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Post by Captj on Jun 26, 2024 7:19:36 GMT -5
Just had to replace a plastic switch behind the brake pedal on my Infinity. Went into "limp" mode and brakes weren't operating correctly. Been complaining about the brakes for a few years and got a lot of different opinions from the dealer. After my last go round with Infinity I wasn't eager to experience their service recommendations. Had the same problem with my Nissan a few years ago with other issues. Both cars very low mileage. My neighborhood mechanic took one look at it and knew what it was immediately. He had seen quite a few other Nissans with the same issue. Plastic switch behind the brake pedal that triggers the computer to think the brakes are malfunctioning. $100.00 later and everything is working better than new. What do you think Infinity would have charged for the same fix? Guarantee it would have been a few thousand. That's what they wanted to fix my Ultima for what turned out to be a software flash. How do they think anything plastic is going to last in a car subjected to extreme cabin heat most of the time?
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Post by One Man Gang on Jun 26, 2024 7:34:11 GMT -5
So a little different, but the same concept... My buddy owns a archery shop. He makes about $50-100 on a new $2000-3000 bow. It's those little add ons, doodads, and other necessary repairs that keep his doors open and his business profitable.
Many businesses know what they're doing. Some consumers also know what the businesses are doing. Many, however, do not.
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Post by 1outlaw on Jun 26, 2024 7:56:18 GMT -5
Just had to replace a plastic switch behind the brake pedal on my Infinity. Went into "limp" mode and brakes weren't operating correctly. Been complaining about the brakes for a few years and got a lot of different opinions from the dealer. After my last go round with Infinity I wasn't eager to experience their service recommendations. Had the same problem with my Nissan a few years ago with other issues. Both cars very low mileage. My neighborhood mechanic took one look at it and knew what it was immediately. He had seen quite a few other Nissans with the same issue. Plastic switch behind the brake pedal that triggers the computer to think the brakes are malfunctioning. $100.00 later and everything is working better than new. What do you think Infinity would have charged for the same fix? Guarantee it would have been a few thousand. That's what they wanted to fix my Ultima for what turned out to be a software flash. How do they think anything plastic is going to last in a car subjected to extreme cabin heat most of the time? The switch is in the cabin and is not subject to any type of real heat. Please do not look under the hood. Plastic everywhere subject to real heat. Just like anywhere else, some people will fall for the high $ repair bills. I will always say it, find yourself a good honest independent shop. They will save you money in the end. All the people price shopping will end up getting burned sooner or later. |
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Post by johngalt on Jun 26, 2024 8:48:27 GMT -5
If you have somewhat decent mechanical abilities a lot of things are fairly easy to fix yourself.
YouTube probably has several videos on just about everything automotive.
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Post by olmucky on Jun 26, 2024 8:58:40 GMT -5
If you have somewhat decent mechanical abilities a lot of things are fairly easy to fix yourself. YouTube probably has several videos on just about everything automotive. Yup I had to replace something in my truck dash. YouTube had a step by step video that was perfect. The issue on many things these days is trouble-shooting. Detroit went and made things soooo complicated. |
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Jun 26, 2024 9:52:19 GMT -5
Similar issue with a Ford F250. Little button that pops into the switch. Normally Open switch. When you tap the break pedal the switch closes and lights come on. It affects the computer and everything else when not working. Dealers and everybody wants cla couple of hundred. One fix was a magnet stick to rhe arm of the break peddle where the little plastic button normally it. Found the button on Amazon and the internet is. Some dealers wanted $60 for a micrograms of plastic. I found one for a couple of bucks. Popped it in working fine. If it goes out again I'll have my buddy just 3d print one
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Post by swampdog on Jun 26, 2024 10:48:27 GMT -5
Obviously there are a couple of directions auto makers can go in.
1) Build a vehicle that will last for twenty years with easy repairs if any.
2) Build a vehicle that doesn’t last long without a dealer needed or required (for warranty) repair.
The auto makers have us at their mercy. We want the newest and safest and they will gladly sell it to us knowing it’s not going to be trouble free. Just the opposite. They make their profit today on the initial sale and get us every repair thereafter.
It is, what it is.
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Post by Captj on Jun 26, 2024 10:49:32 GMT -5
When I looked at YouTube the solutions were all over the place. Not one mentioned the correct fix. Lucky that I have an honest mechanic. Been with him for a while.
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Post by 1outlaw on Jun 26, 2024 10:49:37 GMT -5
If you have somewhat decent mechanical abilities a lot of things are fairly easy to fix yourself. YouTube probably has several videos on just about everything automotive. Yup I had to replace something in my truck dash. YouTube had a step by step video that was perfect. The issue on many things these days is trouble-shooting. Detroit went and made things soooo complicated. Detroit didnt do that, government mandates and technology did. I have no less then $30K in scanners alone just to be able to trouble shoot these vehicles. |
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Post by mapper on Jun 26, 2024 12:01:16 GMT -5
Well my question will be this..
With the constant advances in electronic chip technology,
Will there be a issue with modules and electronic parts based on older chip tech?
You know kind of like parts availability for Japanese motorcycles say past 10 years old? But in auto applications. We kind of saw this during supply chain shortages and changes from previous generation chipsets to latest generation ones.
The cost diffrence between a car/truck and a motorcycle is big..
So a longer than 10 yr parts stream should be expected.
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Post by wildman on Jun 26, 2024 13:09:29 GMT -5
Similar issue with a Ford F250. Little button that pops into the switch. Normally Open switch. When you tap the break pedal the switch closes and lights come on. It affects the computer and everything else when not working. Dealers and everybody wants cla couple of hundred. One fix was a magnet stick to rhe arm of the break peddle where the little plastic button normally it. Found the button on Amazon and the internet is. Some dealers wanted $60 for a micrograms of plastic. I found one for a couple of bucks. Popped it in working fine. If it goes out again I'll have my buddy just 3d print one Had the same exact issue with my daughters Ford Fusion. The magnet worked to get it home and then I got the plastic insert off Amazon for a couple bucks and put it in myself. Was a pain to get to it but a heck of a lot cheaper than having a shop do it. |
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Jun 26, 2024 13:10:57 GMT -5
Similar issue with a Ford F250. Little button that pops into the switch. Normally Open switch. When you tap the break pedal the switch closes and lights come on. It affects the computer and everything else when not working. Dealers and everybody wants cla couple of hundred. One fix was a magnet stick to rhe arm of the break peddle where the little plastic button normally it. Found the button on Amazon and the internet is. Some dealers wanted $60 for a micrograms of plastic. I found one for a couple of bucks. Popped it in working fine. If it goes out again I'll have my buddy just 3d print one Had the same exact issue with my daughters Ford Fusion. The magnet worked to get it home and then I got the plastic insert off Amazon for a couple bucks and put it in myself. Was a pain to get to it but a heck of a lot cheaper than having a shop do it. Oh yeah I saw people saying the dealer charged the. 200-300?!?!?!??!! Wtf??? For 30 seconds work??? Unless your like me and 6'3" and extra fluffy then it takes longer to get upside down in the seat than it does to pop the new piece in |
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