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Old 01-30-2024, 12:13 PM
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Update - I ordered the part from Amazon and the total cost was $37. A friend helped me to install it in about 5 minutes. We disconnected the negative battery terminal, drank a beer, and then reconnected the battery. The check engine light went out and all is good. I would usually just allow a mechanic to repair the car, but 3 shops wanted about $300 for a non-OEM part alone that was readily available from Amazon for $37. To me that seems like an unreasonable markup on the part. I had no issue with the labor portion of their quotes.
Excellent, that's my theory as well, I can turn a screwdriver with the best of 'em, and if i fail, there's always a mechanic to fix it. .

Well done!

I will keep you in mind for any check engine lights i get as well!

it pays to be cheap at times!