Product knowledge - Garmin support - New door

Got my Vector 3 pedals (dual) in february. Been issues all the way.
Sendt to Garmin because of dropouts, right sensor missing, powerspikes, disconnect (in March/April).
At this time it should be clear that these are Vector 3 (dual sided) pedals.
Got them back, the fix was new batteries (even if Edge and GC stated the batteries where good).
Worked until the batteries needed to be replaced, same issues again (and even worse).
Trouble identified to be missing/dislocated tapestrips on battery doors.
Followed the quickfixes discussed on this forum, and have pedals that work ok, but not consisten,t as my Vector 2 pedals - so not pleased yet.

Garmin support contacted again, and new supportcase opened - serialnumber and reference to old case given.
The support rep tells me that new doors will be available in late May and that i'll get them when they arrive (Norway).
Delivery delayed, but I got notice that delivery from Garmin was ready to be picked up yesterday.
Opened the box, and only ONE door..
In wich pedal should the new door go?

Called support again, the rep gave the impression that she thought they have plenty of doors in stock.
Then, I received an email stating that the doors are expected back in stock in july.

Where is the product knowledge that Garmin support should have.
And, is it ok for Garmin to have customers wait 4 - 5 months for a fix for a product they've payed +1000 USD for?

- Lasse (pretty unsatisfied Garmin customer)
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    I have been on the phone with customer support many times over the past 7 years. They are usually knowledgeable and helpful. But during this Vector 3 fiasco they have often times had less information then I have. The straw that broke the camels back was when I was told I would have new pedals with new parts on a certain date. That was back in May. I do have new pedals but have not received the new battery door kits yet. To me this was nothing but a lie, there was no miscommunication. I asked the guy if the pedals would have the new parts in them and he said yes, and that I would would have them in two days. That was a month ago. Done, done, moved on.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    While waiting for new battery doors from Garmin, my experience was that, simply add Scotch tape (sufficiently thin) around the perimeter of the batteries and you will have perfectly functioning power meter pedals until replacement door arrives. I bought my pedals super early, the minute they were released, which may be why I received replacement doors very quickly. Been almost a week on new doors. Couple of hundred miles and zero issues.

  • "Called support again, the rep gave the impression that she thought they have plenty of doors in stock.
    Then, I received an email stating that the doors are expected back in stock in july."


    Strange. I'm from Norway and received new battery cap yesterday. Took less than 5 working days. They must have in stock.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    I still don't have mine, and was told on Friday May 25th that they were overnighting me a set and I would have them on Saturday May 26th. The only thing I got was and email the following Monday saying they were shipping on June 7th. Hey that's today. I'll let you guys know, I'm certainly not holding my breath.
  • You're all doing better than me - I contacted regional support (for the UK) through the website last week but have heard nothing back since :-(
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    Same here. Emailed UK support 9 days ago and no reply.
  • I got a reply in about 5 days, then it took 8 days to deliver (came today). Unfortunately they only sent me one cap! Just emailed them again...
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    I got a reply in about 5 days, then it took 8 days to deliver (came today). Unfortunately they only sent me one cap! Just emailed them again...




    I only only got one cap as well, I know it’s always right pedal missing but I’m sure the problems with the batteries etc will be in left as well????
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    I got one cap myself the first time around. I called and ask them, why in the world would you go to the expense to send just one? Then I asked, which one I should replace, left or right, and he told me he did not know. Good answer. Anyway, when you get your replacement caps you should get four pieces. Two caps, two base plates and some anti-fretting lube. I did get an email yesterday saying that my replacement kit is on the way. I may be training with power again real soon, after going over a month without.
  • My invoice said two caps and anti-fretting lube I received two new caps that was all. What are the base plates?

    From the invoice.
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