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Replying to: valron (Jun 12, 2008 8:09 pm) |
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My AWD light stay on. The Rendezvous seem to still run good, no change in the performance in the way it rides. My problem the light stays on. One time it went off for half hour then it came back on. Do any one know what could be the problem.
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Replying to: rocky43 (Jun 17, 2008 2:06 am) |
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| have a 2002 vous the passenger side mirror has a mind of its own . when adjust switch is on passenger side the mirror goes crazy when i turn the key off. keeps moving until i set the switch to drivers side, anyone have this problem? fix it ? | |
I'm thinking of puchasing a 06 Rendezvous w/ 32k miles. I'd like to hear from current owners to see how they like theirs and what problems can be expected. thanks
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| I have a 2002 Buick Rendezvous and I've had the left wheel bearing replaced twice. Now I'm having a Intermittent problem. The service traction system panel light comes on and it turns the anti lock brakes off. The Chevy dealership is telling me the left front wheel speed sensor wire harness needs replaced. Over $250. Since it's Intermittent I'm thinking it might be a wire that needs soldered? The wire harness is only $66.00. Is this easy to replace myself? Or could I solder the wire that seems to be broken? This only happens Intermittently and most of the time when I make a hard right turn. Thanks for any suggestions. | |
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Replying to: valron (Jun 12, 2008 8:09 pm) No one seems to be able to tell me how to fix it. It has been in the shop several times but, it will always start when it is there. As soon as I pick it up and drive it for several hours it will not start. When I turn the key to start nothing , I have lights and the door chimes, but it will not start. The fuse will be borken and when it is changed it will start.
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Replying to: rkon2 (Jun 30, 2008 11:07 am) My family has a 2003 FWD RDV. As expected, we had to replace its front wheel bearings approx 6 months after we bought it. And, like other RDVs, we have to replace its front rotors every time it needs brakes. Being a front end heavy vehicle, our RDV loves "wearing out" front end parts. GGGRRRR.... From a driving comfort perspective, my wife & I "love" our RDV. Love the way it brakes, love the way it holds the corners, love its ride comfort, love its take off power (even for a 3.4L engine), love its ground height and loves its 4 doors. From this perspective, definate 9+ rating for us. For us, it really is a "fun" vehicle to drive and for doing local town "run about" needs. For my family's 2003 RDV, I keep getting the impression that its a ticking problem waiting to blow. Its intake gasket, its main head gasket, another set of wheel bearings (every 50K-60K mile replacement) and possible BCM "computer" replacement. This "often happens to many other RDVs" has got me worried. Especially since these parts are so expensive to replace. My neighbor has a 2005 FWD RDV. He got it stuck in the snow, over spun its front tires and blow something in the front. Long story short, they had to replace its wheel bearing, CV boot, its BCM computer and something else. Something about $3,800 repair bill because it couldn't take normal abuse. My 2003 RDV and his 2005 RDVs are "pigs" on gas. My wife & I are very disappointed in the poor mpgs our RDV is suppose to get. re: Listed at 32 mpgs and it might get 22 mpgs going down hill (with the wind). LOL!!! My neighbor drives his V8 Dodge 4x4 because it gets better MPGs then his 2005 RDV. Don't listen to the sales guy. When the RDV goes above 50 mph, it loves the gas. Probably due to his brick shape air flow and heavier chassis. Next time around, I don't think we would buy another RDV. Many positive "comfort" points (with our 2003 FWD RDV) but mechanically and MPGs, its hurting our wallet too much. If I had to do more driving, I'd trade our 2003 RDV in for smaller size SUV/Cross Over type vehicle. Something that is lighter weight and gets better MPGs. For example, the FWD Saturn Vue, FWD Torrent or maybe even the Vibe (for a really good MPG cost savings "run about" vehicle). As a suggestion, visit a few auto mechanics in your area and ask them for "most known problems" with the RDV product line. Specifically, known problems with 2005/2006 RDV model. Thus, getting mechanical details from the trenches (sort of speaking). Hope this helps.... .
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Replying to: spike99 (Sep 13, 2008 6:05 am) |
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| I have a 2005 Ultra Rendezvous and I love it. Just recently I realized my back bumper sensors were not working. I didn't run into a pole but usually they go crazy when I get close to anything and I could see I was getting close. Does anyone know how to fix them? Is there a fuse or anything easy I can do? Thanks | |
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