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Fifthpro
02-13-2008, 03:22 AM
Well, this one came as a surprise.......

Out playing at my favorite spot (JeepenSoldier has a smile on his face) and decided to try the hill climb in 2 wheel drive again. Lost traction in a little articulation spot at the steepest section and the old girl came to a sudden stop without power....

Quickly in reverse and the power was back on and I got her back down the hill and she died again. Some engine smoke and she did not want to start. I gave her a second to catch her breath.......and for my passanger ot clean out his pants then I started her up and Bang - the old Check Engine light is on.

Well, not to be defeated I put her in 4 wheel drive and went right up and back to work. Came out to slide across the parking lot to scrap my window and was greeted by the Check Engine light again....

Anyone have a bit of advise on what the old girl could be suffering from beside a fool for a driver...that is a given. :mrgreen:
Pacifier
02-13-2008, 03:50 AM
Sounds like a mild case of HIV.
Fifthpro
02-13-2008, 11:08 AM
I was thinking Mad Cow???
fryed_1
02-13-2008, 11:53 AM
disconnect the battery to reset the puter and see if it goes away?
Gonzowerke
02-13-2008, 12:16 PM
I tried the on-off-on-of-on in 5 seconds thing to try and read a light I got, but it didn't work, no codes were displayed. As for the light, when it died, the computer could have read it as a misfire and set the light, or venus could have been in declination or something, you never know what may throw a light!

I know,this post is absolutely no help at all........
02tj
02-13-2008, 12:44 PM
sounds like a mis-fire code.
Fifthpro
02-14-2008, 02:53 AM
Misfire, Misfire, Misfire...Lock and clear all weapons! Wait....wrong misfire.
(I know only a Joe will get it...)

Anyhow, the old girl apparently just had the sniffles as she has fought off the pesky warning light and is back to her old self.

Thanks for all of the flowers and get well cards!
miljeep
02-14-2008, 04:55 AM
I have an alibi
02tj
02-14-2008, 11:27 AM
lock and make ready,rotate your selector switch from safe to semi............watch your lane!
unscramble
02-14-2008, 11:35 AM
Sounds like a mild case of HIV.

His Infected Vehicle?
Gonzowerke
02-14-2008, 12:45 PM
Misfire, Misfire, Misfire...Lock and clear all weapons! Wait....wrong misfire.
(I know only a Joe will get it...)



Actually, anybody with range time gets it. :razz: :razz:
It would surprise some people to know that I have all my Marksman medals
and actually could participate in close order drill without embarrassing the platoon!
Fifthpro
02-14-2008, 04:19 PM
Misfire, Misfire, Misfire...Lock and clear all weapons! Wait....wrong misfire.
(I know only a Joe will get it...)



Actually, anybody with range time gets it. :razz: :razz:
It would surprise some people to know that I have all my Marksman medals
and actually could participate in close order drill without embarrassing the platoon!

Gonzo, I look at the Battle Star above and have to shake my head..........makes a man wonder what that day on the range would be like???? :mrgreen:
02tj
02-14-2008, 08:47 PM
so...... when is the jeeps, bullets, and beans event. Blue ridge Armory is close to me in san-tilly! We could do lunch after!
Fifthpro
02-15-2008, 02:07 AM
Hummm, might I suggest a shooting competition for some free Jeep parts? I need some new kit!
H2_RECOVERY
02-15-2008, 02:15 AM
I'm sure if you go in camoes to a parts store wearing your war paint, You might get a parts kit.
Fifthpro
02-15-2008, 02:20 AM
Naaa, I just want one of those fancy marksmanship medals that Gonzo has! :shock: