Re: 4000SQ starting probolem: Fuel pump relay for $400? Hmm..?

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> The dealer FINALLY (after several weeks) claims to have fixed
> my starting problem. 
> 
> Finally, they now say it was the fuel pump relay and want $345 labor,
> $70 for the relay.
> 
> What do you think?  Should I pay it or gripe?

well, this why we learn how (and ask how) to fix our cars ourselves...

they have a legitimate labor charge there, they spent the time, anyone
might have - or longer.  Too bad about the relay, would have been
cheaper elsewhere, but the dealer is where the job was done.  You also
got some smoked wires replaced, that's a Good Thing.

You can't expect them to be able to instantly pinpoint an electrical
problem, and unfortunately you also can't expect to just pay for the
thing that finally fixes the car.

condolences.

but hey, it runs great now, right?

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.thebook.com/human-speakers/audi-main.htm

82 Coupe: Gold, 260k, stock glass and doors: "HUMAN"
85 Coupe GT: Silver, 105k+?, bone stock except the rust: "2HUMAN"
84 Coupe GT: Black;
82 Coupe: Mars Red; parts is parts
81 5kt: silver; leaving very shortly minus a few pieces...