ericcris10sen
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Zion National Park, Utah
So, the dealership finally found out the problem (after I told them a little white lie about needing to leave in 3 days for my next job even though the 30th is my last day). They said the alternator was shot, so that costs $500 to replace. Then they told me that something called a valve body wiring harness was MELTED because it came loose and was touching something apparently very hot, and then that caused the speed sensor to be destroyed or it was just destroyed because of something else.
So yea, the valve body wiring harness, the alternator, and the speed sensor needs replaced, all coming to a total of ta-da $1,200! You know, that wouldn't be such a big deal, but the REAL issue is, I've been paying for a car rental since the 9th! They said since the harness isn't a part that is usually damaged, they need to order it, and it'll come in on monday. So about 3 weeks total of car rentals. 3 weeks of $40 a day. THAT my friend, is what's causing me so much pain.
So I guess the trail DID do damage, but not actual rock damage or too many scratches or dents (which I don't care about lol). But it seemed to have wiggled something loose that did the damage. I'm happy they found it and I guess I only have 3 days left until I HOPE it's repaired. But not so that I have to pay for more days with this rental car....sigh....
So yea, the valve body wiring harness, the alternator, and the speed sensor needs replaced, all coming to a total of ta-da $1,200! You know, that wouldn't be such a big deal, but the REAL issue is, I've been paying for a car rental since the 9th! They said since the harness isn't a part that is usually damaged, they need to order it, and it'll come in on monday. So about 3 weeks total of car rentals. 3 weeks of $40 a day. THAT my friend, is what's causing me so much pain.
So I guess the trail DID do damage, but not actual rock damage or too many scratches or dents (which I don't care about lol). But it seemed to have wiggled something loose that did the damage. I'm happy they found it and I guess I only have 3 days left until I HOPE it's repaired. But not so that I have to pay for more days with this rental car....sigh....