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Sorry to start a new thread, Evil Mod, you can ding me later, but I felt this was of importance to note with a new thread title:
I just got back from the dealer today where I was supposed to have a Fuel Pump replaced. I was have the hard and long (get your mind outta the gutter) crank times, sometimes two or three turns before the car would start. Dealer conclusion: fuel pump doesn't hold pressure.
So they ordered the parts, got them in, and I took the car over this morning at 7:30am.
I got a call back around 3:30pm stating that there was a new problem. Apparently there is some kind of clip that holds something (I think he said the gas tank) in place. When that clip is removed, all the tabs snap off leaving it broken. This part does not exist in the technical white papers for the car. But wait, it gets worse - there is not a part number in the computer.
So my service rep had to call the factory guys, all of whom happen to be in Vegas right now at a car show, and ask what to do. They are supposed to figure out what the part is, and where to get it on Monday.
Until then, I'm stuck drive a POS PT Cruiser... That won't last much longer, I promise.
So, as a warning - for those of you taking your car in for this or similar work, make sure the dealer has all the mystery brackets to put the car back together!
EDIT: thread title (slightly) :twisted:
NOTE: No prob - VERY useful info!!!
I just got back from the dealer today where I was supposed to have a Fuel Pump replaced. I was have the hard and long (get your mind outta the gutter) crank times, sometimes two or three turns before the car would start. Dealer conclusion: fuel pump doesn't hold pressure.
So they ordered the parts, got them in, and I took the car over this morning at 7:30am.
I got a call back around 3:30pm stating that there was a new problem. Apparently there is some kind of clip that holds something (I think he said the gas tank) in place. When that clip is removed, all the tabs snap off leaving it broken. This part does not exist in the technical white papers for the car. But wait, it gets worse - there is not a part number in the computer.
So my service rep had to call the factory guys, all of whom happen to be in Vegas right now at a car show, and ask what to do. They are supposed to figure out what the part is, and where to get it on Monday.
Until then, I'm stuck drive a POS PT Cruiser... That won't last much longer, I promise.
So, as a warning - for those of you taking your car in for this or similar work, make sure the dealer has all the mystery brackets to put the car back together!
EDIT: thread title (slightly) :twisted:
NOTE: No prob - VERY useful info!!!