The building(we just rented it ) had wheel chocks. I never checked them but they were hollow. Weighed about a lb. The driver only put one under the wheel and when the forklift came onto the truck (too fast) it lifted one wheel off the ground. Open rear end meant the wheels would spin, brake not set right,..................

Whoops.

First thing I bought was solid, laminated wheel chocks like we have on our own buillding. They weigh in about 15 lbs.

Never thought about Erik. Thanks for the tip.

 

Finally, some progress.

When we scanned Crumpy's car the meter said "No Vin Found". It suggested the PCM but we have no way to program it so... I had it towed to the one dealer we in the St Louis GCG trust.
I told them we exchanged the RCM with no success. Assuming the dealer service shop would do everything but what the customer thought it was,
I told the service manager we saw the No VIN Found, " whatever that means?" and decided to give it to him.
This morning they ordered the new PCM (powertrain control module) and will program it Monday when it comes in.

The best part. No one mentioned the mods. So, the PCM is covered under the 8 year warranty that transfered with the car.

AMAZING.
So, with luck, Crumpy will get her car back when she returns from CT.

roadster with a stick

 

Good news!
Happy it will turn out well for the both of you.

 

Great news! Can you find out what they are doing with the old ECU? If they're just gonna toss it in the trash, I'd be more than happy to throw a few bucks your way for shipping or whatever a case of beer costs if the service manager can swing something like that.

 

Already had something like that in my mind. Thought Tighed1 might want to look at it also.

roadster with a stick

 

Calling Dibs LOL

 

I do owe you a big one pal. PCM will be in the box with your new fender doors.

Franc

 

Let me know where to send the money for shipping and a big thank you as well.

 

You did my $$$$$ I sent, right??? I have a question I will PM you...back on subject

 

Yes I did. Thank you.

 

Nothing required from you. Ihave your address.

Only problem I see is that they often won't let you have the parts on warranty work.
We'll see.

franc

 

Glad to hear Crumpy's car is back up and running!!
Stan

 

Good news!
Now, just keep your finger's crossed that the service guys are on the right track & the PCM fixes the issue.

 

Dang Rudy strikes again!

Franc did ya ever send the RCM?

 

Not yet. The original resides safely in it's box by the battery. The new one is in a box on the front seat. Just in case.

I got to let Rudy have the PCM. The dude saved me at the Dragon.

It's an honor thing.

That said, I was once a politician so clearly, I can be bought.


franc

 

Erzer was at the dealer today getting his car worked on. He looked into Crumpys SRT for me.

The PCM is on National Back Order!

Now, I have to think the the C-32 engine packages in the corresponding Mercedes products are the same in at least some models. I find it hard to believe they have none available in the US.

Maybe Diamler doesn't want to sell parts to a company they know is going out of business.

Meanwhile, Crumpy is driving a minivan and gettin' crabby.


roadster with a stick

 

Back order my ar$e, the Obama supporting mechanic saw your "Vote for McCain" bumper sticker and decided you could wait awhile.

 

Crumpy is get grumpy???? a minivan IS quite a come down....

 

Sounds like the divorce settlement between Chrysler and Daimler is not working out in our favor. I fear things are only going to get worse.

 

Are you suggesting union workers are not above coercion?

Not true anyway, no bumper stickers are allowed on our Crossfires.

I do, however, have a Jim Talent(R) for Governor holding parts together on my union made Dodge truck.

roadster with a stick