Took the chariot to the dealers today to be checked out after noticing a surging sensation at low revs, i have had the hotfix for this issue and suspected the same.
I get a call from the dealer at lunch saying that i need a new diff ! I proceeded to ask if there was any explanation and apparently there isnt......its just one of those things "Ok, i will see you after work to pick up the car " at which point i half thought that there may have been some further investigation as to what the underlying issue is, but no, all he says is the diff is starting to "bind" up and he has got approval to get me a hire car and the new diff is ordered, although no ETA, "could be a month,could be 6 weeks, could be longer" he says" as there is no new suitable diff in the country.
At this point the cynic in me is starting to ask questions about why he hasnt asked me any questions ? No questions around where and how have i been driving - nothing. Felt like he couldnt get me out there quick enough.
This isnt the first time i have dealt with a warranty issue, over Christmas the thermostat failed a few hundred kms north of Coober Pedy - had to nurse it into Coober and then to Pt Augusta where it was replaced, we had to spend an extra night in Pt Augusta - no mention of any assistance for the accom we had to fork for by the dealer and were told by MMA that it wasnt covered in our warranty. ......we had a good stay and were not to fussed as we swam all day because the temp was about 45 - it was way better than driving.
Anyway, point is, and i know it may sound strange, but the dealer has raised my suspicions by being to helpful ! a hire car for as long as i need it - no questions asked. Its going to be a drag not to be able to take the chariot glamping over easter - as i have it very well decked out for such events.......atleast i will be able to get away.
Is the diff fail a known issue ? Is it a common issue ? maybe it is "just one of one of those things", but im having a large degree of difficulty buying that.
Can anyone provide any info or experiences with similar diff issues, i am still a little perplexed as to how this has happened.
Thanks in advance.
DB