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Re: Front right control arm/tie-rod [rferd43]
by nickd
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Mar 19, 2009 (7:34 pm)
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Replying to: rferd43 (Mar 19, 2009 10:39 am)
I had trouble with the OEM rotors too. They warped at 11k, though it was pretty minor. I could only feel it when they were very hot, like coming to a stop from highway speeds. I then installed Bendix Pads and Rotors. They had a very minor vibration after 10k but then it went away. I ended up getting 80k miles from those brakes with no warpage (I do alot of highway miles). Maybe the OEM rotors would have smoothed out if I had let them go a bit further. Also, you'll hear alot of people telling you that you have to make sure that the lugs are torqued properly and that improper tightening of the lugs is what causes the warping. I always have done my own work on all my cars and can tell you that it never made any difference at all (though I would certainly advise you to properly torque the lug nuts using a star pattern when tightening). I had an Olds Alero that warped rotors regardless of what I did. I finally fixed the problem by going with Semi-metallic pads instead of ceramic. Also, I think you are better off staying away from cheap imported rotors to be on the safe side.
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- #5075 of 5144
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trailer hitch harness help for my 05 Maxx
by drej
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Apr 09, 2009 (5:41 am)
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Hi , I installed a hitch last year and this summer want to add the harness to my 05 Maxx. Can someone shed light on this? Perhaps diect me to a site where I can buy the harness or simply use my 4 prong wire kit I allready have & solder it in myself (wire colors would be benneficial)
Thaks in advance. D~
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- #5076 of 5144
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Re: trailer hitch harness help for my 05 Maxx [drej]
by medinamalibu
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Apr 09, 2009 (8:07 am)
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Replying to: drej (Apr 09, 2009 5:41 am)
I'm planning to get a hitch installed on my Maxx in a couple months too, D. You can get a wiring kit here -- scroll down to the Class 2 Hitches and Wiring, and there's one for the Maxx in there. It's the 118002 model, and it fits almost half the Chevys on the list. Hope it helps; I haven't gone for it quite yet, so I can't be positive.
-Jeremy
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- #5077 of 5144
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Re: Gas Cap and Check Engine light [maxxliberty]
by gagabubu
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Apr 25, 2009 (10:47 am)
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Replying to: maxxliberty (Aug 29, 2008 3:50 pm)
My 2005 Maxx has a check gas cap message in the DIC. I tried several after market gas caps and the message did not go away. Then the check engine light came on yesterday. I finally replaced the gas cap with an ACDELCO cap from the Chevy dealer for a total of $20.19.
Neither the check gas cap nor the check engine light have gone off. I had an oil change at Jiff Lube one week before the check gas cap light went on. So its not about routine service I assume.
Should I take it to an AAMCO and get them to reset the CEL which they offer for free? Or is there a reset button somewhere? Or should I just keep driving another 500 miles or so before going to a mechanic?
I am getting great highway mileage of 33 .2 miles and 29 in the city. There is absolutely no change in sounds or car performance.
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- #5078 of 5144
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Re: Gas Cap and Check Engine light [gagabubu]
by csandste
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Apr 25, 2009 (12:17 pm)
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Replying to: gagabubu (Apr 25, 2009 10:47 am)
I think there are usually a certain amount of engine heating and cooling cycles necessary before everything resets. Unless the check engine light is blinking, let it go for a week or two and see what happens.
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- #5079 of 5144
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O2 Sensor
by bluedevils
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Apr 30, 2009 (9:30 am)
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Anybody had to replace, or proactively replaced, the O2 sensor / oxygen sensor in your Maxx?
Our 2004 LT has 126k miles and check engine light came on a couple days ago. Went for free code pull at AutoZone, some sort of 'bank' error (should have noted the specific code but didn't) and the store manager said very likely it is a bad O2 sensor. This seems reasonable -- don't O2 sensors typically give up the ghost after 80-100k miles?
Search of this thread turned up no discussion about O2 sensor.
AutoZone price was 66 bucks.
I haven't started to figure out where the O2 sensor is located and whether it's an easy removal of old and installation of new part...anybody in the know?
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- #5080 of 5144
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parking brake cable 05 Maxx adjust 1 side. 60K
by drej
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Apr 30, 2009 (10:08 am)
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Hi, new problem with the pass side parking brake cable not engaging fully. The other day rotating my tires I noticed only the Drivers side held securely. I often park on a hill and noticed also some slipage today with fully engagred p-brakes. Is there an adjustment for one side? I see only cables from underneath enter the floorboards so they're not visible. Any Ideas would be appreciated. I'll renew my pads but they are just 50% (I put on lots of hiway miles) D~
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Re: O2 Sensor [bluedevils]
by comem47
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Apr 30, 2009 (4:32 pm)
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Replying to: bluedevils (Apr 30, 2009 9:30 am)
I haven't replaced the O2 sensor in a Chevy yet, but did it a few times in a Dakota and Durango. Bank refers to left and right in a V6 or V8 engine (upstream sensors in exhaust manifold and there may only be one) Make real sure by the code it's the upstream one and not the downstream (after the catalytic converter) before you buy. Autozone will likely loan you the special wrench to remove the sensors for free (definitely use the tool which has a few adapters depending on type.) You may need a bit of an extension to get enough leverage and use WD-40 or similar and let it soak a few minutes first to help free it up.
I was able to get enough leverage with the tool to successfully change mine on the Dodges in the 120K miles range. (no torch was needed). In the Dodges the downstream ones are easy and in the open, whereas the upstream (y pipe area) are hard to access lying under the car and depending on access difficulty in the Maxx you may wish to farm that out.) You will need to drive the car a while after replacement to reset the sensor(s) to "ready" state again ( I had an OBD II reader for the Dodges, so I knew when I was ready for my emissions test in a few days)
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- #5082 of 5144
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Re: O2 Sensor [comem47]
by bluedevils
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May 04, 2009 (5:26 am)
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Replying to: comem47 (Apr 30, 2009 4:32 pm)
thanks for the response. It sounds like this is more than I should attempt on my own, so I will most likely have my local shop take care of it. I'm not too handy with vehicles, although I do enjoy changing the oil myself.
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- #5083 of 5144
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Re: Gas Cap and Check Engine light [csandste]
by gagabubu
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May 04, 2009 (5:42 am)
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Replying to: csandste (Apr 25, 2009 12:17 pm)
You were quite right. The gas cap must be the right one. Its worked. A few heat/cool cycles have done it. My check engine light has gone off. I could have saved myself a lot of time and trials had I gone to the parts section of the dealer and bought this gas cap part there first. Autozone, PepBoys and online stores did not have the right gas cap. If anyone can suggest a 'best place' to buy Maxx car parts please post.
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