Does this car hate me?
02-15-12, 08:40 AM
#61
Yeah, I told the mechanic today that I could have had a new 60" plasma TV on my wall...
and instead he gets a new TV.
He was like "no man, bring it back, blah blah blah". I was like sorry man, you screwed me way too much last year and now another $700+ yesterday. Car is getting towed to Alexandria Lexus in the next few days.
and instead he gets a new TV.
He was like "no man, bring it back, blah blah blah". I was like sorry man, you screwed me way too much last year and now another $700+ yesterday. Car is getting towed to Alexandria Lexus in the next few days.
02-15-12, 08:46 AM
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Ok so who told you it needs an Engine now? What is the car going to lexus for? i thought it was already at lexus?
Sorry but i am a little confuse... Anybody did a compression test? How did they come to the conclusion that you need an engine now?
You need to ask questions my friend , You must ask them questions or it's gonna be the samething all over again.
Sorry but i am a little confuse... Anybody did a compression test? How did they come to the conclusion that you need an engine now?
You need to ask questions my friend , You must ask them questions or it's gonna be the samething all over again.
02-15-12, 05:22 PM
#66
Same thing happened to me few yrs ago when i owned 95 5spd...it shut off in the middle of driving, so i got it towed back home..It would crank but fail to start, after checking stuff under the hood and didn't find anything wrong
It was Fuel pump ECU that went bad...So please check the ECU and Fuel pump before dumping the car, especially if you have already replaced so many parts and you know what's good in the car and what's not.
It was Fuel pump ECU that went bad...So please check the ECU and Fuel pump before dumping the car, especially if you have already replaced so many parts and you know what's good in the car and what's not.
02-15-12, 05:34 PM
#67
My father the Saturday morning "mechanic" wants to change the fuel pump and 12v mod and see what happens. He's willing to pay for it so whatever.
I'm in no rush since I got a decent family rental. The car can sit for a while until I can save enough money for the tow, official Lexus diagnosis, and preparation for a large bill. Basically I should probably save another $500-1000 before attempting to bring this to Lexus. So, maybe in March or April I'll have them take a look.
I'm in no rush since I got a decent family rental. The car can sit for a while until I can save enough money for the tow, official Lexus diagnosis, and preparation for a large bill. Basically I should probably save another $500-1000 before attempting to bring this to Lexus. So, maybe in March or April I'll have them take a look.
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02-15-12, 06:22 PM
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No you need another mechanic and also need to start reading and working on your car. These guys you have taken it to clearly have no idea of what is going on. It's like they're just guessing and you're letting them. Why would a clutch fix this issue "smh". On most cars the TPS, fuel pump controller or MAF causes this issue.
I really feel bad for this car for having such terrible people working on it. But hey, at least it has new parts!
I really feel bad for this car for having such terrible people working on it. But hey, at least it has new parts!
02-15-12, 07:49 PM
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The clutch way way off, and I dont even know why did you even go for that. I know you're frustrated with the dumb *** mechanic who got you for $$, at least you got a new clutch out of it.
Let us know how it goes, I want to know myself what is actually causing this issue.
Sorry about your car man
Let us know how it goes, I want to know myself what is actually causing this issue.
Sorry about your car man
02-16-12, 12:26 AM
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DUDE!!! I'm about ready to start looking up how much a plane ticket to Virginia would be. I'd come rebuild your car for you for steak dinner and a beer 
I hate seeing sh^t like this happen.
If you or your dad need any help let me know and I'll pm you my number.
I hate seeing sh^t like this happen.
If you or your dad need any help let me know and I'll pm you my number.
02-16-12, 03:10 PM
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im having the same issue my fuel pump ecu is already by passed im thinking of buying a new fuel pump b/c i have a walbro fuel pump on it now ... and maybe buy a new fuel pump ecu with it gonna try it tomorrow
02-22-12, 07:55 AM
#74
Just giving you guys heads up on what's going on. I called Lexus yesterday to schedule an appointment. Unfortunately I have to save some money for the tow, Lexus diagnosis, then the tow back to my house. It will probably run me about $350-400 just to find out what's wrong since the Lexus dealer is about 45+ minutes from where the car is currently located. Hopefully I can land a few side jobs/gigs and come up with the cash a little faster. After that I'll hopefully post what's wrong and find a DIY or something. I'll keep everyone posted.
02-22-12, 09:13 AM
#75
When it rains it pours. Having a 20 year old car and not working on it yourself don't go hand in hand. Jus sayin'. Hopefully you get it moving without spending your life savings.
