[elky] Re: Monte - Lockup resolved
- From: Chris Lindh <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 21:54:04 -0500
As long as B&M makes it right I'm satisfied. Let's see if the
replacement unit works as it should.
On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 9:38 PM, John Christensen <johncgg@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I told them who sold it to me (they asked) and they wanted proof of
> purchase. They also told me not to return it to you, but directly to them,
> because they could take care of it.
>
> If you want to take anything up with them to get satisfaction, feel free.
> I'll back you up all the way. If you want to call them, the RA# is 20086. I
> mailed it Priority flat rate today. All I asked was for more velcro to
> attach it with. The other half is on the dash, and I didn't want to take it
> off.
>
> I had good luck with the last version of this I bought from them. It didn't
> have the switch to lock out the signal like this one has. I had to add that
> switch myself. Stuff happens, I am not worried about it. At least they are
> taking care of it, and I don't have to wire it up all over again.
>
> The Transaction with you was flawless, and it arrived in great time. Thanks
> again.
> JC
>
> On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 8:14 PM, Chris Lindh <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> I'm irritated the B&M unit didn't work correctly, but I'm glad B&M is
>> going to take care of the issue. Many times I am the liason with the
>> manufacturer for the customer; I make sure the manufacturer takes care
>> of defective product. Let me know if there is anything I need to do.
>>
>> I am glad you've confirmed the lockup functions, that was a big variable.
>>
>> We've just arrived in Orlando, for a mini vacation plus the
>> Performance Racing Industry trade show:
>> http://www.performanceracing.com/tradeshow/
>>
>> Over 1000 exhibitors and I've narrowed it down to around 70 I want to
>> talk to in two days...
>>
>> On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 8:54 PM, John Christensen <johncgg@xxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>> > Today, I took the pigtail for the trans that I kept from the parts car
>> > (for
>> > just such an occasion) and wired it to a hot, and a momentary switch.
>> > Then I
>> > grounded the same pin that the kit grounded to the case. The lockup
>> > worked
>> > flawlessly. In 2, 3, or OD whenever I hit the switch. It let go every
>> > time I
>> > released it too. BIG difference in RPM's when this locks and should save
>> > a
>> > lot of gas, and keep it from heating up too.
>> >
>> > Before doing this, I called tech support. They wanted me to try a hot
>> > directly to verify that the lockup worked.
>> >
>> > After the test, I hooked up the unit again, and it worked great for the
>> > first 5 or 10 minutes (just like before) but then it would lock up, and
>> > not
>> > release, even hitting the defeat switch.
>> >
>> > I called B&M and they gave me an RA # to send it back to them and it
>> > went
>> > out today. I didn't have to send all the wiring and the speed sensor,
>> > just
>> > the control unit itself. So when it comes back, all I have to do is plug
>> > it
>> > in at the dash.
>> >
>> > At least I know the lockup works. Now all I have to do is wire the brake
>> > switch in. I did it on the Elky, I just have to wait till my next day
>> > off on
>> > Tuesday next week, unless I get the inspiration to warm up the garage
>> > before
>> > then.
>> >
>> > Car Club was productive again today. I really enjoy working with the
>> > kids.
>> > We just have one more hole in the floor to patch, behind the passenger
>> > seat
>> > brace. It may get done before the holidays, but there are no more
>> > meetings
>> > till January. Attached are a couple pictures. Today, one of the kids
>> > stopped
>> > me from getting my hands in there, and said "I'll get this, save your
>> > back".
>> > (Tom told them I was limited on one of the first days I was there) That
>> > was
>> > over the top to me, and impressed me a lot. I don't generally do things
>> > that
>> > I know are stupid on my back, but it was nice to sit back and watch the
>> > work
>> > being done for a change.
>> >
>> > It was a great day in auto land. Colder than shit, but still productive.
>> >
>> > JC
>> > ---
>> > John Christensen
>> > 1984 El Camino "Elkenstein" 350 TBI
>> > NECOA #042 http://www.myelcamino.net
>> > Saint Charles, IL
>> > ---
>> > John Christensen
>> > 1984 El Camino "Elkenstein" 350 TBI
>> > NECOA #042 http://www.myelcamino.net
>> > Saint Charles, IL
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
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