Well, surprise, surprise. Have driven my Outlook since purchase back in July trouble free. With just over 5,000 miles on her (just had the oil changed and tire rotation done last week), went out to the garage (she always is) to fire her and NUTHIN'! Repeated attempts the same. Our driving habits are we typically are driving her at least 5 out of 7 days a week. From short trips around town to 600 mile trips to see our son and family. Tried the Onstar in the garage and dead. Called them on my cell and they arranged for a flat bed to tow her to my dealer. I was also connected to my dealer directly by Onstar (thru my cell). Gave them a headsup that I'll be there within the hour.
Meanwhile, I couldn't get the key out she got so dead (I knew this from reading previous posts on electrical failure). Within 5 minutes the local tow operator was on the phone. I decided to see if I could jump her to get started and trip over to the dealer under her own power. Told the driver to give me 10 minutes and that I would call him back b/4 coming out. Fired up the Vette which was in hibernation, hooked up the jumpers and went in the house to warm up while letting the Vette charge up the Outlook. After 5 minutes keyed the Outlook and wallah lights, camera, action!
My dealership, Saturn of Lakeside, was ready. The writeup techs thought it might be a bad cell in the battery. They were confident the actual mechanic/tech would find the issue and fix it. Mine was a September, '08 build and had sat in dealerships for 10 months b/4 purchase. Quite possibly a reasonable explanation for a battery to go dead with the cold weather we have been experiencing for the last month or so.
Well, within an hour my Outlook was pulled out, completely washed and back in business. Here is the TSB: 09-06-03-002E: EI09060
My test will be to fire her in the morning.
This should help all you guys/gals with your '09's & '10's. :cheers: You will note this TSB applies to all 4 LAMBDAs.
Regards,
Jim
In God We Trust!
Meanwhile, I couldn't get the key out she got so dead (I knew this from reading previous posts on electrical failure). Within 5 minutes the local tow operator was on the phone. I decided to see if I could jump her to get started and trip over to the dealer under her own power. Told the driver to give me 10 minutes and that I would call him back b/4 coming out. Fired up the Vette which was in hibernation, hooked up the jumpers and went in the house to warm up while letting the Vette charge up the Outlook. After 5 minutes keyed the Outlook and wallah lights, camera, action!
My dealership, Saturn of Lakeside, was ready. The writeup techs thought it might be a bad cell in the battery. They were confident the actual mechanic/tech would find the issue and fix it. Mine was a September, '08 build and had sat in dealerships for 10 months b/4 purchase. Quite possibly a reasonable explanation for a battery to go dead with the cold weather we have been experiencing for the last month or so.
Well, within an hour my Outlook was pulled out, completely washed and back in business. Here is the TSB: 09-06-03-002E: EI09060
My test will be to fire her in the morning.
This should help all you guys/gals with your '09's & '10's. :cheers: You will note this TSB applies to all 4 LAMBDAs.
Regards,
Jim
In God We Trust!