So my car decided it doesn't feel like working.

[Phosphor Glow]

Just left to go to work...try to start my car...and all the various little thingies on the dashboard struggle, click, and fail to come to life, all while making this pathetic, sad version of its usual ding.

Thanks car. I didn't need to get to work on time or anything like that.

[jamofpearls]

Hey, your car and my jeep have something in common.

[Phosphor Glow]

They should totally mate and provide us with bizarre car/jeep hybrids.

Except those should START.

[jamofpearls]

May 22, 2008 9:13:59 GMT -5 Phosphor Glow said:

They should totally mate and provide us with bizarre car/jeep hybrids.

Except those should START.

I imagine it would look something wierd...like a jacked up sedan...but would rock real hard.

[Phosphor Glow]

I'd drive it. Just like...a sedan with a jeep top. And no doors for whatever reason.

[jamofpearls]

May 22, 2008 9:16:28 GMT -5 Phosphor Glow said:

I'd drive it. Just like...a sedan with a jeep top. And no doors for whatever reason.

I like your style dude [/sam elliot from the big lebowski]

[Phosphor Glow]

I like my style too.

Oh well, at least Italian Spiderman made me feel a little better.

[jamofpearls]

On a serious note about your car. Did it sound like it wanted to turn over at all, or did it just no do anything at all when you turned the key?

[Phosphor Glow]

I don't really hear anything from the engine, but the dashboard stuff is all clicking around and acting like the car's gonna start (i.e. needles moving back and forth, lights sorta coming on). But the engine isn't revving at all.

[jamofpearls]

Did you try jumping it off...the battery may have enough power to power the dials, but not enough to actually start the engine... if that's the case, you may need a new alternator.

[Phosphor Glow]

Oh sweet. I can totally afford new parts or getting it fixed what with getting a new place and all.

Thanks though.

[jamofpearls]

May 22, 2008 9:35:44 GMT -5 Phosphor Glow said:

Oh sweet. I can totally afford new parts or getting it fixed what with getting a new place and all.

Thanks though.

Don't have to buy new parts. Call around to your local junk yards. When i had to buy a new alternator for my jeep, it was either spend 150 on one from autozone, or get one that was pulled from a wrecked one for 50.
Find a friend that knows how to work on cars, and change it out. Its like a two hour process. Well, two hours for my friend jeff and i, due to drinking while we fix stuff.

[The Booty Disciple]

Alternator would be my first guess as well. After that, I'd wonder when the last time the battery was replaced was. Again, not a terribly expensive item, depending on what you're needs are.

[Johnny Danger (Godz)]

Did you kick the s*** out of it?

Things that stop working always get the s*** kicked out of them to teach them a lesson in my house.

That's why there's a huge dent in the dishwasher.

[Alucard]

I hate it when stuff breaks, I get wicked frustrated

[MrBRulzOK]

Cars are jerks. Everybody knows that.

They always want tons of gas and you have to constantly make sure that all their parts are working. Also, all you get in return is a bunch of exhaust fumes and the chance to sit in the middle of traffic.

Damn cars...

[Macho Dude Handy Damage]

May 22, 2008 12:21:26 GMT -5 Johnny Danger (Godz) said:

Did you kick the s*** out of it?

Things that stop working always get the s*** kicked out of them to teach them a lesson in my house.

That's why there's a huge dent in the dishwasher.

And it always works on TV.

as for you, Dude, it's most likely the alternator. and if that's the case, i'm sorry. but hey, at least we'll have that toga party one day!