Re: Throttle Position Sensor went out...OUCH!

Before all the hoopla you should look at what that 100k warranty covers....

"SHRED" <noone@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> bearman wrote:
>> "SHRED" <noone@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> 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?
>>>
>>>
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>> 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
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> It certainly does.
> 10 year 100k is an awesome incentive.
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