SES light - engine emissions
Took my car to the dealer to look at a service engine soon light that said "increased emissions." The response from the dealer is to "replace Y hose and secondary air valves (secondary air Y hose leaking)." Apparently my "factory type" bumper to bumper after market warranty isn't planning to cover this. The cost is $1,313. Is this something I can do on my own with aftermarket parts?
Anything you can offer quickly would be great because I need to call the dealer back on what to do with the car. Thanks!!
Anything you can offer quickly would be great because I need to call the dealer back on what to do with the car. Thanks!!
So far I found another shop that can do the work for $590. Still shopping... if anybody has removed the intake and can offer some advice on how difficult it is I would appreciate it. The shop is calling for 5 hours of work.
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I had the same happen to my 750 I just reset it in my Idrive and all is good. I dont really care to spend 1300 or so for something stupid like that. BTW - I had mine happen around 70K on the odo.
I spoke to my mechanic, and changing the pressure valves is very important in this case, because it may cause oil leaks and gasket issues.
He said the cost may be $500 to $600, I'm going to do it.
He said the cost may be $500 to $600, I'm going to do it.
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I had the same error and mine was a thermostat.
Cost me About $200 total.
Cost me About $200 total.
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it is date driven in 750 it passed the so called inspection date and was overdue...so you just reset the date...again that was in a 750...
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Orion V2 AEs. LCI taillights with Ricky effect. LED interior lights. LED license plate light. HID fogs. Smoked LED side markers. White cluster mod. Coding. RPI scoop & BMC filter. Gloss black OEM grills.CF interior trim. B&B exhaust.
The car never did overheat. We even checked the coolant temp on the diagnostic unit a couple
of times when we cleared it and the temp was right on.
Decided to go ahead and do the thermostat anyways and the code hasn't come back.


