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Old 03-13-2018, 02:36 PM
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Update: Steering angle sensor not faulty but they could not calibrate it. Turns out the SZL module is bad (control stalk assembly) and causing a road block in the communication bus (fiber optic, CAN bus?). So, bottom line, labor no charge but they are charging me $775 for the SZL. If I purchased the part, it would be about $575. I suppose this part could explain the turn signal not self cancelling.

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Update: Steering angle sensor not faulty but they could not calibrate it. Turns out the SZL module is bad (control stalk assembly) and causing a road block in the communication bus (fiber optic, CAN bus?). So, bottom line, labor no charge but they are charging me $775 for the SZL. If I purchased the part, it would be about $575. I suppose this part could explain the turn signal not self cancelling.

Dang dealers.
If you are happy with that explanation, who are we to question....

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Old 03-18-2018, 11:13 AM
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I think their "repair" was them plugging in the connector they missed the first time around and presenting it to you like they are doing you a favor.
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I think their "repair" was them plugging in the connector they missed the first time around and presenting it to you like they are doing you a favor.
Bingo

Edit: unless they gave you the failed part....
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Old 03-18-2018, 12:47 PM
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Does it even happen? Like swapping good working parts for failed and making owners "fix" that?Common thing in third world countries,is it common here in the upper NA?

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Old 03-18-2018, 02:33 PM
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Does it even happen? Like swapping good working parts for failed and making owners "fix" that?Common thing in third world countries,is it common here in the upper NA?
Eh, there is enough money to be made just screwing people over honestly....
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Bingo

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The control stalks are obviously new.
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I think their "repair" was them plugging in the connector they missed the first time around and presenting it to you like they are doing you a favor.
If the szl were unplugged I believe that would have triggered a visible dashboard warning, 4x4 DSC failure etc ...Not going to go test the theory.
Sounds like they forgot to plug in the actual buttons to the steering wheel, or the SZL module got damaged during removal, installation, or storage.
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That's what I was referring to. The wheel harness into the clock spring.
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If you are happy with that explanation, who are we to question....
No, I am not happy and may take this up again with them soon...
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