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#635 of 1675 Re: Equinox Backfiring [liled] by equinoxc8

Dec 07, 2005 (11:08 pm)

Replying to: liled (Nov 16, 2005 1:21 pm)
There is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) on this:
 
Service Information Regarding a Pop/Clunk Noise From the Rear of the
Vehicle on Initial Cold start and/or During the Warm-Up Drive Cycle -
Inform Customer of Normal EVAP Vent Solenoid Operation #04-06-05-009B -
(May 26, 2005)
Service Information Regarding a Pop/Clunk Noise From the Rear of the
Vehicle on Initial Cold Start and/or During the Warm-Up Drive Cycle (Inform
Customer of Normal EVAP Vent Solenoid Operation)
 
2005-2006 Chevrolet Equinox
 
2006 Pontiac Torrent
 
2002-2006 Saturn VUE
 
Fixed Operations Manager and Technician
 
This bulletin is being revised to add additional models and model years.
Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-06-05-009A (Section 06 --
Engine/Propulsion System).
 
Purpose
 
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide service information regarding a
normal characteristic of the evaporative emissions (EVAP) control system
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) testing. Some customers may comment that they
hear a pop/clunk noise similar to a backfire type noise from the rear of
the vehicle during initial cold start and/or during engine warm-up.
 
The noise may be generated from the EVAP vent solenoid opening and closing
during the OBD test. The engine control module (ECM) or powertrain control
module (PCM) performs the EVAP OBD test each ignition cycle the test
parameters are met. For test parameters, refer to "EVAP System Diagnostics"
or "Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Set
Procedure" in the appropriate Service Manual or SI.
 
Important: To help confirm that the EVAP vent solenoid is the noise the
customer is hearing, the service technician should have the customer sit in
the vehicle and listen to the EVAP vent solenoid being cycled using the
TECH 2. This operation can be found in the Powertrain/Special Function
section of the TECH 2 menu.
 
If the noise from the customer comment was from the EVAP vent solenoid, no
service is required. Replacing the vent solenoid will not change the normal
sound of the required EVAP vent solenoid test.
 
If the noise from the customer comment was not from the EVAP vent solenoid,
the technician should continue diagnosing the customer's concern.

#636 of 1675 Re: Rear Headrest Removal [dickr5] by equinoxc8

Dec 07, 2005 (11:10 pm)

Replying to: dickr5 (Oct 28, 2005 6:05 pm)
The 2006 Chevy Equinox comes with smaller rear headrests...you can go to your dealer and purchase them and they'll fit in the 2005 Equinox

#637 of 1675 Need help? by equinoxc8

Dec 07, 2005 (11:17 pm)

Hello all...not to take away any thunder from this website but just wanted to let all you Equinox owners know there is another discussion forum on the Equinox at www.equinoxcentral.com
 
It is there that you can find almost any answer to your concerns on the Equinox like the foul smell coming from the engine area? There is a service bulletin instructing dealers on the fix for that. There are people from the plant who post on there and can answer questions or get answers for you.
 
All I ask is take a look...thankyou.

#638 of 1675 equinox is going bye bye by sjs2729

Dec 09, 2005 (5:30 am)

i bought my 2006 equinox lt fwd about 4 months ago i traded in my 04 mustang convertible for it why i dont know now. my check engine light was on for many reasons a.) pressure valves faulted,B.)electronics faulted,C.) My ABS we screwed up now they have just ordered me a new radio since mine decided to crap the bed. i called my dealer and told them for the amount of money i pay for this thing i dont expect this granted theres a warranty but im now going to keep going back. today they told me to come in with it there writing me a check for my buy out giving me back my downpayment and im getting the mustang back. chevy is expensive and for the junk they sell its not worth it, never again will i waste my time or money on chevy!!!!

#639 of 1675 Re: Every Problem in the Book! [kfy1955] by jabraham

Dec 12, 2005 (9:48 am)

Replying to: kfy1955 (Nov 21, 2005 3:49 pm)
Dear Kfy1955,
 Can you describe the issue with the rear differential? I am having problems with the rear end making a type of grinding noise when on slippery surfaces. We are going to bring it in to have it looked at this week but I'd like to get an idea of what you've experienced.

#640 of 1675 Happy but Unhappy by jazzyjoe

Dec 14, 2005 (3:17 pm)

Hello All:
  
Just took delivery 16 days ago on a 2006 Bermuda Green/Grey Cloth AWD LT, with power sunroof, 6-CD Changer, and Side Airbags. The first few hundred miles everything was A-Ok, however recently I began noticing a snap/crackle/pop noise From around the passanger dash/glovebox area, and occasionally sounds like it could be coming from the passnager door panel also. Its been extremely cold here with lows around 10F and my intial instict was its all the plastic they use breaking in expanding and contracting however it seems to have gotten worse/more frequent now. Has anyone encountered this problem as its driving me nuts!! Also the driver side window seems to have a ticking cricket like wind noise also. So far I really like the look and feel of the car however I gotta find a way to make the sounds go away.

#641 of 1675 Re: Happy but Unhappy [jazzyjoe] by equinoxc8

Dec 14, 2005 (9:29 pm)

Replying to: jazzyjoe (Dec 14, 2005 3:17 pm)
Do these noises continue after the cabin is heated up?

#642 of 1675 Re: Happy but Unhappy [equinoxc8] by jazzyjoe

Dec 15, 2005 (11:20 am)

Replying to: equinoxc8 (Dec 14, 2005 9:29 pm)
Yup, they seem to be there all the time.

#643 of 1675 weird feeling by calypso3

Dec 16, 2005 (8:27 pm)

New here. I just drove my nox in deep snow for the first time today. It was a weird feeling. I was pressing on the gas peddle and it seemed like there was no power or like the engine was going to stall. Is this normal or as it happened to someone else?

#644 of 1675 Re: weird feeling [calypso3] by sgr5516

Dec 17, 2005 (4:37 pm)

Replying to: calypso3 (Dec 16, 2005 8:27 pm)
If you have front wheel drive, the traction control system probably kicked in because the wheels were spinning. TC on the Nox does not apply brakes, it reduces engine power (RPM) as low as it needs to, to stop the wheels from spinning, regardless of the position of the gas pedal.
 
On the Nox the computer normally controls the throttle using input from the pedal position sensor on the gas pedal. When the TC kicks in, the computer ignores the pedal position and reduces the throttle until the wheels stop spinning. You should see a small yellow triangle with an exclamation point in center light up when TC kicks in. Of course if both wheels are spinning and the computer reduces power, the vehicle may not move at all. In this situation you have to turn off the TC system by pushing the button above the radio. You can then control engine speed with the gas pedal.

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