2004 Toyota Camry computer failure

Tiny
MALONEP
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  • 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 123,000 MILES
I just sent my 04 Camry into the dealership for various mechanical work. They called me and diagnosed an 02 sensor problem and a bad catalytic converter. Several hours later, they called back and said that while they were doing further diagnosis, my on board computer suddenly "died" and it would cost me over $1,400.00 to replace. The car was running fine when it got there, now they tell me it won't even start. Am I being ripped off?
Thanks
Saturday, December 19th, 2009 AT 6:41 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
  • 31,938 POSTS
Hi there,

Replacing a cat and fitting a new 02 sensor will not damage a ECU, if the battery was off and this caused a spike in voltage or the cat was welded, this can also cause a voltage spike that can cause this problem, the problem you will have is proving that they did this.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, December 19th, 2009 AT 7:10 AM

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