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Re: weird stuff happening [hammering]
by ray80
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Nov 20, 2007 (7:33 am)
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Replying to: hammering (Nov 20, 2007 6:54 am)
Well it could be, but from what you are describing it doesn't sound like it to me. For one thing the BCM doesn't have any direct connection to starting vehicle.
Oh, and for the overheating trouble the fact that it did stall would make me think it was really hot (not false indicaters), perhaps the thermostat got stuck closed for a bit.
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- #1887 of 2196
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Re: Engine stall [cruzak]
by whattheheck
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Nov 21, 2007 (3:37 am)
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Replying to: cruzak (Sep 26, 2007 11:22 am)
I also have an 05 RDV I have the same problem with mine stalling or completely dying when coming to a slow speed or making a slow turn .I've taken my to the dealer 3 or 4 times thay cant find any codes or have no Idea what is wrong with it. I loose all power it just dies on me that is a very bad safety hazard because I had a semi behind me at one time when I was turning it was all i could do to try and steer it out of the way,thank goodness it was a slope that i had turned onto,and no one got hurt it was early morning traffic.The dealer does not think that mine is the ignition they have no idea.I told them that if I have a wreck because of this the blame would be put on their shoulders.Mind dosent do it every day it just happens out of the blue with no warning.Im scared to death everytime i get into : it ive had mine for 1 1/2 yrs. now.needless to say i want to trade it in but i dont want the next person to have this problem, I would like to know if anyone else is having this problem
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- #1888 of 2196
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jack stand
by cruzak
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Nov 22, 2007 (1:32 am)
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I want to try tire rotation myself but Im not sure where to place my jack stand, front and back. Can anyone share illustrations on the proper place. Thank you
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- #1889 of 2196
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2002 Buick AWD Thumping
by kristers
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Dec 06, 2007 (8:41 am)
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I recently purchased a 2002 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD. Now that it is getting colder, it has started making a small thumping noise (seemingly from the front passenger side). It happened once when I started it (I think) and a few times when I put it into gear.
I'm not too familiar with AWD vehicles, so my question is... is this the sound an AWD makes as it locks the hubs (does it lock the hubs)? Or, is this something worse?
Thanks!
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- #1890 of 2196
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Re: 2002 Buick AWD Thumping [kristers]
by ray80
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Dec 06, 2007 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: kristers (Dec 06, 2007 8:41 am)
The VERSATRAK system shouldn't make any noise at all and ONLY gets engaged when moving and system detects slippage on one or both front wheels. You only hear the noise when at standstill?
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- #1891 of 2196
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Re: 2002 Buick AWD Thumping [ray80]
by kristers
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Dec 06, 2007 (10:34 am)
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Replying to: ray80 (Dec 06, 2007 9:56 am)
I'm going to have to pay more attention again. I think it has only been at a standstill. Also, it doesn't happen every time. I'll add to this ASAP.
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- #1892 of 2196
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Re: 2002 Buick AWD Thumping [kristers]
by exhausted
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Dec 07, 2007 (7:36 pm)
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Replying to: kristers (Dec 06, 2007 8:41 am)
I have 02 CXL 267K. Just about everything replaced. The only noise I get when I start is the compressor for the inflation pump in the rear compartment. Thumping when switching into gear sounds tranny related.
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- #1893 of 2196
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major problems with the rendevous 2002
by tdaustin27
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Dec 08, 2007 (4:58 pm)
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I have seen a few messages from others sharing woes about their rendevous. I am at the end of my patience with mine. My husband and I bought the suv 3 almost 4 years ago used and for awhile had no problems. Since my husband deployed 11 months ago, the rendevous has been in the shop 6 times!. The first was to replace the head gasket. Then a fuel gauge that kept reading full when the tank was empty. That resulted in a replacment fuel tank because I noticed it was leaking when I brought it home. Then the fuel pump needed to be replaced. I had the 60,000 mile tune up done 5 months ago and now it is in the shop because the transmission is blown and one of the computre chips is fried. I can only thank God that we bought the extended warranty with the vehicle and that all I have paid is the deductible. The warranty company is not happy though. I know this is not normal wear and tear and I know that I have not done anything extreme with this vehicle. I want to know if anyone else has had problems like these and if anyone knows of any recalls on rendevous other than the one about the rear hatch. Thanks 
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- #1894 of 2196
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Re: major problems with the rendevous 2002 [tdaustin27]
by exhausted
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Dec 08, 2007 (5:21 pm)
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Replying to: tdaustin27 (Dec 08, 2007 4:58 pm)
There was another recall on wheel bearings but only if you were under 100k KM (60k miles). My bearings have been done 3 times each side. Just wait until the manifold rusts out (if you live in an area that salts the roads in the winter). Also Torque tube (awd) will fail & power steering will groan constantly. Approx another $5k in repairs. You only have just over 60k Miles on her so my advice is to dump it & hopefully you can use the ext warranty as a selling point. Take the loss & move on... 
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- #1895 of 2196
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Re: major problems with the rendevous 2002 [exhausted]
by tdaustin27
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Dec 08, 2007 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: exhausted (Dec 08, 2007 5:21 pm)
No salt on the roads here. Are deep in the south in Georgia. Have 74,600 on the car and only 400 miles to go til the warranty is gone. The dealership where we bought it has another warranty for $1900 for 2 years or 30,000 mile more, but it does not cover what the mastertech warranty that we have on it nowdoes. As for the power steering groaning, already doing that in tight turns. Maybe I should have that fixed alog with everything else now and rally drive the warranty company nuts!
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