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Question: Repair failed

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roland1932, 1.8L 4 Cylinder, West Hollywood, CA, February 09, 2010, 05:11
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Car began to emit a lot of black smoke
mechanic said #1 fuel injector was stuck on all the time
he replaced injector and said he should change the oil
now after $438 same problem but intermittent car will start fine and idle ok but soon smoke begins
He now says the computer is bad
help

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    Bret Bodas February 09, 2010, 09:43
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    Sounds like the first repair was incorrect and it is possible that the new computer will fix this, but it would seem that the shop is responsible for the $438 repair that didn't fix your car. Your lucky, you're in California where there they have good consumer protection laws for auto repair. If this shop is unwilling to work with you on this, then contact the BAR and see what they recommend. As always, try to get them to step up and take responsibility first before taking these kinds of actions.

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