At my daughters lacrosse game at 9 am so I won't be able to go either.

 

COM members - hello! I'm a Rockville owner but not a COM member. I have a 2004 original Xfire that I haven't driven in a year because of either an electrical or CAS problem - the car goes into limp mode almost immediately after starting and the dash lights up as well.

I'm looking for some help to diagnose the problem and hopefully put my fun car back on the road. If anyone knows of service folks near Rockville or any possible suggestions, I would welcome the help!

Thanks in advance!

 

Hello akmishu,

I live in Damascus so I'm not far away. A couple initial thoughts and then if necessary we could meet up for a look at the car.

1. How old is the battery?
2. Have you had it scanned for trouble codes and if so, what are they.
3. Does everything else function as it should?
4. What lights up on the dash? Or is it all of the lights come on?
5. How many miles?
7. Have you had your Computer Module checked?
8. Have you ever had your transmission connector replace?

These questions are targeted to help understand whats going on and to help diagnose potential know issues. Let us know.

We are also planning a possible shop day soon so stay tuned.

 

Have you been able to get it to an Autozone or Advanced auto parts store. I believe both stores will use their scanner for free to read error code being generated by car,and give you a printout. Before you try to get it to them call the store near you to make sure they have a reader for the car. If you can get the error code I'm sure someone may be able to lead you in the correct direction for fixing the issue.
Good luck

 

Doubt it based on our discussions this week. We will see what happens when I take the car in for service.

 

Is the Crossfire of Maryland planning a trip to Ocean City Maryland in May?

 

Not that I am aware of. I heard a couple people were interested but COM as a club did not make it an official outing. Most of us are going to Moparpalossa as our May event.

 

Nope. I've had nothing but bad times at the OC cruise. Maybe some of the members are going and planning something, but I'm not planning anything for OC.

 

Not sure if I can make it to this now.

 

Dang it Pres....looking forward to seeing you this weekend. Hey Dave B., I'll just meet you at the library.

 

Is anyone else going to show should I still try to meet people at WaWa?
Chas I'll call you to see what time we should meet at Library across from show field.

 

Nope. Not able to go. Leaving on vacation with the family for spring break. Need it badly!!!!!!!!!!!

See you at our next GTG. On the 26th!!

 

Yeah I was looking forward to it too. I might show up, and hang out, but not going to show the car. Car shows are going to be close to the house, and few,for the next few weeks.

 

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free oil is always good. i signed up for it.

 

I signed the Toyota up as I don't drive the crossfire enough to change the oil 3 times in one year.
and they might like the fact that the vehicle has 115,000 + miles on it.

 

Sorry I am late to chine in here but are you guys still going to this tomorrow? If you are I will join you just need a time and place to meet...the wawa? Call or text me

 

Sorry Dave you should have called me, we did go, it was a nice day. We just meet at the library across from the show.
I should have checked forum morning of the show but I was running late.

 

When is the April soiree?

 

Saturday 4/26/14
11:00 A.M. to ???
BYOB I will have some food and Snacks, WaWa is close if we run out.
1322 Whiteford Road
Street MD 21154

 

Planning on being there. When you guys decide where to hook up let me know please. Probably the best place is that same commuter parking lot on 95 we usually hook ? Looking forward to it.