Ac/Heater Blower Switch And The Dealership
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Ac/Heater Blower Switch And The Dealership
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My car is now at Jim Ellis Porsche in Atlanta for the Blower switch repair. To my great dismay I was contacted by the service dept who stated the AC switch is part of a whole unit that houses all of the AC/Heat switches etc.
Simply said, the switch can not be repaired and now I have to buy the whole unit for a $ 1000.00 dollars plus labor costs. This problem all stems from me (the idiot) placing a Alum finish cap over the switch and pushing it on a bit to hard. So a German fancy $ 22.00 dollar cool looking cap now cost me about 1500.00 in labor and repairs.
If thats not bad enough, I also had a slight gas smell in the car and it turns out I need a new Charcoal filter can (I think thats what it is called) It took the dealership 3 hours to trace the smell. Labor and parts 475.00
Ok- enough crying Sorry folks![Frown](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Jordan
PS> The car has 13500 miles. How does the charcoal can thingy go bad so fast?
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My car is now at Jim Ellis Porsche in Atlanta for the Blower switch repair. To my great dismay I was contacted by the service dept who stated the AC switch is part of a whole unit that houses all of the AC/Heat switches etc.
Simply said, the switch can not be repaired and now I have to buy the whole unit for a $ 1000.00 dollars plus labor costs. This problem all stems from me (the idiot) placing a Alum finish cap over the switch and pushing it on a bit to hard. So a German fancy $ 22.00 dollar cool looking cap now cost me about 1500.00 in labor and repairs.
If thats not bad enough, I also had a slight gas smell in the car and it turns out I need a new Charcoal filter can (I think thats what it is called) It took the dealership 3 hours to trace the smell. Labor and parts 475.00
Ok- enough crying Sorry folks
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Jordan
PS> The car has 13500 miles. How does the charcoal can thingy go bad so fast?
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Unless your car is under warrenty, never take your car to the stealer!!! One of the first lessons of Rennlist. Find a good indy shop for the hard stuff and get a set of wrenches and tech manual for the rest.
For the AC switch console, did you try places that do DME and circuit board rebuilds? I had one from a former BMW rebuilt (bad solder joints) and saved $500 bucks over a replacement part. Also, call LA Porsche Dismantlers and see about a used part. There are many options other than getting screwed by the stealer.
3 hours to trace the smell...what a farce. It's a tough lesson, but learn it and never set foot there again.
For the AC switch console, did you try places that do DME and circuit board rebuilds? I had one from a former BMW rebuilt (bad solder joints) and saved $500 bucks over a replacement part. Also, call LA Porsche Dismantlers and see about a used part. There are many options other than getting screwed by the stealer.
3 hours to trace the smell...what a farce. It's a tough lesson, but learn it and never set foot there again.
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I would also check into sunset or pelican parts for a price check. First though, check with an independent who knows what they are doing. We have plenty of Atlanta RLers who should chime in on their recommendations. I wouldn't jump to pay $1k to these guys, particularly for something that doesn't impact the driveability of the car.
Good luck.
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Call Pat Collins before you drop that money--he might be able to help you out...Stealership is very expensive for older cars and a lot of their techs don't know much at all [if anything] about our air-cooled cars--
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Hi All,
After going back and fourth with the dealership... they agreed to attempting the repair of the switch vs replacing the whole $ 1150.00 dollar unit. Well the good news, Jim Ellis Porsche of Atlanta steped up to the plate and did my repair for $ 200.00 dollars . I must say I have a new found respect for dealership service. I was about to spend the $ 1150 plus labor.. with that said I have no complaints.
Thanks everyone for your help
Jordan
PS. I know if I kept pusing and pushing..they would attempt the repair.
After going back and fourth with the dealership... they agreed to attempting the repair of the switch vs replacing the whole $ 1150.00 dollar unit. Well the good news, Jim Ellis Porsche of Atlanta steped up to the plate and did my repair for $ 200.00 dollars . I must say I have a new found respect for dealership service. I was about to spend the $ 1150 plus labor.. with that said I have no complaints.
Thanks everyone for your help
Jordan
PS. I know if I kept pusing and pushing..they would attempt the repair.
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But just think.....goes to show waht stealers they are.....if you had not questioned.....they would have stung you for the whole $1,100.......there are two or three really good shops in ATL.....I used to live there.......and they know what they are doing for a lot less $$$.....try and arrange an ATL get together and chat to the locals for the scoop