JeffreyRopp
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- November 10, 2004
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- Los Angeles, CA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2004 Explorer Eddie Bauer
Just had my front brakes done at a local shop (Discount Tire Centers, not dealer). They replaced pads and rotors on my Eddie Bauer 2004 v8 4x4 Explorer.
The next day, I suddenly had ABS, Traction Control, and Advance Trac lights all illuminated in the dashboard. The shop told me they found error codes C1998 and C2769 but that they were completely unrelated and could not further diagnose. They suggested I take it to the dealer to "flash" the ABS controller and have in depth diagnostics performed.
So I went back to the dealer. For $89 (applicable to any repair work), they verified the initial error codes and performed pin point test "H" and "H3". Their notes:
monitored lateral acceleration PID specifications valve is between -.0007 and .0007. Actual reading was -.156. Visually inspected accelerometer connections - OK.
They are saying the accelerometer needs to be replaced (part # 3LIZ-#C187-AA) for $696.62
So now my questions:
Did Discount Tire Center screw something up?
Is the diagnosis by the dealer probably correct?
Is the work really that expensive?
Could I have it done elsewhere?
Thanks VERY much for your thoughts!
Jeff
The next day, I suddenly had ABS, Traction Control, and Advance Trac lights all illuminated in the dashboard. The shop told me they found error codes C1998 and C2769 but that they were completely unrelated and could not further diagnose. They suggested I take it to the dealer to "flash" the ABS controller and have in depth diagnostics performed.
So I went back to the dealer. For $89 (applicable to any repair work), they verified the initial error codes and performed pin point test "H" and "H3". Their notes:
monitored lateral acceleration PID specifications valve is between -.0007 and .0007. Actual reading was -.156. Visually inspected accelerometer connections - OK.
They are saying the accelerometer needs to be replaced (part # 3LIZ-#C187-AA) for $696.62
So now my questions:
Did Discount Tire Center screw something up?
Is the diagnosis by the dealer probably correct?
Is the work really that expensive?
Could I have it done elsewhere?
Thanks VERY much for your thoughts!
Jeff