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Tiny
FRANKNJ
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  • 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 72,000 MILES
With my engine light on, my passat 03 failed the NJ state inspection. OBD system individual codes present P0139, P0140, P0456.

I brought my car to a garage. They charged me $115 for diagnostic fee, $304 for OXY SEN KIT, $202 for a valve. And then said sorry there is another problem with a combi valve for $400.

My question is - is this reasonable - an engine light for $1000?

Thanks
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Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 7:59 PM

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Tiny
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Can you post the actual codes set in the ECU, that way I can see what should have been done.
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Monday, August 29th, 2011 AT 3:03 AM
Tiny
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Your first two codes are for your bank 1 sensor 2 oxygen sensor. Which should be around a $300 repair (depending on the brand of sensor you use). Your last code is a EVAP leak.

I'm not sure why they are replacing a combi valve for this. I'd take the vehicle somewhere else. It shouldn't be a $1000 repair.
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 AT 4:25 PM

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