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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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i had a problem about 2 days ago. i was driving home and at a speed bump i go to slow down and the car shots off. its only done it that one time. should i be worry about it or should i have the dealership take a look at it. has anybody have or has this problem. any suggestions will be appreciated. thanks Robert
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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Shots Off? You mean accelerate? If so, you should have it looked at. This is a drive by wire system, so all controls of the throttle are electric. I have had my car for over 3 years and have never had a problem like that...
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Rtito20,
Shots Off? You mean accelerate? If so, you should have it looked at. This is a drive by wire system, so all controls of the throttle are electric. I have had my car for over 3 years and have never had a problem like that...
yeh the car shot off. and my06magnum hemi at idle runs really really rough.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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i still don't get it. did the car die or accelerate?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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i still don't get it. did the car die or accelerate?
DIED. STOP RUNNING
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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got it, it shut off. it could be anything. tell the dealer what happened,it may justneed asoftware upgrade.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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