Originally Posted by livefreeordie
Hello to all that read this I hope the New Year is treating you well.
I have an 05 SRT-6 with 33,000 miles on it. The car has developed the stuc in gear symptom(limp mode) it has 2 fault codes stored p0715 and p0738.
Ive researched what I can on this site and believe I have an issue with my "Electric plate" I believe its called. the dealer is trying to charge me $1750.00 for parts and labor saying they have to remove transmission valve body to access the speed sensor in the transmission. they say its $900 in parts alone.
Is anyone aware of a good independant shop I can repair my car at in the Orange Co CA area?
Any help provided will be much appreciated
Sorry, I can't help you with locating a good repair facility (I'm on the other coast) but I do believe at minimum if you ask exactly what parts are needed you can go get them alot cheaper, bring them in and have them put them in and just charge you the labor. I'm sure you'll say hundreds by doing this. Mine went just after my tranny connector went (I think the dealer screwed it up when they were working on it. Luckily it was under warranty. Once dealer told me it would be 2400 for the connector and the entire valve body unit including labor. Another actually took the time to see my vehcile was under warranty and it was done for zero dollars (however it took them twice to get it right).
At your mileage, I'd suggest getting the parts on line, saving about 3-500 dollars and then going somewhere with reasonable labor -- but that knows what they are doing.
Good luck.