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On 2/11/2016 at 7:38 PM, o-no-moto said:

I know next to nothing about computers but i believe my router is also on the frits. Where did you pick yours up at?

newegg.com has them pretty cheap too, if you're not the "Amazon type" of person...

1 hour ago, zx3vfr said:

I still think it is the TPS or the wiring from the TPS to whatever module it goes too

It's throttle by wire.  The APP and TPS are both dual potentiometer sensors, cross checking each other.  It is a very sensitive system, and would set a code if there was a problem, or go into what we in GM land call "reduced power mode" and be a whole other set of issues.  So, now that Tonik finally picked up on it and posted the Office Space reference, I think we can rule out the TPS.  

Then again, it IS a Chrysler product, defying all logic anyway.

 I KNOW I only hit submit ONCE!  I even switched away from that window pretty much right away!

42 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said:

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Oh, come on Pauly.  I know you had something of importance (or snarkiness) to say!  LOL

1 hour ago, Cdubyah said:

So the most recent trouble code was for a lean fuel mixture. Apparently they replaced all of the oxygen sensors already, so they ordered a new catalytic converter.
Currently on the way from Michigan. Still covered under warranty.

That's funny!  A bad converter RARELY sets a lean code!   Oxygen sensors rarely set a lean code, as well.  Ugh.  Maybe things are different with these newer Chrysler products, though?

I was thinking m,ore about the price.  If I go 5 days a week (which is what I have in mind) that works out to $4.50 or less a session.  I don't think that's so bad.

1 hour ago, blue03636 said:

I know all the ones around here you have to workout when they do. They set the times when they will be working out and that's the only time you can be there. Not sure if they are all that way or not.

They have a schedule with sessions that begin at 6 am, with the latest at 7:30 pm.  I SHOULD be able to make something work without killing family time.

16 minutes ago, ScubaCinci said:

Hey, if it helps you meet your goals then it is totally worth it.

Even if it's just for a while for me to learn what sort of stuff I need to do, that I might be able to do on my own.  Maybe do the CF during the winter, and on my own when the weather is nice?  I don't know for sure yet, but I HAVE to do something, and that something HAS to be positive, and something that I will stick with.  It's not ONLY about the fitness, it's also some discipline toward the need for fitness that I need, if that makes any sense.

1 hour ago, whaler said:

Cross fit turns people into kool-aid drinking cult followers.  Next thing you know, you only wear shorts (no matter the temperature), flip flops, and drive a Jeep.

No Jeep for me!  I hate them.  And shorts?  I already wear them most of the summer anyway, and I HATE the cold, so no go in the winter.

34 minutes ago, Disclaimer said:

As redkaw pointed out, you're paying for the support system -- how about you give me $45/mo (half what your local "Box" charges you), and for that I'll text you words of encouragement for an hour while reminding you to write down your reps?  Don't even need to critique your form, Crossfit doesn't, they'll just wait until you injure yourself or get rhabdomyolysis.

At this point, I'm just going in to talk to the owner.  If I had any idea of what to do on my own, I would sign up for the local gym, but the only ones convenient to me are not staffed, and I want to have a plan to get results.  I see it as more than a support system, it's a plan of WHAT to do, hopefully HOW to do it, AND the support to get it done.  I'm not just jumping in with both feet, because I know that $90 a month is a LOT of money!  

I have an appointment to talk to the owner/main coach next weekend.  I'm going to bring up a lot of this stuff, and feel out what he says.  I'm not looking top be able to do "perfect" pull-ups or anything, I'm just not going to be ALL about the reps, I want to be more about the most reps doing it right, or at least the way that it will do the most good for me and my goals.

Thanks for the input so far!

20 minutes ago, zx3vfr said:

Way different than BMW was, we used technical assistance multiple times a week, but they disconnected all their phones and everything was through email. We used them mainly for parts authorization but still at least 3 or 4 times a month for assistance with diagnostics, mostly noises because we would report them when we found common ones and the solutions, but still for the occasional gremlin, especially when the F01/2 came out and cars wouldn't program after replacing a failed module. 

 

But it me personally I never had it escalate beyond a tech. hotline case, but other guys in the shop would have the engineer come at least once a month, I emailed him a few times but never had to actually have him show up

I had field service engineers out twice.  The first time, I had it fixed, the advisor was convinced that it wasn't.  The second time, I ended up fixing it myself, after he talked to the engineer that designed the ECM, etc...  All over a bad ground!

2 hours ago, Cdubyah said:

I'm not sure who to hold responsible at this point. The dealership is getting direction from Chrysler Engineering, and Chrysler is footing the bill. I'm still a little miffed at the dealership for the service I received at the beginning of the process, and the length of time I've been without my truck.  I've only spouted off at the mouth once to a former service adviser, because he flat out called me a liar. Other than that, I've been pretty damn calm about the whole issue, surprisingly. Just not too sure how much longer I'm going to deal with it.

I don't think it much matters who is responsible at this point.  Chrysler is probably up the dealer's ass about it, if you've been talking to Chrysler.  

It sounds to me like the dealer has not been keeping on top of things, or Chrysler just does stuff WAY different than GM.  It has to be a pretty extreme case for us to call technical assistance (not that way with all dealers, or even techs) and it has to go pretty far through them before an engineer gets involved.  In the 4 or so years that I've been at a GM dealership, I only know of maybe 5 times that myself or other techs have had an engineer involved.  Tech assistance, we have to call them sometimes just to be allowed to order a part that we know is failed, just for them to verify.  I guess I'm bragging a little with this, that I've worked with people smart enough to fix pretty much anything that has come through the door without much help.

If you get a GM, I know where you can bring it for most service!

Wow!  Why don't you tell us how you REALLY feel?

Seriously though, I have seen and/or experienced most of what you are talking about there, and if I had it all happen over a short period of time, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be doing this anymore!  

I happen to work at a really good place now, make a decent rate (flat rate, though) get treated well, don't have many comebacks, I don't have to throw parts at a vehicle to fix it (ok, most of the time I don't) and can make a profit doing warranty work.  However, when someone talks about getting into this business, I tell them to run really fast the other way.  The abuse that you put your body through to do the job, the amount of stuff you need to know, and the instability of work coming through the doors makes me question why I do this almost every day.

1 hour ago, zx3vfr said:

My bet is still on the throttle position sensor 

My bet is still on they have no clue and are running out of ammo for the parts cannon.  They're going to have to ACTUALLY FIX it soon!  If this happened where I work, it would have been over with MUCH sooner, such as the second week!  These are the situations that give dealership service departments a bad rep.  

29 minutes ago, Staubig said:

Well if there was ever a manly excuse for a selfie it was for the sake of a beard lol

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OK, point taken.  Here's a crappy selfie.

23 minutes ago, Bad324 said:

First rule of Crossfit is NEVER stop talking about Crossfit

So I've heard...  I'm not looking to crazy and bulk up, just get in better shape, turn some fat into muscle, and most of all... FEEL BETTER!

6 minutes ago, Staubig said:

Maybe the Balm will change your mind. I've been bearded for almost 2 years. Only interferes with life occasionally. My beard has not grown any longer than in my pic during the whole two years. A gift and curse.

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Mine looks like it's close that length now, can't tell very well from that pic of you.  Maybe I post up a selfie.  Ugh...  I hate that word, selfie.

Just as the title asks.  I'm thinking about starting, there's a place here in town, $90 a month for coach led classes every day.  I have no idea what to do to even get started in a gym, or even on my own, so I NEED some leadership and encouragement.  I know they also change the workout every day.

What can I expect?  

Any reason why I should NOT do it? What would be better?

Discuss.

3 hours ago, Bad324 said:

Don't know how or why but my iPhone with chrome now goes to the last unread post. My only gripe is now gone so I like it 

So, it's Bad approved, Tonik doesn't seem to be bustin' on it as much, I've figured out how to make it work the way I want to see it, and Casper apparently likes the way it works on his side of things.  Sounds like it's already about time to change it again!

1 minute ago, Staubig said:

I've never used oils, balms made more sense to me. Their Cedar Falls scent is a lady killer.

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Hmmm.  I think I'll try some.  My beard's days may be numbered though, I usually shave it off for the warmer weather.  This year, I haven't even trimmed it since early October, and it's becoming quite epic (for me, anyway!)

48 minutes ago, Staubig said:

Now we're in my area of expertise. CSC knows what's up, bay Rum is good. I'm currently using it. But can I suggest Stately Beard Company. They're from Lima, Ohio and its my unbiased favorite lol

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Oil or balm?  I'm looking at Stately products on Amazon now.

20 minutes ago, Pokey said:

I am trying to get used to the changes, not sure I am quite sold "yet".

I'm "OK" with it.  I'm still missing the good ole vBulletin setup.  I wish it would have worked better on the back end for the ghostly one!

Maybe this will help someone.  Open one of the activity streams, then you'll see something like this:

Click on "Edit this stream" and you'll get this:

The settings I have clicked there will get you pretty much what we would get with the "View new content" page before.

13 hours ago, Tonik said:

Yea, getting out of a thread requires a couple of clicks....to get to the custom stream you made.

Or bookmark the custom stream that you made.  Works great on the desktop, not quite as well on the mobile.

4 hours ago, Cdubyah said:

Well not really...

more like fuck buddy.com

Or hookup.com,

or lemme suck your dick because it makes me feel special.com...

seriously though...

And THIS is why I heart you!

Truck fixed?  I haven't seen that thread come up lately...

I'm using Chrome on a PC, and it's ALL working fine for me!  

(Except the damn smiley issue...)