Need advice on whether to proceed with repairs at the dealer (central Oregon/US) or just let it be.
2011 LC. Started having some sporadic issues with the climate system; it would not turn on until the vehicle was well-warmed-up. The mechanic at the local Toyota dealership said rodents have been in the heater box assembly and damaged things. They cannot find the part; it is out of production apparently and there are none in the country. Part number is 8705060490 "Evaporator assembly w/o cold spec w/cool box". It's a $4,000 part apparently.
Their fallback is taking the box out and trying to clean/restore it. They want the car for the whole week. The service writer is unsure what they will accomplish.
Should I just wait for the part being available?
Meanwhile, after the last time it was in for this and they fiddled around with things, the climate controls are working more confidently. They occasionally have the delay, but generally work find upon startup.
Insurance will pay for this via comprehensive. The total bill was in the area of $6000 but that was with the part being available to purchase.
2011 LC. Started having some sporadic issues with the climate system; it would not turn on until the vehicle was well-warmed-up. The mechanic at the local Toyota dealership said rodents have been in the heater box assembly and damaged things. They cannot find the part; it is out of production apparently and there are none in the country. Part number is 8705060490 "Evaporator assembly w/o cold spec w/cool box". It's a $4,000 part apparently.
Their fallback is taking the box out and trying to clean/restore it. They want the car for the whole week. The service writer is unsure what they will accomplish.
Should I just wait for the part being available?
Meanwhile, after the last time it was in for this and they fiddled around with things, the climate controls are working more confidently. They occasionally have the delay, but generally work find upon startup.
Insurance will pay for this via comprehensive. The total bill was in the area of $6000 but that was with the part being available to purchase.