Lotus99
04-14-2009, 11:43 PM
So a few days ago wife got the dreaded light and the engine stalled on her. She restarted the car after, and light remained off, and has been driving it since without the light or any more problems. So it was a one time thing it seems for now.
Well, since I was taking car in for service for other stuff, and this seemed serious, I took it in today to see what the code said and all they said was something about a solenoid throwing a code and a bunch of things about an algorithm. The SA said a software update was done for that. He hadn't finished the paperwork yet by the time the car was ready, so I've not seen what's written on the work order.
Is it normal for me to ask for the details of their scan to see the actual codes?
Does it make sense that some sort of software bug (what he made it sound like) would actually cause the car to stall? I'd have thought something physical malfunctioning and not sending enough fuel for example to the engine might cause a stall. I asked if he was sure this solenoid wasn`t malfunctioning and needed replacement and he said no.
I'm worried the diagnosis wasn't correct and it might leave us stranded somewhere the next time and not restart right away...
What are your thoughts? Does any of what I said make sense? I'll post more details too when I get the copy of my work order in the mail.
Well, since I was taking car in for service for other stuff, and this seemed serious, I took it in today to see what the code said and all they said was something about a solenoid throwing a code and a bunch of things about an algorithm. The SA said a software update was done for that. He hadn't finished the paperwork yet by the time the car was ready, so I've not seen what's written on the work order.
Is it normal for me to ask for the details of their scan to see the actual codes?
Does it make sense that some sort of software bug (what he made it sound like) would actually cause the car to stall? I'd have thought something physical malfunctioning and not sending enough fuel for example to the engine might cause a stall. I asked if he was sure this solenoid wasn`t malfunctioning and needed replacement and he said no.
I'm worried the diagnosis wasn't correct and it might leave us stranded somewhere the next time and not restart right away...
What are your thoughts? Does any of what I said make sense? I'll post more details too when I get the copy of my work order in the mail.