Trim on gear selector coming off

[kennyfreemoney]

Took my car in for service today for the AC and also mentioned to them that the trim on the stalk is coming off. When the tech looked at it he said it should be covered under warranty and that they would replace the whole steering column control module which includes both stalks! Seems a little excessive for a small piece of plastic that snaps on. but if its covered, I'll take it. I told them that if its not covered then don't touch it! That sounds expensive!

Anyone else had an issue like this?

 

[Tdriver]

Never heard of the problem.

 

[jkeyser14]

I have the same problem, brought it up multiple times when my car was in for service, service ignores me.

 

[father_of_6]

Glue.

 

[kbecks13]

Have the same thing, heard a few people mention it.

 

[808BOB]

Glue.

I have a feeling… the SC will probably “snap” it back into place (or glue it) and say they replaced it.

 

[kennyfreemoney]

I have a feeling… the SC will probably “snap” it back into place (or glue it) and say they replaced it.

honestly I'm fine with that if it doesn't come up thats what I'm going to do if they don't fix it

 

[skygraff]

Happens all the time and they've always said it's normal. I just push it down and live with it because, from what I've heard from people who've pushed the issue, replaced versions are the same or worse. As I understand it, there's a wire bundle under there that doesn't lie flat and, with a lack of someplace to "snap" the cover into, it tends to lift up every now and then.

My luck, if glue is used, Murphy would cause a short in the bundle right after doing the self-fix and the warranty would be voided.

 

[Mrcarcrazy]

Murphy is quite the asshole. But he’s not wrong.

 

[frankusb]

I had that issue, resolved it by removing the cap and the foam and using glue. I did not want my steering wheel taken apart for a cosmetic issue.

 

[JBT66]

Had that issue on my 2018 3. Brought it in for service and mentioned it. They fixed it no problem.

 

[kennyfreemoney]

They ended up replacing the whole thing and it looks way better now!

 

[PNWLeccy]

Same, I mentioned it and they replaced the entire control stalk with no question