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FINAL UPDATE:
The dealership has it running again and everything appears to be working normally. One of the plugs that fits into the Perimeter Plus box became unseated, and threw the electricity of the car into fault, just as it was designed to do. This small mistake set me back $1245, so definitely learn from my trouble.
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Oh boy, where to start? I guess first off, the only real modifications I've made to the vehicle include the Perimeter Plus Security System that did not come on the Bronco, but was ordered and installed successfully by me AND the Kicker Key 200.4 amplifier that the vast majority of the (audio)community has installed under their steering wheel. I used the PlugnPlay wiring harness from Hoel Wiring which I purchased for ~$250. I purchased the vehicle approximately 3 weeks ago. I also purchased Ford's highest warranty service contract.
What happened:
I went for a cruise at approximately 9:30pm last Thursday evening (8/17/23). Prior to reaching the end of my road, I noticed that my A/C headunit lights were dark - they were not illuminated like normal. I immediately turned around, parked in the garage, and turned off the car. I gave it a minute and tried to restart it. The car fails to start. There appears to be some sort of battery drain, but after a charge/jump, the interior and headlights will come on, even the console screens will turn on. However it fails to crank. I don't even hear it trying to start. I have read several posts where a faulty starter is the culprit, but it's really tough to say if my problem is the same as everyone else's.
Where we're currently at:
The Bronco is currently at the only local dealership in my town. They have not explicitly said that the amplifier is the cause of the problem. HOWEVER. They have countlessly reminded me, to ad nauseam, I might add, that I was not to modify the Bronco in any way. They have repeatedly told me over and over how doing so will permanently void my warranty. The technician met with the service manager and myself earlier this afternoon. He has troubleshooted almost everything he can think of, and is currently inspecting the "gateway.
Hopefully it doesn't come to:
Legal fights. The dealership made me sign an arbitration agreement prior to purchasing the vehicle, and now I'm being told that I may have waived my rights to a lemon law? Has anyone had any experience like this? It's largely expected by most people that if the dealership's technicians are unable to diagnose the problem, naturally they will blame it on anything considered aftermarket.
What is my recourse? Do I have any options? Did I just blow 70K? Does anyone have a lead on a possible fix I can relay to the technician? Any advice is much appreciated, as this community has been nothing but helpful from the beginning. Thank you.
The dealership has it running again and everything appears to be working normally. One of the plugs that fits into the Perimeter Plus box became unseated, and threw the electricity of the car into fault, just as it was designed to do. This small mistake set me back $1245, so definitely learn from my trouble.
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Oh boy, where to start? I guess first off, the only real modifications I've made to the vehicle include the Perimeter Plus Security System that did not come on the Bronco, but was ordered and installed successfully by me AND the Kicker Key 200.4 amplifier that the vast majority of the (audio)community has installed under their steering wheel. I used the PlugnPlay wiring harness from Hoel Wiring which I purchased for ~$250. I purchased the vehicle approximately 3 weeks ago. I also purchased Ford's highest warranty service contract.
What happened:
I went for a cruise at approximately 9:30pm last Thursday evening (8/17/23). Prior to reaching the end of my road, I noticed that my A/C headunit lights were dark - they were not illuminated like normal. I immediately turned around, parked in the garage, and turned off the car. I gave it a minute and tried to restart it. The car fails to start. There appears to be some sort of battery drain, but after a charge/jump, the interior and headlights will come on, even the console screens will turn on. However it fails to crank. I don't even hear it trying to start. I have read several posts where a faulty starter is the culprit, but it's really tough to say if my problem is the same as everyone else's.
Where we're currently at:
The Bronco is currently at the only local dealership in my town. They have not explicitly said that the amplifier is the cause of the problem. HOWEVER. They have countlessly reminded me, to ad nauseam, I might add, that I was not to modify the Bronco in any way. They have repeatedly told me over and over how doing so will permanently void my warranty. The technician met with the service manager and myself earlier this afternoon. He has troubleshooted almost everything he can think of, and is currently inspecting the "gateway.
Hopefully it doesn't come to:
Legal fights. The dealership made me sign an arbitration agreement prior to purchasing the vehicle, and now I'm being told that I may have waived my rights to a lemon law? Has anyone had any experience like this? It's largely expected by most people that if the dealership's technicians are unable to diagnose the problem, naturally they will blame it on anything considered aftermarket.
What is my recourse? Do I have any options? Did I just blow 70K? Does anyone have a lead on a possible fix I can relay to the technician? Any advice is much appreciated, as this community has been nothing but helpful from the beginning. Thank you.
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