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Old 08 Apr 2008, 05:05 pm
SHRED
 
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Default Re: Throttle Position Sensor went out...OUCH!

bearman wrote:
> "SHRED" <noone@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:nMQKj.82136$497.12447@newsfe14.phx...
>> 2002 CR-V
>> 78233 miles
>> California
>>
>> Throttle position sensor went out so the whole throttle body needed
>> replacement. They can't replace just the sensor.
>> Total cost: $1000.00.
>>
>> American Honda just called and are going to "review" for possible
>> "goodwill" coverage. The representative didn't sound to encouraging.
>>
>> I have the TSB 04-008 which admits to a defective part.
>> http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/A04-008.PDF
>>
>> This is so frustrating.
>> I have owned, and my family has owned, Honda for decades. 2 of our 3
>> vehicles are Honda.
>>
>> This thousand dollar bill is souring me to Honda big time.
>> It would be a shame for Honda to lose me over this.
>>
>> Any advice here?
>>
>>

>
> Makes one want to take a closer look at a Hyundai. IIRC they have a
> 10-year, 100K miles warranty. And they don't cost as much as a Honda.
>
> Bearman Owner, over the years, of six Hondas



It certainly does.
10 year 100k is an awesome incentive.

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