We did the part 1 recommendation (fuel pump/filter). The 2nd we could not because fuel pump control module no longer available. As it turns out a non-issue since it wasn't the problem anyway. When we picked it up the service advisor said the service engine light is probably going to come back on. It did. We weren't even off the lot yet.
We turned to another auto repair place. They found the same codes but tested further and found that the vacuum plug was missing. They installed a vacuum cap on the intake manifold and reset the PCM. They did a test drive and rechecked. That was on July 5. Today is July 16th, no red service engine light, running fine.
Paid the first mechanic $150.00 diagnostic test and $867.55 fuel pump, fuel filter. Would have also paid another big chunk if the fuel control module could even be located. Total: $1017.55
Paid the other place: $228. I said to the mechanic at the other place: "So we did the whole replace the fuel pump thing for nothing?". He replied that he does not comment on what other mechanics do, he just fixes what he finds. So, I guess the lesson we learned is to get another opinion. Especially if the recommendation is going to cost several thousand dollars, and the problem is exacerbated by a supposed needed part not available anyway.
Thanks for trying to help Joe.
Eva
Sunday, July 16th, 2023 AT 5:44 PM