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Originally Posted by Don Andres
I agree. There are electronic components (i.e. instrument cluster, external transmission controller,...) that cannot be accessed unless you have diagnostics computer and access to the factory database - which means a trip to the dealership. My local dealership charges $160/hour and they are not shy about writing up as many hours as they can.
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Are you aware how much an actual Xentry system and annual updates cost?
I'm guessing a smaller dealer will have at least 2 systems and a larger one 4 - 6.
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Originally Posted by Don Andres
Many of the late model components are designed to not be easily swappable. The reason I was told is to reduce theft of cars for parts sales. I would guess it is also to support the dealerships.....
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. . Or to lower insurance costs for car owners.
If you think MB is bad, do some searching on the net and U tube for Tesla repair access.