Positive dealer experience

[icourtnage]

I was driving the other night and my check engine light came on. The car seemed a little bit sluggish after that(sick) , but it was barely noticeable. So, I took it in the next day and dropped it off before work. I get a call saying that the computer says the turbo is malfunctioning. Later, I get another call saying that they are overnighting a new turbo for me and that it would be in today. Now I'm waiting for my new turbo to be installed and I should get the car back this afternoon. I cant wait to ask them what kind of malfunction it was? I think they meant 'your turbo is f'ed'.
Either way, its covered under warranty (cabpatch) (I am at 24,500 miles or so)...
does anyone know when the warranty relating to the turbo runs out?
If people are looking for a good dealer, University Mazda in Seattle has been great to me.
-Ian

 

[Stormtrooper77]

Your turbo probably was f'ked, otherwise they wouldn't have ordered a new one. Keep us posted.

 

[shane02pro5]

I have read about alot of wastegate problems also which is internal so they replace the whole thing.

 

[icourtnage]

Well, I got my car back from the dealer last night. They installed the new turbo for free. They said something about a spring malfunctioning....then they just generalized and said it was a wastegate issue.
Lets hope the new turbo holds up so that I dont have to fix it and PAY for it next time

 

[shane02pro5]

Glad to hear it and Good Luck!

 

[MsP_DeViL]

I just want to a new turbo so I dont have issues like some of the people on this fourm. I want to get my stock unit worked on .. I wonder if that would help. I am not worried about building much more boost or performance right now I just dont want to be stuck!