On Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:39:51 GMT, still just me
<wheeledBobNOSPAM@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>On Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:16:23 -0500, "Bernie Schmitt"
><bschmitt_mn1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
[snip]
>>In addition I had asked to have a couple of dashboard light bulbs
replaced
>>(specifically for the "Econ," the "Off," the "Air Recirculation," and
the
>>"Rear Window Defrost" buttons. Initial estimate had been about $50.00.
The
>>dealer indicated that changing light bulbs in the center dashboard took
a
>>lot of labor, and requotes at $250.00. I declined.
>
>The issue is that the dash has to be pulled to replace the lights. The
>dealer is not very sharp if he didn't realize that right up front.
>Considering the amount of work, it's not a lot to pay. But, this is
>bad design on Saab's part. It's somewhat surprising considering their
>engineering is usually very good with maintenance in mind.
That sounds really crap :o(
The 9-3 of the same year has all the ACC controls in a module that you
can just pull out from the front. It's a 5 minute job to change bulbs
on that.
Cheers,
Colin.
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