That doesn't sound good! Yes, warranties are a good thing. What is this test lever you speak of? Would seem to be a poor design if it can be flipped so inadvertantly.

Maybe it wasn't Washington Grown Chicken, Hazen?

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1992 300CE Sportline Sophie
1990 300E Emma - in the family
1979 240D Josephine - sold, but not forgotten
2004 Pacifica AWD

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