flashing check engine light (help)
10-25-2012, 10:36 PM
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Well, something is apparently wrong with one of the plugs and cylinders. which could cause the cats to melt or fail....also some wiring was failing?
Basically I am at their mercy and will most likely be out $3-4k parts and labor. THis one stings as I was thinking about spending some $$$ this winter to fix up the large amount of stone chips on the front of the cars paint work.
Basically I am at their mercy and will most likely be out $3-4k parts and labor. THis one stings as I was thinking about spending some $$$ this winter to fix up the large amount of stone chips on the front of the cars paint work.
10-26-2012, 10:14 AM
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be happy, hope works out for you
"$3-4k parts and labor"
If you can come out of this less 3-4k in your pocket and have the car back to 100% and confirming (other cylinders/pistons) that the rest of the engine is good your in great shape.....
Please let us know how it turns out....if you need a new cylinder head you maybe looking at 30-40hrs in labor + 2200+ for the head itself +.
Others can chime in but believe the wiring harness in these cars are known to go after some years and even was a recall a ways back?
If you can come out of this less 3-4k in your pocket and have the car back to 100% and confirming (other cylinders/pistons) that the rest of the engine is good your in great shape.....
Please let us know how it turns out....if you need a new cylinder head you maybe looking at 30-40hrs in labor + 2200+ for the head itself +.
Others can chime in but believe the wiring harness in these cars are known to go after some years and even was a recall a ways back?
Well, something is apparently wrong with one of the plugs and cylinders. which could cause the cats to melt or fail....also some wiring was failing?
Basically I am at their mercy and will most likely be out $3-4k parts and labor. THis one stings as I was thinking about spending some $$$ this winter to fix up the large amount of stone chips on the front of the cars paint work.
Basically I am at their mercy and will most likely be out $3-4k parts and labor. THis one stings as I was thinking about spending some $$$ this winter to fix up the large amount of stone chips on the front of the cars paint work.
10-26-2012, 03:41 PM
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Well, something is apparently wrong with one of the plugs and cylinders. which could cause the cats to melt or fail....also some wiring was failing?
Basically I am at their mercy and will most likely be out $3-4k parts and labor. THis one stings as I was thinking about spending some $$$ this winter to fix up the large amount of stone chips on the front of the cars paint work.
Basically I am at their mercy and will most likely be out $3-4k parts and labor. THis one stings as I was thinking about spending some $$$ this winter to fix up the large amount of stone chips on the front of the cars paint work.
10-26-2012, 09:41 PM
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Let us know
wish you the best and that it is not to major...
11-01-2012, 11:24 PM
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Unfortunately Hurricane Sandy has put everything on hold. I live in the Northeast. My last conversation with the dealer which was last Friday estimated all the work to be $3500. I think Southampton NY still doesn't have power.
11-22-2012, 01:29 PM
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So the obd on 993's can't talk about/code individual cylinder spark plugs or can they? OP's 32k miles it's probably time for new spark plugs if the last were done at 15k. Number 3 and 6 spark plugs just need some funky socket linkages to get to I understand, right?
11-22-2012, 11:46 PM
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So I finally got back the car last weekend and all is good and bill came in at $2400. Its running great. As the dealer's computers went down because of Sandy I still don't have a detailed receipt but from what the guy told me over the phone they replaced all the spark plugs some wiring thats related and then basically did a full engine tune up. Sorry for lack of real detail but I'm hoping for itemized invoice. Btw Happy Thanksgiving RL
