Before I start my next question, I want to thank everyone on this board for taking the time to answer all my questions. All the input has helped so much, and I really appreciate it.
Here is the situation. I am getting very close to a purchase of a '96 NSX. I asked the owner to take the car to his local dealer for a inspection. I was determined that the throttle body needs to be replaced. Evidently, the car at one point had a dead battery and was jump started. Something didn't go right, and damaged the electronics in the throttle body. Except for a the fact that this part is on factory backorder from Japan, the owner is paying for the cost of the repair at $1,700.
Should I be concerned that there may be damage to any other electrical components? The service manager working on the car, and at my local dealer both say that there should not be any other concerns. I'm beginning to feel that I am just being way to picky about the cars I'm looking at, to the point that I am seriously considering buying a new NSX.
Also, just for future reference for myself and other owners, what could have gone wrong to cause this problem? I know the battery isn't easy to get to, so did he jump it from the starter or something.
I would like to add that the current owner of the car has been great to deal with and a real nice guy. What ever the out come of this car is between us, it has been a pleasure dealing with him.
Thanks for reading.
Here is the situation. I am getting very close to a purchase of a '96 NSX. I asked the owner to take the car to his local dealer for a inspection. I was determined that the throttle body needs to be replaced. Evidently, the car at one point had a dead battery and was jump started. Something didn't go right, and damaged the electronics in the throttle body. Except for a the fact that this part is on factory backorder from Japan, the owner is paying for the cost of the repair at $1,700.
Should I be concerned that there may be damage to any other electrical components? The service manager working on the car, and at my local dealer both say that there should not be any other concerns. I'm beginning to feel that I am just being way to picky about the cars I'm looking at, to the point that I am seriously considering buying a new NSX.
Also, just for future reference for myself and other owners, what could have gone wrong to cause this problem? I know the battery isn't easy to get to, so did he jump it from the starter or something.
I would like to add that the current owner of the car has been great to deal with and a real nice guy. What ever the out come of this car is between us, it has been a pleasure dealing with him.
Thanks for reading.