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Buick Rendezvous Maintenance and Repair

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Re: Power Outlets [dwettstein] by cassandraj
May 01, 2009 (5:41 am)
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Replying to: dwettstein (Apr 28, 2009 9:21 pm)

The fuse that you need to replace is located in the engine compartment. You may want to refer to your owners manual. We just replaced ours. The power outlets in the front and back of my vehicle were out. Hope this helps!
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power window repair by bbowen1
May 06, 2009 (11:23 am)
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I have recently purchased the clips for the bottom of the windows but I have no clue on how to run the cable that generates the elevations of the window by the motor. I really need your help
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AWD DISABLE by swimswan
May 06, 2009 (1:57 pm)
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I recently noticed that when I start my vehicle, the AWD DISABLE light comes on...not sure what that exactly means, and if it is a problem. I have a 2005, and only 52,000 miles. One day it went off, but now again this morning it was on. Thanks for any advice.
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Re: AWD DISABLE [swimswan] by ray80
May 08, 2009 (8:25 am)
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Replying to: swimswan (May 06, 2009 1:57 pm)

Other then a tire that is really low on air, the GM dealerships computer will likely point out a wheel sensor (part of the hub/bearing assembly). It is fairly likely that it is the connection to a sensor that is loose or corroded.
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Buick back up sensors by tablescape
May 08, 2009 (9:28 am)
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I went to pick up my Rendezous and get my money back and the service dept asked to keep a few more days, they took the bumper off a used Rendezous in the lot and attached it to my sensor module and then it worked so they removed all the sensors in the used bumper put them in mine and for now it is working.
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P0741 Code by ragerrl
May 12, 2009 (8:31 am)
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I have a check Engine Light and when I brought it in they said it was a P0741 code. Basically they said they need to bring it into the transmission shop and it would cost anywhere from $600-$2000 depending on what they had to do. It shifts fine through all gears and reverse. The only problem is that it won't go into overdrive. I guess this code says that the Torque Converter Clutch is slipping. Anyways has anyone else had this problem. What are the odds that it is the selenoid???
Thanks in advance!!!
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Re: power window repair [bbowen1] by hydrochief
May 12, 2009 (8:40 am)
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Replying to: bbowen1 (May 06, 2009 11:23 am)

not sure if this is what you are looking for. i did the passenger side clips lsat year, and have just ordered another set for the driver side
 
The below was posted a while ago, if you can find the post it'll have pictures...
 
Buick Rendezvous (and maybe Pontiac Aztek) Window Regulator Clip Replacement $40 total!!!
 
After having our driver window stop working 4 months after buying our Rendezvous and the dealer wanting $275 for the whole motor/regulator/clip assembly I decided to look around for a replacement. Car-part.com led me to 3 different salvage yards, all telling me the same thing as the dealer, the clips cannot be purchased separately but they would be glad to sell me the whole setup for $100.
I said ok 3 times....
The first salvage yard called me after i placed the order and said they had broke the clips removing it from the door.
The second salvage yard could not find the door....ya, it disappeared! the whole door!
The third was going to be the charm, after a week I called them and they said they had broke the clips also.
I was content with the door panel off and my 1x4 with a notch holding the window up....but the boss said she didnt want to drive a ghetto vehicle.
Then 3 weeks ago the passenger door clips broke! Talk about a total POS design flaw.
So internet searching led me to the Buick forums where I found the part numbers for the clips.
I ended up spending $80.45 for 4 clips, (2 for each door), shipped to my house
Since my clips were broke in about 12 pieces I had no idea how to replace them....but about an hour later both side were done.
Here are some pictures to help the next person with this project (and probably me again before its paid off)
Part numbers and references at bottom of page
 
Here is the passenger side regulator removed from the door....I think about 5 10mm bolts held it on.
 
Here is the small "barrel" that snaps into the clip and moves it up and down the window.
 
The clip slides on the track first
 
Then slide the clip over the regulator and lock it in place (you can kind of notice the slot for the barrel)
 
Once the clip is locked on, line up the barrel and push it in with a screwdriver
 
The barrel is locked in place
 
Driver side ready
 
So your ready to try it yourself? I would say most people with a little brain can do this with no problem.
The clips can be found at gmpartsdirect.com
The left part number is #15286776 and the right is #15286777
 
Thanks to the guys (and gals) at http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com
 
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Possible fuel pump issue by dabacon
May 12, 2009 (10:56 am)
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After a check engine soon light appeared in my 2003 Rendezvous, I was told that it had a fault code of P0453 which had to do with an evap emission control system pressure sensor having a high input. I took the car to another local servicer and they are saying that the fuel pump needs to be replaced along with all sorts of other parts involved with the pump. It would cost over $850 to do all that. Is this correct? Is this really another issue and not the pump at all?
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Re: Possible fuel pump issue [dabacon] by ypsimatt
May 20, 2009 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: dabacon (May 12, 2009 10:56 am)

dabacon,
Unless your car was having problems starting, stalling, or not having power, there's no reason to believe you need a fuel pump. You do NOT need a new fuel pump for a P0453 code - it's a vapor system code completely unrelated to the fuel delivery system. I used work in the group that made fuel pumps for Ford and analyzed thousands of warranty claims. A fuel pump repair can be costly. The part itself is not cheap, and the labor to do it requires draining and dropping the fuel tank. $850 is in the ballpark but seems high. I would ask for a breakdown on the repair to see what is involved.

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