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DavidE -> Engine Issue (12/22/2007 7:04:43 AM)

My '06 Endeavor is just short of 30,000 miles and is scheduled for the 30,000 mile maintenace at the dealer on Friday.

Problem is, 2 weeks ago it started getting cold here in central Ohio and the engine started getting an intermittent shudder when idling.  It was very warm yesterday and it didn't shudder when I started the car in the morning.  I was driving last night and it was a little colder and it started doing the shudder thing when I was driving 45 miles an hour.  I'm hoping I don't have a problem before Friday, but does anyone have any guesses as to what might be the problem?

Thanks!

  
Sebba -> RE: Engine Issue (12/23/2007 12:46:27 AM)

Spark plugs or spark plug wires.

DavidE -> RE: Engine Issue (12/23/2007 8:02:52 AM)

The spark plugs will be changed as part of the 30,000 mile service.  The wires should be a warranty deal at 30,000 miles.

DavidE -> RE: Engine Issue (12/28/2007 11:47:07 AM)

They did a reflash on the computer and thought they solved it.  It did it again as soon as I started it up.  We got a mechanic and it wouldn't do it for him idling, so we took a drive with him driving.  It happened only twice, both times driving about 40 mph.  He said it felt like it could be a misfire.  He and another mechanic took it out for a long drive and it didn't happen again.  Then they had me drive both of them for a while and it didn't happen again.  ARGH!!!!  At least one mechanic felt it twice so he knows I'm not nuts.....

They told me to really make a note of the circumstances when it happens again so they can try to duplicate the conditions and make it happen.  That's the best scenario for fixing the problem.

Sebba -> RE: Engine Issue (12/28/2007 12:00:44 PM)

Did you change the plugs and wires?

DavidE -> RE: Engine Issue (12/28/2007 6:25:45 PM)

No.  They won't randomly replace parts with the hope of fixing the car.  It's under warranty and I'm not going to pay for work that might not be needed.

DavidE -> RE: Engine Issue (12/29/2007 7:26:20 AM)

Oh, and since the car has platinum plugs, they don't get replaced until 60,000 miles.

DavidE -> RE: Engine Issue (1/9/2008 4:32:39 PM)

It's back at the dealer.  I got Mitsu involved and there seems to be a concerted effort to handle the issue.

Sebba -> RE: Engine Issue (1/9/2008 8:11:00 PM)

Well im glad.

Seriously the spark plugs are so cheap and minor, i would just do it yourself.

DavidE -> RE: Engine Issue (1/10/2008 4:35:53 AM)

Well, I won't.  This is a warranty issue and I'll let Mitsu deal with it.  I have a loaner car until they figure it out.

  

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