Well, yes my car is running, for now. I was able to pick up on Tuesday evening. They diagnosed it with having a bad fuel pump. The extended warranty covered it and for my inconvenience the dealer did not charge me my deductible. I was happy with that.
What I am not happy with is the fact that it has been in the shop 7 times in the past 2 months. Each time a different variation, but always including the sluggish, no get up and go. I didn't always stall, and sometimes it stopped as quickly as it started. I am sure that was one of the problems finding that little 'critter.' They couldn't duplicate it and replaced/repaired other things that lasted a couple days and/or weeks which made it appear all was well. Tuesday morning they took the car for a ride and couldn't get it to 'do it.' They let it run inside the shop and it took over 60 minutes to get it to act up. I don't normally drive great distances at one time. Back and forth to work, errands, stopping at families, etc. Usually it is just a short jaunt, but on that rare occasion I will complete things in sequence. Looking back, I guess that is when it acted up. When it got hot (the car, the car!), when it was running for a long while.
I have had my car for almost 3 years, and I've been dealing with the same dealership for over 20. I've never had a problem, never an issue. Regular maintenance, but no major issues. I don't think they sold me a lime or a lemon for that matter, I just think things caught up with me. I've had a stinky aura around me in other areas and I do hope this is the end of it!
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I hope this is the end of it, too! BTW, did they change the fuel filter at the same time? You should always change the fuel filter when you install a new fuel pump. Been there, done that! Godd luck with it.
Sam
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