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Camaro... so fast so soon?
Already a recall for this car. Zoinks!
Something about not refusing to start. Maybe needs more Obama-love. :mdrmed: http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-recal...camaro-ss.html |
oh geez.
One more reason I never buy a 1st year model. |
:cussing: @ Jedi! hey i got an 04 8! stupid recalls! :icon_no2:
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Well, that's kind of a serious issue. Be driving down the road, car goes off....that's all she has!
Glad they identified it already! |
:rofl: american muscle ftw! :icon_no2:
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Ya we just got an SS here in Fargo and they can't test it or anything due to the recall. I was kinda excited to see it.
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Originally Posted by delhi
(Post 3010605)
:uhh: |
Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
(Post 3010786)
:rofl: american muscle ftw! :icon_no2:
i mean seriously, already ? the car came out like what, 2 months ago ? |
The only "credit" I can give them is at least it's what I woudl call a 'minor' issue and they caught it early.
YES, having your car turn off while driving is NOT 'minor' but the problem is and can easily be fixed. We've seen FAR worse recalls from GM in the past... Now they better hurry the f00k up with this damn recall, I need to test drive one. GF really wants to buy one of these next year. |
Originally Posted by nycgps
(Post 3011078)
+1
i mean seriously, already ? the car came out like what, 2 months ago ? |
Originally Posted by shaunv74
(Post 3011093)
Talk to the BMW 7 series owners.:icon_no2: They had nothing but trouble with the electronics and the cars used to shut down all the time when the current generation first came out. At least it's just a bad battery cable.
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and people wonder why gm is in trouble?
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they do? :scratchhe
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I can feel the love. Wasn't the new Mazda 3 already recalled not even a month after it was released.
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Damn I just saw one today. It was all red and had a V8, which looked AWESOME!
WTV... it's not THAT BAD! The 7 series bmw had terrible problems,especially with the iDrive, which sucks ass too. Ah well. |
How would the batt cable cause it to randomly turn off? Shouldnt the alt keep the car firing?
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Not if the battery is in series in the circuit. Most modern cars have the battery as part of the main circuit for the car. I'm not an electrical guy so I don't know why but that's the way it is. :dunno:
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Originally Posted by nycgps
(Post 3011095)
I dont care cuz I never liked BMWs. tell them to screw themselves LOL :rock:
Look at the RX8. Mazda made a ton of TSB's and modified parts for the '04's once they learned what went wrong "in the wild." |
Originally Posted by shaunv74
(Post 3011381)
Point is all 1st model year cars have problems no matter the brand name. Pick a car or a company and take a look at their first model year. There are always more problems.
Look at the RX8. Mazda made a ton of TSB's and modified parts for the '04's once they learned what went wrong "in the wild." just messin' with ya :bootyshak (but Im serious about BMW part, I really dont give a $hit, lol !) |
I wish i had one. such an awesome car.
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The Hyundai Genesis Sedan had a similar early teething issue on their V8 only model - but it wasn't the battery cable; it was the ECU.
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It's still a dead sexy car. I still want one. :)
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Here is the first person to experience it...
While simply cruising at low speeds in a parking lot, the car lost all electrical power, trapping the key and gear shifter. However, a quick diagnoses from her dealership has since revealed that the loss of power was due to a battery cable which had its insulation worn through from rubbing against the starter (her Camaro’s battery cable was routed from the trunk near the starter). The exposed battery cable then shorted out the starter, causing the power loss. Fortunately this is an easy fix and likely an isolated incident. A product safety recall has been issued for certain sold 2010 Chevy Camaros (V8 engine only). The recall is necessary because of a potential shorting problem with the starter making contact with an exposed battery positive starter cable. The procedure will involve a temporary fix and/or a permanent fix. The temporary fix will entail wrapping the battery positive starter cable with protective insulating tape and rerouting the cable to ensure proper clearance between the starter and the battery positive starter cable. The permanent fix will involve the same procedure, except with engine wiring harness tape which is being shipped to all dealers by May 11, 2009. Dealers will give affected Camaro owners the option of the temporary fix which will allow them the use of their vehicles but require a return visit, or leaving the car at the dealer until the the engine wiring harness tape is received by the dealer. Thankfully, this recall fix looks to be a fairly quick fix (30 minutes or so) and should have affected owners right back on the roads in no time. |
Originally Posted by nycgps
(Post 3011095)
I dont care cuz I never liked BMWs. tell them to screw themselves LOL :rock:
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Meh, they are not so bad.
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