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#10 of 2196 Major Problems with this car!! by golddf Aug 05, 2001 (9:14 am)
I bought the car on a Saturday, and the following Wednesday I had to have the car towed to the dealership. With less than 300 miles on it, the car has major engine, steering and brake problems. The service department can't seem to fix the problem. They are waiting on a solution from GM...who knows how long that will be. So far no one at GM, the dealership or OnStar has been helpful. No loaner cars were available, so I'm fending for myself. This entire new car experience has been a disaster!
#11 of 2196 Major Problems (golddf) by john325 Aug 06, 2001 (7:46 am)
Your's is the 1st major problem we've heard about at this forum. I'm sure besides being frustrated, your're livid w/ GM and your local dealer (Malouf Motors - New Jersey). You'd think your local dealer would try to accomodate you in this troubling time. Hopefully Malouf somehow suffers from their decision to not take care of you (loaner car, etc.).   I'm no mechanic, that's for sure, but I would guess that the problem must be emanating from the rdv's computer. There's no other way to explain 3 systems being affected at the same time (braking, steering, and engine).   I'm confident there will be a fix, and I hope a quick one for your sake. Once corrected, I think you'll be as happy as most of the folks you've heard positing to the rdv forum. Hang in there & keep us posted of your progress.
#12 of 2196 1st scar by fedlawman Aug 08, 2001 (3:36 pm)
As I was driving on the freeway yesterday, the hood of my baby was struck by a stone that flew off a truck two lanes over. There is no ding but it chipped the paint (three ball-point pen tip sized chips that go to the metal).   Although I would prefer that it hadn't happened, it bothers me much less than I thought it would. Maybe it's a relief now that I don't have to worry about my RDV staying "perfect".   I bought some touch up paint from the dealer today and will attempt to repair the chips this weekend.   Any advice on the best way to do this?
#13 of 2196 Ouch.... (Fedlawman) by john325 Aug 08, 2001 (3:45 pm)
We sure are having a time w/ our RDV's aren't we. We both got wounds on our windshields, & now this! I feel real bad for you. I know how careful you are with your cars. I'm the same way.   I don't have a clue how to go about fixing those small chips. - I'd probably try to work out some deal with my body shop guy & have them spray & clearcoat it.   I bet a better place for suggestions would be over on autopia. Let us know how it works out.
#14 of 2196 I thought about by fedlawman Aug 08, 2001 (7:37 pm)
doing the body shop thing, but I just don't want to go whole hog. No body shop can get a PERFECT factory finish.   I'm leaning towards filling the chips with touch-up paint myself...very carefully, just a tiny amount at a time. At least it would retain the factory finish on the rest of the hood and prevent rust from developing in the chips.   Good idea...I think I'll post my problem on autopia and see what advice I get.
#15 of 2196 Tire Pressure Monitor Missing?/Alarm? by 90mercsable Aug 10, 2001 (7:05 pm)
1)Anyone with the Driver Information Center find the "Tire Pressure Monitor" function? All of the functions described in the owner's manual appear on the display in my RDV except this. No GM info says that this was a "late availability".   2)Theft-Deterrent Alarm? Does anyone know what it would take to set the alarm off,when armed? I have tried all sorts of shaking, door pulling etc. to no avail. Or is a violent entry required? (I just want to see if it works-yes the light blinks, but I'd like to hear it for once) All of my neighbors alarms go off at random, I'd like to be like them ).
#16 of 2196 Tire Pressure Monitor (90mercsable) by john325 Aug 11, 2001 (12:11 am)
My understanding is that GM decided not to include the Tire Pressure Monitor for some reason; I'm not sure if it was reliableness or what?   I don't know what'll cause alarm to go off; it seems my kids made it go off once or twice, & I'm sure we used the key fob to stop it. I just can't remember what they did to make it go off. If you figure it out, let us know.
#17 of 2196 Alarm by fedlawman Aug 11, 2001 (2:39 pm)
Park your car and lock it with the key fob, but leave a window rolled down. Now wait for the delay.   Reach inside and manually unlock and open the door.   This simulates someone smashing the window to get in the vehicle.
#18 of 2196 Tire and Alarm Info/Thanks by 90mercsable Aug 11, 2001 (6:10 pm)
Thanks, John325. That's interesting, too bad that it wasn't included. The tire pressure monitor might have been useful. I'll call dealer on Monday. I read an article today that said some of the Explorer problems would have been prevented with a feature such as that. It would only cost $66 per car.   Thanks, fedlawman. I'll try the alarm test tomorrow.

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