[W126 Coupe] window switch

[btb management]

Was charged for just the switch not the regulator.
Saw the part could run up to $98 online for authentic parts
but seems like the labor is way overcharged for the amount
of time it should take to install.

Best,
Robert



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> Just had to replace a window switch on my 1985 500SEC.

> Thought $350 seems steep.  Part is $108 and $238 for labor.

> Does it really take two hours to disassemble and reassemble

> the console?

> 

> Thanks,

> Robert

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> From: "Jay Manek" <jaymanek at hotmail.com>

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> Far to expensive, someone needs talking to. The replacement takes no more than 10 minutes so any more than 30 minutes labour is excessive. 

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> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] driver window switch

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> Just had to replace a window switch on my 1985 500SEC.

> Thought $350 seems steep.  Part is $108 and $238 for labor.

> Does it really take two hours to disassemble and reassemble

> the console?

> 

> Thanks,

> Robert

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> From: "Richard & Nancy Diefenbach" <diefenbach at kingcon.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] driver window switch

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> Yes, way too much for both the part & labor.  I replaced the seat  switch on my coupe this summer and the part was about $125 and my time was about an hour and it was the first time I'd done the job.

> 

> Dick Diefenbach    

> Danville, VT

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>   Just had to replace a window switch on my 1985 500SEC.

>   Thought $350 seems steep.  Part is $108 and $238 for labor.

>   Does it really take two hours to disassemble and reassemble

>   the console?

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>   Thanks,

>   Robert

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> From: David Doubtfire <david at racetek.com.au>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] driver window switch

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> > Just had to replace a window switch on my 1985 500SEC.

> > Thought $350 seems steep.  Part is $108 and $238 for labor.

> > Does it really take two hours to disassemble and reassemble

> > the console?

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Robert

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> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.It took me 15 min to remove the ashtray, slide the switch panel out, unclip the old switch, put in the new switch, slide the switch panel back and replace the ashtray. He must have had his lunch during the last hour and three quarters. Time to try a little DIY.

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> From: "alal30319 at gmail.com" <alal30319 at gmail.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] driver window switch

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> Hell no! Furthermore, the switch costs about $10.

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> On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 2:53 AM, David Doubtfire <david at racetek.com.au>wrote:

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> >  Just had to replace a window switch on my 1985 500SEC.

> > Thought $350 seems steep.  Part is $108 and $238 for labor.

> > Does it really take two hours to disassemble and reassemble

> > the console?

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Robert

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> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.It took me 15 min to remove the ashtray, slide the switch panel out, unclip the old switch, put in the new switch, slide the switch panel back and replace the ashtray. He must have had his lunch during the last hour and three quarters. Time to try a little DIY.

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> From: gary wingert <theborgguy at yahoo.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] driver window switch

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> Are you sure that they didn't replace the window REGULATOR, which would run about that price.? The window regulator is in the door...

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> --- On Thu, 10/7/10, btb management <btbmanagement at hotmail.com> wrote:

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> From: btb management <btbmanagement at hotmail.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] driver window switch

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> Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 12:15 AM

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> Just had to replace a window switch on my 1985 500SEC.

> Thought $350 seems steep.? Part is $108 and $238 for labor.

> Does it really take two hours to disassemble and reassemble

> the console?

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> Thanks,

> Robert

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