Only 199 Miles And In Shop Twice, Help!!!!

[Paul Ronald]

As an owner of a YELLOW car...(no- it's not a lemon)..

What part did they replace?
Did they re-flash?

PBR

[superdave019]

I feel your Pain Brother!

I bought my car and the check engine light would not come off! I called the dealership on the way home and the sales rep said that it's normal (I would love to know what he was smoking )
. Within 12 hours of owning the car of my dreams it was really running like crap. I went to start it up for my a buddy and it wouldn't idle and the smell of rich gas. The next day I took it to my personal mechanic and he said it was the Map sensor. I installed it myself and all is good for now.

Hanging in there. I hope everything works out for you!

[musicncars]

Originally Posted by xjrguy

His car is not yellow, it could be a Viper Grape.

jeesh... well, its not purple...so maybe a raspberry.
i meant has anyone ever known of a viper to be a lemon? something wrong that no matter what could not be repaired.

[pteam]

Any updates? I'm sure others want to know.

[SteveT]

Superdave - Is your Viper an '08? If do, was your Viper going into limp mode (not reving over 2500-2600rpm) with a flashing check engine light?

[VIPERDOC]

Yes Steve,, it is an 08, i have been told by SRT that they will have a new reflash ready for it by tuesday or so.

[VIPERDOC]

saory steve, i answeered your post to superdave, (my name is dave also) dont know if his is an 08

[JKR]

I am sorry to say that my 08 SRT Convert has experienced PCM software problems. At 7 miles and 50 miles. The first time the car experienced the multi cylinder miss fire code, ie engine light flashing, I was told it was due to pushing the accelerator pedal down while car was off, causing it to flood. The dealership replaced the spark plugs, and on the way home at approx. 50 miles on the car, the same flashing engine came, and the car quit running over 2000 rpm. The car had to be towed to the dealership for the second time. I am told there is flash/patch fix for the PCM, yet my car is not running, and I am told PCM's can take 6-8 weeks to get to the dealership. Anyway, I hope Chrysler gets this problem fixed soon and information gets out to the dealers about this issue and individuals don't have to go through what I have had to go through. This is my third Viper and only one I've had issues with. I'm wondering how many others have experienced this PCM software problem.

[sun diego]

I've beaten mine like a rented mule for over 4,000 miles without a hiccup. I'm sorry to read of your problems, but hang in there, the car is stunning to drive.

[VIPERDOC]

Jkm,

I Have Been Told That In The Next Couple Of Days A New Re Flash Will Be Available That Will Allow The Pcm To Work Properly, Apparently A Very Few Of The New O8's Had The Same Problem, They Have Been Working Very Hard To Correct The Problem, My Car Has Been At The Dealer Since March 12 And Hopefully Will Have The Problem Solved Shortly. I Do Know That Srt Has Been Working Very Very Hard To Solve This Problem. I Am Confident That They Will Take Care Of Things And We Will Be Flying Down The Highway Very Soon

[pteam]

wow you actually took the time to capitalize the first letter in every word!

[VIPER GTSR 91]

Looks like some new owners can rip some ass again at the tech session at VOI 10!!!!!! Of course his reply will be take it to the dealer.......

[sailnfl@comcast.net]

Like sun deigo did I slammed mine and I have 1057 miles on itand it runs perfect. I had to buy a new tire (nail) after I hit a corner hard and it went flat and tore up the side wall.
A buddy of mine got a new z06(2007) and hade major problems. A bad click at low speeds, nothing at high speeds. He had it in 4 times and they just changed the oil in the front?? Then he was going down the street about 50mph and someone pulled up to him and said "hey man your top is 1/4 back on the street. the freakin top is glued on. He was driving with the liner only (must have been buzzed). so he took it back and had the top problem and reocurring front turning noise and after only 3 months and 2000 mile got a new vette under the lemon law. That was fl but i believe its a fed thing.best of luck
sailnfl

[JonB - PartsRack]

Originally Posted by VIPERDOC

...............I Have Been Told That In The Next Couple Of Days A New Re Flash Will Be Available That Will Allow The Pcm To Work Properly, Apparently A Very Few Of The New O8's Had The Same Problem, They Have Been Working Very Hard To Correct The Problem, My Car Has Been At The Dealer Since March 12 And Hopefully Will Have The Problem Solved Shortly. I Do Know That Srt Has Been Working Very Very Hard To Solve This Problem. I Am Confident That They Will Take Care Of Things And We Will Be Flying Down The Highway Very Soon.......

You gave us all the bad news through April 3, hows about the good ?

[George Farris]

The TSB for the reflash has been issued. The PCMs on all the cars that "got out" and all those at CAAP and Prefix have been updated.

All is well with the Viper Nation.