San Bernardino monthly Mazda meet and drive.
12-15-2008, 02:24 AM
#5026
So the MR2 crew went out for a cruise today and met up with some black ice.
I missed the car in front of me by 3 inches, every car was sliding in different directions.
But the one that got the worst of it is our random picture of the day
I missed the car in front of me by 3 inches, every car was sliding in different directions.
But the one that got the worst of it is our random picture of the day
12-15-2008, 09:51 AM
#5029
IstanbulNotConstantinople
Is that repairable since the engine is in the back, or was it too much damage?
12-15-2008, 09:53 AM
#5030
IstanbulNotConstantinople
Major snow dump last night and today.
The Cajon pass is closed this morning because of snow.
You should be able to get your snowboarding in this weekend Lesper.
The Cajon pass is closed this morning because of snow.
You should be able to get your snowboarding in this weekend Lesper.
12-15-2008, 10:13 AM
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Wow you are right it DID look nice. it is as if someone puts those rocks there on purpose.
Jeorge what happened? no rain no accident on sunday (saturday was wet) is it electrical?
Yeah i could see the snow just below the cloud line this morning Cesar. makes we want to take tomorrow off. Here is a fresh shot of Mt High, i am sure the big bear side has mreo snow and fun vechicle to drive up there.
Jeorge what happened? no rain no accident on sunday (saturday was wet) is it electrical?
Yeah i could see the snow just below the cloud line this morning Cesar. makes we want to take tomorrow off. Here is a fresh shot of Mt High, i am sure the big bear side has mreo snow and fun vechicle to drive up there.
12-15-2008, 11:24 AM
#5032
IstanbulNotConstantinople
My boss in on vacation for 2 weeks.
In Cabo. I just looked up the weather there.
93 and Sunny.
Man that was good planning on his part.
I like rain, but only if I get to stay home. Don't really care to drive in it, and worry
about other people making mistakes.
In Cabo. I just looked up the weather there.
93 and Sunny.
Man that was good planning on his part.
I like rain, but only if I get to stay home. Don't really care to drive in it, and worry
about other people making mistakes.
12-15-2008, 11:29 AM
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Jake: that really sucks about the MR2 guys hitting ice.
12-15-2008, 11:35 AM
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as for my car, here's the story:
- Spent all day at xdeedubbx's place "un-modding" his car and when I left there last night, the car was making a strange clicking noise. I'd heard it in the morning when I left my house but didn't think much of it. Figured it was a belt or somethign that I could look at later.
NgoRX8, xdeddubbx, and I popped the hood and sure enough the noise was coming from the general direction of the belts.
I got inside the car and noticed that the Battery light was illuminated. That typically means your battery is going or your alternator is out.
I figured I could make it home running on the battery, nope that wasn't the case!
As I was driving home, I plugged in my AccessPORT to watch the battery voltage and sure enough, it was low. As I left LA, it was already in the 11.3 range, and as I kept going it was getting lower and lower.
At 10 volts, my radar detector powered itself down, at 9 volts the DSC / TC went, and at that point I figured I should pull over. As I was getting off the freeway, the power steering went and the center display was right behind it. I was running at only about 8.4 volts at this point and it just wasn't worth having the car stall on the freeway or causing damage to the PCM so I called the tow truck.
I'll charge the battery tonight to make sure it's functioning properly and then I'll most likely order an Alternator. Of course, this had to happen 2,000 miles after my warranty expired on my car...
- Spent all day at xdeedubbx's place "un-modding" his car and when I left there last night, the car was making a strange clicking noise. I'd heard it in the morning when I left my house but didn't think much of it. Figured it was a belt or somethign that I could look at later.
NgoRX8, xdeddubbx, and I popped the hood and sure enough the noise was coming from the general direction of the belts.
I got inside the car and noticed that the Battery light was illuminated. That typically means your battery is going or your alternator is out.
I figured I could make it home running on the battery, nope that wasn't the case!
As I was driving home, I plugged in my AccessPORT to watch the battery voltage and sure enough, it was low. As I left LA, it was already in the 11.3 range, and as I kept going it was getting lower and lower.
At 10 volts, my radar detector powered itself down, at 9 volts the DSC / TC went, and at that point I figured I should pull over. As I was getting off the freeway, the power steering went and the center display was right behind it. I was running at only about 8.4 volts at this point and it just wasn't worth having the car stall on the freeway or causing damage to the PCM so I called the tow truck.
I'll charge the battery tonight to make sure it's functioning properly and then I'll most likely order an Alternator. Of course, this had to happen 2,000 miles after my warranty expired on my car...
12-15-2008, 11:44 AM
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well, I think it's only an alternator. Hopefully it's nothing else...
12-15-2008, 11:48 AM
#5037
Jorge - Glad to hear it is something simple, well maybe not simple, but not major.
How long will it be down for?
The 243.
Anyone remember the snow plow that almost got us when we were all parked at the turn out? It was right there.
The car is gone, but the engine is still fine.
Engine was a third gen liquid intercooled 3s that dynoed last week at 233hp
This was the car a little ahead of us. I couldn't get a good picture because it was about 25-30 feet down the hill
How long will it be down for?
The 243.
Anyone remember the snow plow that almost got us when we were all parked at the turn out? It was right there.
Engine was a third gen liquid intercooled 3s that dynoed last week at 233hp
This was the car a little ahead of us. I couldn't get a good picture because it was about 25-30 feet down the hill
12-15-2008, 11:50 AM
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holy crap Jake!
I'll trouble shoot the car tonight or tomorrow, cross your fingers that it's something simple
I'll trouble shoot the car tonight or tomorrow, cross your fingers that it's something simple
12-15-2008, 11:55 AM
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We contomplated what kind of run to do on saturday just because of this sort of thing. People just dont drive safe in this weather.
that is not tooo bad jeorge.
that is not tooo bad jeorge.
12-15-2008, 02:37 PM
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Optima Yellow Top, only 2 years old.
12-15-2008, 02:37 PM
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Razz: yeah, that damn trunk light can drain the battery pretty quickly but that wouldn't explain why I was losing voltage as I was driving.
12-15-2008, 02:48 PM
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was too tired last night to take a very close look. The belt was still there, that much I know.
"un-modding" xdeedubbx's car was a lot of work yesterday. I'm sore and my hands are all cut up. Maybe I'll ask Santa for some Mechanic Gloves for x-mas.
guys; thoughts on this battery charger: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...s+%26+Boosters
"un-modding" xdeedubbx's car was a lot of work yesterday. I'm sore and my hands are all cut up. Maybe I'll ask Santa for some Mechanic Gloves for x-mas.
guys; thoughts on this battery charger: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...s+%26+Boosters
12-15-2008, 04:40 PM
#5047
IstanbulNotConstantinople
was too tired last night to take a very close look. The belt was still there, that much I know.
"un-modding" xdeedubbx's car was a lot of work yesterday. I'm sore and my hands are all cut up. Maybe I'll ask Santa for some Mechanic Gloves for x-mas.
guys; thoughts on this battery charger: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...s+%26+Boosters
"un-modding" xdeedubbx's car was a lot of work yesterday. I'm sore and my hands are all cut up. Maybe I'll ask Santa for some Mechanic Gloves for x-mas.
guys; thoughts on this battery charger: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...s+%26+Boosters
It also test your alternator.
Although, you can always test your alternator the old fashion way.
Start the car and disconnect the battery.
It the car dies, bad alternator.
Although, the fact that your car was running, and slowly draining the battery, and then it finally died, it's obviously the alternator.
12-15-2008, 05:21 PM
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Yeah, the 125 amp is kinnda a nice feature. I could start the Explorer, the Tacoma, or my 8 without breaking a sweat on that thing.
I think I'll go to Sears and pick it up after work. Yeah, it's a $100 but it should last a while and I'm sure it'll come in handy.
Cesar: still got your SD card sitting on my desk collectin' dust. See my prior post about it?
12-15-2008, 05:24 PM
#5049
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You Could Always Do The Screwdriver Behind The Alternator To See If It Pulls It In, If It Does Then You Have A Good One, If Not Then You Have A Bad One. If You Have A Good Alternator But Ur Battery Is Getting Drained Then U Have A Bad Ground Somewhere.