After 2 different diagnosis by two other shops and more than $500 spent in worthless repair, I decided to get a third diagnostic at Tri-City Trans, regarding the check engine light on my Rav4 2000. \r
Most important of all was that the car would not pass emissions because of this code.\r
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After their first diagnostic they let me know it could be a computer error, a wire or an actual solenoid. Either way the costs could reach easily at $1500 , most of it in extensive labor. I decided to go ahead with a in-depth diagnostic and after a few different approaches to this issue the techs were able to completely isolate the problem without affecting the functionality of the transmission.\r
There are a couple things that I really appreciated in this thorough process:\r
- they kept me informed every step of the way and even asked me to come to the shop so I can see what they see.\r
- while going after this error they went cost efficient in their diagnosis (while knowing the car would not pass emissions)\r
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In the end the repair cost was four times less than what I was prepared for.\r
If you want bright and honest techs working on your car this is the place.\r
Thanks Dave!\r
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