Dealer says faulty MAP sensor not covered under engine warranty

[GWS]

That's right. I believe my low boost black smoke problem is due to a faulty MAP sensor. It set the check engine light and a trouble code saying "MAP sensor input voltage below acceptable limit". Since I'm still under engine warranty I thought a new MAP sensor would be covered. NOT! The dealer says it's not one of the parts listed. I find this pretty hard to swallow, especially since they want $110 US for one.

 

[fj40charles]

That sounds like total BS to me. I would escalate this to the service manager and/or go to another dealership. If you do get your warranty work done at the 5 dingdong dealership, be sure to

rip them when you get the service survey if they give you a hard time.



If you have to buy the sensor, go buy it from Cummins. I'm sure it

is less expensive.



Charles

 

[NVR FNSH]

Wouldn't it be considered part of the emissions system? Sounds like the dealer is stonewalling. Stick it to 'em.



Brian

 

[JR2]

Don't count on the sensor being cheaper at cummins. When I went to get my new IAT sensor cummins wanted $38 and would have it in a week to 10 days. The Dodge dealer wanted $26 and had it in 5 days.

 

[Skibby]

Cheaper

JR2. were right,it may or maynot be cheaper at one or the other,different area's sometime's Dodge is cheaper,sometime's you can get a better price from Cummin's,an availability is also a problem as well as who can get it to quicker!

 

[TowPro]

Did the dealer call STAR to see if it was covered or not?

I would expect this to be covered under the

HD Emissions warrantee which is 80K miles on our 98. 5's





thats what they covered my lift pump under.

Originally posted by GWS

That's right. I believe my low boost black smoke problem is due to a faulty MAP sensor. It set the check engine light and a trouble code saying "MAP sensor input voltage below acceptable limit". Since I'm still under engine warranty I thought a new MAP sensor would be covered. NOT! The dealer says it's not one of the parts listed. I find this pretty hard to swallow, especially since they want $110 US for one.