engine shut off on startup until I gave her some gas

[clickman]

Originally Posted by cbbepop

Took it to the dealership. they said fractured coil packs and a sticky plate could be to blame. Estimate $1400 because of the zeintop in the way and costed more labor than expected

Ignition coils $43 at Pelican. Maybe cheaper at Sunset.

6 x $43 = $258

They are changed from the side through the wheel wells, so you don't have to take off the Zeintop. I could change all of mine in an hour with only a floor jack.

No idea what the "sticky plate" is.

[cbbepop]

Originally Posted by clickman

Ignition coils $43 at Pelican. Maybe cheaper at Sunset.

6 x $43 = $258

They are changed from the side through the wheel wells, so you don't have to take off the Zeintop. I could change all of mine in an hour with only a floor jack.

No idea what the "sticky plate" is.

Thanks for the info. I am gonna have a talk with them Monday when I get the car back. I imagine the dealership would say they needed the top off to make a full diagnosis of the engine cutting out and not just drop the engine from the underside. What can anyone say to that.

[clickman]

The first thing they should be doing is connecting the car to their PIWIS or PST2 and dropping all codes.

No guessing allowed by a dealer's shop!