700$ air flow meter??!?!
11-07-2003, 05:37 AM
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700$ air flow meter??!?!
Well my car stalled randomly the other day, not even accelerating and the check engine light came on. I drove it a couple days, then decided to take it in to see what was wrong, because i couldnt do a self analysis with the computer, the screw that you have to turn in mine is missing.
SO i take it in, i tell them to see what went wrong with it, and change the oil. They call back and say that my "Air flow meter" malfunctoined, and that it could happen anytime, like when turning infront of traffic. They came up with all these scary scenarios and convinced my dad to buy a new air flow meter for about 700 dollars.
was i ripped off horribly?
SO i take it in, i tell them to see what went wrong with it, and change the oil. They call back and say that my "Air flow meter" malfunctoined, and that it could happen anytime, like when turning infront of traffic. They came up with all these scary scenarios and convinced my dad to buy a new air flow meter for about 700 dollars.
was i ripped off horribly?
11-07-2003, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy13186
Well my car stalled randomly the other day, not even accelerating and the check engine light came on. I drove it a couple days, then decided to take it in to see what was wrong, because i couldnt do a self analysis with the computer, the screw that you have to turn in mine is missing.
SO i take it in, i tell them to see what went wrong with it, and change the oil. They call back and say that my "Air flow meter" malfunctoined, and that it could happen anytime, like when turning infront of traffic. They came up with all these scary scenarios and convinced my dad to buy a new air flow meter for about 700 dollars.
was i ripped off horribly?
SO i take it in, i tell them to see what went wrong with it, and change the oil. They call back and say that my "Air flow meter" malfunctoined, and that it could happen anytime, like when turning infront of traffic. They came up with all these scary scenarios and convinced my dad to buy a new air flow meter for about 700 dollars.
was i ripped off horribly?
11-07-2003, 05:46 AM
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Just an FYI...since you have a '99 you DO have a screw to turn for your ecu.
Use a jeweler's screwdriver...the screw for us '99s is actually VERY small.
--Did your Dad already buy the air flow meter? If so I don't think there really is anything you can do.
Use a jeweler's screwdriver...the screw for us '99s is actually VERY small.
--Did your Dad already buy the air flow meter? If so I don't think there really is anything you can do.
11-07-2003, 05:59 AM
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yea, he bought it, didnt even ask me about it or anything. im never buying parts from the dealer again. its bullsh!t and should be illegal to mark stuff up that much.=(
And i couldnt see a screw in the computer hole place of my 99 max, you say its really smalland far back there?
well, sucks for me i guess, learned a lesson though.
And i couldnt see a screw in the computer hole place of my 99 max, you say its really smalland far back there?
well, sucks for me i guess, learned a lesson though.
11-07-2003, 07:15 AM
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did you get a CODE for it? I mean the MAF gives out a code to the ECU when it's malfunctioning. They made you but the most expensive thing they could. If the car runs better they probably fixed whatever was wrong with it, a loose hose, and ripped you off...
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11-07-2003, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by maxNYC
well what's done is done. dont be bitter . just move on and be glad its workign okay. 
11-07-2003, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy13186
Well my car stalled randomly the other day, not even accelerating and the check engine light came on. I drove it a couple days, then decided to take it in to see what was wrong, because i couldnt do a self analysis with the computer, the screw that you have to turn in mine is missing.
SO i take it in, i tell them to see what went wrong with it, and change the oil. They call back and say that my "Air flow meter" malfunctoined, and that it could happen anytime, like when turning infront of traffic. They came up with all these scary scenarios and convinced my dad to buy a new air flow meter for about 700 dollars.
was i ripped off horribly?
SO i take it in, i tell them to see what went wrong with it, and change the oil. They call back and say that my "Air flow meter" malfunctoined, and that it could happen anytime, like when turning infront of traffic. They came up with all these scary scenarios and convinced my dad to buy a new air flow meter for about 700 dollars.
was i ripped off horribly?
How much labor did they charge? 
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