Is it really worth the $? Reverse light switch

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Is it really worth the $? Reverse light switch

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Gents, opinions please on the drastic difference in the price for a genuine BMW reverse light switch, versus FAE, whoever they are :-k

Really, $6 or $33 #-o

In fact, maybe I should just check with Ralph in SoCal, he's probably got a bag of these \:D/
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Re: Is it really worth the $? Reverse light switch

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looks the same, works the same, probably made by the same company. only difference is the box, I'd just pay the lower price
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Re: Is it really worth the $? Reverse light switch

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What Tommy said.. :-$
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Re: Is it really worth the $? Reverse light switch

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I would have to send you a used unit of unknown condition so I would opt for the $6 piece. Easy to test but...

I agree it's probably made by the same manufacturer

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Re: Is it really worth the $? Reverse light switch

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My FAE has worked fine for years.
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Re: Is it really worth the $? Reverse light switch

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Thanks all, pretty much agree going with FAE =D>

Dug, not leaking, that I know of, just don't have any reverse lights and it's not likely that both bulbs took a header [-X

Think I'll go safe and order new Ralph, again for $6 plus shipping, just not worth screwing with used :-k
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