Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning Talk about modifications, or anything else associated with performance enhancements. Have a new idea for performance/reliability? Post it here. No idea is stupid! (please use Detailing and Appearance for cosmetic ideas)

Case Learn Dealer near Chicago?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 24, 2007 | 03:45 PM
  #1  
67Goat's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
67Goat is on a distinguished road
Default Case Learn Dealer near Chicago?

When I get my PCM back from ZZP I was going to get a Case Learn done, but every dealer I called nearby so far wants $160 (thanks for nothing!)
Can anyone recommend a shop that can do it for a reasonable price?
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 04:30 PM
  #2  
MyLittleBlackBird's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,295
Likes: 2
MyLittleBlackBird is on a distinguished road
Default

Surely someone near the Chicago area has a tuner and can help you out. I don't know much about the process, but the one I witnessed took no more than 5 minutes. Perhaps if you explain to them that you will not pay $160 for 5 minutes of work, they'll be more reasonable?
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 04:44 PM
  #3  
67Goat's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
67Goat is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by MyLittleBlackBird
Surely someone near the Chicago area has a tuner and can help you out. I don't know much about the process, but the one I witnessed took no more than 5 minutes. Perhaps if you explain to them that you will not pay $160 for 5 minutes of work, they'll be more reasonable?
I tried that route - no luck
Reply
Old May 28, 2007 | 11:19 AM
  #4  
1994se's Avatar
Senior Member
Posts like a Camaro
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 922
Likes: 0
From: Aurora, Illinois
1994se is on a distinguished road
Default

Yea good luck, those guys are ruthless. i got quoted 100 and even that was absolutely ridiculous. First they had no idea what i was talking about even with the procedure on paper and then they would tell me i didn't need it to be done. Avenue Chevrolet in Batavia did mine for 50, even that i think is a bit outrageous but it needed to be done so i cut my losses.
Reply
Old May 29, 2007 | 05:33 PM
  #5  
67Goat's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
67Goat is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by 1994se
Yea good luck, those guys are ruthless. i got quoted 100 and even that was absolutely ridiculous. First they had no idea what i was talking about even with the procedure on paper and then they would tell me i didn't need it to be done. Avenue Chevrolet in Batavia did mine for 50, even that i think is a bit outrageous but it needed to be done so i cut my losses.
Yup, and GM wonders why they are no longer the top car maker. I think like any other dealership though, I think the service writers are just there for the job and benefits. They rarely have a clue what in the world they are doing. A friend went to a Toyota dealer with a brake problem. The dealer called her back telling her the entire gas tank needed to be replaced and it would cost her $1,500??? After I called them and pointed out they are nuts, they backed off and admitted a new gas tank would not help the braking issue?!
Reply
Old May 29, 2007 | 05:43 PM
  #6  
1994se's Avatar
Senior Member
Posts like a Camaro
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 922
Likes: 0
From: Aurora, Illinois
1994se is on a distinguished road
Default

yea i hear you there. i refuse to go to any of the actual pontiac dealerships around here because i am fairly patient and reasonable, but the service department guys make me furious every time i go in there.
Reply
Old May 30, 2007 | 07:31 AM
  #7  
BillBoost37's Avatar
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 30
From: Enfield, CT
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

You might also check GP boards etc for someone local with a tuner/scanner capable.

Also..many mechanics have scanners capable. I know my buddy would willingly Case learn a car for $50 or less since it takes all of 5 minutes or less.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GTPboy
Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning
11
Apr 20, 2006 03:07 PM
jdq
Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning
4
Apr 20, 2006 02:42 PM
chadow427
Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning
4
Apr 17, 2006 03:11 PM
Chad V
Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning
9
Nov 16, 2005 12:06 PM
mpich
2000-2005
1
Jun 27, 2005 11:10 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:39 AM.