Sigh - I Know This Dance

[PrepVet]

So when spring hits in 6 months I will need to: 1) pull the rear bumper cover and possibly wheel liner off 2) unplug and cut the old harness 3) solder the new wires like with like 4) weather “proof” and armor the repaired harness 5) place back in holder and strengthen how it is attached 6) put everything back together 7) possibly have to protect the driver side too.

Aftermarket harness just for illustration purposes.

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[PrepVet]

Now that it is not below zero every day I may finally replace the wire harness. However I lay wait to here what the dealer would charge since I am waiting for them to get parts for the 2-3 open recalls for the car.

 

[PrepVet]

When I was having 2 or 3 recalls done I had them fix the wires are the dealership. $250 for the fix.

 

[SHANUT]

Well it’s time for my near annual repair. This is my 5th winter and 3rd time with this same failure. But no warranty to cover it now. (Passenger side)

If they’ve done the repair even one time during warranty, and it didn’t take care of the problem, the dealership is on the hook to fix this until it’s right.

 

[UncleBrad]

If they’ve done the repair even one time during warranty, and it didn’t take care of the problem, the dealership is on the hook to fix this until it’s right.

I'm getting old, and have a low tolerance for this kind of stuff. Back in my day, we just avoided hitting other vehicles by keeping our eyes open. We turned the lights off so it wouldn't drain the battery when shutting it down and walking away. We used a key to lock and unlock. "Off" meant "off" (not "less on"). Now it seems we have come to accept all the sensors, software, connectors, 24/7 battery drain, dealership intervention (with the related costs), etc. for things we really didn't need to begin with. Keep things tight, give it cheap gas, cheap oil and grease and it keeps going.

I love my "stripped down" Bronco. I'm keeping it. But a couple of days ago I picked up an ancient 1988 Wranger YJ to toodle around in. It's noisy, smelly, and rides like a log wagon - but nothing is constantly screaming at me for attention (yeah, guys, have at it). And if the world caves in around me, I can roll up my sleeves and fix it myself.

 

[Owl]

I'm getting old, and have a low tolerance for this kind of stuff. Back in my day, we just avoided hitting other vehicles by keeping our eyes open.

I tend to agree... and am older. Although I wish I had the 360 stuff... I'm glad I own a late 2022 Base 2Dr. I don't seem to have any problems... with anything. I've had the hood sensor go off a couple of times for a few seconds, and maybe my rear camera went dark for 2 seconds 3 times in 3 years... and I always back into the garage. So it should have happened a lot more.

My neighbor has a BMW X5. He showed me where he can twirl his finger in the air to turn the radio volume up or down. He also showed me his repair bills once for "standard maintenance".

I'm good turning the radio knob myself, and I guess good with using the mirrors.

 

[Imaginary Friend]

I'm getting old, and have a low tolerance for this kind of stuff. Back in my day, we just avoided hitting other vehicles by keeping our eyes open. We turned the lights off so it wouldn't drain the battery when shutting it down and walking away. We used a key to lock and unlock. "Off" meant "off" (not "less on"). Now it seems we have come to accept all the sensors, software, connectors, 24/7 battery drain, dealership intervention (with the related costs), etc. for things we really didn't need to begin with. Keep things tight, give it cheap gas, cheap oil and grease and it keeps going.

I love my "stripped down" Bronco. I'm keeping it. But a couple of days ago I picked up an ancient 1988 Wranger YJ to toodle around in. It's noisy, smelly, and rides like a log wagon - but nothing is constantly screaming at me for attention (yeah, guys, have at it). And if the world caves in around me, I can roll up my sleeves and fix it myself.

This.

The other day I ran across a mint XJ 2-door with the 4.0 and stick for sale online, and was practically drooling (always wanted one). And now I can't find it again.

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