auto mechanics advice please

[tvguy]

The information is outdated as the policy has been updated to include the KSDS firmware revision to mitigate the risk of crankshaft rod protrusion through the block, etc.

Doesn't say the changes are required to maintain the warranty, just that they are available and should be completed. Unless I missed it.

 

[hertamaniac]

Doesn't say the changes are required to maintain the warranty, just that they are available and should be completed. Unless I missed it.

The OEM warranty is honored. It's when exceeding the limits of 100K/10 year where this additional coverage is offered.

But it's not a new engine.

 

[tvguy]

The OEM warranty is honored. It's when exceeding the limits of 100K/10 year where this additional coverage is offered.

But it's not a new engine.

No first hand knowledge. Just repeating what my mechanic told me. He said a new engine, I guess it could be a rebuilt. However, I suspect it would be cheaper to just ship new engines to be swapped out rather than may local labor rates to rebuild an engine.

EDIT: I do see that the software update is required for the warranty.

 

[hertamaniac]

No first hand knowledge. Just repeating what my mechanic told me. He said a new engine, I guess it could be a rebuilt. However, I suspect it would be cheaper to just ship new engines to be swapped out rather than may local labor rates to rebuild an engine.

Actually, when they discovered the magnitude of the issue(s) due to particulates from machining the blocks could inhibit the oil ports from flowing in the block is when the additional warranty was offered. The swap program was more financially effective than a blanket swap for all-new.

They took the old blocks and ensured the oil ports were fully operational and had to list it as a remanufactured. It's cycling 101.

I was part of the class action lawsuit against Hyundai/Kia.

The software update was to establish a limp mode to get the car to dealer service in the attempt to prevent a block protrusion.

 

[Dznypal]

well today was the big day--we got our car to the dealer actually its first tomorrow they can look at it but we wont be home tomorrow morning so they said to drop it off tonight

anyways the guy really couldnt say much until they look at it
DH told him that we were reading up on things like shift to park and the harness mostly things I got suggestions on here and then looked it up

the guy at the dealer said they get some cars with that problem but not really to many
he of course never mentioned an recall or anything that would benefit us
he said they probably call late morning early afternoon about it
and of course everything happens at once
tomorrow we have grandparents day for our youngest DGD
in the morning
then we have a mini get away from sun to tues
since we only have one car we rented one since if they cant get the car done tomorrow wed really be stuck
even though Ive been reading about the recalls which our car is in that group 2018
maiblu Im not holding my breath on any help from the dealer
Ive already looked up customer service if I have to go that route

just one more issue we didnt need right now
oh well

 

[sam_gordon]

You should have been able to use your cars VIN to see if it has a recall. Your VIN might be on your insurance card if you still want to look (since it's already at the dealer).

 

[Dznypal]

the verdict is in
It needs a harness and switch
Nothing mg was mentioned about a recall yet our car is the model and year
Not sure now where to start now with thst
Any idea on cost

 

[_19disnA]

There are websites where you can look up your VIN number to see if there are any relevant recalls. Dealers would obviously have access to that info from the manufacturer. Even when there are recalls for a certain vehicle, it doesn't mean that every car was impacted. Sometimes it is a specific date range when a defective part was used, something went wrong during assembly or it depends on the specific options your vehicle has.