TimGinCentralNJ Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Found my surging problem while driving was a bad O2 sensor, according to the dealer. I'm over my warranty, and the dealer (who's been great so far) is telling me it's gonna' be $345 installed. WTF?? Anyone ever have to buy a new O2 sensor for these things? Tim G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I had to get one fr a friend $125 at a dealer,,your getting screwed. Not installed but geebus,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 !!!!!!!!!! Oh no, no, no. I had one replaced in my '96 LGT. $65. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhsa Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 the part itself is expensive (120 i think), but that labor is criminal:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGinCentralNJ Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 Well, I found the OEM part online for $139 marked down to $100. In speaking with the dealer, his price of $345 includes the part ($136) and 2 hours' labor for installation, testing, etc. I asked him what specific step which is involved in removing/reinstalling an O2 sensor takes 2 hours. He said it's the installaion itself, plus diagnostic time--where they also run diags against each of the other sensors to make sure they're showing correct resistance. They also check to see if any ECU firmware updates are applicable. Two hours, please. Now there's a 'flat rate' for ya'....wholy crap. Dunno. Still having a tough time getting to $345 on this. I think this car's a lot of fun, and practical. It's basically been bullet-proof for me to date, 'cept for a leaky windshield gasket. With the depriciation on these cars falling like a stone-tied-to-a-piano, I sure hope this kind of crap doesn't become a routine--'cause I'm not sure I can afford to sell it. Thanks for chiming-in guys.... Cheers, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 2 hours of labor That is nuts. It takes 30 minutes tops. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Ask if you can watch. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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