What does a drag link assembly do? & warranty coverage?
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What does a drag link assembly do? & $1600 warranty coverage?
I had my car in for service today for FSS A and some fluid changes.
They took my car for a test drive and informed me that the "drag link assembly" for the ball joints were making noise and needed replacement.
Also, the blower motor and motor regulator for my climate control needed replacing (it was making funny noises & changing speeds a lot.)
My questions are:
What is the drag link assembly for????
Is $1600+ typical for these repairs (both items)????
(It is covered by my extended non-mercedes warranty so it is not a big deal. I'm just curious about this....I have no reason to think the dealer is being anything but honest.)
I am however, a little concerned about my warranty. While they did approve the expenses--there is a clause in this "Max-Care" contract that allows them to cancel the warranty "for any reason in the first 90 days." It has only been 60 days, and this claim will exceed my total payment for the 4 year warranty!!
Have you ever heard of a warranty being cancelled for high claims in the first 90 days????
They took my car for a test drive and informed me that the "drag link assembly" for the ball joints were making noise and needed replacement.
Also, the blower motor and motor regulator for my climate control needed replacing (it was making funny noises & changing speeds a lot.)
My questions are:
What is the drag link assembly for????
Is $1600+ typical for these repairs (both items)????
(It is covered by my extended non-mercedes warranty so it is not a big deal. I'm just curious about this....I have no reason to think the dealer is being anything but honest.)
I am however, a little concerned about my warranty. While they did approve the expenses--there is a clause in this "Max-Care" contract that allows them to cancel the warranty "for any reason in the first 90 days." It has only been 60 days, and this claim will exceed my total payment for the 4 year warranty!!
Have you ever heard of a warranty being cancelled for high claims in the first 90 days????
Last edited by mikeyclk; Feb 4, 2003 at 01:44 PM.
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The drag link (also called a center link) is a long bar that transfers movement from the steering gearbox to the tie rods.
Most of the $1600 is for the blower motor and regulator, which are quite expensive.
Most of the $1600 is for the blower motor and regulator, which are quite expensive.
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Re: What does a drag link assembly do? & $1600 warranty coverage?
Originally posted by mikeyclk
I am however, a little concerned about my warranty. While they did approve the expenses--there is a clause in this "Max-Care" contract that allows them to cancel the warranty "for any reason in the first 90 days." It has only been 60 days, and this claim will exceed my total payment for the 4 year warranty!!
Have you ever heard of a warranty being cancelled for high claims in the first 90 days????
I am however, a little concerned about my warranty. While they did approve the expenses--there is a clause in this "Max-Care" contract that allows them to cancel the warranty "for any reason in the first 90 days." It has only been 60 days, and this claim will exceed my total payment for the 4 year warranty!!
Have you ever heard of a warranty being cancelled for high claims in the first 90 days????
That is why a used "MB starmarked" car is the equivalent to the "MB premium warranty", which is available only during the first year.
After that, the Daimler-Chrysler extended warranty is second best. It sounds like Mike, unfortunately, that you have neither.
