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Electrical Problems with Pontiac---$14K paperweight - READ ONLY

16 messages,  Last post on Jan 16, 2003 at 6:37 AM

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#12 of 16 I got blindsided by an estimate once by swschrad

Jan 15, 2003 (6:05 pm)

and they worked with me on it when I called 'em on it. it was only a $100 factor in a $800 repair, but darn it, if they could call me twice, they coulda called me three times.
 
"we can't fix it and you owe us $800 anyway" kind of stuff hits my buttons, I will admit that.

#13 of 16 on further reflection... by swschrad

Jan 15, 2003 (6:16 pm)

I can also believe a $79.95 alarm system and somebody putting it in between football games could have something to do with many of the electrical issues mentioned in the first post, as well. in which case neither Pontiac nor the dealer may be able to get much done without pulling the aftermarket dingus off the car.
 
be interesting to see if there is a satisfactorily resolution to this one....

#14 of 16 there were several times that I terminated by zueslewis

Jan 15, 2003 (6:44 pm)

someone's warranty coverage for that very issue, or another aftermarket item interference issue. That's just the way it is, but there's always recourse.
 
If there's an alarm or remote start at the root of the program, shove it down the throat of the shop that installed the component. If your cousin Jed installed it, though....

#15 of 16 ah, geez, zeus, that piston looked the same by swschrad

Jan 15, 2003 (10:48 pm)

shiny metal and all... even got it to stay right side up with enough duct tape around the edges, and the chunk of coathanger held it on the rod thingie OK.. .and you want to kill my warranty?
 
heck of a note, put it back in the lawn mower, then.

#16 of 16 I've had some duesies! by zueslewis

Jan 16, 2003 (6:37 am)

If you want to hear some, I'll pass them on.
 
On about 20%, I had to call law enforcement. Somehow, there's a direct relationship between abusing your car and being violent towards people.

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