I went into the city for the Costco shop. Stopped at a mall across the road first. As I drove across to Costco, the dashboard lit up with warnings.
Once parked, I was able to link up my OBDII scanner. Four codes showed up. I sent screen caps to my mechanic and he recommended I go to the nearby Canadian Tire, as it looked like I would need a new ignition coil and spark plugs.
That was over 5 hours ago.
They were able to bring it in for a diagnostic after about 3 hours, as there were several people ahead of me. The diagnostic alone would be over $150 after taxes.
I just got called to the counter after I started this. Spark plugs, for sure. They recommended changing the wires, too, but it’s was not essential. Apparently, with GM, the wires are known to crack, do it would have …
I went into the city for the Costco shop. Stopped at a mall across the road first. As I drove across to Costco, the dashboard lit up with warnings.
Once parked, I was able to link up my OBDII scanner. Four codes showed up. I sent screen caps to my mechanic and he recommended I go to the nearby Canadian Tire, as it looked like I would need a new ignition coil and spark plugs.
That was over 5 hours ago.
They were able to bring it in for a diagnostic after about 3 hours, as there were several people ahead of me. The diagnostic alone would be over $150 after taxes.
I just got called to the counter after I started this. Spark plugs, for sure. They recommended changing the wires, too, but it’s was not essential. Apparently, with GM, the wires are known to crack, do it would have been preemptive. Do8ng that woukd have brought the bill to over $835, before taxes, and not counting the inspection.
I authorized the spark plug change. They just ordered them from the parts store across the street. Total damage for that plus the inspection, almost $550.
My Costco budget was $600.
On the plus side, I will be using my Cdn Tire MC. That’s what I put my budget on. I should be able to get 12 month, interest free financing. I even have some Cdn Tire dollars left I can put towards it.
So, now I wait. If things go well, I might still be able to do a small Costco shop.
*sigh*
The Re-Farmer