Alex225
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This relates to my S320 which I picked up about two and a half months ago. Very pleased with the car and it's in lovely condition but there have been a couple of niggles. To be fair to the dealership in question, they replaced the wheel speed sensors no problem. The EGR valve caused an issue so they paid DDR to replace that and all is well.
Now, during the diagnosis of the EGR valve it came up with error 0705 which indicates an issue with the transmission control module. The car hasn't shown any signs this is an issue but it has registered the code. Now the recommendation from DDR is that the TCM should be replaced and it's about an £800-900 job.
So I have been liaising with the garage and they have offered to look at the issue but due to the lockdown they can't do so for the next 3-4 weeks. I'm also aware that this part needs replacing, it's a specialist job and also the part has to be pre-ordered from Germany as isn't an off the shelf item. I'm skeptical that even if in 3 weeks they look at it, they won't be quick to replace the part and I'll either be left waiting longer or they go for a repair kit instead.
The other discussion they did mention was they could offer to go halves on the cost of DDR repairing the issue which I'm semi-tempted to accept. I know they'll get the right part and it'll be done right. I know this module is a known issue so it's peace of mind knowing's done and half price.
I don't believe I'm within my rights to insist the issue is repaired elsewhere and appreciate the garage have offered to look at it but I'm skeptical and mindful of the time frame as well.
Any thoughts or advise would be most welcome.
Now, during the diagnosis of the EGR valve it came up with error 0705 which indicates an issue with the transmission control module. The car hasn't shown any signs this is an issue but it has registered the code. Now the recommendation from DDR is that the TCM should be replaced and it's about an £800-900 job.
So I have been liaising with the garage and they have offered to look at the issue but due to the lockdown they can't do so for the next 3-4 weeks. I'm also aware that this part needs replacing, it's a specialist job and also the part has to be pre-ordered from Germany as isn't an off the shelf item. I'm skeptical that even if in 3 weeks they look at it, they won't be quick to replace the part and I'll either be left waiting longer or they go for a repair kit instead.
The other discussion they did mention was they could offer to go halves on the cost of DDR repairing the issue which I'm semi-tempted to accept. I know they'll get the right part and it'll be done right. I know this module is a known issue so it's peace of mind knowing's done and half price.
I don't believe I'm within my rights to insist the issue is repaired elsewhere and appreciate the garage have offered to look at it but I'm skeptical and mindful of the time frame as well.
Any thoughts or advise would be most welcome.