"Right to Repair"

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WARNING: EQUIPPED WITH MULTIPLE OFFENSIVE AIR BAGS!



Karl

Waaaaaay off topic but, I think you have described Congress.

[easywind]

Ford dealer wanted $140 for an ignition key for an 03 Taurus.

[Gomez]

Ford dealer wanted $140 for an ignition key for an 03 Taurus.

That's "part" of what I dealt with when doing remote starters. SOOOOOO many different electrical things magically appeared with the '06 models. "07's were worse so I stopped doing them based on liability alone.

My first example of ECU multitasking that I have experience with was the '96 Honda Civic. An aftermarket radio install originally required the installer to make a T-harness and tuck the factory radio behind the dash or the turn signals would stop working. Thankfully the aftermarket eventually provided a premade harness but the radio stuffing stayed.

[JPT]

Ford dealer wanted $140 for an ignition key for an 03 Taurus.

Ford dealers want $196.54 for a lower radiator hose to fit a Taurus with the 24 valve V6. Granted, it's not just a hose. It's a pipe with two rubber ends, but $196.54?

I know the exact amount because I bought one.

As for Keys, many new cars have keys (with remotes) that cost more than $100. Quite a few for $200+.