This shit SUCKS. Been where you're at. It's the fucking worst.

Mine wont either. I need a new battery. Only $200! What a deal!

Walmart has various sizes of battery for $50, fyi. I'm really good at killing mine by having too many projects and letting them sit forever...

Thanks for the info! I had a look and mine will run $ 125. That's a big savings

Don't forget that as long as it's got roughly the same CCA and it'll physically fit, you can use pretty much whatever battery you want (they all give the same 12v). I actually put a marine battery in one of mine because it was cheaper than the Everstart ones they had at the time (no ValuePower back then) and they handle not being used better. The ValuePower ones were what I was talking about, and they're all $50.

https://www.walmart.com/search/?cat.....elist=home%2C#searchProductResult

Whatever you do, glad I could help! :)

Damn, it's camshaft sensors that are going out on my car too, I'm pretty sure, but it's not to the point of failing to start, at least, just randomly dying once the engine gets hot enough. I still haven't got the part or anything since I'd need a lot more tools for a DIY repair (hex wrench and socket wrench sets, for instance).

Luckily my dad is big on car stuff, but he's not home yet.

At this rate I'll be replacing it in the dark.

this is one reason i ride a bike everywhere. might be slower but so much less stressful.

Sadly the twin cities is not very friendly for that unless wanting to take 4 hours to get anywhere

Everything is very spread out unless you're in the downtown area

This is only feasible in areas that are built for it, like planned communities or big cities with everything super close together, bike paths, etc.

Something like Oklahoma City, where I live? Bike riding is a royal pain in the ass, and I did it for 2 years while I saved up for a car. Everything's spread way the hell out over the city and motorists are pretty bicycle-hostile (I was nearly hit many times and fully hit once). Having to ride a broken bicycle in for repairs also sucks more than just towing a car. There's also the impact of weather: Blazing heat in the summer and frozen streets in the winter. If you spin out on ice in a car, you can take steps to correct it like slowing down, turning into the skid, etc. If you hit ice on a bike, you IMMEDIATELY go horizontal, no chance to catch yourself or anything.

Of course I'm probably preaching to the choir, since I don't know how long you've depended on a bike. But yeah, putting it in perspective as to why that's not a really good option for a lot of people.

woah back up there guys... i was only saying this is one of the reasons why ~I~ specifically ride a bike everywhere. i wasn't suggesting you guys do it too. i know it's not feasible long term in every city/town around the world.. though being honest i would make due wherever i end up simply because i really love riding my bike and to hell with hostile drivers. i get more than my fair share of that down here in florida on a daily basis. but i'm really stubborn and give no fucks.

and as for how long i been riding where i need to go? about 17 years now. i've never even had a driver's license. i like riding my bike that much. and to put in perspective, i just turned 35 years old.

17 years?! You must have a really awesome road bike to last 17 years. I have a Raleigh Detour 2.5 that ran me $375 and was told repeatedly by the bicycle shop that it was NEVER intended to be a commuter bike, was definitely a casual rider bike meant for official bike paths in the park ONLY and that the reason I was running up massive repair bills was because I was actually, you know, using it for daily transportation on actual roads, complete with random potholes, curb drops, and other hazards that would deteriorate the spokes and frame constantly. Granted, I never spent anywhere near as much on bicycle repairs as I did on car repairs (I think my highest bill was a little over $100) but even so...

I would always get horrible chafing in the crotch, especially if I had the seat too high up, to the point of actually wearing huge holes into my jeans and underwear. I could never figure out how to completely avoid that, either, and the bike store guys were just as mystified as I was. Didn't know whether to blame the saddle or it's configuration.

could just be your dick was too big :P

nah but all kidding aside i have used many bikes over the years. typically mtn bikes of various make and model. and rather than spending on repairs once things got too bad i would just replace the bikes as a new bike would usually cost about the same as fixing the older ones and i could sometimes get the exact same model again.

But currently for the past few years i've been using a sondors e-bike which gets a top speed of 20 mph and can typically hold a charge (for me traveling in 3rd level pedal assist) for about 10 miles before i need to recharge which is enough to get to and from work 2 times. the battery in that case still has enough juice for another 3 miles or so but that's not enough to go round trip a third time, even if i lower the power usage to minimum which can usually last about 4 days. but the whole point was to keep my leg strain down since i work on my feet all day and it's nice not tiring myself out too much before my shift begins. plus easier to get to work on time too. it's an all terrain bike too; mud, snow, sand etc. it can handle anything though it doesn't have any shocks so i avoid paths that are too bumpy. already had to replace it's engine once 2 years ago and need to replace the tires and rear brakes right now. they should be arriving any day now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0ZMauqib7Q

A song worth appreciating~ :3

xD. perfectly appropriate.

If you dont mind, what is the year on the drivers side door or frame and the 8th # of your vin located there or the base of the drivers side window?

Any particular reason?

I work for a gmc dealership and that info would help me look up the trouble codes. Won't be back at work though till tuesday.

Ah, alright.

I've had someone look them up, actually. Apparently the first 3 are old codes from back when my alternator was acting up. I can't remember what he said the other one was, but he mentioned it was something with the CMD acting up

After I replaced the Cam sensor it seems to be working fine.

That is great news! Glad the car is running better! ^.^