So my check engine light comes on. I call OnStar. They give me a P1189 code and to call the Dealer for further information. Today, the Service Advisor says the following are
covered repair items:
W. P118B- PARTICULATE MATTER SENSOR
W. P0087- FUEL RAIL LOW PRESSURE
W. P228B- FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR PRESSURE SENSOR
C. FUEL FEED HOSE BROKEN, REPLACE $178.98+LABOR
The W means its warranty covered. C means I have to pay. The Service Advisor claims the hose has to be replaced when the others are replaced. I told him I never noticed
any fuel leakage or smells. At 1.9 labor hours, which is about $380, I'm being charged $500 to replace one hose. On top of that one of the parts is not available and I'm told that
there's no info as to WHEN it may be available, but it is OKAY for me to drive around with the defective part. My wild guess is they are trying to milk me for labor $ on top of the covered warranty parts.
My counter argument is well, if you're going to go into the area twice (I'm assuming these parts are connected or in the same region and one must go disassemble/remove
parts to get at the others), the LABOR should be folded into the warranty covered items. SA states, that is what he's told and that is the way things are done. What I'm afraid of and he stated they didn't charge me a $200 diagnostic fee..I'd be charged the $200 diagnostic fee if I take my car out now and go somewhere else.
Thoughts? Suggestions? I do have the Platinum Extended Warranty that he didn't call to inquire if covered. I do not know if this 'hose' is covered and will find out shortly. Just wanted to post while thoughts are fresh.
covered repair items:
W. P118B- PARTICULATE MATTER SENSOR
W. P0087- FUEL RAIL LOW PRESSURE
W. P228B- FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR PRESSURE SENSOR
C. FUEL FEED HOSE BROKEN, REPLACE $178.98+LABOR
The W means its warranty covered. C means I have to pay. The Service Advisor claims the hose has to be replaced when the others are replaced. I told him I never noticed
any fuel leakage or smells. At 1.9 labor hours, which is about $380, I'm being charged $500 to replace one hose. On top of that one of the parts is not available and I'm told that
there's no info as to WHEN it may be available, but it is OKAY for me to drive around with the defective part. My wild guess is they are trying to milk me for labor $ on top of the covered warranty parts.
My counter argument is well, if you're going to go into the area twice (I'm assuming these parts are connected or in the same region and one must go disassemble/remove
parts to get at the others), the LABOR should be folded into the warranty covered items. SA states, that is what he's told and that is the way things are done. What I'm afraid of and he stated they didn't charge me a $200 diagnostic fee..I'd be charged the $200 diagnostic fee if I take my car out now and go somewhere else.
Thoughts? Suggestions? I do have the Platinum Extended Warranty that he didn't call to inquire if covered. I do not know if this 'hose' is covered and will find out shortly. Just wanted to post while thoughts are fresh.