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the 8e0-407-694-K and 693-K are not...
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Make an appointment to have your arms checked. They might replace them, they might not--depends on the condition. If they do replace them, they have the right to ask for all maintenance records, and if you can't provide--they can deny the free replacement. [Yes, we all realize this maintenance records deal is the biggest crock o' ****...buuut...their rules] I also get the feeling that if you've got a non-stock suspension, they might be able to turn you away as well.
YMMV, depending on the dealer. Some have reported replacement, without having to show maintenance records. Others have been turned away without maintenance records. It really just depends on your dealer and how much of a hard time they feel like giving you. That said, I have not yet gone to have mine checked. I just assume wait until the last month. Otherwise, if I have them checked now and they're "OK"...but then they "go bad" 3 months from now--guess what--I'm out of pocket. Good luck Andy
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Thanks for the response, Andy. Can you clarify what you wrote?
"That said, I have not yet gone to have mine checked. I just assume wait until the last month. Otherwise, if I have them checked now and they're "OK"...but then they "go bad" 3 months from now--guess what--I'm out of pocket." Is there a time or milage limit on this? I'm not sure I understand. Thanks again.
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I only have 55k on my car and want to wait as long as possible if there is a limitation
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They check for cracking of the boots on the control arms. If the boot is cracked, then the arm can wear out prematurely. Since I was at 128k miles, it was worth checking. If I were at 55k miles, I suspect my dealer would say "there's little to no chance that they will replace them".
Of course you can get them checked for free so you might as well.
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There is an official notice that has been mailed to everyone affected. And to clarify, the JE service action will effectively "end" in March of 2006. So, I'll just wait a bit longer...
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