Today was supposed to be the day that I get my Goldie (aka the car) fixed and show Goldie some lovin’. But Goldie decided she wanted to be a spoiled brat. *lol* It turns out that Goldie is going to require a lot more lovin’ and money to fix her up. I was finally able to get my car hooked up to the dealer's diagnostic computer today to really see the extent of the motor problems that have been occurring to Goldie.
1) Timing Belts - So, before I can really fix the root of Goldie’s problem, I’m going to have to spend nearly $400 on getting the timing belts replaced and fixed. If I don’t do this first, then the worst case scenario would be buying a used or new motor starting at $3400.
2) Coils, wires, and plugs – with the timing belts replaced, it is also required to either replace and/or re-sync the coils, wires, and plugs in Goldie that throws off the timing. This is another $400.
3) Input & output Speed Sensors & the trans range switch – These sensors are the real root of my problem. It’s these sensors why my check engine lights stay on. Therefore fixing these will take care of the problem. But just fixing the sensors will run another $300. But then it’s also another $135 to fix the trans range switch. Basically looking at nearly $450 to fix the sensors and the switch.
4) Upper Oil Pan & Rocker cover gasket – Another $400 to have the upper oil pan resealed and the rocker cover gasket fixed. They did say this isn’t as bad but over time it can turn into being back.
5) Airbag light – as I mention when I bought the car that the airbag light has been on the whole time. Right now, it’s not as important to get it fixed but finally got the answer I was looking for though. As long as that light is on, the airbags won’t deploy if I’m ever in an accident. For them to attempt to fix this problem, they have to take the seats out of the car and try to re-wire the wires which would cost roughly $90. If they can’t, then the worse case scenario would be to install harnesses which would roughly cost $3000.
So, as you see my day of showing Goldie some lovin’ really turned into a nightmare. I really didn’t expect this much problems with her but I have the problem now. My mechanic will be calling me on Monday he said to see what he can come up with as a plan of attack for making these fixes. Of course it doesn’t help when I really don’t have the money for this. It’s part of life and growing up. Time for me to start acting like an adult and take responsibility for things. I bought this car and now going to have to figure out some kind of plan. One that just popped in my head is the warranty that I bought? I wonder if any of these repairs can be fixed under the warranty? Something I will look into more tomorrow. I let you all know more about what is happening to Goldie. In the mean times send prays and money my way.
TL
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