Q&A

They just told me that the codes were "B251 and B252" -- which mean replace the O2 sensors. I was having another repair place price out the same repair work, but sounds like I should have a second opinion diagnosis as well!?

Sunday Oct 10, Ok so I went to a local shop and had them diagnose as well, and they said my check engine light is coming on because my manifold cat converter in the front is not running efficiently. Said I could wait on getting it repaired until after market parts come out, as right now is a dealer only part and very pricey, and is not broken just is not running efficiently. They said all my O2 sensors look good! Also said that the rear cat converter isn't even hooked up to the computer codes, so the check engine light would never come on when the rear cat converter goes bad! Sounds like the guys at Meineke just wanted my $$$$. I am curious now, I may take to the dealer next weekend see what they have to say!

OCTOBER 16, 2010
Took the car to a local dealer (ugh, relucatantly!) but I wanted to see what they would diagnose. After 1 hour, came up with computer codes of: P0430/ P0420/ P0301/ P0303/ P0305/ P0300. They wanted $275 to "further diagnose" and take apart my engine to actually tell me what needed to be fixed. Isn't that why there are computer codes, so you don;t have to take apart the car to see what is wrong?? I am thinking if I replace all 4 of my O2 sensors and maybe my spark plugs I'll be good??