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Delayed Delivery
Well I was supposed to pick up the D3 yesterday but got a call to say there had been a slight delay fitting some accessories! Still not ready today and can't collect now until Friday
The salesman tells me that the workshop have had real problems fitting my driving lights and it has taken them 2 days so far he even mentioned that they had to take the dash out which I can't beleive is either true or indeed necessary. Has anyone installed the driving lights themselves and if so what needs removing? Needless to say I will be checking the interior dash trim very carefully at handover.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
18th Oct 2006 8:07 pm
10forcash
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two bits of dash trim need to be removed, the one with the lighting switch in it and the large panel with the 'lap vent' in it, can't see why there'd be a problem unless they didn't get the wire into the CJB connector properly - and enabled it with IDS
18th Oct 2006 8:12 pm
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I did my own, as per LR instructions and it took me about 5 hours work.
It is a bit tricky, but can't see why they had to take the dash out? The only thing I can think of is that there is a plug to remove from the CJB (I think) and it is an absolute sod to unclip. Maybe it jammed or something.
I'll bet they cut a hole wrong in either the dash or the bumper, and are waiting for replacements
18th Oct 2006 8:14 pm
10forcash
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well if they cut the hole wrong, it's a dash replacement job!
18th Oct 2006 8:24 pm
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10forcash wrote:
well if they cut the hole wrong, it's a dash replacement job!
I was thinking on the same lines, they break a bit of trim or mis-cut it and stall for time. As long as it is right when I get it I'm not too fussed but if there is any loose or ill-fitting trim I won't be happy!2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
Errr, if it was me I'd be more excited about the item with the moving bits The plate's very good but not a lot of use without the D3The End
19th Oct 2006 9:20 am
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would make a good sled though .... if we had some snow 2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
19th Oct 2006 10:55 am
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So a 3 day delay on delivery, me thinks let's ask for some sort of recompense. I know I'll ask them to fit my side strips and mudflaps for me by way of an apology. No problem says the salesman so I pop down with the bits, we can do your strips he says but I am getting grief over it, your mudflaps will be £149 please just for the labour
£149 to fit 4 bl**dy mudflaps, I give up 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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Cote, fronts are dead easy to fit, even I could do it. Rears a bit more fiddly, needs screwdriver with 90deg bend or rear wheels off. Both DIY jobs.
19th Oct 2006 1:57 pm
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Make sure they put the strips on right - its dead easy to get them on wonky or at the wrong height (and no before you ask mine are OK coz I spent ages and ages getting their position right with masking tape)Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
19th Oct 2006 3:42 pm
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Even I managed the mudflaps and I don't even know how to open the bonnet! I only had a stubby screwdriver too.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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19th Oct 2006 3:45 pm
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They just rang to say sorry we haven't had time to do your side strips........
Not impressed with the service at all, oh well, the car will be worth waiting for!2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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he even mentioned that they had to take the dash out which I can't beleive is either true or indeed necessary. Has anyone installed the driving lights themselves and if so what needs removing? Needless to say I will be checking the interior dash trim very carefully at handover.
Yeah, I wonder.
The plate's very good but not a lot of use without the D3
.... if we had some snow 
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