When your saw would not start in normal mode, it would have been better to
take into the shop and read the error code, my guess would be the solenoid is
messed up, and ultimately caused the problem, but it also looks like pre detonation,
now that is usually bad fuel or timing, again, the shop might have found a code to
point to ignition module. / timing issues.
I sure understand how upsetting it is to have an expensive saw messed up,
no consolation, but I have not bought into the AT MT world yet because I
like to adjust my own carb.
I also think Stihl should do more here, you said the saw was always acting up
from new, and I would bet if the dealer addressed this initially then your saw would
be in one piece today.
I sure hope you find a resolution.
I did take it in when it was on the V1 M-Tronics and asked them to help troubleshoot under warranty. Multiple times. Always got the same answer. We can't repeat it.
When she didn't start at all or idle. I again brought it in and told them.
"Now that it's out of the warranty period, we have to charge the Diagnostics fee of $XX. If we cant repeat it or have to tear it down to check things, it will cost more."
It's the solenoid. 100% It's allover the internet about it and I have been telling you the same thing sinceI got the saw and started having issues.
I'd ask about the solenoid issues I was reading about and again,
"We haven't seen anything about that from Stihl"
But here is it on all the forums people talking about similar issues
"Well, we can only go by what Stihl tells us. Plus, we can't repeat the issue"
Fast forward to getting these parts-
" I don't even have have that part number 1144 007 1809 in my system. What is it again? Oh, it's 1144 400 4703 & 0000 120 5104 & a 0000 350 3518. Huh, I wonder why it's like that. Doesn't give us much 'room'. Well, ok.. I'll put it on the next parts order. Your saws out of warranty so none of this is covered. You have to pay for it. You know that right? "
Yup. I just want to get my saw reliably working the way it should.
"We will charge the labor on it to do the out of warranty work."
I know my saws in and out. Have all the service manuals. Done a few repairs on other saws. Took small engine repair in school. Work on vehicle engines. Plus I have most of the Stihl "specialty" tools or similar non branded for working on engines. This is a simple procedure that I could do in 20min.
"Ok, I'll get it. "
-Then the call. -
It's backordered
-after the saw failure-
"The problem is you are working on your saw. Not a Stihl Certified Mechanic. "
I get it. I'm not a random just doing this to save a buck that has no clue. I'm not going to pay hundreds in labor on a simple electronics swap over. This isn't a difficult job. Small engines are not a difficult to work on. Especially well designed saws.
"Well it's out of warranty and no one will warranty the work you did. You are going to have to pay to fix it."
Let's just see if you have the Piston and cylinder kit in stock first.
" Oh, another 'kit' . Let me guess, it has all the parts bundled."
Yep.. I need the needle cage too if I'm replacing it all.
Posted on a different platform that I just grenaded after the updated parts and was told to contact Stihl anyways.