SouthernGorilla
Senior Member
When I test drove my '04 a couple weeks ago I knew I was getting into a bit of a mess. Like any used car, it had its quirks. But I did tell the dealer I wasn't closing the deal until the check engine light was sorted. I had just thrown away $1,700 on my previous car (screw Honda) fixing an emissions problem so it would pass inspection and I wasn't about to buy another problem.
So the dealer replaced three oxygen sensors and cleared the code. I signed the paperwork, gave them the keys to my car (screw Honda), and drove my new Ram home. Here, you have to drive something like 25 miles after a repair before you can get it inspected. My wife and I were on the way back to the dealer the next day so he could handle the inspection when the check engine light came on again. So no inspection.
Got to drive my Ram for a few days before a short day at work let me get to the dealer in time for his mechanic to check it out. Same code as before. Dealer gave me a loaner and told me he'd get it handled. That was five days ago.
He has found the problem, a bad wire. I should have my Ram back today. But I've definitely been on edge the past two weeks because I bought a car without a current inspection.
P.S. Screw Honda
So the dealer replaced three oxygen sensors and cleared the code. I signed the paperwork, gave them the keys to my car (screw Honda), and drove my new Ram home. Here, you have to drive something like 25 miles after a repair before you can get it inspected. My wife and I were on the way back to the dealer the next day so he could handle the inspection when the check engine light came on again. So no inspection.
Got to drive my Ram for a few days before a short day at work let me get to the dealer in time for his mechanic to check it out. Same code as before. Dealer gave me a loaner and told me he'd get it handled. That was five days ago.
He has found the problem, a bad wire. I should have my Ram back today. But I've definitely been on edge the past two weeks because I bought a car without a current inspection.
P.S. Screw Honda