15 Days Until My 300c is Declared a LEMON!

[cshflow]

I don't know what is wrong with my 300c... It just wouldn't start, wouldn't even click, the instrument panel lights would just flicker... Called DC and they sent a two truck to tow it to the dealer. I'm driving a 2005 Dodge Magnum until they figure out what is wrong with my car. Has anyone had a problem like this???

[300CinLV]

It sounds like the battery.

[mileshoover]

There have been a few similar events reported; usually it was the battery or a power outlet left on somehow. The car does have a 9 minute delay which will cut off any circuit left on after leaving the car, but there is one loophole.

There is a power outlet in the console box which is NOT protected by the car's electrical ON/OFF timer. Plugging in a cell phone or computer will drain the battery very quickly if left without the engine running.

Then there is the other obvious thing in that something is messed up electrically in the car. Getting it to the dealer is the correct thing to do.

How about posting afterwards just what was wrong, please? It will help us all.

[limeyg]

Originally Posted by mileshoover

There have been a few similar events reported; usually it was the battery or a power outlet left on somehow. The car does have a 9 minute delay which will cut off any circuit left on after leaving the car, but there is one loophole.

There is a power outlet in the console box which is NOT protected by the car's electrical ON/OFF timer. Plugging in a cell phone or computer will drain the battery very quickly if left without the engine running.

l.

Leaving a cell phone on to charge in the console box will not drain the car battery because as the cell battery takes on its charge its internal resistance increases and limits current flow. My wife left our phone plugged in there for three days recently ( the car was parked all that time) and the battery was just fine when we next went to start the car. I think more a bad cell in the car battery could be the culprit

[cshflow]

Well, I will let everyone know what it was when I get it back. Also, I told them to go ahead and tint my windows while they have it (10% all the way around) 5% is toooo dark. I've already installed my E&G Grill, took me about an hour and didn't have to drill it out (saved the old grill). Also, i've installed the B-Posts too, the car looks awesome, only thing I think I will need after this is maybe some 20" wheels to feel up the wells a bit more since I don't want to lower it. I would like to find some factory 20"s like they have on the 2006 Prototype 300c.

[Blue]

Originally Posted by cshflow

I would like to find some factory 20"s like they have on the 2006 Prototype 300c.

Wait year and youll be able to get them on ebay as folks put 22s on that new car.

[cshflow]

yeah, that sounds like a plan.

[300CinLV]

cshflow..............any update on the starting problem?

[cshflow]

Talked to the dealer yesterday and they just said that something is draining the battery and they can't find it, they are still looking for the problem. I'm about to change my mind and ask for my $10k back!

[300CinLV]

Electrical problems are very difficult to trace. I hope they find the problem quickly so that you can drive the car and remember why you wanted it in the first place.