Don't you just love all the "CRAP" that is included in newer cars...Stuff that is supposed to make them better, safer, less polluting and all that!...Most of this stuff is computer driven and monitored and controlled by some form of computer...Sensors are added to tell you if the tires have enough pressure, if the catalytic converter is working properly and idiot lights flash on the screen telling you to check tire pressure, check engine, check battery, brakes, door locks, air bags and who knows what else!
Check engine light has been on in our car for 2 weeks, waiting until we could get an appointment in Lewiston, at the "Subaru hospital," when it worked for both us and them...Leaving Joseph at 6:30 am yesterday, for our 9am appointment, the check engine light refused to light up!..We had already been through this little scenario last Dec. when we made the two trips to Lewiston in winter weather to have the catalytic converter replaced for the second time...First one was done as a recall, 2nd one under warranty...After an hour of testing etc. the news is...They think the converter is probably still good but will replace it, for the third time, under the 12 month guarantee and replace both sensors (not under warranty) for just under $400.00...So compared to the cost of a new converter if it wasn't under warranty, $600.00 - $1000.00 + $400.00, that should make us feel good...That's nice, but it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth...The car only has 63,000 miles on it, our previous Subaru's, with regular maintenance, have gone over 100,000 miles with no problems...Grrrrr...Guess I better quit before my blood pressure goes off the chart...We are scheduled to make another trip to Lewiston next Friday, oh joy, I get to go to Costco one more time before winter sets in!..Hugs To All...OWAV:)
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