Got a problem with my '99 Chrysler LHS with about 182,000 miles. Other than the car dying on me at a major intersection the week before (engine died, all panel lights went off, wouldn't turnover, had it towed to the dealer who replaced the battery) it has been running strong. No indication of any other problem. This has been my primary, daily use vehicle.
Went to drive the car in morning, started briefly once, stopped, engine would turn over but wouldn't start again. Had it towed the dealer again and after having it a few days, came back to me with the following comments:
"Vehicle had to be jump started..cranks and wont start..see attached ro..check engine light was on. Checked fuses and relays..ok..Compression test: #1-80psi, #2-60, #3-95, #4-90, #5-80, #6-80..removed timing cover for belt inspection..belt and tensioner ok" Nothing more they could do other than a engine overhaul.
My thoughts: If the compression had been that low before being towing, it wouldn't have started easily, wouldn't have had much guts and wouldn't have run well. I am sensitive to my cars condition. Other than a problem the timing belt, what else would cause the compression on all cylinders to trop like that all at once?
Went to drive the car in morning, started briefly once, stopped, engine would turn over but wouldn't start again. Had it towed the dealer again and after having it a few days, came back to me with the following comments:
"Vehicle had to be jump started..cranks and wont start..see attached ro..check engine light was on. Checked fuses and relays..ok..Compression test: #1-80psi, #2-60, #3-95, #4-90, #5-80, #6-80..removed timing cover for belt inspection..belt and tensioner ok" Nothing more they could do other than a engine overhaul.
My thoughts: If the compression had been that low before being towing, it wouldn't have started easily, wouldn't have had much guts and wouldn't have run well. I am sensitive to my cars condition. Other than a problem the timing belt, what else would cause the compression on all cylinders to trop like that all at once?
Apr 18, 2010 at 2:55 PM