nimbuye5 Posted yesterday at 08:56 AM Share Posted yesterday at 08:56 AM I have conducted diagnostics and am seeking to replace the boot microswitches on my 2013 E89. Has anybody purchased these recently? I am have difficulty locating them online. Any assistance would be highly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmayerrr Posted yesterday at 08:57 AM Share Posted yesterday at 08:57 AM Are they cataloged on realoem? I get a part number and then input it into a Google search, which often yields successful results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmayerrr Posted yesterday at 08:57 AM Share Posted yesterday at 08:57 AM https://www.realoem.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimbuye5 Posted yesterday at 08:58 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 08:58 AM Your assistance is much appreciated; thank you. The component is priced at $21 on that website, although it appears as £65 at the point of purchase. Indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmayerrr Posted yesterday at 08:58 AM Share Posted yesterday at 08:58 AM Outdated information and pricing are present. Did you enter the part number into Google? What is the number that may assist in locating one for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimbuye5 Posted yesterday at 08:58 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 08:58 AM To conclude this discussion, it seems that the most economical option for purchasing these items is the BMW spares counter. £55 per unit. In all other instances I examined, the prices exceeded £70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelestialSeeker Posted yesterday at 08:59 AM Share Posted yesterday at 08:59 AM The end plugs must be replaced, rendering them unsellable by dealers. The replacement cost amounted to around £450. The dealer will not proceed with the service without payment for diagnostics, thereafter charging £150-£200 to provide information you have disclosed, in addition to components, labor, and VAT. £50 for two sensors and £400 for diagnosis and installation. Effortless profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimbuye5 Posted yesterday at 08:59 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 08:59 AM I successfully installed the replacement switch independently; I severed the wires and used a heat-shrink solder connection, which functioned well. Total cost: £55, in addition to a Saturday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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