The Beast Fuel-up Log

2012 BMW X5
Property of WarGawd. Added Mar 13 2020

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Jun 23 2020

Received set of 4 black sapphire metallic comfort access handles from Schmiedman in Denmark last week. Cost of handles was $65 USD included complete harness. Total cost after shipping and duties was $200 CDN. Otto's had claimed swapping known good handles into the two locations that were not functioning resolved the problems, and verified vehicle electronics were OK. Pass side rear handle swapped with replacement with complete success. Leaves me one spare tested functional handle for Pass side, but has a small scratch in the paint that might buff out. On Drivers side front door, handle was taped to harness, harness disconnected, discovered broken pin in connector of vehicle harness. Otto's COULD NOT have tested a known good handle in this location. Raised the issue with David Young, service manager at Otto's. Brought vehicle in, David involved another person whose name I didn't get. He spent more time deflecting and defending than actually listening. I was not seeking any compensation, just awareness and future confidence in tech diagnoses. Came away unsatisfied. Will splice in connector from used harness. See additional info in invoices and pictures.

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Added by WarGawd on Jun 27 2020 at 7:50 am