Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Check Engine Light (Cyl. 7-12) - 512TR -- Prize goes to Clyde

[E M (pokiebaron]

When he said, $338.87, was he able to keep a straight face the whole time ??
lol

Ed
911SC

2009/12/3 Larry B <larrybard [at] hotmail.com>

>
> That's even more depressing than the $80 Mike said one cost for his car.
>
>
>
> Not only was the price $338.87 (not including tax), but they told me that
> the price had just gone up to over $500 in December -- but they were giving
> me the pre-increase price.  Wow, must have been my lucky day.
>
>
>
> Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:18:25 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Check Engine Light (Cyl. 7-12) - 512TR -- Prize goes
> to Clyde
> From: pokiebaron [at] gmail.com
> To: larrybard [at] hotmail.com
> CC: ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com
>
> Think I paid about $35 for a Bosch O2 for my old 911.  Bet they rounded off
> the "work" to the nearest hour too.  hee hee
>
> Ed
> 911SC
>
>
> 2009/12/3 Larry B <larrybard [at] hotmail.com>
>
>
> Well, Clyde's hypothesis was correct -- it was the O2 sensor.  Of course,
> having had the dealer troubleshoot the problem (downloading the codes, etc.)
> and fix it, the work was far from cheap.  The price of the Os sensor was a
> particular surprise -- not that I have a sense of what they cost for
> "ordinary" cars.  But I believe it's a Bosch part, and quite possibly used
> by other cars.  Makes me wonder if I could have purchased one that worked,
> though intended for another car -- and whether a dealer would agree to
> install a part they didn't provide (with their customary parts margins).
>
>
>
> Larry
>
>
> > ------Original Message------
> > From: Larry B
> > To: Clyde Romero
> > Cc: The FerrariList
> > Subject: [Ferrari] Check Engine Light (Cyl. 7-12) - 512TR
> > Sent: Nov 16, 2009 12:22 PM
> >
> >
> > Once again the warning light has appeared. If there isn't any noticeable
> adverse effect on performance (no missing, unusual sounds, atypical gauge
> readings), am I correct that (1) it's probably a loose wire and (2) no harm
> will probably result from driving it (at least 10 miles to my dealer, or
> another competent mechanic)?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Larry
>
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