Had a blast at Spring Fest - then I started going home

[kethomps]

I had a blast at my very first Spring Fest. Met lots of very nice, knowledgeable people and got a sunburn!

We left early Sunday morning to try and beat the snow storm headed for Utah. Just outside of Vegas I decided I would test out the procharger. The car was performing beautifully and I found a corvette that would take the bait. From 60 to 120 he wasn't catching up and I was clearly the winner. That was until I hit 120 and the engine died:( I didn't lose power so I was able to coast off to the right side of the road safely but a wee bit upset (to say the least)).

Car wouldn't start now (no codes were displayed); waited for a tow for 2 hours. They got us to Mesquite, where I got another tow to a dodge dealership in St. George. It was pretty much worthless, the first words out of the SA's mouth was "Well your warranty is voided if this supercharger caused the damage." Blah, blah, blah. I called my tech in SLC and he recommended disconnecting the battery (didn't work), then based on a conversation with Procharger they recommended checking a couple of spark plugs. The dealer just wanted to argue with me and wouldn't commit to anything until Wednesday.

So, I rented a 14 foot uhaul and car transport and we arrived home a few hours ago. Dead tired, broke, and mad as hell. I can't believe this damn car couldn't handle a single run to 120mph without breaking down. UNBELIEVABLE!

I hope to know more after tomorrow...

[Slim's Magnum]

I'm glad that you were able to figure out how to get home.
I'll be curious to hear what you find out. My fingers are crossed for you that it's minor!

[FreebirdSRT]

I had a blast at my very first Spring Fest. Met lots of very nice, knowledgeable people and got a sunburn!

We left early Sunday morning to try and beat the snow storm headed for Utah. Just outside of Vegas I decided I would test out the procharger. The car was performing beautifully and I found a corvette that would take the bait. From 60 to 120 he wasn't catching up and I was clearly the winner. That was until I hit 120 and the engine died:( I didn't lose power so I was able to coast off to the right side of the road safely but a wee bit upset (to say the least)).

Car wouldn't start now (no codes were displayed); waited for a tow for 2 hours. They got us to Mesquite, where I got another tow to a dodge dealership in St. George. It was pretty much worthless, the first words out of the SA's mouth was "Well your warranty is voided if this supercharger caused the damage." Blah, blah, blah. I called my tech in SLC and he recommended disconnecting the battery (didn't work), then based on a conversation with Procharger they recommended checking a couple of spark plugs. The dealer just wanted to argue with me and wouldn't commit to anything until Wednesday.

So, I rented a 14 foot uhaul and car transport and we arrived home a few hours ago. Dead tired, broke, and mad as hell. I can't believe this damn car couldn't handle a single run to 120mph without breaking down. UNBELIEVABLE!

I hope to know more after tomorrow...

It was really great to meet you at Spring Fest. I had a great time hanging out with you...Love the wheels, :rock:

I am really sorry to hear about the motor problems, you encountered on the way home. Hopefully it is not too bad and you can be up and running soon.

I will be speaking with Bismarck soon about USW getting started on an AWD wheel for your JeepSRT.

[1fastsedan]

If you're using a boost-a-pump, check it out first. Mine took a crap on me last Monday. Car lost all fuel. Took a new BAP to get her up and running again.

[bigdog425]

man this sucks seems like a couple motor problems this year.

[redinorange]

I'm stuggling to find a reason to be sympathetic. Street racing, whining about losing a factory warranty after installing a supercharger and if that ain't enough - no sun block. Dude, come on...

[DonH]

I'm stuggling to find a reason to be sympathetic. Street racing, whining about losing a factory warranty after installing a supercharger and if that ain't enough - no sun block. Dude, come on...

redinorange, you have made my day :):)

kethomps, sorry about the breakdown.

[Mik3y]

I thought i had a bad drive back, but damn that sucks.
Good Luck getting your car back to normal soon

[Gucci300C]

Sorry to hear bud hope its something small

[MOL SRT-8]

if you're using a boost-a-pump, check it out first. Mine took a crap on me last monday. Car lost all fuel. Took a new bap to get her up and running again.

check this before pulling the plug. Bet the fuse is blown.

[Mighty Noid]

Sorry to hear about your engine issue...

hope it isn't anything to bad...

[Hemi31]

check this before pulling the plug. Bet the fuse is blown.
x2.......bet it's the fuel pump fuse in the rear fuse box.....#6 I believe........if it is your really gonna be pissed

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[Nightshade]

x2.......bet it's the fuel pump fuse in the rear fuse box.....#6 I believe........if it is your really gonna be pissed

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Yes, is fuse #6 in the back.. at least was on my 05 Magnum.

Does the boost-a-pump draw that much extra current? That totally makes sense if this occurred when hitting high speeds when this pump would have been running hard.. Blown fuse our failed pump makes sense...

If it was me, I would be checking the fuse and then the pump before doing anything else major..

Good luck.. Keep everyone posted, there are a great many resources here.. probably better than most dealerships as far as expert knowledge.. I am sure someone will help you figure it out..

[Hemi31]

Yes, is fuse #6 in the back.. at least was on my 05 Magnum.

Does the boost-a-pump draw that much extra current? That totally makes sense if this occurred when hitting high speeds when this pump would have been running hard.. Blown fuse our failed pump makes sense...

If it was me, I would be checking the fuse and then the pump before doing anything else major..

Good luck.. Keep everyone posted, there are a great many resources here.. probably better than most dealerships as far as expert knowledge.. I am sure someone will help you figure it out..Yep....thats why most are wired through a relay now directly off the battery with the factory fuel pump wire as the trigger.

[Nightshade]

Yep....thats why most are wired through a relay now directly off the battery with the factory fuel pump wire as the trigger.

Makes sense.. if it was something else that broke internal, it would have done more than just stop.. lol.. like eject a connecting rod through the side of the block or something..

[WitchyWndy]

x2.......bet it's the fuel pump fuse in the rear fuse box.....#6 I believe........if it is your really gonna be pissed

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Ask Erik how he may know this :Na_Na_Na_Na:

[Hemi31]

Ask Erik how he may know this :Na_Na_Na_Na:you hush;)

[Redfox0099]

Hope everythng is alright.

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[kethomps]

I'm stuggling to find a reason to be sympathetic. Street racing, whining about losing a factory warranty after installing a supercharger and if that ain't enough - no sun block. Dude, come on...

I wasn't whining about losing the factory warranty - I don't need a lecture on what the consequences of a supercharger are, I already know.

Yep, street racing has consequences too. 80 mph was the speed limit and there were 2 cars on the road - me and the corvette - I wasn't too far over and I don't need your sympathy either.

And I wasn't complaining about the sunburn.:blah::blah::blah:


For everyone else, thanks for the advice. I'm taking it to the installer in a few hours, I will ask them to check the fuse and fuel pump first:)

[loweredtoy]

good luck with everything keep your head up

[Hemi31]

I wasn't whining about losing the factory warranty - I don't need a lecture on what the consequences of a supercharger are, I already know.

Yep, street racing has consequences too. 80 mph was the speed limit and there were 2 cars on the road - me and the corvette - I wasn't too far over and I don't need your sympathy either.

And I wasn't complaining about the sunburn.:blah::blah::blah:


For everyone else, thanks for the advice. I'm taking it to the installer in a few hours, I will ask them to check the fuse and fuel pump first:)I would go out to the driveway and check the fuse yourself.....it's a $.15 part.just lift the trunk floor and it's the black box next to the battery.....fuse #6.It would be better than paying someone $100hr to find a blown fuse ....no?

[kethomps]

I would go out to the driveway and check the fuse yourself.....it's a $.15 part.just lift the trunk floor and it's the black box next to the battery.....fuse #6.It would be better than paying someone $100hr to find a blown fuse ....no?

Yes, I can do that. How can I tell if it is blown?

[Hellbilly]

It was really nice meeting the two of you at springfeast, sorry to here about your troubles hope its not to serious.

[Hemi31]

Yes, I can do that. How can I tell if it is blown?
the fuse is transparent,pull it out.....you will see the burnt or broken metal strap in it.under the lid for the fuse box will be the diagram for the fuse layout showing where the fuse is.....like I said,I believe it is #6......I would confirm that in the owners manual in your glovebox just to make sure we have the right one.Then if it's bad go buy a new one at any local autostore in the same amp rating(it's written on the fuse)and get some extras to keep in the car.

[CHARGERTREV]

Dudette if its a fuse, can a laugh? lol

I hope thats all it is, good luck man.

[07RTLOVER]

Now make it snappy dude......I want to know!

[Hellbilly]

Dude if its a fuse, can a laugh? lol

I hope thats all it is, good luck man.Check her sig, dude is a dudette:)

[CHARGERTREV]

Check her sig, dude is a dudette:)
lol thanks.....I FAIL!

[redinorange]

It's all starting to come together...

[Hemi31]

Dudette if its a fuse, can a laugh? lol

I hope thats all it is, good luck man.Why?Would you have known to check that off the top of your head?Obviously the dealer didn't either....most people wouldn't unless it's happened to them.

[CHARGERTREV]

Why?Would you have known to check that off the top of your head?Obviously the dealer didn't either....most people wouldn't unless it's happened to them.
Not at that, that it it was something so easy, I know I would laugh. I would say "looking back something so easy made me do all this".

[BtDan]

I hope everything works out. I was nice meeting you at sf. Good luck.

[MoPOWeR-349]

Now make it snappy dude......I want to know!
Check her sig, dude is a dudette:)
It's all starting to come together...

Redinorange, Are you implying what I think you're implying...? :panic:

[Hemi31]

I hate being left in suspense.......is it running yet?

[kethomps]

Sorry everyone for the delay. The fuse was blown, put a new one in and it blew it right away so I had to tow it to the installer. It's going to be something really simple, but no word yet on the cause.

And yes, all I can do now is chalk it up to experience and have a good laugh.

[Redfox0099]

It blew right away before you started the car or while driving again?


What Pro Charger do you have?

[kethomps]

FreebirdSRT and BTDAN,

It was great meeting you guys as well! It's nice to put a name to a face. You guys rock.

[kethomps]

It blew right away before you started the car or while driving again?


What Pro Charger do you have?

Put it in and tried starting it and it wouldn't start. Checked the new fuse and it was blown. I never got it running.

I got the HO intercooled system with the fuel meter (?).

[Hemi31]

hmmmmm.......wonder if the BAP shorted.

[BilletTechnology]

Kelli, this is terrible, on a better note it was great to meet you. Your emblems are done now too.

[kethomps]

Kelli, this is terrible, on a better note it was great to meet you. Your emblems are done now too.

Woot woot! It was great to meet you too. All of you work so hard and are so patient will all of our requests and ideas... Next time we will make it to the M&G a little earlier:thumbs_u:

Don't forget the radiator and transmission cap(?). Dan wrote it down, hopefully he kept it.

[kethomps]

UPDATE: The car is back up and running. Thank you to everyone for their help. You really helped pinpoint this issue, although the installer and procharger are still shaking their heads. I'm still not confident it won't happen again but I will test it out closer to home.

What did they find/do?

1. Put the stock tune back on the car.
2. Downloaded the error codes and sent the information to procharger for verification.
3. Procharger verified their original tune was ok.
4. Put the procharger tune back on the car.
5. Checked a couple of spark plugs and they were fine.
6. Added a heavier gauge wire to the BAP and rewired it (couldn't get the finer details as they were too busy)
7. Put a new fuse in.

[redinorange]

...and the sunburn?

[1fastsedan]

UPDATE: The car is back up and running. Thank you to everyone for their help. You really helped pinpoint this issue, although the installer and procharger are still shaking their heads. I'm still not confident it won't happen again but I will test it out closer to home.

What did they find/do?

1. Put the stock tune back on the car.
2. Downloaded the error codes and sent the information to procharger for verification.
3. Procharger verified their original tune was ok.
4. Put the procharger tune back on the car.
5. Checked a couple of spark plugs and they were fine.
6. Added a heavier gauge wire to the BAP and rewired it (couldn't get the finer details as they were too busy)
7. Put a new fuse in.
Sounds like they wired the relay in this time along with the heavier gauge wire.

[oOoDarkKnightoOo]

I'm stuggling to find a reason to be sympathetic. Street racing, whining about losing a factory warranty after installing a supercharger and if that ain't enough - no sun block. Dude, come on...

Come to the Dark side young Hater, the Hate is strong with you....lol :spock:

[Desertcharger]

Svcks hearing about your troubles--- most I get is a p308 code occasionally.

So- is this Sweetcharger? If so we met at SF, if not- glad to meet you:tinfoilhat:

[kethomps]

...and the sunburn?

LOL! Peeling...

[kethomps]

Svcks hearing about your troubles--- most I get is a p308 code occasionally.

So- is this Sweetcharger? If so we met at SF, if not- glad to meet you:tinfoilhat:

Yes, is this Joe? Shine the procharger:)

[Desertcharger]

Yes, is this Joe? Shine the procharger:)

Nah- it's Bryan- the other one- LOL:Na_Na_Na_Na:
Joe is 08 Stoned Charger:rock:

[COLORADOMAGNUM]

Glad it turned out okay.