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#2848 of 2869 Re: Saturn Problems [dantana01] by bill_mcgonigle Jul 31, 2008 (1:24 pm)
Replying to: dantana01 (Jul 31, 2008 1:11 pm) FWIW, we wound up deciding the best course of action for us was to buy a 3rd-party extended warranty. We vetted the organization with our regular mechanic and it's going to cost us about $1200 per year, based on our mileage (a bit higher than average). My feeling is that we'll need more than $3600 worth of repairs over that period of time, since these vehicles are such turkeys. Due to the rapid depreciation on these (our 48 month new-car loan is just barely liquid), to trade in for a used Sienna of the same vintage would have cost us almost $14,000 difference, and that was hard to swallow. After the warranty period is up our kids will be old enough to go get a Pilot or something like that. Replies to this message: dantana01 (Aug 03, 2008 7:57 pm)
#2849 of 2869 Re: Saturn Problems [bill_mcgonigle] by dantana01 Aug 03, 2008 (7:57 pm)
Replying to: bill_mcgonigle (Jul 31, 2008 1:24 pm) I might end up trading in for a Kia Sedona, luckily they depreciate fairly quick too, but I think with their longer 5 yr 60,000K warranty and somewhat better track record I might end up better off. The Kia with the 3.8 250hp motor is pretty fast too, something the Relay isn't. Although I might have to give up a little MPG. Thing I like about these GM vans is that they have so much standard equipment standard, too bad they just dropped the ball on quality.
#2850 of 2869 Head rest removal / adjustment - 3rd row seats by duraflex Feb 17, 2009 (2:25 pm)
Just purchased a 2008 Chevy Uplander LS and those 3rd row headrests are bothersome. Does anyone have a way to lower or remove them? There are slots on the back rests but I cannot figure out any way to adjust them. Replies to this message: crkeehn (Mar 25, 2009 6:31 am) duraflex (Mar 25, 2009 7:23 am) crkeehn (Mar 25, 2009 9:12 am)
#2851 of 2869 Re: Head rest removal / adjustment - 3rd row seats [duraflex] by crkeehn Mar 25, 2009 (6:31 am)
Replying to: duraflex (Feb 17, 2009 2:25 pm) The rear seat headrests are not adjustable. The slots built into the backrest are to enable the headrest to fold back against the second row seats when the third row backrest is folded down. Replies to this message: duraflex (Mar 25, 2009 7:23 am) crkeehn (Mar 25, 2009 9:12 am)
#2852 of 2869 Re: Head rest removal / adjustment - 3rd row seats [crkeehn] by duraflex Mar 25, 2009 (7:23 am)
Replying to: crkeehn (Mar 25, 2009 6:31 am) Thanks for that info on the third row seats. They are as hard as rocks. Replies to this message: crkeehn (Mar 25, 2009 9:12 am)
#2853 of 2869 Re: Head rest removal / adjustment - 3rd row seats [duraflex] by crkeehn Mar 25, 2009 (9:12 am)
Replying to: duraflex (Mar 25, 2009 7:23 am) I never get to sit back there. Most of the time our third row seats are folded down due to all the stuff we are carrying. Of course since I'm generally driving, I don't get to ride back there anyways.
#2854 of 2869 Installing a Brake Controller - which wire to use??? by spike99 Apr 08, 2009 (12:35 pm)
. I've got a newly purchased 2009 Montana Ext SV6 van. Was told same vehicle as the 2009 Uplander Van - except minor different cosmetics. I'm in the midst of buying / installing a Brake Controller - to power the electric brakes on my 6x10 utility trailer. Will soon buy either Primus or Husky brand of brake controller. For this van and its brake peddle switch or BCM output brake wire, what wire do I "tap" into? I get the feeling the +3V / +12V current on the Brake Controller input lead might get get very confused with its +3V wire. Thus, I wonder if there's a different "input" wire (that has either 0V or +12V off/on state) should be used instead. Within historical posts, I remember reading the "white wire" above the brake peddle switch (bundled with lots of other wires) should be used. But that was on an '06 Uplander van. Not too sure if it applies to '07 - '09 models as well. Thanks for your "what wire to tap into?" feedback. . Replies to this message: spike99 (Apr 09, 2009 8:00 am)
#2856 of 2869 Re: Latest Falling Apart [genmtrfan] by dilton_dalton Apr 08, 2009 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: genmtrfan (Apr 03, 2008 2:18 pm) On your vehicle, the rear knuckle bushing holds the top of the rear wheel in place. It is actually a ball joint with a bolt that goes all the way through it. It prevents the wheel from moving forward or backward when you brake and prevents the wheel from falling over when you turn a corner. The problem with the design is that there are two plastic seals that are intended to keep the joint lubrication inside and to keep water, salt and dirt outside. After a while, wear and corrosion will cause the bushing to fail and the wheel will be free to move about. This causes "interesting" steering on the highway and unusual tire wear. In its wisdom, GM has decided that the bushing should not be replaceable. You have to purchase the entire rear knuckle (rear bearing and brake system attach to it) at an inflated price. I am the owner of a small manufacturing firm that makes replacement bushings for your vehicle and a number of others. They cost $165 for a set of two. These are not the same design as the original and should last many years and many miles longer. Check out our web site at www.waltonmfg.com. It is a bit out of date as presently it only deals with our product for Cadillac automobiles, but we recently began to make a similar product for a number of all wheel drive GM vehicles.
#2857 of 2869 Re: Installing a Brake Controller - which wire to use??? [spike99] by spike99 Apr 09, 2009 (8:00 am)
Replying to: spike99 (Apr 08, 2009 12:35 pm) Update: Here's some feedback from Primus Tech Support Prime (in case you were wondering about a solution to my question). -------- Thank you for contacting Technical Support. In response to your email, the Primus brake control unit will ignore the 3 volts as it operates at roughly 8 volts from stop light activation. The control units red wire will wire to the BCM for this vehicle and the correct wire should be a "white wire" - located on BCM pin 30. If you need further assistance, feel free to write back or contact us at (888) 785-5832. Paul O. Cequent Performance Products, Electrical Division Technical Service Representative (888) 785-5832

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