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The vehicle has not been running, for about 9 months now. During that time, I have replaced, the fuel pump, starter, the distributor, distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs & wires, alternator, and battery. I sent it to the Mazda dealership, for a recall, on the ignition switch, thinking that might have been the problem that I've been chasing, but had not shown up on any prior diagnosis. The vehicle has now been there for 2 months. That's to get the ignition switch put in. And once the car still didn't start, they began a diagnosis. How much should that diagnosis cost me, being that so many parts are already new and working, that I'd replaced. I'm being told, that they will have to charge me per hour the diagnosis cost to continue to search for the problem. Is there much more that could be wrong with the vehicle, other than what's been replaced? I'm being charged now for 2 hours of a diagnosis. About 250 total, however they say, that they have put in about 4 or 5 hours worth of time, so far. It just seems that there should be a ceiling price for a diagnosis charge. If anyone can help me with an answer, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. Doc
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Been there , done that ! (from the dealer tech side) Who ever got your car , MUST go back through any and ALL of the work you have 'already done' so that in itself takes extra time. IF they go on the assumption of all your work being good (or the parts you put on all being correct and functioning) they might waste more time. Also , depending on what circuit/system is deemed to be the cause (no spark/ no fuel/etc.) and what physically needs to be disassembled for testing , that may add to the time. But realistically , for a BASE diagnosis , given your info , I would say 4 hour cap , for at least a partial answer.
