If your very good mechanic can’t fix
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Anonymous
| Would you take your car to a dealer? Electrical issues with old 2004 odyssey. Control panel gauges acting up sometimes. Mechanic unable to pinpoint the issue. |
Anonymous
| where else would you take it ? |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| No, I would get rid of it. It will probably cost more to repair. |
Anonymous
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I'd first call and get an estimate on how much they think it would be to diagnose it and/or what they think it might be off the top of their head and the cost.
If it's too expensive, I'd look into getting a newer car instead. |
Anonymous
| Do you have a vocational high school nearby? They often work on cars for a inexpensive cost. |
Anonymous
| electrical issues are often dicey to dx. so try a vocational school, get a second opinion and consider a less used vehicle. |
Anonymous
| Keep on driving until something breaks. Lot easier to fix once it breaks down. |
Anonymous
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Gauge cluster needs to be pulled out, contact pins cleaned, coated with dielectric grease, and reseated in the harness.
Done. |
Anonymous
| Unless you want a new car, why wouldn't you just get an estimate? If you want a new car, then get a new car. |