MatthewD207
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- Joined
- March 12, 2023
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- City, State
- New England
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2018 xlt
During a recent snow storm, I accidentally snapped off the top half of my B-pillar while removing snow. The factory one is $180-200 and $500 installed at dealership but there are knockoffs on Amazon for $40. The only issue is that a lot of them have bad reviews of the keypad failing after a few months. I didnt really care about it because i never lock my car, nevermind use the keypad. Once the knockoff one showed up, i started to wonder if i could just remove the OEM keypad, and install it into the knock off trim. It also seems like this would be less work than to remove the interior panels of the door trim.
Broken (but still working keypad)
Knock off $40 keypad pillar
Successful removal of knock off keypad from amazon trim. Came apart very easy
Removed factory keypad from factory pillar. Was much more difficult to get apart, scratched paint but did not have remove inner door panel (Torx T7 bit required). Make sure white piece is coming out with circuit board
Factory keypad installed on knock off trim
Very bright, scratches cannot be seen once installed
Definitely fitment issues on $40 amazon trim. I don't really care as this thing is a daily beater getting tore up by moving three kids around and already has more ding and scratches that are way more of an eye sore.
All in all, i saved ~$150. Worth it? To me, yes.
Broken (but still working keypad)
Knock off $40 keypad pillar
Successful removal of knock off keypad from amazon trim. Came apart very easy
Removed factory keypad from factory pillar. Was much more difficult to get apart, scratched paint but did not have remove inner door panel (Torx T7 bit required). Make sure white piece is coming out with circuit board
Factory keypad installed on knock off trim
Very bright, scratches cannot be seen once installed
Definitely fitment issues on $40 amazon trim. I don't really care as this thing is a daily beater getting tore up by moving three kids around and already has more ding and scratches that are way more of an eye sore.
All in all, i saved ~$150. Worth it? To me, yes.