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Re: Trailer Towing [hardhawk]
by handyandy3
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Aug 21, 2008 (2:09 pm)
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Replying to: hardhawk (Aug 21, 2008 12:25 pm)
I have only had my rainier for a month now and did not tow my trailer (4800#) with it yet because I wanted to be sure about the air suspension----the fellow from the help desk at buick customer service told me to disable the system by just pulling the fuse when I am towing----I think that I will judge for myself by towing with and without the suspension activated----I am going camping for the holiday so I will try it at that time and let you know what happened
thanks
handyandy3
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- #18162 of 18274
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Re: Trailer Towing [handyandy3]
by envoyager
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Aug 23, 2008 (8:23 pm)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Aug 21, 2008 2:09 pm)
"the fellow from the help desk at buick customer service told me to disable the system by just pulling the fuse when I am towing,"
That sounds like the absolutely most absurd "customer service rep's" advice I've ever heard.
If towing something caused an adverse response in the model you own, the manufacturer would have designed something a little more "sophisticated" than pulling a fuse.
And I would sure get hold of the franchise owner and get, in writing, what he would suggest in the situation you describe.
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- #18163 of 18274
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Re: Trailer Towing [handyandy3]
by glubash
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Aug 25, 2008 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Aug 21, 2008 2:09 pm)
The air bladders can handle the rating of the hitch. I would not tow with the suspension system turned off because the back end will sag like crazy and the handling will probably stink. If you are concerned about overloading the system, check your trailer weight (fully loaded) as well as the load on the hitch. You should be able to do that at any public scale.
Good luck.
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- #18164 of 18274
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trailer towing wih my rainier
by handyandy3
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Aug 25, 2008 (1:15 pm)
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thanks guys for all of the input---going on the popular opions of your answers and my hunch I will not disengage the air suspension when towing---my vehicle will not be overloaded (I had it scaled) so the system should handle it with no problem at all plus the fact that it towed fine to and from the the yard where the scale was located
thanks again
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- #18165 of 18274
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Re: trailer towing wih my rainier [handyandy3]
by hardhawk
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Aug 25, 2008 (5:55 pm)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Aug 25, 2008 1:15 pm)
You are most welcome. I have gained a lot of insight in 7 years in this forum. I hope your Rainier serves you as well as our Envoy has us. We had a few first year minor glitches, but overall the Envoy has been a great vehicle. With our oldest son getting his learner's permit soon we plan on keeping the Envoy for a good long time. It will be a great vehicle for him to learn to drive in. If you ever have a question be sure to check the search feature here as you may find that it has already been answered by someone. I have done that many times.
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- #18166 of 18274
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How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier?
by buickrain
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Sep 08, 2008 (4:49 am)
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We bought a 2005 Rainier and we are not able to turn on the reading, dome and mirror vanity lights except by using the instrument panel brightness knob. The vanity mirror lights have never come on. The dome and reading lights will come on when you open the doors and when you shut the engine off and pull out the key. I was wondering if there was an adjustment I was missing?
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- #18167 of 18274
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [buickrain]
by handyandy3
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Sep 08, 2008 (5:45 am)
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Replying to: buickrain (Sep 08, 2008 4:49 am)
very simple to do so by 1) reading lights--push either lens to turn on then push lens again to turn off 2) dome lights--same as reading lights 3) the vanity lights come on automatically when the mirror is opened if not then the bulbs are burned out and will need replacing usually by the dealer or a person who knows their way around cars quite well
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- #18168 of 18274
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [handyandy3]
by buickrain
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Sep 08, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Sep 08, 2008 5:45 am)
Thank you for your help, but I don't think you understand. I have pushed the lenses and when the lights are on with the door open or after the engine is shut off and the key is pulled I can turn them off and on. If I am driving or just stopped with the engine on or off none of the reading lights, dome lights or the mirror lights will come on. I am not sure if the vanity mirror lights are working because neither one has ever came on.
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- #18169 of 18274
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [buickrain]
by handyandy3
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Sep 09, 2008 (2:40 pm)
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Replying to: buickrain (Sep 08, 2008 7:17 pm)
sorry I misunderstood you but I also have a 2005 rainier and my lights will come on at any time with the engine running or not---I can't even guess what is wrong so I would suggest that if you recently purchased the vehicle take it back to the dealer and ask them how the lights are supposed to work or try calling buick customer service at 800-762-2737 expect a wait and have your V.I.N. number ready (vehicle information number from your registration
I tried
ken z
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- #18170 of 18274
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [handyandy3]
by buickrain
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Sep 10, 2008 (10:56 am)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Sep 09, 2008 2:40 pm)
Thanks for your information. I'll try the dealer and see what I find out.
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