It's not uncommon for a reman not to work -- especially, it seems, from Advantage or Autozone -- they're the cheapest, so their rebuilders have to charge less .....

I still buy from them, tho -- 'cause they give a lifetime warranty.

Maybe we should get in the habit of asking them to check it before we take it out the door -- can they do that?

Another good way to go is to use a local rebuild shop -- they always check their work. It generally takes them 1 or 2 days. I have been able to drop it off on the way to work, pick it up before closing.