Need A/T solenoid packs? PLEASE READ
11-19-2011, 08:48 PM
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Need A/T solenoid packs? PLEASE READ
I think I got it all figured out reguarding the Solenoid packs. If you attempt to buy the solenoid packs on their own = about $310 give or take. If you elect to buy the Solenoid repair kit listed in TSB NTB-043 ,(Nissan part # 31940-80X25), it only costs $89 at Courtesy Nissan. This "kit" includes:
Solenoid assembly qty 1 part # 31940-80X05 price= $309.61
Oil Pan Bolt qty21 part # 31377-80X09 price= $11.76 ($.56 X 21)
Drain Plug Washer qty 1 part # 11026-01M02 price= $1.17
Snap Ring qty1 part # 31506-80X11 price= $1.29
The way I see it, you save $234.83 and you get the solenoid pack PLUS new drain pan bolts, a new drain plug washer and a new snap ring. What a bunch of thieves. They arent called stealerships for nothing I guess.
Solenoid assembly qty 1 part # 31940-80X05 price= $309.61
Oil Pan Bolt qty21 part # 31377-80X09 price= $11.76 ($.56 X 21)
Drain Plug Washer qty 1 part # 11026-01M02 price= $1.17
Snap Ring qty1 part # 31506-80X11 price= $1.29
The way I see it, you save $234.83 and you get the solenoid pack PLUS new drain pan bolts, a new drain plug washer and a new snap ring. What a bunch of thieves. They arent called stealerships for nothing I guess.
Last edited by peachman; 11-19-2011 at 11:10 PM.
11-23-2011, 08:48 AM
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That completely makes no sense. Dealerships, amongst other places of business, have some weird marketing and pricing practices sometimes. They might have had an overstock on the kits, hence the markdown. Makes you wonder what exactly they pay for it. Damn dealerships.
11-23-2011, 10:01 AM
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Makes sense...TSB NTB-043 would be a Technical Service Bulletin, correct? So they overstocked that complete kit. Selling it cheaper instead of hassling with shipping back to a Nissan factory only to have it repackaged for the single solenoid kit.
On the shady side, possibly...it's debatable on whether it was Nissan's intention to cheat customers or not. At least you found a loophole.
On the shady side, possibly...it's debatable on whether it was Nissan's intention to cheat customers or not. At least you found a loophole.
03-16-2012, 01:17 PM
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wanted to provide an update regarding this repair kit... I just ordered some parts from TRI CITIES Nissan in Tennessee nissanpartsasap.com is their site. I tried searching for this kit by part number on their site but couldn't find it, however one of the parts guys Mike was able to locate it when I called and their internet price for the kit is $76.86 vs $89 at Courtesy which is still a good deal either way.
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