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2119 messages, Last post on Oct 12, 2006 at 4:26 PM
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I have the same problems with FM reception, fuzzy speakers (but only on certain recordings), knocking sound when switching from drive to reverese, etc. I'm waiting for my first service appointment to get these resolved. Was your speaker buzzing all the time? |
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Hi Patty, The speaker was bad no matter what I was playing from the start. A suggestion...don't wait until the service appointment to have the knocking sound looked into. It took my dealership three weeks and multiple missed promises and huge headaches to finalize the repair. If your service center has problems fixing it, ask them to call Stoneridge Chrysler Plymouth in Dublin Ca. Good luck! Mike |
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I am very strongly considering purchasing a Pacifica, but the problems about the sound when you shift gears has made me weary. As for the wind noise, I am familiar. I currently lease a Volkswagen Jetta and if the front windows are closed when opening the rear windows (one or both), the noise is horrible. The first time I heard it, I thought it was something going on with the car but I soon realized that it was not the car. I opened the sunroof tilt and that alleviated the problem (also, opening the front window(s) slightly alleviated the problem as well. I am not thinking about purchasing until around November (when I plan on starting talks) or December (when I hope to purchase). So, I hope these problems will be corrected, as far as the FM reception and the speaker(s). I may have to get the Satellite Radio if reception does not get better. I am also hoping to take advantage of end of the year incentives. |
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no problems other then the dealer installed tow hitch they scuffed the bumper cutting the opening required. played James Taylor DVD concert in 5.1 and no center speaker problems. No shifting sound problems at all. still breaking in so under 55 mphs all the time. a bit under powered on take off ... its geared pretty high so it hesitates on take off. OH FM receptions seems OK here in Pittsburgh (as good as my Highlander was) |
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I looked into getting the tow hitch and noticed the picture shows that the bumper has a cut out. Must be because the car has only 6 inches of clearance. I looked under the car and with the full size spare there isn't much room under there at all. I was surprised when inquiring with the parts department that they cut the bumper there on site for installation. I'd be interested to know how well the Chrysler part works for you Earl. Have you looked at all under the car to see if it looks like it will do the job based on how it is mounted? As one who has always done touch up paint on all my cars from any rock chips I'd be ticked off that they scuffed up the bumper in the installation process. Isn't the sound system awesome in this car? I love playing Sting's concert DVD even while I'm driving, who cares I can't watch the video screen, at least I can play the darn thing, most cars you can't even play DVD's just for the audio. Curious to know though if the video monitor displays even in the closed position. I don't seem to notice any latch or button that could trigger it to turn off when closed. Anyone know if the display is constantly on when a DVD is playing even with the screen up? |
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yep the DVD screen runs if its flipped up or down (it doesnt shut off!!!) its on when ever you use the 6 CD/DVD changer. even in CD mode the screen is blue with the track and running time showing. I tested it by playing the DVD in a dark location and I could see the movie showing even though the screen was flipped shut !!! |
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Yes, the tow package looks cut out ... Not factory looking like the explorers  I am going to complain later today as the trim around the hole they cut was NOT done well and on top of that they scuffed the bumper (not that noticable after cleaning with armour all type stuff - Vynol) ... with no factory installed Tow option the Pacifica is limited to what you can tow anyway. But better then no option at all or I have seen minivans with the tow bar under the bumper and it seems pretty low. the DVD I tried to see myself it seems to keep on no matter how far I close the screen up to the latching. hmmm wonder if it gets hot if you play dvds with it closed ? (see post above) Earl |
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I have a cd player in my Kia Sedona Minivan , but it has not exhibited any of the problems descibed in the posts here. Do you think the Kia uses a better quality than the Pacifica? My Sedona has a very beautiful factory towing kit that I bought and installed at home. The kit was $ 400 and the hitch went on with not drilling in about 10 minutes. The wiring adapter took about 5 hours since you have to work slowly and carefully as you disassemble the various panels to gain access to the left and right side tail light connectors. The power travels under the car with a long fused and jacketed power wire. The instructinos were very well written. I wonder if the Pacifica will have this soon? The Sedona can tow a combined load of 3500 lbs for cargo and trailer. |
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the pacifica is the same rating at 3,500 with a load equalizing Hitch or 2,500 w/o. No offense but the KIA I wouldn't put in the same class as the Pacifica. I have heard horror stories about the KIA long-term reliability with their small SUVs and recalls from a guy I work with who ended up getting rid of it because of the headaches after 2 years. small things like window motors, etc. The Tow hitch is better quality then an after market solution, its just the installing dealer was not that good as its the first one they did (can U say guinea pig) ... |
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