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I was told from a SA that they keep seeing those 3 codes and they had to look into deeply yesterday. And today I got a phone call saying a whole TB should be replaced because TB is a computer-like so whole thing should be replaced at $2100 and some change. Is it convincing enough???
SA informed that whole throttle body should be replaced at $2100. Is throttle body related to ESP? If the diagnosis shows 3 initial code; 0089, 0085 and 5314, can 12-month repair warranty be honored?
What argument do I have to prepare to deal with the repair? if the diagnosis is correct
I met a SA yesterday and I was informed that they looked back to 2008 record from ME and a throttle valve actuator should be replaced. And it is $1800 and some change. First repair cost would be discounted from $1800 so that a revised cost would be around $1400.
My questions are
1. ESP light really relates to Throttle Valve Actuator?
2. I was told actuator costs about $600, then $1200 for labor is fair?
3. I gave SA to go ahead to do it, do I still have a chance to negotiate the final cost? I did not meet SM yet just in case?
Please advise me. $1400 is still big damage to my current situation.
I picked up the car on 11/07. I saw the receipt saying the followings are replaced.
Cables
Cable Connectors
Hardness
etc.
There were nothing related to Throttle Valve Actuator. I met Service Manager and Service Director in order to get a refund on the misdiagnosed repair. I was advised we could talk in a month once the problem is considered to get solved.
I am pretty sure that there was a CONNECTION problem, nothing with a sensor nor an actuator. I would like to get advice from you on how to make a convincing argument when I negotiate with them.
I've had this problem for several weeks now; it happens only when going over a bump or speed breaker at very slow speed. Darn ESP light goes off each time I turn the ignition off and it does not display codes with the engine running and light on, at least on my code reader. No codes were detected at the dealership either. Steering alignment was done at MB and I visually checked ABS/Speed sensor cables. Since the car is lowered and has been for over two years, running flawlessly, however it is quite possible a harness or something was damaged during a rear tire blowout/shredding during my extreme virtually non-stop coast to coast drive. It could be any number of things. 1. Rear tires are different to fronts since they were replaced after the blowout 2. Brake pads and rotors though looking good may need replacing 3. Found out about a lateral sensor (this may explain why the light comes on while hitting a sharp edged bump at low speed) 4. Someone said the Keyless Go Key may be the problem (Just changed mine to the spare one; have to see what happens)
Last edited by pinebaron; Sep 10, 2015 at 06:11 PM.
I've had this problem for several weeks now; it happens only when going over a bump or speed breaker at very slow speed. Darn ESP light goes off each time I turn the ignition off and it does not display codes with the engine running and light on, at least on my code reader. No codes were detected at the dealership either. Steering alignment was done at MB and I visually checked ABS/Speed sensor cables. Since the car is lowered and has been for over two years, running flawlessly, however it is quite possible a harness or something was damaged during a rear tire blowout/shredding during my extreme virtually non-stop coast to coast drive. It could be any number of things. 1. Rear tires are different to fronts since they were replaced after the blowout 2. Brake pads and rotors though looking good may need replacing 3. Found out about a lateral sensor (this may explain why the light comes on while hitting a sharp edged bump at low speed) 4. Someone said the Keyless Go Key may be the problem (Just changed mine to the spare one; have to see what happens)
My car had similar issues. You mentioned they changed the cable, connector and etc. Do you mean the cable of the sensor? can you show the picture or reply to me to pthromma@yahoo.com? Thanks, Paul
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