All the regular stuffs. Parts are relatively cheap. Labor is what really hurt there. Shop usually charge by the hour quoted in the book, not the actual hours on repair. Plus they might have some mark-up on the parts too.
If you want to bring it to Atlanta, I can help you out.
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Originally Posted by e30cabrio
What is the socket in invoice 2? Are they making you pay for a tool?
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I wonder the same thing and Google the part#. They are bulb sockets. Look like he has some issue with the taillights.
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Originally Posted by Doru
The 2nd bill has the light bulb socket? usually this fault is related to bad bulbs which fail to make good contact with the socket. I would try a different bulb (OEM from dealer, or an equivalent stainless steel coated socket) and clean the inside of the socket with fine grit sandpaper.
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Usually the problem is the contact between the bulb socket and the metal housing. This is a well-documented issue with all E53.
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