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the Ford people called
Aug. 20th, 2001 09:33 amto say that they were able to instantly start my car upon jumping it.
They say that the only problem is that the battery has died.
Seeing as the battery is less than a week old, I call BS on that. In fact, I open a can of BS, and raise the BS flag, and declare my "repair coordinator" at University Ford to be the United States' new head ambassador to BS.
I can't believe that they wanted to call me, have me put in another battery and then drive it right away. This would result in nothing more than another tow, and another appointment. They have cured a symptom, not the disease.
Since the battery is new, something they should have known, because I told them... Well then, something else is also wrong. I am assuming it's irregular voltage. in any case, something is draining the battery, and blowing fuses. A co-worker of Mystery's suggested that the battery cables might be shot, which can cause irregular voltage, and amperage spikes. (that can blow fuses and drain batteries, in my esteemed and considered opinion.) I looked at them this morning, and they are corroded. In fact, where they contact the battery they have practically disintegrated, and are burnt almost all the way through. I mentioned this to the Ambassador of BS. He said the repair technician (and what exactly is wrong with the term "Mechanic?") would "investigate further." Yeah, right. We will see.
In any case, thank you to all who have wished me a "Happy Birthday." I do appreciate that at least, but the fates are conspiring to make this less than a happy birthday so far. But I do happen to have a pint of pistacio ice cream, so life isn't all bad.
They say that the only problem is that the battery has died.
Seeing as the battery is less than a week old, I call BS on that. In fact, I open a can of BS, and raise the BS flag, and declare my "repair coordinator" at University Ford to be the United States' new head ambassador to BS.
I can't believe that they wanted to call me, have me put in another battery and then drive it right away. This would result in nothing more than another tow, and another appointment. They have cured a symptom, not the disease.
Since the battery is new, something they should have known, because I told them... Well then, something else is also wrong. I am assuming it's irregular voltage. in any case, something is draining the battery, and blowing fuses. A co-worker of Mystery's suggested that the battery cables might be shot, which can cause irregular voltage, and amperage spikes. (that can blow fuses and drain batteries, in my esteemed and considered opinion.) I looked at them this morning, and they are corroded. In fact, where they contact the battery they have practically disintegrated, and are burnt almost all the way through. I mentioned this to the Ambassador of BS. He said the repair technician (and what exactly is wrong with the term "Mechanic?") would "investigate further." Yeah, right. We will see.
In any case, thank you to all who have wished me a "Happy Birthday." I do appreciate that at least, but the fates are conspiring to make this less than a happy birthday so far. But I do happen to have a pint of pistacio ice cream, so life isn't all bad.
