Car repair in Baton Rouge?

[kpm1234]

I figure we have a good number of members on here from Baton Rouge. I need a little advice.
Number 1 child is a freshman at LSU. Her 4runner won't start. Ran over and tried to OBDII it today and could only get a "no link" message, may be the tester. In any case the fuel pump is not operating, why, who knows.
Anyway, can someone recommend a good repair shop in that area of town?
Thanks

 

[themcfarland]

I suggest and have had good honest work from seigan car care on seigan down by big lots..

they have an after hours key drop and have been honest with me over the 5 years..

the no link could be the fuse.. if its a universal reader. that would also explain the fuel pump not pumping if you have a fuse or breaker popped.

 

[iamdat]

I suggest and have had good honest work from seigan car care on seigan down by big lots..

they have an after hours key drop and have been honest with me over the 5 years..

the no link could be the fuse.. if its a universal reader. that would also explain the fuel pump not pumping if you have a fuse or breaker popped.

i know one of the techs over there, graham. he's a good, honest guy. i cant really suggest any shops but i can tell you who NOT to go to. as previously said, the lack of communication is a tell-tell theres a popped fuse on the obd-2 (usually shared with cig lighter) circuit. id suggest myself but quite honestly, im swamped and wouldnt be able to get to it for a least a week or so.
one thing i would suggest is DONT bring it to one of your rinky dink tires shops who also "diagnose".
good luck!

 

[iamdat]

btw, how sure are you the fuel pump isnt working? btw, many things can cause the fuel pump to not turn on....

 

[kpm1234]

Thanks so far everyone.
It appears to have a seperate 7.5 amp fuse for the OBD, swapped with a known good one, same results.
No fuel at the fuel filter when key to start. But as was said, there are alot of things that will disable the pump. she lives on campus and truely really does not need a vehicle for a while, I will probably go back Friday and do some more head scratching with a better reader.
Thanks and keep em coming.

 

[iamdat]

what year and engine is this?

 

[kpm1234]

'96 3.4 V6

 

[Bam Bam]

I have a OBD 2 scanner (decent one) if needed. I live in the Watson area if you need it.






Bam Bam

 

[kpm1234]

I have a OBD 2 scanner (decent one) if needed. I live in the Watson area if you need it.

Bam Bam

Thanks I'll keep that in mind if the other one falls thru.

 

[derf]

Art at Brakes and More is honest as the day is long and a good wrench.
225-275-3411
11809 Florida Blvd.

Agco is good, too, but Art is probably cheaper.
I sent my sister to Art and I'd send my mom there if my dad couldn't fix anything but a rainbow.

Fuel pump is probably bad. Some vehicles have a cutoff switch that deactivates the pump if the vehicle flips over. But, if it has around 100k I'd bet fuel pump and if I had to wager I'd bet tank dropping time.

 

[charliepapa]

I don't know what the name of the shop is because my guys just call it "the Viet Namese mechanic shop" but apparently they do really good work and are honest. They are just up Burbank on the Gardere end.

 

[sraacke]

I have been using Winner Circle Car Care at the corner of Nicholson and Lee for several years. No problems with them but they are probably aren't the cheapest in town.

 

[vsound]

Tony Lee Auto just off Siegen. BS member "Gordo" works there and can fix you up. Honest folks that do good work.

 

[Suburbazine]

Jeff Cobb Auto Works @ South Acadian & Broussard. I work there.

We don't have a lot of cars in line right now so you'd probably get fast service.

 

[gun_slinger2006]

If you hadn't done this yet , turn the car on without starting (without going all the way to start position , just on ) . Listen to the fuel pump , no noise bad something , fuse , fuel pump , wire . Don't just check the fuse . May look good and check good on multimeter but could still be bad . Had that happen to me with a 96 dodge ram .
At the fuse block jump the fuse with something , piece of wire ( paper clip or multimeter lead works ) while car is on and listen for the fuel pump If you hear noise from the pump , bad fuse , replace . If still no noise from pump , you can power the pump directly with a 12 volt source . You'll have to unplug the fuel pump connection under the car (kinda hard to get to though) . If pump does not work , bad pump , replace . If pump works , bad wire somewhwere between fuse block and pump . A bad wire happens but is not common .

good luck

 

[Sigforty]

i know one of the techs over there, graham. he's a good, honest guy. i cant really suggest any shops but i can tell you who NOT to go to. as previously said, the lack of communication is a tell-tell theres a popped fuse on the obd-2 (usually shared with cig lighter) circuit. id suggest myself but quite honestly, im swamped and wouldnt be able to get to it for a least a week or so.
one thing i would suggest is DONT bring it to one of your rinky dink tires shops who also "diagnose".
good luck!

I agree with Dat. Graham is a good guy to deal with.

 

[iamdat]

I agree with Dat. Graham is a good guy to deal with.

as i was finishing up my associate's degree at the tech school, graham had just started. he was pretty sharp back then so id only imagine he's only gotten better.

 

[themcfarland]

Graham is very honest and by the book. he wont do anything custom such as lifts but if its by the book, he can do it..

daniel and graham both over there.. Daniel is a scientist or biologist that just enjoys wrenching..

they wont steer you the wrong way and will not fix something extra without letting you know..

 

[YellowChevy]

I don't know what the name of the shop is because my guys just call it "the Viet Namese mechanic shop" but apparently they do really good work and are honest. They are just up Burbank on the Gardere end.

Auto Pro is the name of the shop FWIW

 

[CrkdLtr]

"the V shop" @ 12 and airline now works on all imports, has for a few years actually, and they are honest as they come. I've known the owner for about 12 years. They really know their stuff and will get it done right, and stand behind it.

So you know Bill and his son Bill?

I figure we have a good number of members on here from Baton Rouge. I need a little advice.
Number 1 child is a freshman at LSU. Her 4runner won't start. Ran over and tried to OBDII it today and could only get a "no link" message, may be the tester. In any case the fuel pump is not operating, why, who knows.
Anyway, can someone recommend a good repair shop in that area of town?
Thanks

AGCO on Coursey Blvd
A-Car Automotive @ 2930 Berlin Dr
Plantation Tire & Car Care on Highland Rd near Home Depot.