Some of you may have followed my starting problem saga.

Wouldn't start ocassionaly. Dealer diagnosed crank sensor. Fine, do it.

Well, it doesn't fix my problem.

Take it back, they keep it several days and say it is the harness. Here is where it gets good. They want $3,800 to replace the harness and O2 sensor.

Gentlemen, start your calculators. I ask her, how many hours of labor is that including? "3.5", she says. I ask how much the harness is. $2,100 dollars is her answer. Now, after some research I find I have the harness 202 540 40 32 which I can get for $635.

I had already mentioned the goodwill issue. Yes, car is 12 years old -- BUT was purchased there (I am 2nd owner), religiously serviced there, and only has 57k miles. She talks to her manager and says they'll take 25% off.

Now, how should I approach this? First, they diagnosed and replaced the crank sensor when it wasn't the problem. Now, they are obviously trying to rip me a new one.

I begrudge no one getting paid for their work and expertise (diagnosis, r/r, etc.). However, this isn't anywhere even CLOSE to them being honest.

How should I proceed? (Knowing that in the end I may just replace it myself). Should I press for an honest price on the harness? Suggestions?

Thanks,

Thanks

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