AlanH70
Veteran Member
Did I get ripped off...1998 Jetta TDI work done......Sears.....
Ok I know you guys said not to go to places like sears.............where i had my battery replaced.....
I had some work done on my car, please tell me if you think this is a fair price.....
OK just to be fair and accurate after several emails back and forth to the shop, my bill was lowered to $724.78 from the original bill of $853.10.....
Labor Amount
OVERALL EVALUATION *PROMO* $0.00
INSPECTION-DIAGNOSE ITEMS TO PASS State Inspection $0.00
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON $255.00
R & R GLOW PLUGS (very difficult-took 2 hrs) $170.00
R & R GLOW PLUG HARNESS o\l $127.50
R & R WASTEGATE ACTUATOR SOLENOID $51.00
R & R WASTEGATE HOSE $59.50
DISCOUNT FOR RENTAL OVER RUN ($93.50)
TOTAL FOR LABOR $569.50
Parts
4 GLOW PLUGS (BOSCH) $100.00
GLOW PLUG BRIDGE MK3\B4\MK4 $79.50
MK3\B4 BOOST CONTROL VALVE (N75) $95.00
HOSE SILICONE 3.5X2 BLUE $15.00
TOTAL PARTS $289.50
Service charges
HAZARDOUS WASTE FEE $6.44
SHOP SUPPLIES $2.85
Discount ($33.86)
Tax $18.67
Total $853.10
All parts and labor warrantied for 12 months or 12000 miles except where indicated
Drive in for an overall evaluation and to diagnose the items necessary to pass state inspection. The check engine lamp is one. The service codes recorded were P0380-glow plug system malfunction and 00575 which is boost control limit exceeded. The glow system was the easiest ti diagnose. It turns out that the plugs were all faulty. None worked...amazingly enough. These were replaced. They were well frozen into the engine and
require a long while to remove. Finally they came out. If one had broken, it would have been
quit pricey to fix. The next item was the glow plug harness. This was clearly and visibly bad.
This was also replaced. One must be very careful as the wires at the connector are very old
and can be problematic once touched. The replacement was successful and without collateral
damages. Once done, the codes were cleared and the readiness set.
The overboost started with a weak boost control solenoid. This was replaced. The overboost
was halved, but still well over the target. The whole of the boost hosing was inspected
including within the ecu. The fault was found at the wastegate hose. This hose had chafed until
there as a hole in it. This was replacd and now boost is normal. No further codes have been
noted. The other issues are as follows:
The sunroof is misaligned. It is also missing pieces. I adjusted it closer (no charge) but I need
more parts to make it right.
The windscreen is cracked. I believe this is due to rust underneath it. I have repaired this sort
of thing befoer. I can show you pictures of what its like if you wish.
The suspension is weak. It needs shocks and struts as wll as some bushings. Including but not
limited to the stabilizer bushings.
The coolant bypass pipe is rotting out(common) this should be addressed prior to the coolant
laking out of it,
The air filter is dirty.
The timing belt and other belts are close to needing replacement. The cam followers should also
be done at this time. I will also inspect the camshaft to be certain its ok.
The intake is clogging as well as leaking(leaks are expensive to fix though). This shoud be
addressed at some point, though power is much inproved at this time.
This is everything that they decided is wrong with the vehicle at this time.....
Ok I know you guys said not to go to places like sears.............where i had my battery replaced.....
I had some work done on my car, please tell me if you think this is a fair price.....
OK just to be fair and accurate after several emails back and forth to the shop, my bill was lowered to $724.78 from the original bill of $853.10.....
Labor Amount
OVERALL EVALUATION *PROMO* $0.00
INSPECTION-DIAGNOSE ITEMS TO PASS State Inspection $0.00
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON $255.00
R & R GLOW PLUGS (very difficult-took 2 hrs) $170.00
R & R GLOW PLUG HARNESS o\l $127.50
R & R WASTEGATE ACTUATOR SOLENOID $51.00
R & R WASTEGATE HOSE $59.50
DISCOUNT FOR RENTAL OVER RUN ($93.50)
TOTAL FOR LABOR $569.50
Parts
4 GLOW PLUGS (BOSCH) $100.00
GLOW PLUG BRIDGE MK3\B4\MK4 $79.50
MK3\B4 BOOST CONTROL VALVE (N75) $95.00
HOSE SILICONE 3.5X2 BLUE $15.00
TOTAL PARTS $289.50
Service charges
HAZARDOUS WASTE FEE $6.44
SHOP SUPPLIES $2.85
Discount ($33.86)
Tax $18.67
Total $853.10
All parts and labor warrantied for 12 months or 12000 miles except where indicated
Drive in for an overall evaluation and to diagnose the items necessary to pass state inspection. The check engine lamp is one. The service codes recorded were P0380-glow plug system malfunction and 00575 which is boost control limit exceeded. The glow system was the easiest ti diagnose. It turns out that the plugs were all faulty. None worked...amazingly enough. These were replaced. They were well frozen into the engine and
require a long while to remove. Finally they came out. If one had broken, it would have been
quit pricey to fix. The next item was the glow plug harness. This was clearly and visibly bad.
This was also replaced. One must be very careful as the wires at the connector are very old
and can be problematic once touched. The replacement was successful and without collateral
damages. Once done, the codes were cleared and the readiness set.
The overboost started with a weak boost control solenoid. This was replaced. The overboost
was halved, but still well over the target. The whole of the boost hosing was inspected
including within the ecu. The fault was found at the wastegate hose. This hose had chafed until
there as a hole in it. This was replacd and now boost is normal. No further codes have been
noted. The other issues are as follows:
The sunroof is misaligned. It is also missing pieces. I adjusted it closer (no charge) but I need
more parts to make it right.
The windscreen is cracked. I believe this is due to rust underneath it. I have repaired this sort
of thing befoer. I can show you pictures of what its like if you wish.
The suspension is weak. It needs shocks and struts as wll as some bushings. Including but not
limited to the stabilizer bushings.
The coolant bypass pipe is rotting out(common) this should be addressed prior to the coolant
laking out of it,
The air filter is dirty.
The timing belt and other belts are close to needing replacement. The cam followers should also
be done at this time. I will also inspect the camshaft to be certain its ok.
The intake is clogging as well as leaking(leaks are expensive to fix though). This shoud be
addressed at some point, though power is much inproved at this time.
This is everything that they decided is wrong with the vehicle at this time.....
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I have done all that work over the years to my car myself-except for changing the harness-but I do have a new one on hand.
