Time will tell on that. Odds are that it will work fine. Thanks again, JC On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 8:54 PM, Chris Lindh <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > 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 > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> Rules: Please play nicely with others. > >> > >> -List members page (text & pic links): > >> http://www.myelcamino.net/eclist.htm > >> -List members page (all pics): > >> http://www.myelcamino.net/ec_list.htm > > > Rules: Please play nicely with others. > > -List members page (text & pic links): > http://www.myelcamino.net/eclist.htm > -List members page (all pics): > http://www.myelcamino.net/ec_list.htm > >