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Replying to: wpsr (Sep 27, 2006 11:58 am) Our car is a 2006 Cadillac DTS Lux III purchased new, now 3 yrs old. We took the car in April 2009 for a windshield washer recall. We have always had the car serviced at the dealer (we no longer have a dealer in Grass Valley, CA). When the car was ready after the windshield recall fix, they told us they did and update on the Engine Control Module (recall 07132 off the repair order). It may be a Service Bulletin rather than a recall. I found document ID # 1993220 (# 07132), it also covers some 2006 Buick Lucerne, Chev Cobalt, Saturn ION, Buick Rainier, Chev TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy. We did not receive any notification about the ECM update, but are sure glad to have it fixed. The acceleration problem is gone, thank god. It was very frustrating and took a lot of extra braking (also dangerous). This acceleration always happened with foot on the brake just as we turn into our driveway. A couple of years ago, I went to the dealer and drove another new 2006 and 2007, they both had the acceleration problem. We also have the GPS updated DVD and have a clock we can read on the GPS display. We haven't been on a trip to see how the maps are working. WPSR
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Replying to: wpsr (Apr 08, 2009 8:49 am) You mentioned that you have a clock on your GPS system. My car is a 2006 (DTS) and I also have the latest DVD (I think) and I still do not have a clock on the display. How did you get the clock to appear? What version of the DVD do you have? Did the dealer have to do anything to get the clock to display? Thank you in advance. You answers will be most appreciated. |
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Replying to: fmoeller (Apr 09, 2009 5:25 am) Previous Disc: North America Disc: United States & Canada Part No. 15804409 2006 DTS Ver: 1.10 My new disc: North America Disc replacement. United States, Canada, Alaska & Hawaii Part No. 20857425U 2009 NA CH/GMC900/SRX/DTS Ver: 4.1c The clock should be in the top right corner of the display while the radio or GPS is on. When it is off with the ignition key on or in accessory position, the clock should be near the middle of the display. To make changes to the clock press the menu key until the clock on the top right of the screen is selected. I ordered the replacement disc Dec. 2008 and finally got it April 2009. I think the replacements are still on back order. |
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Replying to: wpsr (Apr 09, 2009 8:10 am) Thanks again.
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Replying to: bob247 (Feb 21, 2009 6:01 am) They replace the drives side seat heaters but turns out the bottom does not heat. Dealer also replaced the sun roof to eliminate rattle. This also got rid of some wind noise. I got the car back on a Friday and left on vacation Sunday. On Monday I decided to wash the car and water poured in from the center console and the head liner on the drives side. I had to drive a hour and half one way to have a dealer fix it. Turns out whoever replaced the sun roof at the dealership in my town didn't attach the drain hose. Wasted a lot of vacation time just getting it fixed. I asked the dealer that fixed the sun roof if they had any problems with a vibration and found out they had. They told me it was most likely a bent axle and to have both replaced. My windshield was replaced a few months back. My sister noticed the view in the bottom 1/4 of the window is distorted. While on vacation here are the other things that broke - automatic head light dimming quit working -compass quit working -drives side bottom seat heater doesn't work The dealer in North Carolina had to turn all my brake rotors because the brakes were making a loud noise and caused a lot of vibration. Have I mentioned this car has 40,000 miles on it. |
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Replying to: wpsr (Apr 09, 2009 8:10 am) I am not overly impressed with the Cadillac GPS system. When I added my home address while parked in my driveway it shows my house 3 or 4 blocks farther down the road. Before going on vacation I programed my sisters address into the system. The system said I reached my destination but her house was about a 1/4 farther. I ended up calling her to find out exactly where she lived. During the trip out I found on a couple of occasions it told me to late which way to go. I have found other GPS system's (Tom Tom and Gamin) were much more accurate and a lot cheaper. GM needs to work on the program to make it more accurate. My dealer checked the system and said there was nothing they could do to increase the accuracy. I like the touch radio but would not spend the money again unless the GM system improves. I also found it likes major highways and will keep trying to route you back to them even if it is more miles. I need to test the detour function more to see where it wants to route me.
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Replying to: bob247 (Apr 15, 2009 11:57 am) Did you calibrate your compass? See the owner’s manual on how to do this. This could affect the accuracy of the NAV system. To set the NAV system with your home address, the most accurate way is to park in your driveway and press the Home button rather than enter it manually. This way it will direct you right into your driveway. There is option where you can add a destination by selecting your current location (coordinates) and saving it to the address book. This is how I entered my son’s address when his house was under construction and still not on any maps. There are options (see user guide) that you can select to avoid Interstates, tolls, ferries, etc. That may be why it directs you to major highways as this would be faster than rural roads. LOL and sorry about all your other problems. |
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I own a 2006 DTS which was purchased new in 2007 and still has Two years and 38,000 miles left on the new car warranty. If Gm goes chapter 11 will the Company be honoring its warranties on cars bought before the bankruptcy? I read an article tonight saying that bankruptcy was almost certain and that the the government would probably honor warranties on new car purchases but didn't mention cars purchased new before potential bankruptcy? Any feedback on this important aspect of ownership will be greatly appreciated.
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Replying to: fmoeller (Apr 15, 2009 6:34 am) When you insert the disk..it will say...UPDATING FIRMWARE..it takes about 3 or 4 minutes to do this. DO NOT TURN OFF THE IGNITION while it is updating. Texas Jim |
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Replying to: bremertong (May 10, 2009 9:23 pm)
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