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Engine09 · 04-28-2006, 03:18 PM

I need some input, My Mother is facing a $6,000 bill that she cannot afford. Maybe someone has had past experience dealing with issues like this?

2002 Toyota Rav4

-Day of purchase, check engine light goes on
-Return to the dealer, excuses made, sensor problem, etc., light is turned off
-Check engine light continues to turn on months later, more trips made to the dealership, same excuses, basically told to ignore the light
-Light stays on
-March 2006, engine goes, broken piston, engine is toast
-Extended warranty purchased, 160,000 kms
-Vehicle has 162,000 kms
-Toyota refuses to cover anything

If the check engine light was operational, would it have warned of a possible engine breakdown?

Several attempts were made to get the light fixed. Is that enough of an excuse to take Toyota on and demand they replace the engine?

Any ideas or input would be appreciated, thanks guys!

04-28-2006, 03:18 PM	#1
Engine09 Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	Dealign with Toyota - Need Advice I need some input, My Mother is facing a $6,000 bill that she cannot afford. Maybe someone has had past experience dealing with issues like this? 2002 Toyota Rav4 -Day of purchase, check engine light goes on -Return to the dealer, excuses made, sensor problem, etc., light is turned off -Check engine light continues to turn on months later, more trips made to the dealership, same excuses, basically told to ignore the light -Light stays on -March 2006, engine goes, broken piston, engine is toast -Extended warranty purchased, 160,000 kms -Vehicle has 162,000 kms -Toyota refuses to cover anything If the check engine light was operational, would it have warned of a possible engine breakdown? Several attempts were made to get the light fixed. Is that enough of an excuse to take Toyota on and demand they replace the engine? Any ideas or input would be appreciated, thanks guys!