Frustration!!!

[TheGreekTitan]

I bought this truck new from the dealer in 2006; it had 7 miles on it. Not a single problem with it until Thursday. Just driving to pick up some materials and it started going crazy....shaking like it was gonna stall, check engine light flashing, wouldn't move. Downtown Atlanta, right in front of Bobby Dodd stadium (GA Tech). Held up an already VERY congested street. Thankfully after a few minutes it started and I was able to drive her into The Varsity. Tinkered around and found nothing out of sorts. After about 30 minutes I was gonna call a wrecker when she started right up, drove her home and thought all was well. Yesterday went back to the job with no problems, but only got a block and a half away. Not gonna risk the drive on 75 this time, hence the tow truck.

The mechanic cannot figure out the problem, but I believe I did. Apparently there is fairly common problem with what's called the IPDM (Intelligent Power Distribution Module). Gonna go pick her up from the mechanic, grab the IPDM from the stealership and install myself on Monday. Fingers crossed.

Oh, and the car rental place brought me a powder blue volkswagen passat. Man, I want my truck back somethin' fierce!!!!

[badwhale]

Too bad they didn't give you a pink passat.

[ggiese]

Too bad they didn't give you a pink passat.

There is that!

Perhaps GT would consider becoming a Mary Kay Cosmetics distributor!?!

[TheGreekTitan]

There is that!

Perhaps GT would consider becoming a Mary Kay Cosmetics distributor!?!

Nah, I have no aspirations of beating you to that pink Caddy. After all your hard work, you deserve it!!! Fly your flag in style good man.

[badwhale]

Did your fix work?

[TheGreekTitan]

Did your fix work?

Yes and no. I installed the IPDM on Monday. She started right up and ran (runs) like a champ. Yesterday though, the "Service Engine" light showed up and is still lit. Hopefully, it's just in need of a reset. We'll see. I'll head to the stealership sometime tomorrow to find out what the error code is; if I get a chance.

[cinda]

I bought this truck new from the dealer in 2006; it had 7 miles on it. Not a single problem with it until Thursday. Just driving to pick up some materials and it started going crazy....shaking like it was gonna stall, check engine light flashing, wouldn't move. Downtown Atlanta, right in front of Bobby Dodd stadium (GA Tech). Held up an already VERY congested street. Thankfully after a few minutes it started and I was able to drive her into The Varsity. Tinkered around and found nothing out of sorts. After about 30 minutes I was gonna call a wrecker when she started right up, drove her home and thought all was well. Yesterday went back to the job with no problems, but only got a block and a half away. Not gonna risk the drive on 75 this time, hence the tow truck.

The mechanic cannot figure out the problem, but I believe I did. Apparently there is fairly common problem with what's called the IPDM (Intelligent Power Distribution Module). Gonna go pick her up from the mechanic, grab the IPDM from the stealership and install myself on Monday. Fingers crossed.

Oh, and the car rental place brought me a powder blue volkswagen passat. Man, I want my truck back somethin' fierce!!!!

The only time my husband's truck acted like that he had water in the gas tank. In fact so did 16 vehicles that pumped gas at this same gas station The gas stations insurance paid for everything to be fixed. I wish you luck!