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Re: Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel [burdawg]
by rotorguy1
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Jul 04, 2009 (8:53 pm)
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Replying to: burdawg (Jul 04, 2009 2:52 pm)
Thanks Burdawg. I'll post again next week after the new tries are put on and alignment is done.
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- #18226 of 18274
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Re: Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel [rotorguy1]
by rotorguy1
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Jul 09, 2009 (6:40 pm)
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Replying to: rotorguy1 (Jul 04, 2009 8:53 pm)
I had the new tires put on and alignment done and the noise is still there in the drivers side front wheel well. Again, when driving straight or steering to the left the groan/rubbing noise is present. When I turn to the right like when I'm going around a curve the noise goes away. As soon as the wheel is striaghtened, the noise comes back. I did put a new hub assembly on the drivers side front and I'm wondering if it could be a "bad" one. Also, when going over a quick rise in the road where some of the weight is taken off the wheels the noise goes away and comes back again as soon as the full weight of the vehicle is back on the wheels. Any additional suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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- #18227 of 18274
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Re: Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel [rotorguy1]
by burdawg
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Jul 11, 2009 (9:17 pm)
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Replying to: rotorguy1 (Jul 09, 2009 6:40 pm)
Make sure that the inner fender plastic lining isn't loose in the front and being forced back against the tire when you get up to speed. That has happened twice on the right side of mine. It doesn't make a groaning noise but I can easily hear the rubbing noise. There's a plastic fastener that holds on the lower outer corner. Otherwise, the only thing I can think of is the hub assembly.
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- #18228 of 18274
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Re: Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel [burdawg]
by handyandy3
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Jul 12, 2009 (1:07 pm)
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Replying to: burdawg (Jul 11, 2009 9:17 pm)
even if you purchased a new hub assembly from a dealer or reputable auto parts store it is possible that you might have gotten a bad one--so check the hub again also check to see that you didnt over tighten the large nut that holds the hub onto the spindle
ken z
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Questions
by pepito51
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Jul 25, 2009 (6:11 pm)
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I have 2002 Envoy--7.5 years old with 79,000 mi. I am due for oil change/tire rotation. What else should I consider having done?
1) Brakes have been "checked" each rotation; so far they have said no problem. Is it unusual to go 7 years/79,000 mi. with no brake tuneup? How long these normally go before they need new pads/ rotor turned?
2) What about belts and hoses? How long do these usually last before people have been changing for new ones?
3) Coolant, transmission fluid, air filter up-to-date and not due.
4) Should I get new axle fluid? It's never been changed.
5) Factory tires are still doing OK at 79,000.
Thanks for suggestions.
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- #18230 of 18274
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Re: Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel [handyandy3]
by rotorguy1
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Jul 25, 2009 (8:51 pm)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Jul 12, 2009 1:07 pm)
Just wanted to update on my TB. With symptoms described above and the roar or rubbing in the drivers side wheel well. I changed the drivers side assembly and the noise was still present and I then re-checked the torque setting on the axle nut and it was OK--right at 103 ft-lbs. When I was having my aligment done after new tires were installed the mechanic there said even though the noise seemed like it was in the divers side front that it was most likely the passenger side hub assembly that was "bad". He said whatever way you turn the wheel to get the noise to stop, then that was the side that is bad. In this case when I turned the wheel to the right the noise stopped. I then just today installed the right side assembly the roar is gone.I guess I shouldn't have to worry about the drivers side assembly going bad for a while now either!! Also,I wanted to thank Burdawg and handyandy3 for their help/suggestions. Thanks again guys.
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- #18231 of 18274
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Brake Controller Problem
by msmith7113
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Jul 27, 2009 (8:30 am)
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Just bought a 2006 Rainier. I had a local RV dealer install my Tekonsha Voyager brake controller that was working fine on a previous truck two weeks ago.. The installer expressed concern; wondering if the brakes were going to work but he still let it leave out the door.
The electric brakes aren't working. The light on the controller is not on when hooked up to the camper. Camper turn signals, taillights, etc all work fine; just no brakes.
One person told me that it probably needed a fuse...but info here has said the fuse/battery connection is unrelated to the electric brakes.
Any ideas or thoughts?
Thanks,
Mike
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Re: Brake Controller Problem [msmith7113]
by burdawg
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Jul 27, 2009 (12:19 pm)
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Replying to: msmith7113 (Jul 27, 2009 8:30 am)
I assume your talking about an electric brake controller. They are actually pretty simple in how they operate. They detect you applying the brakes in the tow vehicle, usually by connecting to the brake light switch, so when you apply the brakes the controller will start applying current to the electric brakes on the trailer. There's typically some adjustments to tailor the controller to the load you will be towing, like the speed at which the brakes are applied and the latency of how long it waits from when you apply the brakes to when it starts to supply braking power to the trailer. There's also usually a button that will apply full force to the trailer brakes all at once, for emergency use or to test the trailer brakes at low speed. Old timers like me remember the "manual" controllers that were just a lever coming out of the controller that you moved to apply the trailer brakes, moving it more meant more braking. If you forgot to release it once stopped you wouldn't be able to get moving again!
If it's not working then either it's not detecting the braking by the tow vehicle, not properly connected to the trailer's brakes, or isn't wired correctly, or has gone out. There quite typically is a fuse in the main line that supplies current to the trailer brakes, since it's usually wired directly to a 12V source. It could be an inline block type fuse (30Amp). The controller itself is probably fused also. The camper lights don't have anything to do with it, they are different circuits.
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- #18233 of 18274
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Re: Brake Controller Problem [msmith7113]
by handyandy3
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Jul 27, 2009 (2:32 pm)
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Replying to: msmith7113 (Jul 27, 2009 8:30 am)
I have a 05 rainier that I use to haul a travel trailer with and I had a local kid install my controller and he had to pick up a 30amp J-fuse before everything would work---there is a slot for the fuse just read the inside of the battery cover---I hope this solves your problem
ken z
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- #18234 of 18274
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Re: Brake Controller Problem [msmith7113]
by msmith7113
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Jul 27, 2009 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: msmith7113 (Jul 27, 2009 8:30 am)
Problem fixed.
Turned out the 30 amp fuse under the hood was blown. Replaced the fuse and now everything is good. I should have checked this first; but I had misunderstood some previous postings on the subject....thinking a fuse was not involved with the electric brake circuit.
Thank you so much for the help,
Mike
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