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Re: battery keeps dying [circlew]
by bandaidgooz
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Jan 17, 2009 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: circlew (Jan 03, 2009 12:29 pm)
I have a 2003 Yukon XL Denali purchased used in March 2006 with 58000 miles. We have routinely battled with the non-start issue. We've tried bigger batteries, shutting all accessories off etc. We can't figure it out. There is something randomly draining the battery. We actually went all summer without the problem and now it has started up again. My guess is something to do with the rear glass closure. But the repair shops figure there is no way to truly trace it as it is random and there are so many electrical switches and accessories. If someone has found the fix, it would be great to get any help.
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- #691 of 779
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Re: battery keeps dying [bandaidgooz]
by circlew
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Jan 18, 2009 (6:45 am)
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Replying to: bandaidgooz (Jan 17, 2009 5:00 pm)
Happened to me. I am on battery number 3. Sears gave it to me free under warranty since it was less than 2 years old.
The last time it happened the dealer pointed to a seat switch that was stuck on. They reall have no clue, however.
Regards,
OW
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Re: battery keeps dying [bandaidgooz]
by nrogers
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Jan 18, 2009 (7:39 am)
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Replying to: bandaidgooz (Jan 17, 2009 5:00 pm)
It seems that electronics are a problem with this year/model or maybe with the denalis in general. I noticed recently when I turn the car off and take the keys out and shut the door(as in completely exit the vehicle including locking the doors) the radio stays on. I have to open the car doors up again and then close it up. That has been doing the trick. Or else, a better option is just turning the radio off when I turn the engine off. In any case, it is a pain in the neck. In thepast month I have had several issues come up. The raidio staying on, the driver seat switch seems to be reversed. To move the seat forward, you have to push back and visa-versa. Also, the door ajar message comes on randomly when the door is closed and then it locks and unlocks the doors. I have a feeling this is all probably related to some electrical short. I am just hesitant about getting it looked at for fear of the cost. Oh and my speedometer is stuck up on like 140mph. Which is strange. Last but not least the hydraulics seem to be resetting themselves often.
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Re: battery keeps dying [nrogers]
by circlew
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Jan 18, 2009 (8:08 am)
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Replying to: nrogers (Jan 18, 2009 7:39 am)
The speedometer thing happened after the last battery install. Try removing the positive lead to the battery. It resets some of the electronics.
The fix for the speedometer was starting and switching off the engine many times and each time the spedo dropped a bit until finally reaching zero again.
Regards,
OW
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Re: battery keeps dying [nrogers]
by circlew
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Jan 25, 2009 (1:37 pm)
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Replying to: nrogers (Jan 18, 2009 7:39 am)
There is a dealer recall on instruments that is open for my 2003. If your truck is 2003, you can take it to the dealer to fix the odometer on GM's dime.
General Motors is providing owners with a special coverage that extends the warranty on the instrument panel cluster (..a condition where one or more of the instrument panel gauge needles may stick, flutter or become inoperative. This may cause inaccurate readings including the speedometer and fuel gauge.) Coverage within 7 years of orig. service date or 70K miles.
Regards,
OW
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Re: battery keeps dying [circlew]
by fiaga123
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Jan 25, 2009 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: circlew (Jan 25, 2009 1:37 pm)
I figured it out this week. Firestone replaced my previous (dead) battery with a 700 CCA battery. For three months I had to jump start this hulk every Monday morning. Took it back to Firestone and they said they could'nt find anything wrong. Chevy dealership lied to me that they couldn't replicate the problem. In fact GMC dealership also told me the same lie. It turns out that the truck needs an 800 CCA battery. I bought one and the truck has been good ever since.
The auto shops do not stock these batteries so they just give you the 700 CCA, what the heck. I only found this out after doing a little research on interstate batteries.
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Re: GMC Yukon Denali Problems [b5545]
by ericayella
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Jan 30, 2009 (10:29 am)
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Replying to: b5545 (Jan 10, 2006 1:43 pm)
I had the same problem with my 04 and it was something that was recalled so check that out at your dealership they fixed mine and its been good for over a year now.
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- #697 of 779
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'04' yukon dashboard peeling!
by ericayella
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Jan 30, 2009 (10:31 am)
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Does anyone know if there is a touch up kit or anything I can do to fix this?
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- #698 of 779
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100,000 mile warranty
by johnadoe
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Mar 13, 2009 (5:48 am)
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In 2005 I bought a 2005 yukon denali and a 100,000 mile extended warranty. Now in 2009 I find out I bought a 90,000 mile warranty. I went back to the dealership and was told GMC had no 100,000 mile warranty. Has anyone else had this problem? I know I bought a 100,000 mile warranty because I was there when I bought it. Can someone help me out with this problem?
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Re: 100,000 mile warranty [johnadoe]
by jacyndaearl
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Mar 13, 2009 (6:02 am)
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Replying to: johnadoe (Mar 13, 2009 5:48 am)
I had a 100,000 mile extended warranty that I bought for my 03 denali. It was through GM but it was 3 years or 100,000 whichever came first. I purchasaed it when the new car warranty expired. The three years came first. They sent me a small booklet with the information. I think it had a card with the warranty number on it that I kept in my glove box.
I wish I could be more specific, but when it expired last November I threw it away. Good luck. Hope you get this resolved.
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