DC metro types: Taylor Chapman Opened his own shop
07-29-2011, 05:41 PM
#47
Burning Brakes
Course; I never had a DME problem. That would be far too simple a fix. Mine was a very different, very complicated and very... worthy-of-suspect... problem which makes Steve's three months seem like a dream.
Steve-o... when you get to the 12-month mark; shoot me a PM and I'll recommend a therapist. Alternatively, my car will probably be at Taylor's new digs for the lift day on the sixth. We yanked it from GAG on Monday. Perspective being everything; I'd be glad to turn that frown of yours upside-down and, after about ten minutes of discussion, have you leaving with a smile *because* you are experiencing intermittent starting problems.
07-29-2011, 10:51 PM
#48
Rennlist Member
+1.
Course; I never had a DME problem. That would be far too simple a fix. Mine was a very different, very complicated and very... worthy-of-suspect... problem which makes Steve's three months seem like a dream.
Steve-o... when you get to the 12-month mark; shoot me a PM and I'll recommend a therapist. Alternatively, my car will probably be at Taylor's new digs for the lift day on the sixth. We yanked it from GAG on Monday. Perspective being everything; I'd be glad to turn that frown of yours upside-down and, after about ten minutes of discussion, have you leaving with a smile *because* you are experiencing intermittent starting problems.
Course; I never had a DME problem. That would be far too simple a fix. Mine was a very different, very complicated and very... worthy-of-suspect... problem which makes Steve's three months seem like a dream.
Steve-o... when you get to the 12-month mark; shoot me a PM and I'll recommend a therapist. Alternatively, my car will probably be at Taylor's new digs for the lift day on the sixth. We yanked it from GAG on Monday. Perspective being everything; I'd be glad to turn that frown of yours upside-down and, after about ten minutes of discussion, have you leaving with a smile *because* you are experiencing intermittent starting problems.
In any case, I'll be dropping it off at Taylor's new garage tomorrow so we'll see if he can fix it. It really has to do it first when it's there to be diagnosed I guess. Can't wait to at least drive it tomorrow. It's been weeks since I've dared! It probably won't start
I know, think positive. I DID get my DME relay in the mail today, I also finally bought a towhook (long story, don't ask, but NEVER let Speedy Towing in Gaithersburg MD tow your car!!!!) and my battery ground cable should be here in the mail in a couple of days.
Cheers,
Steve
07-29-2011, 10:58 PM
#49
Seared
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Steve,
Why not go out to the garage and replace the relay tonight? It takes 17 seconds, start to finish.
If the car fails to start in the morning, you can at least rule the DME out, rather than paying for another diagnosis....
Just a thought.
Andreas
Why not go out to the garage and replace the relay tonight? It takes 17 seconds, start to finish.
If the car fails to start in the morning, you can at least rule the DME out, rather than paying for another diagnosis....
Just a thought.
Andreas
07-29-2011, 11:08 PM
#50
Rennlist Member
Don't laugh and I just did a 10 minute search (ok, 5 minutes, maybe 4) but where the heck does the DME relay go? Where is it in my car to replace it? Anyone got any quick and dirty pics of it's location? Replacing it shouldn't do a darn thing about a no starting problem where the car isn't even cranking but I can at least rule it out by replacing it. If ...I can see where it goes.
07-29-2011, 11:17 PM
#51
Rennlist Member
Disregard. I just typed "DME Install 993" and up popped this link. Thank god for Google! Everything is on there!
http://p-car.com/diy/relay/
http://p-car.com/diy/relay/
