dropped screw into engine bay...
02-18-2006, 03:20 PM
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damn...i was removing charcoal filter/installing k&n filter earlier in the day......and as i unscrew the sensor cable, one of the torx screw gets dropped in the engine bay.... 
this is pretty depressing since this isn't the first time i did this...
i tried looking for it by flashing some light into the engine bay, removing the flap cover on the bottom....none of it seems to work
any ideas?
this is pretty depressing since this isn't the first time i did this...i tried looking for it by flashing some light into the engine bay, removing the flap cover on the bottom....none of it seems to work
any ideas?
02-18-2006, 03:27 PM
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Hrmm.. I cant help you there but there's defintily no unscrewing of anything involved except to loosen that metal clamp. The sensor cable is clipped in and just pops right out. 
02-18-2006, 03:31 PM
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Fear not ... just don't drive the car yet. Use another car (hopefully) and head to Sears or your nearest tool place and get yourself a telescoping antenna with magnetic tip. It's used just for situations like yours where your arm/fingers can't reach. Hope this helps.
02-18-2006, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='242522' date='Feb 18 2006, 05:39 PM
why not ask the dealer to tow it back to the service and get it checked out first thing monday ?
02-18-2006, 06:08 PM
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well i have one screw for the sensor and i think it'll hold untill i find my screw or get another one since the screw i lost isnt really affecting anything....
thanks for all the responses
thanks for all the responses
02-18-2006, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Chorethorious' post='242536' date='Feb 19 2006, 01:44 AM
Well, I don't believe dropping a screw is covered under warranty.. haha
02-18-2006, 07:45 PM
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Missing a screw isnt a problem... its if it'll get lodged in the fan or engine belt when the car is moving... you want it out.
02-19-2006, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='242566' date='Feb 18 2006, 08:49 PM
sure, but they wont really charge you for a screw, now would they
02-19-2006, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='242566' date='Feb 18 2006, 07:49 PM
sure, but they wont really charge you for a screw, now would they
They wanted to last time... for some front plate bumper screws... they were $0.52 each for the drilling ones and $0.38 each for the 4 securing screws... I told them ok well then forget it take out the 2 drilling ones and i'll just take the 4 securing screws since I was going to tie / tape down my front plate and not really drill it. They then said "you know what its ok keep them"
screws man... just for screws that didnt even come with my M-Tech Kit so I went back to ask for them.