Originally Posted by
wolfstalker
I don't even like driving without a spare tire - "just in case." But if I did get a blowout in the middle of nowhere, I could get a tow to a tire dealer - or look for a wheel if needed online. But this unit - doesn't exist, can't start without it - I'm screwed. Best thing I can try and do is get FCA to stock these units and hopefully have them available "coded" through dealers, Needswings, etc. (Hopefully get them to price them competitively with MB too.) When something malfunctions I like to understand why. I admit to knowing absolutely nothing about what a SKREEM does, how it operates, etc. If knowledge is power, I'm powerless. Makes one want to SKREEM.
Ha. I suppose if I love this car enough I would find a shop that specializes in fabrication and in particular drivetrain transplants. I'd love to see if a GM LSx and tranny would somehow fit. Then the PCM and whole weird chain of electronics could go in the pile with the "adequate" 215 hp engine and its 8.5 quart oil capacity sump. The car is a beauty and it handles better than anything I've ever owned so I'd seriously consider investing 15 to 20k in fixing for good this crazy security fubar fiasco.