 Is this fair price?, I seriously doubt it! |
 Sep 28, 2009 - 6:32 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jul 10, '08 From Tampa, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
Yesterday afternoon when I was leaving parking lot my car suddenly stuttered and died. I tried to start her again but no dice. She'll crank but would not start.
My assumption was immediately fuel pump, because it used to whine a little but now when I turn the key to ON position it won't even make a sound. Long story short: I broke down about half mile down the street from Tansky Toyota in Dublin OH. I used one of my three AAA tows and had her towed to their shop. Today I got a phone call from the manger telling me that the car is throwing two codes: fuel pump and knock sensor. I am not mechanically 100% so my question is: what are the chances of pump going out at the same time as the knock sensor? Also, the dealer quoted me over $1200 (without the tax) to fix the car. That seems to me WAY too steep. What are your thoughts guys? --------------------  '94 ST |
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Sep 28, 2009 - 7:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '08 From Tampa, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
That's what I thought! When I heard the estimate I almost fell out of chair!
@Batman: the way you are describing it the fuel pump can be exchanged from the interior without dropping the tank, correct? And I can do it just using regular tools, no special tools required? Also, I should replace the pump, see if the car starts up and if it does I should not worry about the knock sensor. Did I get that right? I wish I knew somebody in Columbus/Dublin area to help me out... This post has been edited by conus00: Sep 28, 2009 - 7:31 PM -------------------- '94 ST |
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Sep 28, 2009 - 9:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
QUOTE (conus00 @ Sep 28, 2009 - 8:28 PM)  That's what I thought! When I heard the estimate I almost fell out of chair! @Batman: the way you are describing it the fuel pump can be exchanged from the interior without dropping the tank, correct? And I can do it just using regular tools, no special tools required? Also, I should replace the pump, see if the car starts up and if it does I should not worry about the knock sensor. Did I get that right? I wish I knew somebody in Columbus/Dublin area to help me out... correct, no dropping of tank, that's just crazy. pull the bottom of the back seat up, 4 screws, unplug harness, 10 or so 8mm bolts, pull off the rubber line, use a 14mm and a 17mm wrench IIRC, pull out assembly, swap pump. Re-install. and yes. Just clear the codes first (pull EFI fuse in bay for 30 seconds, then put it back in). -------------------- |
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conus00 Is this fair price? Sep 28, 2009 - 6:32 PM
samir0189 I dunno about the fuel pump and knock sensor going... Sep 28, 2009 - 6:40 PM Batman722 waaaaaayyy overpriced.
the knock sensor threw a c... Sep 28, 2009 - 6:45 PM
laff09 change out the fuel pump, warm up the car, shut it... Sep 28, 2009 - 8:16 PM deathdoakill ok man im a mechanic myself that price is way too ... Sep 29, 2009 - 1:11 AM conus00 Guys,
thanks for your replies. I will keep this th... Sep 29, 2009 - 8:41 PM conus00 Ok, I'm back in Ohio and just got back from th... Oct 7, 2009 - 10:03 AM str8thugginit4ya You could get a universal Walbro fuel pump for aro... Oct 7, 2009 - 10:47 AM conus00 Got the pump out of the car. Gotta go to work in 4... Oct 7, 2009 - 12:03 PM conus00 GOT HER FIXED!!!
The problem was the f... Oct 8, 2009 - 11:12 AM Batman722 still need the knock sensor or did you clear the c... Oct 8, 2009 - 6:54 PM
conus00 Haven't checked the codes yet. As soon as I fi... Oct 8, 2009 - 7:16 PM |
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