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Kudos to the County, OFAH and all others who have spoken against the special designation. I believe it was best summed up by the statement regarding the potential for each Kawartha Lake to seek such designation should RLTA be successful. At last, some sanity has surfaced to decry the efforts of a few short sighted and self interested alleged spokespersons. As much as I now hope this issue will be put to bed, I'm unfortunately faced with considering the reality of the "whiners" attempting yet another avenue to pursue their beliefs. I sincerely hope they finally give up the effort to change what has already been decided, and instead channel their energies into educating themselves BEYOND their own interests and into the greater good. I won't hold my breath, but I will hope! Michael

Better than half the cars I've owned have been Mopars, and I have changed a few. But (not sure) I think that part was eliminated some time ago. Now that I've said it, I'll find out I do have one and it'll be the NEXT thing to go when I'm out in the boonies (time to google it!) Michael

The only way Bernie could have been more on the money would have been to guide my mechanic in the repair! Sure did take a load off my mind. Michael

Burt- check the original post dates - this all started in 2008. Michael

UPDATE- Mechanic called at noon while I was on the road today. Car's all fixed & working good. Output speed sensor was in fact the problem. $110.40 for part, labor & taxes. Didn't get back in time to pick it up but at least I know it's done right (I trust this guy!). Thanks once again to all who offered advice - he appreciated it too! Michael

Hard to tell for sure from that camera angle, Joey, but was that manlift actually touching those high voltage lines? It looks like they could even be across the street? I think it was not contacting them simply because the guy would have fried along with anyone else touching it to rescue him. Great reporting! Michael

Was looking out the window right when they hit, trees just all of a sudden bent over then I heard it blowing. Mini white caps in the water on top of the pool cover, spray actually coming off them. Weird! Michael

AMEN! Although I do have an atm card I use it sparingly (truck rental deposits mostly). Everything else I pay cash, which means if I don't got the cash I don't spend it either (works for me). No credit cards either! Real sorry to hear about your getting ripped, sux big time! May the perps get caught in the most nasty way possible, burned, shot, decapitated, hung, strung, poisoned, choked, stabbed, drawn & quartered, and THEN let the pain begin! Burns my to hear stuff like this, if they put 1/2 the effort into a real job that they do in scamming, they'd be executives! Hope it all works out soon! Michael

Like I said earlier, I tried getting it to code flash by turning the ignition on & off several times, but figured I was so stressed out I just couldn't get it right. Off to the car rental for 7:30, don't think I can get the sensor today but I will try. At least I'll be able to drive by the parts places to see if they'll be open Monday (doubt it). At the very least I will be able to pick one up in the rental truck on Tuesday. Just praying that it's only this sensor (pretty sure it is from what I've learned!) I'll be checking the connections before I leave for the rental in about 40 minutes. Michael

Me Three - didn't consider the thermostat or fogging oil! Thought you ran it long enough but maybe not... Michael

That was one suggestion on a forum I checked. Problem is getting at the battery - behind (actually in front of) the drivers side wheel liner! I appreciate the suggestion but I think I'm still going to take it in and have a code reader plugged in. Almost 100% of the answers I found (here first and on repair forums) all describe the exact conditions I experienced, and all point to the output speed sensor. There is other symptoms but the exact sequence of speedo dropping out, followed by limp in mode engaging when the vehicle slows down enough and the engine light coming on is frequent and always the same part - output sensor. Couple of posts reported your suggestion worked - for a bit, never permanently and never for very long (very few kilometers/miles), ultimately the sensor had to be changed. Thanks for helping out Skeeter, like I said earlier I was just ranting, not begging for help but am pleased and appreciative of the input. If I had a bit more time to deal with it I'd try the sensor myself, but just find myself backed against the wall the next few days (ain't it always the case!). Now that there's been this much input, I'll just run it in to my regular mechanic (with Bernie's diagram and all the responses) & he'll snap it all together post haste! Thanks again all, I'm no longer all stressed out! Michael

Did you add new oil to the lower unit when you put it away? This forces out any accumlated moisture from the season's operation which can discolor the oil. Try pumping in some new to see if any more of the stuff comes out the top hole as you force it in the bottom. The stream of water you're looking for is often called a "tell tale" - it's there to let you know the water (cooling) system is properly circulating. Unless you've got a blockage (intake screens or in the block) it's usually a sign that you have to change the impeller. Kit usually comes with addtional parts (varies), use ALL the ones specified for your motor. If the kit doesn't come with a schematic, most/many dealers can print one off for you - great help for the repair. Talk to your dealer - they'll probably advise along the same lines. Michael

Irish - I will! I'll be very happy if it is that simple. I'm not where the car is right now (I'm at a friends) but I will try it before I leave for the car rental in the morning - hope you're right & I can go right to work instead. Bernie - If it ain't the plug falling off, it's off to the shop - Like Wayne says, used to just need a pocket knife. I gave up on a lot of backyard mechanics when fuel injection came into vogue. Just didn't have time for anything beyond brakes, belts, bulbs etc. I'd try this if I were in town or had rides I could count on, but I don't. Found a US site that says the part was about 26.00 and the labour flat rate was .5 hrs. I'll be happy with 50.00 for the part & 1.0 hrs minimum charge if that turns out to be the case. I have to work tomorrow & sunday, so don't have the chance to get the part myself & try it. Tuesday I have a truck booked to pick up a load & bring it back, so that day's shot, might get the car into the shop at least. Like I said before, lousy timing all the way around and my situation is about as fragile as it gets right now. Two weeks from now I'll be moved, car will be fixed, and I'll be overlooking Lake St. John in my new home (see my Happy Happy post), if I make it till then! Hugest thanks to both of you! I was just ranting, didn't expect this kind of help and it's been valuable! Michael

Bernie it did so! Couldn't get it to flash a code by turning the ignition on & off though (probably 'cause I was so stressed). I figured a relay or sensor of some sort based on the experience with the caravan, especially since the speedo went to zero first (never happened that way with the caravan). Even though it will be going to a mechanic (too bad you ain't closer brother!) because I just don't have the time to backyard mechanic right now, it makes sense to me if the output speed sensor quits, speedo stops reading so the computer throws it into limp in mode & alerts via the check engine light to have it checked over. Just had the oil changed about a week ago, tranny fluid was right on & clean as a whistle. Checked it again when I pulled over and once more when I got home, still right on the money and super clean. Hopefully it won't be super big bucks to fix. A couple hundred won't break me (it'll sting!) right now, but a couple grand re-build says I'll be looking for a cheap motorcycle for a while! Armed with your advice I'm sure I won't get ripped at least. Mr. Transmission is about the only game in limp in range right now, got some indirect connection with the operators. Sadly, it may be Tuesday before I can get to them unless I can get someone to take the car in tomorrow. Thanks for the tip and the schematic, wish I could be in a position to try the repair myself right now, that's a very clear drawing! Much appreciated (and feeling a litte less stressed now!) Bernie, big THANK YOU! Michael

I only deal with the local Discount (have an "in" there), but I did try their site. Only offered one model at huge bucks. They've always got lots of cars on the lot - it's their trucks that are not always easy to get. I'm sure they'll look after me, I rent trucks from them a lot. Thanks for the tip, though, I am so upset that I didn't think of trying elsewheres just yet. Just incredibly bad timing for me right now, in the middle of moving, business concerns & now this! It's only been a couple hours since I got home & I'm fighting to keep control - any more bad news I just couldn't take right now. I'll try to stop ranting now Michael

Have they even started filling it yet? As I remember they used to drop the level for the winter, are they still doing that? Michael

So I'm on my way down to Dalrymple to visit some old friends just after lunch today. Coming down from Washago way and heading across Monck Rd., cruise on at 85 kph & enjoying the ride. All of a sudden, car drops out of cruise, speedo goes to zero. Step on the gas and seems to be ok. Slowed down to turn onto 6 at Sebright, & won't upshift after the turn. I've experienced Limp In mode before with a Grand Caravan, so I pulled over to try something. Of course, it ain't anything near the same under the hood of the two. Tapped on anything looking like a relay, then tried again, no joy. Drove from Sebright to Uptergrove in about 45 minutes (seemed like hours!), flashers on & all but on the shoulder the whole way. Got home, phoned all the local tranny shops - CLOSED! Figured they would be but one can hope! So, now I have to hope the car rental has one available at 7:30 in the morning so I can get to work this weekend, they're closed today too. When it happened on the caravan, cost me 25.00 to repair. Mechanic pulled the relay, cleaned & lubed, stuck it back in and voila! But that was in Trenton or I'd be in his parking lot now. I just bought this car in October because it was cherry - now this! Timing couldn't be worse, along with the unplanned expense! AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH! Michael (praying for good news from Lotto Max tonight!)

But I couldn't let such a good opportunity just pass by Wayne! Michael

Ya gotta know that somehow the RLTA and/or their self-proclaimed alleged spokespeoples is behind this rumour! It doesn't make any sense, sounds like Bull from the git go, is completely ludicrous, bypasses all levels of government, seems completely whimisical and classes itself as an EPIC fail immediately upon presentation. Yup - just their style! Michael

A few years back I couldn't get a response from a company in the states regarding some financial info for the company I was working for. After a couple of weeks of buck passing, dropped calls(??), no reply etc. I hauled out the manual for our fax machine. I found out I could program a "broadcast" fax of up to 99 destination numbers. Soooo...I created a 22 page fax, programmed the machine to dial their number 99 times, scanned it in, and hit send. Within 45 minutes I got a call saying there was a problem with my fax machine - they were constantly receiving the same 22 pages from me over and over again, using up all their paper and tying up their machine, keeping one person busy just pulling my faxes out etc., etc. I said I was currently programming the next 99 transmissions, my machine had auto redial for busy signals, ran 24/7, only took a very few minutes to program, and I was going to continue until I received the data I had been asking for during the previous 2+ weeks. I had it within the hour...but they had to call me first so they could use their fax to send it to me! Not suggesting you should try this at all, no I am NOT (works with e-mail too )! Neat, eh? Michael

6 when I signed it. Michael edit: and then I got an e-mail from the petition host asking for a donation. No big deal, that's how they keep the service going. Just a heads up. M

Thanks everyone! It's a lower level on a raised cottage on the NORTH shore (nearest Washago, airport is on south shore nearest Casino). As I said, I'll have to ask about the road in because we didn't discuss it, but the house was well above the high water line when St. John overflowed. I get the idea, though, it's not as low lying as the rest of the lake might be. One of the best features about its location is proximity to other fishing opportunities (shorefishing) until I can scrape together enough for a small boat. I've got enough years left in me (I hope) to finally really explore, hence my signature line indicating how I plan to be on the move. I'll be keeping a note book and might even start a blog about it. Back to packing - it isn't easy to be inside my current location getting ready to move when I could be elsewheres fishing! Michael

Drove to the airport years ago. I'll be diagonally northwest from there, right up by the trailer park. Sent you a pm about it with a request. Michael

Not sure about that one, Wayne, but I'm on (will be on) the North shore. I never asked about the road in, or sighted along it either, it does dip down & up a bit from Rama Rd. but once you get in the trees it's not easy to sight line it. I had asked if there was any problems with the high water and was told none, but we didn't discuss the road specifically. I'll ask about it next time, thanks for the tip. Michael