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forum1167
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Apr 21, 2012, 11:24 AM

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So, my check engine light has been on for four months. I drive a 2005 hyundai sonata. It has 67,000 miles on it. I havent gotten it fixed yet because I was quoted a high price for repairs. I want to know if this is a reasonable price for repairs. I brought my car to Firestone Complete Auto Care and they said:

Recommended Services not authorized by customer:

exhaust $1,114.65
Leaking $999.99
remove and replace catalytic converter $76.50
gaskets $12.99 (x 2)
studs $6.09 (x 2)
engine sensors $189.99
remove and replace oxygen sensors-rear, one or all $51.00
total: 1,455.31

They said my exhaust was leaking so that is why my check engine light has been on for four months. So, my questions are:
Is this price reasonable for this repair?
Is this a much needed repair or is it okay to continue driving my car with the check engine light on?

Thanks. Let me know if you need any more details.

way2old
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Apr 21, 2012, 3:14 PM

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Go have the trouble codes read and post the EXACT code number back here. With that information, we have a better place to start helping you. Thanks.

Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds

forum1167
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Apr 27, 2012, 2:02 PM

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*** UPDATE ***
since then, i have gone to a reputable mechanic and have been very happy. they said:

#P0139 OXYGEN SENSOR SIGNAL SLOW
FIRST REPLACE OXYGEN SENSOR THEN RECHECK FOR OTHER PROBLEMS. VEHICLE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED
1 OXYGEN SENSOR (B1 S1) $291.44
1 OXYGEN SENSOR (B1 S2) $189.99

Much better than Firestone, and they explained everything to me. They said if in 6 weeks the check engine light comes on again, then the vehicle catalytic converter may need to be replaced.

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