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How to Repair Relay Control Module (RCM) - (Mystery no Start)

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Nooooo Wayyyyyy I am in Marysville, Wa and about 2.5 hours from Yakima. That would have been a great time to meet a lot of local members also. :-(
 
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Originally Posted by ffmdicpete
I am so glad I joined this forum. The caliber of people and the intellect is amazing along with the desire to help one another through the troubleshooting process. I wish there was a national rally every year so members from across the country could get together, food for thought.

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I do not know what more we can do to get the word out about the Dragon or CAA events.
It is apparently too much to ask for new members to READ THE OBVIOUS STICKYs on the forum.

I f-ing give up.
 

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Originally Posted by ffmdicpete
Nooooo Wayyyyyy I am in Marysville, Wa and about 2.5 hours from Yakima. That would have been a great time to meet a lot of local members also. :-(
Maryville, Tennessee (Mare •a• vull, Ten •a• c) ,I'm in Knocksvull!
Every time I hear that name I lol at how we (locals) pronounce it.
 

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Originally Posted by pizzaguy
I do not know what more we can do to get the word out about the Dragon or CAA events.
It is apparently too much to ask for new members to READ THE OBVIOUS STICKYs on the forum.

I f-ing give up.
Easy there big boy..

It all depends on how you use the forum.. my goto page is newest post.. I never see "Sticky's" on a stand alone basis..
 
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WOW, I wasn't blaming anyone at the forum for me not knowing about it but the response was un called for. :-(
 
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Thank you I appreciate the information and will start there when i visit.
 
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Originally Posted by ffmdicpete
WOW, I wasn't blaming anyone at the forum for me not knowing about it but the response was un called for. :-(
Don't worry about it.. End of the month thing for him..

(His meds get low because some days he doubles up.. )..
 
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Originally Posted by ffmdicpete
WOW, I wasn't blaming anyone at the forum for me not knowing about it but the response was un called for. :-(
You gotta cut pizzaguy ( Mark ) some slack.
Thing is, he just don't give a

 
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TY, I do like this forum. The best I have joined.
 
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Originally Posted by ffmdicpete
TY, I do like this forum. The best I have joined.
Yep.. as long as you don't come in "going to teach us something about the car" and throw out a thank you when helped.. You get along great with everyone in here.. (well almost everyone..LOL)
 
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Thought I would give an update regarding my crossfire. After resoldering the RCM and replacing the pulse module I took it up to the dealership that and they found out that the SKREEM module was bad as well as the ignition. Apparently the latter has to be ordered direct from the manufacturer and needs to be programmed to sync up with a computer. Parts and labor came out to be 2900 in repairs. Thanks for everyone helping me out and trying to keep the cost of repairs down.
 
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Thought I would give an update regarding my crossfire. After resoldering the RCM and replacing the pulse module I took it up to the dealership that and they found out that the SKREEM module was bad as well as the ignition. Apparently the latter has to be ordered direct from the manufacturer and needs to be programmed to sync up with a computer. Parts and labor came out to be 2900 in repairs. Thanks for everyone helping me out and trying to keep the cost of repairs down.
As if I was not in a bad enough mood already, here we go with yet another dealer STEALING from a customer. There was nothing wrong with your ignition and the SKREEM only costs around $250. Labor to change it should not exceed $200-$300.
 
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Originally Posted by pizzaguy
I do not know what more we can do to get the word out about the Dragon or CAA events.
It is apparently too much to ask for new members to READ THE OBVIOUS STICKYs on the forum.

I f-ing give up.
Your account get hacked? This isn't the typical Pizzaguy post.
 
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Thank you, thank you, your information on The No Start issue and Horn fix was a life saver. I pulled the board out and compared it to your photos and thought that mine didn't look bad But since I had it out I would resolder the circuit board. I also figured I would do the horn fix. Well when I put everything back in the car, the engine fired right up and the horn works with the key out of the vehicle. Once again I can't thank you enough for your contributions to this forum.
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Here are some pictures

 
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Nice looking work.
( This coming from the #2 rebuilder after tighed1, I did 10 or so while he was out for a bit )
 
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Well my thunder was short lived. It fired right up, I went for a drive and came home. Went to start it later last night and nothing. I pulled the board back out and took my magnifying glass to check the solder joints and all looked good. Put the board back in and hooked the battery back up and the car started then died. It did that three times and then nothing again. On the bright side the horn still works. Lol.
 
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I need to take a break and will work on the door lock issue for a while.
 
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Try this :
Unhook the negative battery cable.
Turn the key all the way on and leave it for 15 minutes or so.
Turn the key back off.
Hook the battery back up.
Try it. ( and may the odds be forever in your favor )
This will heretofore be known as the "Universal Crossfire Reboot" or "Cure for the Crossfire blue screen"
This has been reported to work for others with the three strike and you are out scenario.
 

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A great big thank you. I am heading out to give the reboot a try.
 

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