Originally Posted by
GraphiteGhost
Sorry you got from my post that I thought you were stupid. Factually speaking, even technically challenged (your words) members have EASILY fixed their cars with a few SIMPLE orderly troubleshooting tips from the forum. These tips saved members GOBBS of money. HISTORICALLY, taking these cars to a dealership is a HUGE mistake, and you know that. I'll sit back and watch you battle it out from afar, we'll see if you get it fixed, part it out, or trade it in. Meanwhile, let the members know how much (total) you spent relying on a dealership, and if you got it fixed by them or not. Deal?
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Graphite Ghost,
Please do not sit back and watch, I appreciate your concerns and your experience with these cars. The dealer did get the car running yesterday by reprogramming something through the diagnostic port on the car. Of course there is not telling when it could fail again. The things I am learning about this car are invaluable. My wife loves this car and would if she could pay just about anything to keep it running. The dealer charged us for 2 hours of labor coming to $390.00. At this time she won't let me touch anything until it fails again. Still I will do those thing that have been suggested by you and PizzaGuy and all who have had input that do not require me to make any changes like checking for water in the sump. I always respect the knowledge and support from the members of this forum. Thank you