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2119 messages, Last post on Oct 12, 2006 at 4:26 PM
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This is not ordinary noise. I've driven lot's of vehicles and never have encountered something like that. Frequency of air disturbance when rear window is open is the same as natural frequency of Pacifica's interior. This creates a standing accoustical wave with large amplitude inside the vehicle - big changes of air pressure. So big that it physically hurts ears - like when you dive or take off in an airplane. Yes, simple solution is not to open a window, but this is supposed to be a near luxury vehicle with over $30k price. So my question is - has anyone have the same problem with Pacifica or it's just the two I drove? Ford had a noise problem with 1996 Taurus - there was loud whistle from windshield at 70mph. Ford quietly fixed it under warranty but only for people who complained. So - if we don't complained - they won't fix it.
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| I have the exact same noise from my Lexus RX 300 when you open only one window. | |
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The Pacifica's owner's manual on page 119 explains this condition as a "normal occurrence", and tells how to minimize it. I found by opening my sunroof to the vent position helps. For most of my driving I rely on the climate control system to do its job, and keep the windows closed. |
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I have had the "helicopter" buffeting noise in every one of my SUVs when only one of the back windows is open. Those were: Isuzu Trooper, Toyota RAV4, and Jeep Liberty and now the Pacifica. Apparently it is a normal occurrence.
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| I have had the same noise in Buick Rendezvous, Nissan Pathfinder, and Mitsubishi Outlander. I always accepted it as a normal occurrence and cracked open another window to help alleviate the air pressure. | |
| I want to put some thing on the top of my dash to protect it from the sun. I can't decide if the material is leather or vinyl, and what to use to protect it. | |
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Hi, Just purchased a 2004 Pacifica in Northern Ca. I have about 1100 miles on it and here is a list of problems that I have encountered and still encountering: 1)- First time in the shop at 500 miles-Hard to start and when it did start, chugged and puked when I drove over 30 miles per hr. ~Service tech said that the computer was sending a "bad code" They essentially "re-booted the computer" problem kind of solved, still has trouble starting from time to time. 2)This seems to be a reoccurring problem with a lot of Pacifica owners, but my FM reception is terrible!!! I live near San Francisco and the radio stations are pretty powerful here (wattage wise) There is no excuse for the poor reception! ~Service department said that there is nothing that they can do "It depends on where you are in relationship to the radio tower" Duh!!!...Funny, every other car I own has no problems 2)Rear passenger speaker has an annoying buzz ~Fixed, new speaker 2)Rear passenger cup holder was broken. (Didn’t find out about it until passengers sat back there. ~Fixed, new cup holder 3)Fluttering noise from left front wheel well at freeway speeds. ~Still in shop, service mgr said that there is a loose something?? Solution; some kind of permanent tape that will hold down what ever is flapping!! Tape???? Give me a brake!! 4)Knocking sound when shifting from park to reverse and from reverse to drive. ~Still in the shop. First they said that they have to "re-torque" the front axels and change the gaskets. They did that and it didn't fix the noise. Their next step was to bring in a "master technician" from Los Angeles. He used electronic ears to determine that it was a power take off unit (sounds made up to me!) This "PTU" Is not a standard part so they said that they have to take the part off of the assembly line and the part should be here by Thursday or Friday. Well, as I write this, it is 3:30 on Friday after noon June 20th. The part is still not here, and I do not have my car. It has been in "the shop" Since June fifth! I've requested a new car and they said that they "reported" my concern to the regional manager and he would contact me. Still nothing!!! Anyone else have experience with this type of situation? What should I do?? I would appreciate any input. Thanks! |
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yea, here's a solution... Chrysler needs to buy back your $35K piece of crap!!!!! wife of mikeymike1 |
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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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