The Death Of a S2K
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The Death Of a S2K
Well, to make this short and to the point.
My Uncles owned a 2004 Honda S2000.
He began to smell something burning, like it was under the dash. He didn't waste anytime, the next day he took it to the Honda dealership. They told him nothing was electrically or mechanically wrong except that a plastic bag had caught on his exhaust and melted. Well, we bring it home and still smell the burning rubberish, wireish smell. Its beginning to worry me so I ask him to look at the wiring at the bottom of the console. Well, he decides he wants the dealership to look at it again, 2 days later he takes it back up to the Honda Dealer. They once again tell him nothing is wrong. Well, 2 days later, when my grandmother got up, looked outside and seen the S2000 sitting in the back yard in flames. Sadly, my uncle had to watch it burn, turns out aftering being inspected, it was a electrical fire based in the dash. It was rough, and Honda really done him wrong in turning him away without really checking out his car.
Just figured I'd let you guys know, I'll post pics later.
My Uncles owned a 2004 Honda S2000.
He began to smell something burning, like it was under the dash. He didn't waste anytime, the next day he took it to the Honda dealership. They told him nothing was electrically or mechanically wrong except that a plastic bag had caught on his exhaust and melted. Well, we bring it home and still smell the burning rubberish, wireish smell. Its beginning to worry me so I ask him to look at the wiring at the bottom of the console. Well, he decides he wants the dealership to look at it again, 2 days later he takes it back up to the Honda Dealer. They once again tell him nothing is wrong. Well, 2 days later, when my grandmother got up, looked outside and seen the S2000 sitting in the back yard in flames. Sadly, my uncle had to watch it burn, turns out aftering being inspected, it was a electrical fire based in the dash. It was rough, and Honda really done him wrong in turning him away without really checking out his car.
Just figured I'd let you guys know, I'll post pics later.
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Re: The Death Of a S2K (Rajin)
Man, I'm really sorry to hear that. But the first thing that comes to mind is not to claim it on your uncles insurance. Call an attorney and see if Honda Motor Co. or the dealership is directly responsible. Of course there are many factors involved, but as long as the story is straight foward, then it seems the liability falls on them. Send pics soon, and RIP S2K.
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Re: The Death Of a S2K (TL1000R)
hense the reason you never use one dealership.. if you take it to one place and they swear nothing is wrong..but you know something is up.. take it to another dealership to get a second opinion....
second opinions at the same dealership is pointless...
second opinions at the same dealership is pointless...
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Re: The Death Of a S2K (papa5murf)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by papa5murf »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hense the reason you never use one dealership.. if you take it to one place and they swear nothing is wrong..but you know something is up.. take it to another dealership to get a second opinion....
second opinions at the same dealership is pointless...</TD></TR></TABLE>I agree, they will look like jack-asses if they go back and find something the second time around.
second opinions at the same dealership is pointless...</TD></TR></TABLE>I agree, they will look like jack-asses if they go back and find something the second time around.
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Re: The Death Of a S2K (papa5murf)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by papa5murf »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hense the reason you never use one dealership.. if you take it to one place and they swear nothing is wrong..but you know something is up.. take it to another dealership to get a second opinion....
second opinions at the same dealership is pointless...</TD></TR></TABLE>
second opinions at the same dealership is pointless...</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: The Death Of a S2K (Rajin)
did he have an aftermarket alarm or sound system? if he did i'm pretty sure honda will not accept any responsiblity because you altered the stock wiring harness...i hope everything works out for you. 
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Re: The Death Of a S2K (Rajin)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rajin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not too Many other Honda places close to where we live.</TD></TR></TABLE>
could of taken it to another mechanic/auto shop..
could of taken it to another mechanic/auto shop..
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Re: The Death Of a S2K (dkim48)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dkim48 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did he have an aftermarket alarm or sound system? if he did i'm pretty sure honda will not accept any responsiblity because you altered the stock wiring harness...i hope everything works out for you. </TD></TR></TABLE>some of the factors I was referring to. Good point....
</TD></TR></TABLE>some of the factors I was referring to. Good point....
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Re: The Death Of a S2K (dkim48)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dkim48 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did he have an aftermarket alarm or sound system? if he did i'm pretty sure honda will not accept any responsiblity because you altered the stock wiring harness...i hope everything works out for you. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Didn't alter anything. I asked to look at it, he wouldn't let me.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Didn't alter anything. I asked to look at it, he wouldn't let me.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by s2kkk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sorry to hear that man. Thats why I NEVER take my car to the Honda stealership for NOTHING! Half of those guys dont know what they are doing and just lie on their resumes to get a job.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's amazing to see how a few idiots mess it up for us good guys.
But sorry to hear about the S2K, I'm sure i would have shed a few tears.
It's hard to imagine anything in a stock S2K that would have enough current with the car off to start a fire. But it sucks either way
It's amazing to see how a few idiots mess it up for us good guys.
But sorry to hear about the S2K, I'm sure i would have shed a few tears.
It's hard to imagine anything in a stock S2K that would have enough current with the car off to start a fire. But it sucks either way
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