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One day, my car was running fine. Next day, I go into the garage and try to start the car. I turn the key, and the car cranks, but does not start. All accessories work, but just doesn't want to start. Check the spark plugs for a spark, no spark. Thinking it might be the cap and rotor, I decided to change that. Changed it, still didn't work. Thinking it might be an ignitor, so I take it to a shop. They check the ignitor, found out that it was burnt. So they changed it. The car still would not start. They had no idea what was wrong. So they did some tests, and then they said it was the computer chip. They told me that the Mazda dealership had a remanufactured one for $1400CDN, but they found a used one for $450CDN. They said with install, it'll be $700! I was like What?! How can this be? It didn't seem like they knew what they were doing. I went on here and searched on Probetalk about new computer chips, and practically NO ONE had to replace it!
What should I do? I don't know? Should I tow it (AGAIN!) to another shop? Get another opinion? Mike, what do you think it is? If it's not the ignitor, what can it be? Please help me out, I have spent so much money on towing, parts, and labour already. I feel so stupid to be taking advantage of. Thank you.
What should I do? I don't know? Should I tow it (AGAIN!) to another shop? Get another opinion? Mike, what do you think it is? If it's not the ignitor, what can it be? Please help me out, I have spent so much money on towing, parts, and labour already. I feel so stupid to be taking advantage of. Thank you.