2 months ago I had him install a used engine on my Audi A4. He had it finished within a couple of weeks, but then he said the engine was misfiring on one cylinder. He said he has tested everything except the wiring harness, but he can't test it because he doesn't have the tester since it's really expensive (he says). So he wants me to buy a used or new engine wiring harness to supposedly fix the problem. Should I do it, or just cut my losses and take it elsewhere? It is now 2 months since the car has been in the shop, my bill is over 5K and my car is not running yet.
2007-07-29 08:45:31 · 12 answers · asked by Hollywood 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take it to another garage you only need a decent multimeter and the ability to read it to check out your wiring loom.Certainly do not buy another loom.When he said he had tested everything he does not sound capable of doing so.For it to be only on one cyl its either loss of compression/Lack of spark to that cyl/or lack of fuel.Own and work on Audi in UK.Keep me posted i will try to help further.Best regards Mick.
2007-07-29 09:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by mick 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well if the engine is installed and running you will need to pay for the engine the labor and the other parts used. after that the decison to go else where or allow him to proceed or just drive it is yours. if your trust in the man is a issue then take it for a second opinion. how ever if he recomended replace the harness and you declined it he can not be held responsible for it. only for something he did that was wrong.
2007-07-29 10:05:59 · answer #2 · answered by tott1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's suck.. That meand this mechanic don't know what he's doing.. He souldn't have change your motor from the begining.. Maybe your orginal motor is sitll good and just the wire is haveing problem.. Audi A4 does have electrical problem. I personal thing if he charge you 5K he sould of get your car running right... REPORT HIM IF HE DON'T,, Good Luck
2007-07-29 08:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by Pit_Crew94 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who puts a USED engine in a car will have certain problems. All you have to do is use the old wires from the orginal engine
2007-07-29 08:53:49 · answer #4 · answered by 144289 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hollywood...are you nuts wasting money on a car that needed an engine..if this guy can install an engine he should have the tools...check the wires...time to take it some where else..good luck..
2007-07-29 08:54:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds odd to me.
If it's misfireing on one cylinder there are only two things to check reguarding the harness.
1) Injector voltage.
2) Spark.
Hell, it might be a bad spark plug??? (it happens)
2007-07-29 09:17:48 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take your car to a shop that can test the problem....if that's the problem then go back to your mechanic and have him intall that part...shop around and see who is cheaper...remember cheaper is not always better. Now you know the problem you could shop around and get reasonable prices...
2007-07-29 09:32:37 · answer #7 · answered by airaiboi808 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your mechanic doesn't have a tester...find another mechanic. inform him unless he fixes the car properly, you will be calling the better business bureau and filing a complaint. good luck! do not pay another penny....five grand???? you might want to take this to court too for reimbursement!!!
2007-07-29 08:49:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a second opinion, altho that does not sound that out of the ordinary. being that he does not have the proper diagnostic equip., i would get a 2nd opinion
2007-07-29 08:52:42 · answer #9 · answered by boostnutt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don' think your getting ripped off but you may need a better mechanic
2007-07-29 08:51:27 · answer #10 · answered by hank 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋