Many thanks and because of the info from all of you, i just had my Service writer VMI my car according to the report my Balancer is not in the campaign....??? whew, i guess... However it did capture/report, the door seal is. so I'm assuming the dealership ("stealership") didn't manipulate the VMI check.
Additionally, my service writer says the door seal campaign is just a reseal with glue and not replacing the actual seals seems odd

Any info any may have give me a heads up.
Again Thanks to All...
ps i'm glad i traded the 98 540ia, especially for the fourm help... much better and parts, basic service and insurance, all are lower

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