2010 3.8 driver's door handle

[dg_moore]

The external door lock button on my driver's side quit working several months ago. I ignored it as long as I could, but - poor me - pulling my fob out of my pocket to unlock the door became too much of a burden. I have the HPP Platinum protection plan, and was glad to learn that the repair (minus a $100 deductible) is covered. The cost for the new handle was almost $500, plus whatever labor was required, so I figure the extended warranty has been worth the cost (my nav head unit was also replaced a couple of years ago under the warranty).

 

[Sluh]

the realistic price of this part is 95 or 145$ depending on the model year plus 10-15$ shipping from korea.
even USA dealer's list price is nowhere near to 500$ but 256$ an who would pay the list price.

 

[dg_moore]

Turns out I was quoted $477 over the phone, but was told it was covered by the warranty with $100 copay. But when the work was actually done the invoice showed $256 for the handle plus A$103 labor. My actual cost was the $100 copay, so I think I did ok, especially since my warranty had previously paid for a new nav head unit, which was several thousand dollars.

 

[Kyletorr]

I Seem to be having a similar issue with my 2013. Using either the key fob or the external door lock/unlock bottom It takes a few tries to unlock the drivers door. All the other doors unlock on the first try, and they lock fine, it seems to just be the drivers door unlock function.

I'll have to the dealer to see what is going on.

 

[Sluh]

No, it would be different problem I think. What is discussed here is the button problem. If all doors unlock ok other than driver's I would say it's not the handle button but door lock/actuator problem.