New plugs, coils, wires? Not warrantied at 57k? Can I replace myself?
11-07-2007, 05:47 PM
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New plugs, coils, wires? Not warrantied at 57k? Can I replace myself?
So I brought my car into Wayne Mazda because I'm getting power loss, rough idle, and difficulty starting, and they want to charge me $860 to replace the plugs, coils and wires. Oh, and I forgot the $96 diagnostic fee, even if I don't want them to do it.
They tell me this isn't covered under warranty, which goes against what I was told when I dropped the car off. I'd also like to know what happened to the "Free Full Circle Inspection" where they look at the car for free. Last time I checked free did not equal $96.
So since I don't feel like dropping a $Grand for Wayne's "throw parts at the car" method that I've expierienced before, I'm considering buying the parts and doing it myself.
Anyone changed these parts on the car themselves before? Can I do it w/o putting the car on a lift?
They tell me this isn't covered under warranty, which goes against what I was told when I dropped the car off. I'd also like to know what happened to the "Free Full Circle Inspection" where they look at the car for free. Last time I checked free did not equal $96.
So since I don't feel like dropping a $Grand for Wayne's "throw parts at the car" method that I've expierienced before, I'm considering buying the parts and doing it myself.
Anyone changed these parts on the car themselves before? Can I do it w/o putting the car on a lift?
11-07-2007, 05:53 PM
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Yes, replacing all three are pretty easy, all you need to do it take off the drivers side wheel to access the spark plugs.
The rest of the stuff can be reached from under the hood.
generally stuff like spark plugs, wires, brake pads, or rotors are not warrantied.
The rest of the stuff can be reached from under the hood.
generally stuff like spark plugs, wires, brake pads, or rotors are not warrantied.
11-07-2007, 06:02 PM
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11-07-2007, 06:03 PM
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Coil is about 25, again assuming that u replace all 4, that will be 100
Stock plug wire is about 50 something bux. I think. but you can get *better* plug wires for maybe a bit more, like 60 something for Mangecore(spelling). Or maybe RB plug wires, Im happy with it. but I will try Mangcore(spelling) next time.
To OP : replace it all yourself. like someone else said, You dont even need to buy a Jack, just use the Jack that came with ur car, U need a jack stand if you dont want to die in the process, and make sure even the jackstand is secure. some wrenches, and maybe 2 hours of your time for first timer. PM me if u want more details.
oh, you have to pay them the 96 dollars diagnois fee. just dont do anything else. 800 something for those crap is a rip off.
11-07-2007, 07:50 PM
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Based on your last Spark Plug thread you shouldn't be giving advice 
11-08-2007, 06:50 AM
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Thanks for the quick response everyone. I'll definately do it myself. $300 for parts is way better than $864 at the dealership. (I'd like to know why thier mechanics are worth $150/hr. I hope they have doctorates or something. Otherwise, I'm quitting the banking industry and picking up a wrench)
I fear I may be stuck with thier stupid $96 diagnostic fee. I'll have to take a look at what I signed when i dropped it off.
I appreciate all the help!
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I fear I may be stuck with thier stupid $96 diagnostic fee. I'll have to take a look at what I signed when i dropped it off.
I appreciate all the help!
-TheColonel
11-08-2007, 07:56 AM
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Thanks for the quick response everyone. I'll definately do it myself. $300 for parts is way better than $864 at the dealership. (I'd like to know why thier mechanics are worth $150/hr. I hope they have doctorates or something. Otherwise, I'm quitting the banking industry and picking up a wrench)
I fear I may be stuck with thier stupid $96 diagnostic fee. I'll have to take a look at what I signed when i dropped it off.
I appreciate all the help!
-TheColonel
I fear I may be stuck with thier stupid $96 diagnostic fee. I'll have to take a look at what I signed when i dropped it off.
I appreciate all the help!
-TheColonel
Do it yourself saves a lot of money.
11-08-2007, 08:53 AM
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^^^ most dealership just gonna flash the ECU and call it a day.
If its really just coils and plugs you can replace it urself.
but you're at 57K miles. I guess u should go and complain about lost of power and stuff, call MNAO, see if you can get them to work on it.
If its really just coils and plugs you can replace it urself.
but you're at 57K miles. I guess u should go and complain about lost of power and stuff, call MNAO, see if you can get them to work on it.
11-08-2007, 09:09 AM
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I would try that if I were him. See what happens.
11-08-2007, 09:25 AM
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I had some of the problems b4, my dealership didnt give a crap, they just flashed it and call it a day
If all dealership really did this recall property, there wouldnt be so many post about *oh I just did the recall X months ago, and now my engine is dead!*
Cuz theres no way Mazda will know if the Dealership actually follow the guideline.
oh also, nope, I do NOT have that sticker under my hood. You can go ahead and ask how many people on this forum alone has that sticker under their hood.
