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You don't have to drive fast to have fun in this truck, but it helps.
If you're under warranty, get thee to a dealership. If not, at least go buy a code reader (several can be had for under $100 to read/clear OBD codes, check your local auto store or Sears) and find out what the system is trying to tell you.
What you're looking for is an OBD II Autoscanner. They will work on any make/vehicle made after 1996.
Just be aware the GM 'TECH II' is the only reader that can read the stored event. Just having the code is seldom enough to diagnose the failure. Some independent shops have advanced equipment to diagnose these systems (but be sure they have it). Bummer to pay them money to refer you elsewhere.
Have just arrived home from a car show,winning two trophys,but the engine malfunction light has come on ,remaining on,with what seems to be a loss of power.Can anyone help us out on what it could be.?????vavoom
Mine did this about 9 months ago - lost all power - had to have it towed to dealer - something to do with the computer programmer - it took them 4 hours to fix it. All covered under warranty. 06 - 6 speed
My SSR: 05 Slingshot Auto # 20087 Brickyard Track Vehicle
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What were the trophys for?
(I suppose you can replace UTE with Pick-up)
BEST UTE - OTHER (NOT HOLDEN OR FORD)
BEST UTE - PEOPLE'S CHOICE
Will post some pics after work today.
We were thrilled to win but some of the joy wore off with the problem with the malfunction.
For Best Ute Other we won a trophy and lots of oil and car care products
For Best Ute People's Choice we won a large trophy and a Nikon Coolpix
digital camera. Total surprise!!!
Since yours was kinda rebuilt, I'd personally go thru every nut & bolt and make sure that they are tight, especially the grounds. If you need an Ignition Switch. I'll send you my spare w/ instructions. I think I'm closest to you?
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My SSR: 05 Slingshot Auto # 20087 Brickyard Track Vehicle
Thanks to all who have responded to this post. The conversion company has said they will have the car transported back to their workshop{3500 kms away] and go though the entire car, at no cost to me.They are also going to satin coat the grille bars for me while it is there, and replace the facia with a new one that had not arrived before the completion of my car. They give a 12 month warranty on all work carried out by them but the car has no factory warranty due to the right hand drive conversion.The unit to diagnose problems I have not heard of them here.Would appreciate if someone could price one for me as it might be worth having.Thanks again for the help,will let you know the outcome.vavoom
They're talking about AutoXray OBD II Autoscanner, Model# CP9135 or similar
For ODB II (1996 and newer) vehicles. Provides trouble code data, then erases trouble code and turns Check Engine light off. Helps determine if vehicle w
SANDY
Gary
Great On The Trophy"s!!!!
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