2003 Camry.... the "check engine" light keeps coming on.... a sensor was replaced for $500 but the light came.... returned to dealer and they kept it for two weeks but couldn't find the problem..... went to another dealer... they found a hole in hose that was chewed by a mouse... but the light came back again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this has cost me over $1000 already and dealers won't return my money.......and its not covered by the warranty! does the Lemon Law apply since it's been 4 years since i bought the car and has 70k miles?????? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-19 01:50:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Wouldn't fall under lemon law, you need separate problems and I think within a closer time from the car being new.
The dealer isn't always the best place to take your car, Sometimes there are great mechanics there but that's not been my experience.
A lot of things can give you a check engine light. They should be able to hook up a diagnostic tool to it and at least tell you what kind of error is it. Auto parts stores like Auto Zone and Advanced Auto Parts (don't know if they are in your area) will read error codes for free.
If the car has no symptoms along with the light it is usually something emissions related like an O2 sensor. The car will run fine without it but will eat more gas.
My Toyota was a great car, get that little trouble fixed and it should be good for 200,000 miles.
2007-03-19 01:59:12 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lemon law has to be the same problem more than three times in N.H. I believe they are similar all over USA. There is no such thing as a piece of crap Toyota. First off if the dealer can't find it then I would be taking it to another dealer or reputable mechanic that has diagnostic equipment. I have a friend that has been a Toyota tech since 1973 at the same dealer. This guy is amazing, I can call him with a problem on any make but Asian cars are his specialty, and he can usually figure it out over the phone. So not all dealers have crappy mechanics. Ask around your area about references. Look for people that own an older Toyota and ask where they get their work done and if there is a certain mechanic they have if more than one works there. Getting a good service manual, hand held personal tester, and a multi meter might be a good way to narrow it down as well.
2007-03-19 02:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by Blazin 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://www.carlemon.com/
Think your Car is a Lemon? Your State may agree, but maybe not to your liking. See how your State defines what a Lemon is and if your Car and its Repair History qualify.
Nearly all State Lemon Law Statutes are similar to the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act which makes breach of warranty a violation of federal law. All States have enacted their own Warranty Acts and many States have enacted specific Statutes that pertain to Automobile Warranties. If your car is not considered a "lemon" in your State, you do have other recourses.
Lemon law depends on what state you are in...check the above website and see if you have any repercussions. If that does not work, see if your local TV station has a consumer advocate - sometimes they can "push" the right buttons when it comes to the dealers.
You can always bring your vehicle to Auto Zone and have the engine light checked. I just did that over the weekend and the guys were very helpful!
Good luck
2007-03-19 02:00:55 · answer #3 · answered by Curly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not their fault a mouse chewed through a wire. That sucks though!
Sometimes places like Autozone will let you use a code scanner for free. If you can get the codes it's pulling, you can look them up in a repair/owner's manual or on the internet.
As for the Lemon Laws, consult a local attorney.
2007-03-19 02:19:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait a minute - Toyotas are perfect vehicles, aren't they? Here's where lots of people who had similar problems with a domestic brand would say "I'll never buy again..."
Anyway, in answer to your question: if you bought this 4 years ago and this trouble just started, there is no lemon law that will help you - but to be fair they do vary from state to state.
2007-03-19 02:01:37 · answer #5 · answered by InjunRAIV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definite, my corporation's Pri-O-S has had guarantee artwork accomplished 12 circumstances, 14 remember fixes, and as quickly because it killed a clean born domestic dog after accelerating uncontrollably. -TOYOTA SUCKS purchase American vehicles.
2016-12-15 03:35:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you are in need of a comptiant mechanic its not the cars fault those cars are good ones
2007-03-19 02:58:53 · answer #7 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's easy. It's a "japanese car" its not an american car. My advice to this problem is set the car on fire and roll it off a cliff and go buy a Chevy for god sakes!!
2007-03-19 02:12:06 · answer #8 · answered by sealman072003 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋