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#4251 of 4262 Re: Starts with a paperclip! [lynn53] by jacklin30 Nov 13, 2008 (11:47 am)
Replying to: lynn53 (Sep 12, 2008 10:47 am) What fuse do you change? My 2006 has the same problem starting. They can never duplicate it in the shop. Sometimes I have to try to turn it over 2 or 3 times before it will start. The dealership told me I had a bad battery at one time and replaced it under warranty. But, it continued to have the non-start problems in spite of that. It didn't leave me stranded though. It would start on the 2nd or 3rd try. Now the battery is going dead again and the new battery is only 2 years old. This problem has been ongoing since I bought the car. It's intermitent though and those are the hardest to get taken care of.
#4253 of 4262 security lamp reset by quadracer Nov 16, 2008 (3:54 pm)
Can someone tell me how to reset the security system on my 2002 RDV? The security light stays on and the radio displays locked and I can't use my remotes to unlock the doors. I'm not sure what to do. When I remove the key from the ignition the parking lights stay on.   Regards,   Quadracer
#4254 of 4262 Auto Climate control by anthonyef Dec 06, 2008 (7:57 pm)
Does anyone know if I can change out the manual climate control with an OEM heater/AC/rear defrost digital auto climate control just by unplugging the manual and exchanging it with an auto one.
#4255 of 4262 Should I worry (too much). by spike99 Jan 07, 2009 (7:31 pm)
.    Approx 2 years ago, my wife & I bought a used 2003 Buick RDV. Its a CX FWD model and it has basic options. NO DIC, NO AWD and no other fancy options. Just the basic PW,PL,PS,AC, only front climate control system vehicle. Even to this day, not a spec of rust is on it - which is rare for my high salt / winter climate area. Since we bought this used vehicle, we had to replace both front wheel bearings (which is a known weak design) and already had to replace both front brake rotors (which is another known weak design). Since we had to replace the wheel bearings using our own dollars (instead of GMs free replacement - if under 60 kms), we installed the available HD/High Quality wheel bearing replacements ourselves. From a driving comfort perspective, we "love" this vehicle. Its steering is tight, its got a great ride, it starts every time and overall, its a "very fun" vehicle to drive. We also love its extra rear storage area and how tight it drives on the sharp corners. Except for its poor MPGs, I can't find other dramatic faults with this vehicle. That's how much my wife & I love it. Currently, my 2003 FWD CX RDV has 100,000 kms (or 62K miles) and we both drive this vehicle more gently then others. We do NOT tow with it and we don't abuse it - like some too agressive drivers.   Within this forum, I've been reading that many 2002 and other RDV vehicles start to "fall apart" after 60K miles. Their expensive Computers blow, their window hangers tend to snap and their engine's intake gaskets leak. Especially in the early year 3.4L engines. My mechanic told me to replace its DexCool fluid every 3 years (which we did / will do again), change its engine oil on schedule and "enjoy the vehicle - that we love so much".   For my 2003 FWD RDV CX (with basic options that is driven gently), should I worry about future problems (re: its known high risk pattern design / quality problems) or simply "drive it and enjoy"? Or, "sell/trade and run" - like some RDV folks are now doing?   thanks.   . Replies to this message: ray80 (Jan 08, 2009 4:34 am)
#4256 of 4262 Re: Should I worry (too much). [spike99] by ray80 Jan 08, 2009 (4:34 am)
Replying to: spike99 (Jan 07, 2009 7:31 pm) It would be nice if we had a crystal ball that would let us know exactly when we should get rid of our vehicles, but since we don't we have to use our own judgement to determine the time. As long as you like it and it is giving you good service maybe you should be happy and keep driving it. I have the Pontiac version with about 95k miles on it with no major complaints and plan to drive it a while longer. I also know of a few (again the Pontiac version) that have well over 100k miles (one aproaching 200k) and owners are still driving them. Also it is always good to remember most of what is posted is from people with troublesome vehicles and the many thousands of owners that are happy don't have anything to post (complain) about.
#4257 of 4262 Re: Dangerous, any one else having this problem? [lea3182] by maitland Jan 15, 2009 (6:54 am)
Replying to: lea3182 (Apr 10, 2007 12:33 pm) I am having the same problem..I took the car to a GM dealer and they put it on the computer but no problems were found. The engine quit twice on the way home from the dealer with no warning.If you were able to solve the problem,please post what the solution was.
#4258 of 4262 body control module by sdc72601 Feb 18, 2009 (9:40 pm)
Replying to: intrepidcub (May 05, 2007 7:56 pm) Do you happen to know where the best (and cheapest) place to purchace a body control module for a 03 RDV? I looked on ebay and maybe I typed it in wrong, but I didn't see any for that particular car. Also can you get a used one and have it programmed to your car? And where is it located? I haven't had this vehicle very long. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks Replies to this message: ray80 (Feb 19, 2009 4:18 am)
#4259 of 4262 Re: body control module [sdc72601] by ray80 Feb 19, 2009 (4:18 am)
Replying to: sdc72601 (Feb 18, 2009 9:40 pm) The BCM is located in the center console area sorta beneath and if front of shifter. It is my understanding (don't know if its true) that they can only be programmed twice (even by dealer) so getting a used one could be trouble.
#4260 of 4262 Re: 2005 CX AWD? [tnes] by 4steeles1 Apr 04, 2009 (10:32 am)
Replying to: tnes (Oct 06, 2008 5:22 pm) All you have to do is jack up the entire car, please use jack stands in the front and rear, all 4 wheels have to be off the ground start the car put your foot on tye brake, then put the car in drive all 4 wheels should spin if not push the gas pedel down a little that should make all 4 wheels spin

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