daytime running lights out,, quick fix or warranty?
12-02-2009, 12:48 AM
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my light just came on the dash, then on the idrive saying my daytime running lights are out.... looked out side and the passenger side lights are out....
all the other lights work.... is it worth going to dealer to fix? or can i just do a quick fix with a bulb?
the regular lights on that side work, just the daytime lights are out....
all the other lights work.... is it worth going to dealer to fix? or can i just do a quick fix with a bulb?
the regular lights on that side work, just the daytime lights are out....
12-02-2009, 01:19 AM
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I'd not bother with having to go to the dealer unless you've got a few other minor/at least one major issues - just not worth not having the car for as long as the dealer takes.
12-02-2009, 04:43 AM
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12-02-2009, 07:12 AM
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My Ride: 2007 custom Range Rover, 2005 745li, FULL custom 1950 mercury, chopped and flame throwers, 1930 model A rat rod, nasty little bastard!!
soon to be custom bmw 550 all white and black.
Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='1066260' date='Dec 2 2009, 03:19 AM
I'd not bother with having to go to the dealer unless you've got a few other minor/at least one major issues - just not worth not having the car for as long as the dealer takes.
True, I will just do it myself..
12-02-2009, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by inknu2' post='1066251' date='Dec 2 2009, 04:48 AM
my light just came on the dash, then on the idrive saying my daytime running lights are out.... looked out side and the passenger side lights are out....
all the other lights work.... is it worth going to dealer to fix? or can i just do a quick fix with a bulb?
the regular lights on that side work, just the daytime lights are out....
all the other lights work.... is it worth going to dealer to fix? or can i just do a quick fix with a bulb?
the regular lights on that side work, just the daytime lights are out....
12-02-2009, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1066475' date='Dec 2 2009, 01:52 PM
If it's under warranty, why not have the dealer do it? I'd make an appointment for a Saturday morning and read the paper, drink their coffee, and eat their bagels for less than an hour and also look at the other sweet cars on the showroom floor.
12-02-2009, 04:01 PM
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My Ride: 2007 custom Range Rover, 2005 745li, FULL custom 1950 mercury, chopped and flame throwers, 1930 model A rat rod, nasty little bastard!!
soon to be custom bmw 550 all white and black.
I have WAAY to many other things on my plate to spend time trying to figure out how to change this bulb and change out the halo light.....so i went to the dealer today.. got there at 4, was out by 445
i walked the showroom and the lot looking at cars, and was in and out in 45 mins.. and they WASHED my car!!
i love WARRANTY!!
This reminds me why i bought an 08 with tons of warranty..
Thanks guys
i walked the showroom and the lot looking at cars, and was in and out in 45 mins.. and they WASHED my car!!
i love WARRANTY!!
This reminds me why i bought an 08 with tons of warranty..
Thanks guys
12-03-2009, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by inknu2' post='1066657' date='Dec 2 2009, 08:01 PM
I have WAAY to many other things on my plate to spend time trying to figure out how to change this bulb and change out the halo light.....so i went to the dealer today.. got there at 4, was out by 445
i walked the showroom and the lot looking at cars, and was in and out in 45 mins.. and they WASHED my car!!
i love WARRANTY!!
This reminds me why i bought an 08 with tons of warranty..
Thanks guys
i walked the showroom and the lot looking at cars, and was in and out in 45 mins.. and they WASHED my car!!
i love WARRANTY!!
This reminds me why i bought an 08 with tons of warranty..
Thanks guys
Good to hear it was resolved fast. I love going to my dealership. The cars are hot and the coffee is even hooter.
12-03-2009, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1067041' date='Dec 3 2009, 09:52 AM
The cars are hot and the coffee is even hooter.
