CEL code 1126, 1133 and 0154

[Swhitcomb]

Originally Posted by Topless

It sounds like a simple fix. If they make good on their offer be sure to post that on yelp as well.

I will. I find it hard to take Yelp seriously when you find people that only post negative. I post positive experiences too, and allow the company time to change my opinion before I just post a negative review.

Generally though, I have a very negative view of modern mechanics. They've stopped being mechanics, and become parts replacers. If it gives an O2 sensor code, they just replace it. They don't follow the diagnostic tree on WHY it threw on O2 code. I've seen it time and time again with friends and family member's cars. Within a few 100 miles the CEL comes back on, and they're out the price of an O2 sensor and labor, while the original problem still exists. OBD II is a great system, but very missused. People go to Autozone, get the code read, they replace that part. That's not how OBD II is supposed to work. It's why I do all my own work. I don't hold out too much hope they will get it right, especially because it's a Subaru/Kia dealer, but I could be wrong and very happy.

[Topless]

Originally Posted by Swhitcomb

I will. I find it hard to take Yelp seriously when you find people that only post negative. I post positive experiences too, and allow the company time to change my opinion before I just post a negative review.

Generally though, I have a very negative view of modern mechanics. They've stopped being mechanics, and become parts replacers. If it gives an O2 sensor code, they just replace it. They don't follow the diagnostic tree on WHY it threw on O2 code. I've seen it time and time again with friends and family member's cars. Within a few 100 miles the CEL comes back on, and they're out the price of an O2 sensor and labor, while the original problem still exists. OBD II is a great system, but very missused. People go to Autozone, get the code read, they replace that part. That's not how OBD II is supposed to work. It's why I do all my own work. I don't hold out too much hope they will get it right, especially because it's a Subaru/Kia dealer, but I could be wrong and very happy.

Finding a good mechanic who understands the process of elimination is golden. I do most of my diagnostic work but also have a good Porsche shop that I trust. Good luck!

[Swhitcomb]

Little update. They called and told me they had pulled the connector, cleaned it, reset the check engine light, and test drove it 5 or 6 miles. They said it wasn't misfiring anymore. I went to pick it up around 7. It was running terribly. Missing really bad. Would hesitate severely when the gas pedal was depressed. I handed them back the key and told them it wasn't fixed. I called to check on it this morning and the shop manager said his tech hadn't had time to do a diagnostic on it, and wasn't sure they could fix it. He said they may have to take it to a European Specialty Shop. At this point, that's what I am hoping for. There is a really good one right around the corner from them. I'm sure they can fix it, and hope that in the end that's what they decide to do.