So I took it to the dealer since this has been an issue off and on since early 2007! In addition to the car starting then immediately dying, we also have an issue that 'seems like' clutch slipping (manual trans). Dealer says this is all related and NOT the antenna immobilizer ring. They say it is the Electronic Throttle Module: $1,200 repair. Dealer said this is a common part to fail. I called my regular indie shop to get an opinion; he pointed me to the warranty/recall/class action. I think this should have covered back in 2007 when we first took car in for the 'ignition' problem. Now it is beyond the 10 year limit. Not sure if anything I can do now.
|