PorBleemo Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Hi all,Recently here in Minnesota where the weather has been from -15 to 10 for the last few weeks my car has been not starting. It turns over for a long time and finally just konks out. After further inspection it turned out that my upper intercooler hose would collapse.My mechanic said that this happens because of the drainage hole in the intercooler freezing in cold weather. Then it gets clogged and the car won't start.The hose is a silicon one from Stylinmotors so I'm not 100% if these have collapsing issues or not.No heated garage, I've been putting it in there anyway though.Do you have any thoughts on what to do? I need this car on a daily basis and this is getting really frusterating. Had it towed the second time in two weeks yeterday for another $125. Thanks!POr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soiltron Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 What a bummer! I don't have the answer for you, but thanks for the heads up, as we're getting the same stuff here in Michigan. So far my wag's starting and running fine, so I'll keep my fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netrix Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Those symptoms sound a lot like my problems check outhttp://www.___.com/chat/phpB...pic.php?t=10051My car doesn't want to start and stay running either =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedn_j Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 hmm...so far mines been starting fine. it better, i hate having the hood up when i dont have a box of goodies to add on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEJinFBK Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Hi all,Recently here in Minnesota where the weather has been from -15 to 10 for the last few weeks my car has been not starting. It turns over for a long time and finally just konks out. After further inspection it turned out that my upper intercooler hose would collapse.My mechanic said that this happens because of the drainage hole in the intercooler freezing in cold weather. Then it gets clogged and the car won't start.The hose is a silicon one from Stylinmotors so I'm not 100% if these have collapsing issues or not.No heated garage, I've been putting it in there anyway though.Do you have any thoughts on what to do? I need this car on a daily basis and this is getting really frusterating. Had it towed the second time in two weeks yeterday for another $125. Thanks!POrI've been dealing with cold weather for a while, and usually things stiffen up in the cold...Your I/C hose collapsing due to cold sounds kinda wierd. Did you discover this or did the mechanic tell you about it? If it's his call, I'd be thinking about a second opinion...I've started mine at -50F...Stock I/C hoses, no garage. Of course, I have several heaters that I plug into keep the engine warm (warmer!), but she always cranks right up. Love the heated seats!!!Have you checked for fuel and spark while cranking? Pull a plug and check it out. Oldies but goodies...Good luck! Stay Warm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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