Got my truck back Thursday after the dealer had it for a week. They spent
over $1,000 to try and fix the spark knock and the result is no difference.
They removed the headers and valves and sent them off to be manually
cleaned, ground and checked to remove any carbonization. They also had to
order all new gaskets and all when put back together. While they had it
they also did a tune-up, changed the oil and rotated the tires. I had a
rental vehicle for 9 days while they worked on it. Within 2-3 days it was
back to the same as it was before they spent all the $$$$. I guess now all
I can do it wait for the new flash once the EPA decides to approve it. I
love my truck but this is ridiculous.
Chad
www.echomarket.com/dakota
-----Original Message-----
From: Chad Simon (NCHD)
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 11:10 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: RE: DML Map - Dealer just replaced mine and ...... Bernd
Dealer just replaced my map sensor today and so far it has not made any
difference on my 99 Sport v6 auto. They did this per my request as a result
of the recent findings here.
They say there is nothing else they can do now until the new flash comes out
who know when. If I see no changes in a couple of days I guess the only
thing I can do is request to talk to a DC rep and try and go for an extended
warranty for free. I do not see how pinging for 18k will not cause problems
in the future. Since they do not have the knowledge to fix it I do not
believe I should have to pay for the extended warranty to correct future
problems from their incompetence. The truck started pinging at 8k and it's
almost 26+k now.
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