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Noise when turning by firedog79
Jun 02, 2008 (9:38 pm)
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I just stumbled upon this forum and will continue to search it for some answers but thought I would try a new post, looks like there isn't much activity on this forum anymore but maybe someone can help. We bought a 2006 Rendezvous CXL AWD a couple months ago. We love the vehicle overall but have had a couple problems fixed under warranty. Currenty we are trying to get the dealer to figure out what is causing a noise when turning. They already replaced the power steering pump but that did not fix it.
 
The problem is at slow speed turning, such as turning in parking lots, there is a very noticeable moaning noise, happens turning right or left, the harder you turn the louder it is. At first the dealer tried to say they all do that and it has to do with the AWD system and how the wheels turn at different speeds when cornering. While I have certainly heard AWD, 4 X 4, trac control vehicles make some noise I have never heard anything this loud or constant. After going for a ride with me today the mechanic said he agreed that it should not make such a loud and noticeable noise and so I have another appointment schedule for later this week but I dont expect any results unless I find some info on my own to feed to them. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
 
Also any other known common problems I should be on the look out for while its still under warranty. Thanks alot hopefully theres still a few people on here that can help.
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another noise on turning by allohak
Jun 03, 2008 (1:08 am)
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My '03 RDV makes a noise when turning either direction on a slow speed turn when braking. It sounds & feels like the anti-lock brake engaging. When it happens the anti-lock brake warning light comes on and all wheel drive disable light comes on. It is not leaking brake fluid that I can see and the brake are working. Any ideas as to the cause of this problem?
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Re: noise on turning [connie31] by ray80
Jun 03, 2008 (3:28 am)
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Replying to: connie31 (Jun 02, 2008 5:36 pm)

In line with what tidester asked, could it be described as grinding or humming sound that may change in tone or intensity with speed change? If so I would be guessing front wheel bearing.
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Re: Noise when turning [firedog79] by ray80
Jun 03, 2008 (3:33 am)
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Replying to: firedog79 (Jun 02, 2008 9:38 pm)

A moan /groan at slow speeds is usually an issue with the VERSATRAK system in the AWD version. The best first step would be to do a verstrak fluid change (following proper procedure) . I saw in the Pontiac Montana forum one member had to to this twice to get the noise to go away, but usually once is enough.
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Re: another noise on turning [allohak] by ray80
Jun 03, 2008 (3:40 am)
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Replying to: allohak (Jun 03, 2008 1:08 am)

Yours may be tougher to figure out. The ABS AWD lights illuminating indicate a problem either with a wheel sensor or perhaps more common as vehicle gets older corrosion at connector to sensor or broken wire. Add in the noise and it may be more complicated. Are your sure it can only be heard when braking and not at other times?
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Re: another noise on turning [allohak] by h2oaquadog
Jun 03, 2008 (4:05 am)
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Replying to: allohak (Jun 03, 2008 1:08 am)

It doesn't really sound like a wheel bearing, but I do want to let you know that EVERYTIME my AWD disable and Antilock Brake light came on, it was because I either had a bad wheel bearing, or the sensor on the bearing was bad. I changed my bearings 10 times in 15,000 miles and this was the warning that they were bad everytime.
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Re: Noise when turning [ray80] by firedog79
Jun 03, 2008 (6:36 pm)
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Replying to: ray80 (Jun 03, 2008 3:33 am)

I was kinding thinking it was a problem with the AWD system. I dont really understand exactly how Versatrak works but it makes sense that the problem would habe to do with it trying to sinc the wheel rotation or what ever it does. I'll see what the dealer says after this next appointment but I'm guessing Im in for a long process to get it fixed. My local dealer admitted that they have had very little experience with Rendezvous.
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Re: Noise when turning [firedog79] by ray80
Jun 04, 2008 (3:40 am)
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Replying to: firedog79 (Jun 03, 2008 6:36 pm)

One other possibility (besides just changing fluid) is leak in the system causing fluid to be low. I would have them check the fluid level first (and obviously look for signs of leakage). There is also a procedure that has to be folllowed when changing fluid (beyond dump and refill), are you dealing with GM dealer?
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Re: Noise when turning [ray80] by master4
Jun 06, 2008 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: ray80 (Jun 04, 2008 3:40 am)

I just had my RDV AWD serviced for the noise when turning. They changed the rear dif fluid and drove it around in circles for a while, then changed the fluid again. It has seemed to work and there is a TSB for it at the dealer's. Only bad thing, cost $450.00...50K on my Ultra RDV however and I still think its the perfect car for me.
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Starts with a paperclip! by valron
Jun 12, 2008 (8:09 pm)
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Can anyone help? 2003 Rendezvous will not start when you turn the key. Mechanic replaced the computer and ignition but neither solved the problem. He did however tell me if you put a paperclip in fuse #58 and turn the ignition in the on position it starts right up. Sure enough it does but..... I hardly call that fixed! We hooked it up to another computer and it reads that it is in 3rd gear no matter what gear it is in.
Any ideas?
 
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