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#2371 of 2506 Re: 2006 Rendezvous AWD, Battery & Gas light problems [smag73] by rendezvousnot

Aug 11, 2011 (7:12 pm)

Replying to: smag73 (Jul 19, 2011 12:34 pm)
I have been having this problem with my 2007 Buick Rendezvous since it was brand new. I have had it in three different dealers and day after day of the car being in the shop and no one could find the problem. I even had a fire under the dash where they found burnt wires.When I took it in I asked them to show me before they fixed it so I could see the damage but, they didn't and were sneaky to try to hide it. They called me back and told me it was done which kept me from taking pictures with it all opened up. Then they refused to give me the wires that they had to cut out and replaced. A year later the car is doing what it was doing just before it caught fire before. I wont even drive it on a trip across the desert for fear it might leave me on a desert road and kill me or my family. DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE CARS. DANGER. I have all the documentation to prove it and will send it to anyone about my experience.

#2372 of 2506 Re: 2006 Rendezvous AWD, Battery & Gas light problems [rendezvousnot] by bxd

Aug 12, 2011 (7:16 am)

Replying to: rendezvousnot (Aug 11, 2011 7:12 pm)
Smag73-
 
Sorry to hear about your lemon.
 
So, you said you were having "problems" and "even had a fire under the dash". What were the problems you had before the fire happened? What were your initial symptoms, so that we can try to help. Thanks.
 
Brian

#2373 of 2506 Re: 2006 Rendezvous AWD, Battery & Gas light problems [rendezvousnot] by gmcustsvc

Aug 12, 2011 (9:22 am)

Replying to: rendezvousnot (Aug 11, 2011 7:12 pm)
rendezvousnot,
I apologize for your frustrations. Have you spoke with GM Customer Assistance? If not please feel free to email me and we can discuss setting up a case for you. Enjoy your weekend!
Christina
GM Customer Service

#2374 of 2506 what doesnt go wrong with this car? by resa07

Aug 19, 2011 (6:58 am)

ok i have a 03 rondezvous i got it in 08 and ever since i have gotten it i have had nothing but problems first not even a month after getting it a tire came off the rim (minor to what would come!) then not even a year into having it i had to have the transmission rebuilt...there is 1600 dollars i didnt have then within 6 months of that the tranny went out again (made them re build it for free) luckily that has been ok since then (knock on wood!) then my spedomitor stopped working right it would go way up and stay up and you had to turn it on and off until it went back down...just now about 2 yrs later got that fixed. last summer my thermistat went out on it and of course how its built you cannot tell what the problem was and i live in iowa so you can imagin how fun winter and the rest of summer was. then this spring i had to go out and get new head gaskets because there was coolent going into my oil another 1200 dollars. a couple weeks after that i had a leak in my break line there was a nother 150 in repairs and now about a month ago i had to get a new pcm moduel because i wasnt getting power i thought it was the transmission again but no another diffrent issue by this time i was ready to just drive the POS into the mississippi because i also needed new back breaks and to get a new rear wheel bearing. and this is when i had to buy a whole new dash bored pretty much so i have a working spedomitor again. well that ran me another 1700 dollars that i dont have. and my latest thing is none of my windows will go down not even my sun roof my dad thinks its a fuse or something like that *fingers crossed* but honestly i got this car for just under 12k with everything and i pay 290 a month for it plus all the repairs i keep having not to mention still needing to fix my leaky sun roof... this is by far the worst car ever when it comes to repairs plus gas hog i cannot win! NEVER EVER let yourself or friends buy this car! nothing but problems!! and a money pit! i feel bad for anyone that buys one!

#2375 of 2506 "Security" light steady; everything works by toddhoudek

Aug 19, 2011 (3:56 pm)

I just purchased a 2005 Buick Rendezvous with a steady "Security" light on. Everything works fine, but I asked about this light from the used car lot they said it was just because no key fobs were programmed. I purchased a new fob and could not get it to program. After much reading on the internet, I'm beginning to wonder if is a BCM problem. I went to the dealer, and they said it was going to be over $100 just to start diagnosing. I'm willing to put some time into this before opening the check book at the dealer. Also, of the two keys I received, neither one looks like a master. Both have "PK3" stamped at the base of the key. Any assistance would be appreciated. Also, I have tried the 10 min key on to clear, but the light never would go out. I've disconnected the battery for 20 min and reconnect; no joy. Also I've removed the BCM 10amp fuse and re-inserted with no luck.

#2376 of 2506 Re: "Security" light steady; everything works [toddhoudek] by imidazol97

Aug 20, 2011 (5:42 am)

Replying to: toddhoudek (Aug 19, 2011 3:56 pm)
I'll make the assumption the key system is the same as my leSabre's. It also uses a PK3 key.
 
The keys are programmable into the list of 10 acceptable key entries by putting in an original key from the list, turning it to ON, then removing it and putting in the newly cut PK3 key. Turn it to ON for a second, and then turn to crank the engine and start.
 
The key fobs must be programmed into the computer by a Tech II or other electronic device capable of accessing the computer. This will be hard to find outside of a dealer. There may be a local mechanic who has one products that can access the computer and handle the programming, but they are also going to charge--unless you have a friend with access to one.
 
There may be some websites that list local companies that can do that for setting up your key fobs. But the dealer can check and program in a fob, that you conveniently buy from them!
 
It may appear to cost more, but I think your best bet is to have a dealer check into this for you.

#2377 of 2506 Re: "Security" light steady; everything works [toddhoudek] by nlt99

Aug 20, 2011 (8:38 am)

Replying to: toddhoudek (Aug 19, 2011 3:56 pm)
Don't know if this will be of any help to you, but here are the instructions I used to program my new key fobs:
 
There's a manual method of programming keyless entry transmitters also. Make sure that you have all the transmitters you want to be able to use handy because the system will have to "learn" each one, even if they already worked before. If you have the memory seat/radio/mirror option you'll need to program the remote for 'driver 1' first, then 'driver 2', then up to 2 others.
 
1. Close the vehicle doors.
 
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
 
3. Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder.
 
4. Press and hold the driver side door lock switch to the unlock position.
 
5. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key. (Do not turn the ignition key in the lock cylinder.)
 
6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key. (Do not turn the ignition key in the lock cylinder.)
 
7. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder. (Do not turn the ignition key in the lock cylinder.) Leave the ignition key in the ignition lock cylinder.
 
8. Release the door lock switch. The body control module (BCM) will sound three beeps in order to verify the Program Mode has been activated.
 
9. Press the lock and unlock buttons on the keyless entry transmitter simultaneously for approximately 5 seconds . The BCM will sound two beeps in order to verify that the transmitter has been successfully programmed.
 
10. Perform the previous step to program up to four transmitters.
 
11. Remove the ignition key in order to exit the Program Mode.
 
12. Verify the proper operation of each transmitter.
 
Good luck! Nick

#2378 of 2506 Re: "Security" light steady; everything works [nlt99] by toddhoudek

Aug 20, 2011 (10:21 am)

Replying to: nlt99 (Aug 20, 2011 8:38 am)
Thanks for the replies to my dilemma on the Rendezvous. I've tried the manual programming of the fob as described, but the BCM does not beep to signify that it has gone into programming mode. I'm starting to wonder, with a steady "Security" light, if a previous owner has installed a bypass of some kind. Looks like I need to start searching for a reputable dealer.

#2379 of 2506 steering column? by scoobagirl

Aug 23, 2011 (8:04 am)

Hello, I'm a 2004 RDV owner. My car has right at 90k miles on it and I have NEVER had a problem with it - just regular oil changes and I'm on my 3rd set of tires. Yesterday I had it towed to the GM dealer because I couldn't get the key into the ignition - my guess was a broken lock cylinder or something with the ignition switch. Well, that was correct but guess what? They told me the cylinder lock/ignition switch is all part of the steering column and I have to replace the whole thing, to the tune of almost $1800 including the tow (3 miles) and the parts and labor. I cannot imagine that the parts are not separate for this type of thing. I'm just wondering if anyone has ever heard of this happening and that the whole steering column and ignition assembly is truly one part.
 
The shop foreman told me he hasn't seen this happen but a couple times in the past 5 or 6 years; that its kind of a fluke thing to break. I'm still in shock but I have to repair it, as the car is worthless as a trade in if its not fixed.
 
Thanks for any tips or comments.

#2380 of 2506 Re: steering column? [scoobagirl] by bxd

Aug 23, 2011 (8:18 am)

Replying to: scoobagirl (Aug 23, 2011 8:04 am)
Too bad there are dishonest dealers!! This makes me very mad and gives Buick a bad name, but it's the dealers fault.
 
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-D1469G-Ignition-Lock-Cylinder/dp/B001S7N4AC
 
That is your part there. OEM Part # 15298923. You can most certainly replace just the bad ignition lock cylinder and its CHEAP ! I would go back to them with the printout and be polite, but firm, that they almost took you for $1800, that you are not happy, and that you want the work done at a discount or you will take it elsewhere. Even if you have to pay for another tow, that is far cheaper than letting them rip you off.

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