I think the hose was definitely PART of the issue because it was leaking some sort of fluid, I'm guessing related to the AHC. But the replacement motor however doesn't appear to have been and so far it appears they will be covering that since it didn't need to be replaced and they stated that since I've serviced the car its entire life at the dealer they were able to get corporate to cover it. Day 12 though and still waiting...

 

Check the level of the ANC fluid...what do you see??

 

Great post. Any chance do you guys know whats the part number for the AHC sub harness ? I think I might have the same issue.

Thanks