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Originally posted by Moonduck
Modern engines have an absolute ton of sensors in them. the computer monitors more of the engine's processes than most people are aware. If her engine had zero problems and wasn't making a funny noise before it ceased working, then odds are that some sensor detected the issue and killed ignition to prevent further damage. It happens with these engines.
An oil analysis wouldn't hurt and would likely detect if there was scoring in the bearings, though something like that is best handled independantly (so that the dealer is not capable of influencing results), and that means out of pocket expense.
A new engine is best case scenario. An engine swap does nothing to the car's value except improve it. A 3700km newer engine won't graphically increase value, but it adjusts it up a smidge./ Original engines are entirely meaningless unless the engine/car has some sort of scarcity attached to it. There is nothing scarce about a 2003 Accord.
Most likey, the engine is fine. Most likely, it simply detected an issue and shut itself off. Were it my vehicle, I would make damned sure to have it checked with great regularity to prevent problems down the road (well, if it were my vehicle, I would've checked the oil sooner).
Just because you "know cars" doesn't mean that you know the law. You might want to advise her to contact an attorney before building her expectations up with the possibility of an entire new car.
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Good post, but i have given up on her because she doesn' t listen to anything, so it's her problem now.
I still can't believe the entire issue however.