The deal is that when you troubleshoot it's not specific to whether it's the front "A" or back "B" sensor. Since no one stocks them and I really shouldn't be driving the VX while it's mucked up, it's better logistically to buy and replace them both. $612 for the pair from Merlin and they should be here Friday. In the meanwhile I got a little econobox to drive around from Enterprise for $235 for the week (figuring I'll be saving on at least 2 fill-ups it's technically only costing me about a hunert bucks to drive around). I've got to have the car as I'm heading up to TN to visit the family this weekend. Even with the rental it's costing me less than the dealer's $361 each for the sensors plus labor (and I would need the rental anyway).
FYI the sensors are mounted before and after the TOD unit and it doesn't look like there's much in the way to replacing them. I just hope that that's the only thing wrong and it's not symptomatic of another problem. Thanks for the offer on the Ebony - I didn't even think about that - too late now I guess.
Another FYI - I asked about availability on body panels and cladding and his computer was showing a fairly deep inventory (asked about the rear bumper cover as I banged mine up dragging a ladder on my trailer up to John's) - it's showing 29 available which is a far cry from last year when all the parts were getter rare as hen's teeth. Guess they shipped over some to cover what was needed with existing ownership. He mentioned for a while there was a 4-6 month lead time of body panels last year but that seems to be fixed.
-- John
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