Isn't this what bloggers do, detailing their thrilling lives? Well, there is some drama here. Will the warranty cover? The manager said something about the diagnostics, that 'maybe' it's something else making the catalytic converter go out. Sounds like 'building the sale' as they are wont to do.
Midas was recommended two years ago because the part needs to be welded correctly to the exhaust system. I had the same problem 15 years ago. When I had it checked they said it wasn't installed correctly by the garage mechanic who did the initial work. If it's not one thing... always something.
I'm just whiling away the time until they let me know what's going on. I mean to get through emission Friday. Will change the oil and filters tomorrow. The way it stands with the test is all they do is plug you into the diagnostic telemetry. They don't test the exhaust itself. Hope it all expedites.
Once had a conversation with a pastor about this sort of thing. How does one 'pray over' such an instance. That was about praying that the air conditioner held up during the long summer of a lean season. Is it superstitious? To think that God will suspend the realities of wear and tear in one's favor. Well, Heavenly Father... see me through, please, with a minimum of expense. I just need to get through emissions.
It all sounds silly but the Red Sea parted, the sun stood still and the loaves and fishes. Is it vain? I think so. Better to have God's help to have the provisions to deal with circumstances.
The drama unfolds. After the simple diagnostic read, I'm told it isn't the catalytic converter causing the 'check engine' light to go on. He needs to do a full diagnosis - $100 up front, half credited after work done. He suspects it's a sensor. The gas mixture is running lean.
OK. No charge so far. I ask if I can have the indicator light turned off and try to get through emissions; you definitely will fail if it's on. He says he can but doesn't know whether the indication will remain in the vehicle's memory causing a fail as well.
I decide to take a chance. I can get the problem solved later when I have better cash flow. So I head on over to the inspection station directly. Hasn't cost me anything. If I fail, I've got two weeks to get it fixed.
High drama now as I go through the process. Some little tension. I pass. Praise God. Thank You, Jesus!
The drama unfolds. After the simple diagnostic read, I'm told it isn't the catalytic converter causing the 'check engine' light to go on. He needs to do a full diagnosis - $100 up front, half credited after work done. He suspects it's a sensor. The gas mixture is running lean.
OK. No charge so far. I ask if I can have the indicator light turned off and try to get through emissions; you definitely will fail if it's on. He says he can but doesn't know whether the indication will remain in the vehicle's memory causing a fail as well.
I decide to take a chance. I can get the problem solved later when I have better cash flow. So I head on over to the inspection station directly. Hasn't cost me anything. If I fail, I've got two weeks to get it fixed.
High drama now as I go through the process. Some little tension. I pass. Praise God. Thank You, Jesus!
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