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Thanks plus another question please
Had a previous post about my 2005 vert top not going up. Took it to the repair shop and they are ordering the part. I will let everyone know what part when they install it. Thanks for everyone's help. New question. The dealer said a new door handle touchpad would be 20$ for the pad and a 100$ install. They said even though it is only 2 screws that a computer had to program it to the car. Is this true or am I being had? I told them no.
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for the few bucks a new touchpad is I wouldn't bother cleaning it especially since you need to take it out even for that either way.
replace:
http://www.theredlion.us/C6%20door%2...itch%20DIY.pdf
replace:
http://www.theredlion.us/C6%20door%2...itch%20DIY.pdf
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for the few bucks a new touchpad is I wouldn't bother cleaning it especially since you need to take it out even for that either way.
replace:
http://www.theredlion.us/C6%20door%2...itch%20DIY.pdf
replace:
http://www.theredlion.us/C6%20door%2...itch%20DIY.pdf
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Replacing pads would have to be Velcro to be any easier, Chuck.
Just one IMPORTANT thing to keep in mind if you're going DIY.
Be VERY careful to NOT allow the wires to drop inside the door, it's an easy mistake & a real PITA fishing the suckers out w/o removing door panel.
Dealer 'Service Advisors' really don't know if they're foot or horseback when it comes to repairs, time etc. & not just your SA but 99% of 'em.
Just one IMPORTANT thing to keep in mind if you're going DIY.
Be VERY careful to NOT allow the wires to drop inside the door, it's an easy mistake & a real PITA fishing the suckers out w/o removing door panel.
Dealer 'Service Advisors' really don't know if they're foot or horseback when it comes to repairs, time etc. & not just your SA but 99% of 'em.
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Replacing pads would have to be Velcro to be any easier, Chuck.
Just one IMPORTANT thing to keep in mind if you're going DIY.
Be VERY careful to NOT allow the wires to drop inside the door, it's an easy mistake & a real PITA fishing the suckers out w/o removing door panel.
Dealer 'Service Advisors' really don't know if they're foot or horseback when it comes to repairs, time etc. & not just your SA but 99% of 'em.
Just one IMPORTANT thing to keep in mind if you're going DIY.
Be VERY careful to NOT allow the wires to drop inside the door, it's an easy mistake & a real PITA fishing the suckers out w/o removing door panel.
Dealer 'Service Advisors' really don't know if they're foot or horseback when it comes to repairs, time etc. & not just your SA but 99% of 'em.
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Only, I would have handled this differently.
There's always the very real possibility that the service writer just didn't know what he was talking about, and the dealer wasn't trying to cheat him at all.
I would have returned to the dealer armed with the facts, and asked to see the Service Manager.
I would have asked if he'd like to re-think the repair charge, because I expect to pay for about 15 minutes labor, + the part + tax, and that's it.
If the service manager insisted on an inappropriate price, I'd either buy the part and do it myself, or take the car someplace else.
But, that's just me.
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The pad is two screws and an unplug to replace, although if you live in a humid place, I think it would be better to clean the contacts yourself as you can then make sure to put some corrosion protector on those contacts to keep it from happening again. And the warning above to avoid letting the wire harness fall back into the door is a good one...