anyone know about engine diagnostic machines? - GoFuckYourself.com

iSMOKE · 01-02-2008, 08:38 AM

i just got my shit checked out for why it wouldnt crank and was told it was the starter. Told them to fix it now they call back and say the engine light is on and the need to do another $78 diagnostic since they cant verify the engine light wasnt on before i came in since the car wouldnt crank thanks to the starter. Im thinking whatver is wrong with it should have showed up on the original diagnostic but then again i dont know anything about that shit. Who gets 2 diagnostics in the same visit within 1 hour? Anyone know anything about this shit?

dready · 01-02-2008, 09:45 AM

Sounds like BS to me. Takes 15 seconds to plug in the computer and click one button. You can buy your own that connects to your laptop by USB for <$300.

L-Pink · 01-02-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dready

Sounds like BS to me. Takes 15 seconds to plug in the computer and click one button. You can buy your own that connects to your laptop by USB for <$300.

And cheap Sun Diagnostic machines cost at least $15,000. how does that figure?

Mayor · 01-02-2008, 10:00 AM

Sounds like your mechanic racked up some Xmas debt...;-))

iSMOKE · 01-03-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayor

Sounds like your mechanic racked up some Xmas debt...;-))

lol yea me2

mrwilson · 01-03-2008, 08:33 AM

What does he mean "Engine light" the oil light?
What car is it exactlly?

iSMOKE · 01-03-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mrwilson

What does he mean "Engine light" the oil light?
What car is it exactlly?

nah the check engine light. It's a nissan maxima.

It's "fixed" now. I talked to them yesterday and acted like i knew what i was talking about and they said ummmm let us call you back. Called back a little later and said everything was OK and there would be no charge for the diagnostics test for the 2nd time. Still came out paying $390 just to get a fucking starter and have it put it 4me.

iSMOKE · 01-03-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dready

Sounds like BS to me. Takes 15 seconds to plug in the computer and click one button. You can buy your own that connects to your laptop by USB for <$300.

lol wtf, really?

dready · 01-03-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by iSMOKE

lol wtf, really?

http://www.ross-tech.com/

This is one brand.. but there are others.

01-02-2008, 08:38 AM	#1
iSMOKE Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,028	anyone know about engine diagnostic machines? i just got my shit checked out for why it wouldnt crank and was told it was the starter. Told them to fix it now they call back and say the engine light is on and the need to do another $78 diagnostic since they cant verify the engine light wasnt on before i came in since the car wouldnt crank thanks to the starter. Im thinking whatver is wrong with it should have showed up on the original diagnostic but then again i dont know anything about that shit. Who gets 2 diagnostics in the same visit within 1 hour? Anyone know anything about this shit? __________________

01-02-2008, 09:45 AM	#2
dready Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5,247	Sounds like BS to me. Takes 15 seconds to plug in the computer and click one button. You can buy your own that connects to your laptop by USB for <$300. __________________ ICQ: 91139591

01-02-2008, 10:00 AM	#4
Mayor Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 497	Sounds like your mechanic racked up some Xmas debt...;-))

01-03-2008, 08:33 AM	#6
mrwilson mrwilson 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ICQ: 465406783 Posts: 5,122	What does he mean "Engine light" the oil light? What car is it exactlly?