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      04-23-2024, 05:15 PM   #29
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Originally Posted by dickmidnight View Post
service advisor at my local dealership confirmed that the extended warranty covers the grills on my car.

he recommended waiting until i have a CEL come on for them though. first step is to do a scan test and try to clear the code. if that solves the problem, the test and code isn’t covered by the warranty and would run me about $350
Or you could easily clear the code yourself with a ODB adapter and scan tool of your choice. Cost you around $50 bucks and will allow you to read codes going forward.

If you don’t have a CEL on, I’d just leave it be. When it goes or fails or faults, the CEL will come on (again).
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