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#21
07-03-2020, 03:15 PM
[QUOTE=suvlover;59150]
Well I drove back to the dealership yesterday to have the new starter installed. It took 9 days overall to get a second appt. It took 2 days to get a new one shipped to them.
So I drove a total of 440 miles back and forth...120 each way times 4 trips. Luv my S-F SEL but I'll never purchase another. Service desk man said that's a first time replacement for a starter, also said its not uncommon for the Alternator to go bad between 90 and 100,000 miles. I can understand a starter going bad with the engine stop start system constantly engaged on and off but I defeated mine from day one so I never need to push the button every time that I start the car.
CORRECTION 480 MILES TOTAL ! Angry
Well I drove back to the dealership yesterday to have the new starter installed. It took 9 days overall to get a second appt. It took 2 days to get a new one shipped to them.
So I drove a total of 440 miles back and forth...120 each way times 4 trips. Luv my S-F SEL but I'll never purchase another. Service desk man said that's a first time replacement for a starter, also said its not uncommon for the Alternator to go bad between 90 and 100,000 miles. I can understand a starter going bad with the engine stop start system constantly engaged on and off but I defeated mine from day one so I never need to push the button every time that I start the car.
#22
07-04-2020, 08:06 AM
That's a long way to go just for routine service Maybe you might search around for a shop that is much closer and is willing to accept your business at a reasonable price.
When shops were few and far between a good relationship was essential for both the shop and the customer. Most shops appreciated the business and the customer was well treated and taken care of. City shops have a much larger business base and don't seem to value a customer as much as a country shop.
No matter what model vehicle you have , it will need service and repair eventually, so the more familiar the shop is with your vehicle the better. Sometimes we have little choice as to where to go for service, but it pays to build a good relationship with a local shop for a lot of reasons.I realize you didn't ask for this , but it is always a good idea to read and understand the info in the vehicle owner's manual , it pays in the long run.
When shops were few and far between a good relationship was essential for both the shop and the customer. Most shops appreciated the business and the customer was well treated and taken care of. City shops have a much larger business base and don't seem to value a customer as much as a country shop.
No matter what model vehicle you have , it will need service and repair eventually, so the more familiar the shop is with your vehicle the better. Sometimes we have little choice as to where to go for service, but it pays to build a good relationship with a local shop for a lot of reasons.I realize you didn't ask for this , but it is always a good idea to read and understand the info in the vehicle owner's manual , it pays in the long run.
#24
07-04-2020, 08:49 AM
There are certain "Motor Vehicle Safety Standards" that must be adhered to when a vehicle is manufactured and for sale to the public.
If these standards were altered or eliminated, there comes a big liability issue. Folks that are not familiar with these rules are wide open for problems and don't know it !
As they say, A word to the wise is sufficient !
If these standards were altered or eliminated, there comes a big liability issue. Folks that are not familiar with these rules are wide open for problems and don't know it !
As they say, A word to the wise is sufficient !
#26
07-04-2020, 09:27 AM
There are certain "Motor Vehicle Safety Standards" that must be adhered to when a vehicle is manufactured and for sale to the public.
If these standards were altered or eliminated, there comes a big liability issue. Folks that are not familiar with these rules are wide open for problems and don't know it !
As they say, A word to the wise is sufficient !
If these standards were altered or eliminated, there comes a big liability issue. Folks that are not familiar with these rules are wide open for problems and don't know it !
As they say, A word to the wise is sufficient !
#27
07-04-2020, 10:53 AM
I pushed the stop start button down and wedged in a piece of cut off credit card so it stays in the off position.[/QUOTE]
How do you start it? with the button in the off position?
How do you start it? with the button in the off position?
#28
07-04-2020, 02:00 PM
I'M talking about the button on the center consul, not the one on the dash !!!!!
#29
07-04-2020, 03:16 PM
I don't have a button in my center console, unless you you are talking about the hidden in the center console for the shift lock?