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Old 13-12-2012, 09:56 AM   #12
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Default Re: Service Scams

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Originally Posted by GT0132 View Post
Not GPS related but still to do with the rip off from the Euro car manufacturers and/or their accredited repairers.....Sunroof on misses BMW X5 stuck in the open position on one side. They did a temporary fix to get the thing closed but to fix the problem permanently so it's operational again is expected to cost around $5 k...WTF my entire factory sunroof including installation on my BA GT was only $2k !!.
My better half managed to break the plastic switch the operates the electric park brake on my X5 (hauling up on it as though it was a mechanical park brake). The plastic cracked and it now comes off if you're not careful.

Apparently, the entire centre console has to be opened up, the electronic module it is embedded in replaced and then the car re-programmed to recognise the new switch - around $600.

Based on your post, I've now forbidden her from using the panoramic sunroof

The passenger-side mirror stopped automatically dipping when I select reverse quite some time ago but frankly, I don't care...

Next daily driver will be simpler.
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