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Re: Mad Dad [oneofhismen]
by sal72
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Aug 14, 2009 (8:40 pm)
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Replying to: oneofhismen (Aug 12, 2009 4:37 am)
hey man , i feel the frustration you have, i go through it, i feel I'm becoming a hipocondriaco about my Buick rendezvous, whats going to happen next, or whats that new noise, its always something, isn't it, my advice if your stuck with it look on craigslist for a certified mechanic and let them know you are shopping for the best fit for you, i was lucky i found a certified mechanic that has worked for GM in the past , the best thing about him is he can come to my home, or i can go to his when i need a repair, best thing is i get to see my repair in progress and for example i paid only $70 for a thermostat change , would you believe he didn't take out the crossover exhaust pipe that everyone says you have to take out, how sweet is that, it was one of the best repairs ever, and i saved quite a bit, don't pay over inflated prices on repairs if out of pocket, good luck and keep up your maintenance ahead of schedule.
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Re: Temp gauge and tapping in engine [bxd]
by sal72
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Aug 15, 2009 (9:24 pm)
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Replying to: bxd (Aug 13, 2009 6:10 am)
about the rendezvous, like i said we have an 03, I'm not trashing it, they are just facts, trust me i did my homework, even mechanics have allot of things to say, and no they are not trying to get into my pockets, at this time my vehicle is OK and i hope its stays that way ( this is $1500 last month for repairs and maintenance) and yes, vehicle was pampered from day one. good luck
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Re: Temp gauge and tapping in engine [sal72]
by bxd
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Aug 16, 2009 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: sal72 (Aug 15, 2009 9:24 pm)
Glad its fixed correctly. I thought based on your last post that even after replacing the fan it was still running hot. So I'm glad its good.
Yes the early years had more problems.
Hope it stays trouble free for a long while!
Brian
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RDV Compressor
by gblanchette
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Aug 22, 2009 (7:07 pm)
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I was wondering if an AC compressor from an 03 Aztec fit on a 03 Rendezvous.
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- #2182 of 2196
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Re: How do you remove the BCM [anthonyef]
by jimbo1950
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Sep 01, 2009 (6:19 pm)
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Replying to: anthonyef (Dec 09, 2008 6:28 pm)
I would like the instructions for removing the thermostat without removing the crossover, please. Thank you, Rev. Jones
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- #2183 of 2196
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Re: How do you remove the BCM [jimbo1950]
by anthonyef
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Sep 02, 2009 (4:54 pm)
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Replying to: jimbo1950 (Sep 01, 2009 6:19 pm)
The one bolt that holds the thermostat housing should come off without anything special. The back one is a little harder. I used a wrench on the bolt and a screwdriver to pry up on the wrench coming in from the side. There is not alot of torque on the bolt so if you get a good pry on it, it will loosen. Once broken loose it takes some time but a liitle turn at a time and I got it off. Once the bolts are off, the housing and thermostat will come out.
Good Luck.
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- #2184 of 2196
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2003 Rendezvous odometer & gear indicator dim
by nlt99
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Sep 16, 2009 (9:42 am)
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Hi!
The odometer and transmission gear indicator are always dim, like in night mode. The digital display under the tach is the same brightness at night (dim) but is much brighter during the day, so is easier to read in daylight. I replace the instrument unit thinking it would correct the problem, but no change.
Does anyone know for sure if this is a function of the BCM perhaps, meaning I would have to replace that in order to correct the problem?
Thanks for your help! Nick
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- #2185 of 2196
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2003 Buick Rendezvous Cooling Fans
by arthurleonard
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Sep 28, 2009 (6:15 pm)
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This seems to be a common topic, so maybe someone can help. Neither cooling fan comes on no matter what temperature (although I have not red zoned it). However, both cooling fans come on (at a reduced speed), only when the a/c is turned on. Both fan motors were replaced, as well as all 3 cooling fan relays. I was told that the PCM needed to be check by the dealer. Any other suggestions would be greatly apprecitated.
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Re: Temp gauge and tapping in engine [sal72]
by arthurleonard
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Sep 28, 2009 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: sal72 (Aug 11, 2009 7:50 pm)
My 2003 Buick RDV is having the same problem with the fans not running unless the a/c is on (and then they only run at a slow speed). Did you ever figure out what the fix was?
Thanks,
Arthur
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Re: 2003 Buick Rendezvous Cooling Fans [arthurleonard]
by ray80
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Sep 29, 2009 (7:58 am)
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Replying to: arthurleonard (Sep 28, 2009 6:15 pm)
I've seen this asked a number of times, and usually (unless it really gets into red zone without fans coming on) it is working as designed. In my Pontiac version it has to get really close to red zone before fans come on, just a bit un-nerving to see the needle that high. Both fans are supposed to come on anytime the A/C is used.
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