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Oakes · 02-04-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster

my psp wont log into facebook anymore, it just keeps asking me to log in.

my blackberry is doing the same thing, maybe there's something up with facebook mobile

grimm · 02-04-2010, 12:37 PM

hey guys/gals been out of town for a while and got back last night, car wouldn't start. YAY! how common is a starter misalignment? i was parked up the hill of my driveway and i think the starter gear slide back no longer aligning it self. I tried to reverse roll start my car but m driveway isn't very long, but as i was hanging half in the street and half on the sidewalk (a more level plane) i was able to start it up. I then parked it in the street and it started up just fine. just wondering if the starter (which was replaced over the summer) is bad or this is just a fluke?

Scapegoat · 02-04-2010, 12:41 PM

with the freezing cold weather i wouldn't be surprised if a little water froze in there and the gear slipped.

HickRocket1258 · 02-04-2010, 12:44 PM

Nick I say go out and party hard because it sounds like your last weekend of freedom.

angdefeo · 02-04-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by grimm

hey guys/gals been out of town for a while and got back last night, car wouldn't start. YAY! how common is a starter misalignment? i was parked up the hill of my driveway and i think the starter gear slide back no longer aligning it self. I tried to reverse roll start my car but m driveway isn't very long, but as i was hanging half in the street and half on the sidewalk (a more level plane) i was able to start it up. I then parked it in the street and it started up just fine. just wondering if the starter (which was replaced over the summer) is bad or this is just a fluke?

try tapping on the starter with a stick where the cable from the battery attaches to the starter.

Oakes · 02-04-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HickRocket1258

Nick I say go out and party hard because it sounds like your last weekend of freedom.

That's pretty much what I'm thinking....game on.

jpalamar · 02-04-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by grimm

hey guys/gals been out of town for a while and got back last night, car wouldn't start. YAY! how common is a starter misalignment? i was parked up the hill of my driveway and i think the starter gear slide back no longer aligning it self. I tried to reverse roll start my car but m driveway isn't very long, but as i was hanging half in the street and half on the sidewalk (a more level plane) i was able to start it up. I then parked it in the street and it started up just fine. just wondering if the starter (which was replaced over the summer) is bad or this is just a fluke?

Weird. Never had or seen anything like that before.

grimm · 02-04-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by angdefeo

try tapping on the starter with a stick where the cable from the battery attaches to the starter.

should i be looking or listening for anything?

Scapegoat · 02-04-2010, 12:48 PM

could your timing be off?

i had an 85 laser that slipped a tooth due to ice

angdefeo · 02-04-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by grimm

should i be looking or listening for anything?

no. i was listening to cartalk last week and a caller had the same exact issue as you. they told him to tap on the starter before they tried replacing anything. apparrently by tapping on it it will help the gear go back to normal position.

grimm · 02-04-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

could your timing be off?

i had an 85 laser that slipped a tooth due to ice

no clue? before i left i moved my car from one spot on the driveway(flat) to another spot so i could change the oil of my fiance's car. The next day(the day i was flying out) it would start, sounded like it was trying to turn over, but much louder. I didn't have time to deal with it then. I come back and did the above stated things and now it's starting up normally. It's not throwing any codes?

i could try and re-load the map.

angdefeo · 02-04-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Oakes

That's pretty much what I'm thinking....game on.

what are you getting married? what changed since the last time we talked?

Oakes · 02-04-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by angdefeo

what are you getting married? what changed since the last time we talked?

Ummm, all my weekends are getting filled with details or traveling. Since this is the only real weekend that I have a choice in what I do, im trying to decide the best way to spend it.

grimm · 02-04-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by angdefeo

no. i was listening to cartalk last week and a caller had the same exact issue as you. they told him to tap on the starter before they tried replacing anything. apparrently by tapping on it it will help the gear go back to normal position.

ha, one of my buddies who's a jeep guy said to try the same thing.

sleeper15 · 02-04-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Oakes

Ummm, all my weekends are getting filled with details or traveling. Since this is the only real weekend that I have a choice in what I do, im trying to decide the best way to spend it.

money and hoes?

ASIAN JUL · 02-04-2010, 12:59 PM

lololol.. went to get gas and drop off parts to a mechanic. light was red and i was gonna pull out of the parking lot but this lady pulled up so i couldn't get out. i was muttering expletives under my breath and then some girl clearly not paying attention rear ended her.

Oakes · 02-04-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sleeper15

money and hoes?

precisely.

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Originally Posted by ASIAN JUL

lololol.. went to get gas and drop off parts to a mechanic. light was red and i was gonna pull out of the parking lot but this lady pulled up so i couldn't get out. i was muttering expletives under my breath and then some girl clearly not paying attention rear ended her.

I never get that satisfaction when I'm around terrible drivers on the road.

< jealous

ASIAN JUL · 02-04-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Oakes

precisely.

I never get that satisfaction when I'm around terrible drivers on the road.

< jealous

My favorite is getting tailgated and then they finally pass you and a mile or two down the road you see them pulled over

TJs98GT · 02-04-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ASIAN JUL

lololol.. went to get gas and drop off parts to a mechanic. light was red and i was gonna pull out of the parking lot but this lady pulled up so i couldn't get out. i was muttering expletives under my breath and then some girl clearly not paying attention rear ended her.

hahaha that is so awesome

HickRocket1258 · 02-04-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ASIAN JUL

My favorite is getting tailgated and then they finally pass you and a mile or two down the road you see them pulled over

That's why I don't really rush to get anywhere anymore. 5 miles over is good enough.

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HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	Nick I say go out and party hard because it sounds like your last weekend of freedom. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

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