i have this problem and when the car sat for a couple months in a underground garage and when i went to try and start it up it started then after when i started to move a few meters then the car died out and since then i still cant get it to start...it had a triangle on the dash and abs light on and check engine also so ..what i did was i scaned it to see what the problem was and the scanner said a speed sensor ....ok so i went to the dealer and got the new sensor then i put it in got all the codes cleared and then the speed sensor still comes up on the code ...and the triangle light still comes on and the abs lighgt also ..and i had isues with the 3 bars on the dash and when im driving it will lock up when the 3 bars flash and u cant switch gears your stuck in that gear so u have to pull over and shut off the car and start it and proceed again and then it does it again it locks u up in the gear and u cant shift up or down when the 3 bars on the dash flashes ....anyone had this isue...
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Dusty: I got the same code. I simply erased the code and that was it. I think it was a momentary glitch. Anyway, go to a local Pep Boys and see if they will erase the code for free. Look forward to seeing you in a few weeks.
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Just to be sure you have all the details, here isa a quick recap about the OEM smart rack
- 2 config. possible: Coupé ou cabrio. A coupé rack won't fit on a cabrio.
- You need at least the base rack. Everything else is just adaptors for it. So, yo…
Oh Martin I had missed your reply for the rack, how about $125 and I would probably take it when you come to M.T.L......JUST HAVE TO FIND THE ADAPTOR,.....is yours a single bike rack holder?.....sorry if i sound dum with my questions, just very busy…
thank you very much for your help Martin, I am very sorry if I was a bother......will continue my search, thx.
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I was told that it was because the engine is so close to the rear of the car and that it was nothing to worry about - the car was built to handle it, it just smells when it gets hot.
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