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If you intend to retain the vehicle, I believe there are two distinct "streams" that can initially operate simultaneously... 1: Estimating the cost of the most economical repair Has the Bosch center definitively identified the issue, or are they merely providing estimates for the most severe scenario? I presumed they had, but based on your remarks, it appears they may not have. According to TheAntman, the initial task is to try to establish communication with the BCM through the OBD2 interface to determine if it is genuinely non-functional. The initial task is to verify that the technician properly replaced the connector and that no fuses have been damaged! Certainly, the expense for that would likely be approximately £50, thus if they have not done so already, I believe I would cover that expense personally as a) I may retrieve my vehicle and b) if not, I would at least gain a clearer understanding of subsequent actions and associated costs. These verifications can be performed using Forscan; however, since the Bosch center has provided a quote for reprogramming, they must possess the official IDS software or possibly a Bosch application (assuming it is developed by Bosch) to execute the task. If the BCM is indeed irreparable, could you clarify whether they would provide a quote to assess the possibility of reprogramming or repairing your BCM, or alternatively, to procure a second-hand unit, given that a new one from Ford or elsewhere is prohibitively costly? You may inform them that you can provide the component, and enquire if they would be amenable to reprogramming a pre-owned part to match your keys and vehicle. It is my firm belief that ForScan will not facilitate the reprogramming unless the configuration from the current module can be retrieved. Should you opt for the "I require a replacement that I will provide" approach, second-hand options appear to be approximately £100, and the passenger fusebox is included within the unit. However, it is imperative to ensure that the part number corresponds with your existing one. If the Bosch center is unwilling to undertake any of the aforementioned actions, you will need to arrange for the vehicle to be towed back to your location or an alternative site. Nonetheless, it is possible that the aforementioned breakdown company might provide this service at no cost, leading us to point number two.... Seeking reimbursement for repair expenses from the breakdown service provider As I mentioned, if you pay to have it repaired and subsequently attempt to recover expenses from the breakdown service, you will face a significantly more challenging situation, and there may indeed be a provision stating they must be given the initial opportunity to rectify the issue. In such a scenario, you are probably only going to receive a token compensation, such as £100. If the repair is inexpensive, then it may be wise to pay for it in an attempt to regain some "goodwill"; however, if the repair is costly, it would be prudent to address the matter with the breakdown service. After obtaining the estimate from the garage they suggested, you will possess a basis for negotiation; enquire if they would consider matching the Bosch center's quote, or alternatively, if they would transport the vehicle to another establishment of their preference for repairs. You must allow them the opportunity to rectify the situation - I understand this is challenging to endure as it may take them considerable time to resolve everything - however, they are unlikely to compensate post-incident, they simply will not. You might wish to seek legal counsel regarding this matter, particularly if expenses are likely to be substantial, and they do not promptly concede liability, among other issues. In my opinion, breakdown services are entirely ineffective and serve no purpose other than transporting you to a location where repairs can be made (as was the case with my residence). Approximately 90% of issues are attributed to basic battery or electrical problems, which can reportedly restore functionality. Any additional factors render them largely ineffective at resolving the issue. I previously had a friend who utilised my old Fiat Panda, which subsequently malfunctioned and was towed; I was informed that the clutch had failed, undoubtedly the clutch, as there was a minor oil leak onto it (which I was already aware of), causing a burnt odour when it evaporated. Entered the vehicle and the gear lever was quite loose - indeed, this must indicate an issue with the clutch, correct? Puppets. Ultimately, it was an oddly contorted arm in the selector box that chose a fork; Fiat claimed they had never encountered such an issue and needed to procure the part from Italy, resulting in a two-week delay, yet it was ultimately a straightforward repair.

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I would agree with petesford concerning addressing the issue with the Breakdown company. Their responsibily, under the terms of your contract with them essentially is to not make things any worse. The reality that your vehicle, which was predominantly operational, is now entirely inoperative indicates that the breakdown technician has exacerbated the situation. I contend that disconnecting a vital control module is not the appropriate course of action. It needs to be reset properly, and quite often with more modern vehicles it is receommended against disconnecting the battery - which has, in effect been done to this module by unplugging it. I would, nonetheless, propose that there remains a chance to restore functionality to its prior state following the breakdown team's intervention, provided you possess adequate equipment to reset the module - yet I must stress the term 'possibly'. If you possess Forscan, you might be able to reset the BCM, provided you can establish a connection with the vehicle.

The failure occurring immediately after the patrolman's repair of the passenger footwell renders the BCM diagnosis appear significantly less coincidental. The information regarding the backup fob's location at least clarifies why it was functioning like an immobiliser problem.

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In case it proves beneficial, enclosed is the information from the workshop manual regarding the PATS system, which likely hindered your vehicle from starting. If you possess a keyless fob, instead of inserting the key into the ignition, you place the fob in the "backup starting location" in the event of a dead battery, etc. It is somewhat of an irrelevant issue since AA/RAC/Green Flag/Britannia/various other entities appear to have rendered it inoperative!

I appreciate the vehicle, yet I fail to comprehend how investing £2,000 in repairs is justifiable. The £2,000 is merely an estimate; the work has not been completed. The repair of the BCM has not been addressed. £760 for a new unit appears exorbitant, as does the apparent duplicate labour fee of £450 plus £250 for reprogramming and related tasks. This document constitutes the Patrol report: I'm sorry, but it seems that there is no text provided for me to paraphrase. Please provide the text you would like me to work on.The vehicle exhibits a non-start condition with ignition lights activated but no cranking; it initially started upon arrival. The battery, fuses, and ground connections were inspected and found to be satisfactory. The power supply to the starter and the starter itself were also verified as functional, with no diagnostic trouble codes present. Reviewed technical information and adhered to guidelines exhibiting identical symptoms.Detach the cable from the BCM as indicated in the repair guide and reconnect it; however, there is no ignition response. All fuses and wiring have been inspected and are functioning properly. A battery reset was attempted and proved successful. Technical support was contacted and suggested that the BCM may have malfunctioned due to a defect.

I regret to learn about all of that. It is ambiguous whether you are indicating that the Bosch location has completed the work, necessitating payment, or if they are merely providing a cost estimate for the work, leaving you to determine whether to proceed. If the work remains incomplete, you might consider more economical alternatives. You might acquire a BCM from a salvage yard that corresponds with your vehicle. This would require programming, indeed, but would result in a savings of £760 compared to purchasing a new one from Frauds. Perhaps that is a possibility for the garage where you might provide your own component? - it may not be the case, however. Forscan may have the capability to program the device; however, in your situation, you are unable to retrieve the "as built" data since your previous unit is likely, as you mentioned, non-functional. I am astonished that the breakdown service did not mention "reading fault codes" or "disconnecting the main vehicle battery first" / "removing a fuse. I suspect the old BCM is entirely nonfunctional, although it seems somewhat improbable since merely disconnecting and reconnecting the cable should not affect the ECU's durability. Did the Bosch center genuinely attempt to diagnose the BCM, or is the estimate merely a "worst-case scenario" without any prior examination of the vehicle? I believe you certainly possess a valid claim against the breakdown service, which is precisely why they maintain professional indemnity insurance. One possibility is that they might propose to repair the vehicle at one of their affiliated garages instead of simply providing a payout, as they may not concur with the 2k estimate and likely have established relationships with various garages. Eliminating the car would render that option unfeasible, making it more challenging to assert a claim against them. If the establishment is part of a national chain, disseminating negative reviews widely and contacting their CEO via email could be beneficial.

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He referred to his tablet and indicated that he had discovered a 'solution' to this issue in an internal knowledge repository. He subsequently vanished into the passenger footwell beneath the glove compartment, extracted several items, and then detached a cable from what he identified as the BCM, claiming it would reset it. I waited for 60 seconds, re-established the connection, and reassembled everything, which appeared to be considerably more challenging than disassembling it. Requested that I initiate the vehicle - utterly unresponsive, entirely 'bricked', I presume is the term. He subsequently devoted the following two hours to my drive, achieving no progress before conceding defeat. They proposed Recovery to a garage of my preference, to which I remarked that since neither of us was aware of the issue, I couldn't precisely select one. He selected a Bosch Service Center, which I believed I had no alternative but to acquiesce to. Ultimately succeeded on the second attempt, as the initial truck dispatched was unable to accomplish the task. To summarise, I am currently being quoted £760 for a replacement, £250 for reprogramming, and £450 for labour, in addition to various dubious labour fees associated with the diagnosis and extra efforts to disengage the steering lock and electric park brake, resulting in a total of approximately £2,000. Should the organization decide to finance this, that is perfectly acceptable. I contend that they ought to, as they seized a working vehicle, albeit with a sporadic issue, and rendered it inoperable. I would appreciate any insights regarding that matter, as well as the total cost. I consider it to be excessive, and I am inclined to sell the vehicle as a non-operational unit and seek compensation from the organization for the disparity between its worth as a functioning car with a year’s MOT. All insights are highly valued.

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I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone. I re-scanned the card utilising the Mazda application and reinserted it while the system was operational. The card was recognised, and navigation is functioning once more.

I encountered a comparable issue following an update. I reinserted the card into the computer and executed the Mazda tool, which examined the card and verified its validity. Subsequently, it functioned within the vehicle. I did not refresh the entire system, merely verified it using the Mazda tool. I am uncertain whether the Mazda tool had any effect on the card. It could merely be a connectivity issue within the vehicle, or it might have overwritten something that Windows installed on it.

I encountered several problems with my maps a few weeks prior, experiencing freezing and some instability. I intended to enquire about the status of the SD Card issue, as I have frequently updated these cards using Mazda Toolbox on prior Mazdas. The vehicle was provided to me, brand new in May of this year, yet the card was expired as of the conclusion of 2025 per Toolbox. I reached that point, but Toolbox would not advance any further. Upon reinserting the card into the card reader, the vehicle failed to acknowledge it. Heading to the dealership, where I was informed that it was not covered under warranty since I had removed the card and inserted it into my PC (a procedure I have performed numerous times without complications).The price of a new card is estimated to be slightly above £1000 (UK pounds). The dealer indicated that it might have been compromised due to my attempt to utilise an inappropriate version of Toolbox. I transitioned to plan 'B' and procured a substitute SD card from an online vendor for £40. Its final iteration is non-updatable yet operational, eliminating bothersome alerts and restoring complete functionality for traffic and speed signs. When uncertain about accuracy, I can always rely on Google Maps for navigation. The dealer, to their credit, indicated they would waive the £90ish labour fee for the 30 minutes, yet it remains quite frustrating for a car that is only four months old. Remarkably, I have experienced no freezing or jittering problems since replacing the card.

Hello, consider initially restoring the backup to verify if functionality is restored; subsequently, proceed with the update again.

There are no simple methods to rectify this issue, as Windows has eliminated the ID files necessary to associate your card with your particular vehicle. Consult your dealer, and you may be fortunate if they possess tools to rectify the card via their exclusive software.

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Greetings everyone. I committed a novice error by agreeing to the Windows "Scan and Fix" prompt. I did not arrange the card's format. I executed the MazdaMapUpdateGlobalAdv.exe and everything proceeded smoothly. However, the vehicle is no longer recognising the SD card following the update. Has anyone resolved this issue? I express my sincere gratitude.

I certainly do, but I have not yet managed to pay for the additional features in the application.

I intended to propose a powerful breeze rattling the vehicle, considering the meteorological conditions. Are you not utilising the Mercedes Me mobile application? You would have received an immediate notification through it.

I appreciate it, gentlemen. I presumed it could have been the wind, yet I was unaware of its sensitivity.

Yesterday was notably windy and stormy; if there are no visible signs of damage, there is no cause for concern.

I possess a comparable mechanism with my (non-MB) dashcam, where a swiftly passing van or truck generates a shockwave that activates this type of alert.