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Re: DVD Playback while driving - 2007 Denali [jacque383]
by valvestud
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Aug 25, 2006 (7:07 am)
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Replying to: jacque383 (Aug 17, 2006 7:01 am)
I just ordered this version that uses the door lock button to enable DVD, all NAV, AUX, and XM categroy scrolling.
http://www.coastaletech.com/GMLOCKPICK.htm
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Re: DVD Playback while driving - 2007 Denali [valvestud]
by nycinnc
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Aug 25, 2006 (9:42 am)
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Replying to: valvestud (Aug 25, 2006 7:07 am)
Anyone try this yet?
I thought $249 was a bit steep.
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Re: DVD Playback while driving - 2007 Denali [nycinnc]
by steve_ HOST
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Aug 25, 2006 (9:54 am)
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Replying to: nycinnc (Aug 25, 2006 9:42 am)
I thought $249 was a bit steep.
That's probably the amount of the fine too in those states where it's illegal to play DVDs on your dash. 
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Re: DVD Playback while driving - 2007 Denali [valvestud]
by awf_axis
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Aug 25, 2006 (1:15 pm)
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Replying to: valvestud (Aug 25, 2006 7:07 am)
I've heard two issues with this.
1. The GPS goes south for several minutes, loosing its current location while "unlocked".
2. The volume control on the steering wheel doesn't work while "unlocked".
Is this true?
Dave
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Re: Bent Valve??? [dedoman]
by pago
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Aug 27, 2006 (5:06 am)
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Replying to: dedoman (Aug 24, 2006 12:51 pm)
Wow - does your problem sound familiar. We purchased our 2007 Denali on 8/12/06 right off the showroom floor. It was loaded with everything I could ever want in a vehicle. On 8/18 I was taking my girlfriend back to her home in the country and the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree and I heard a terrible noise. Pulled over on the side of the road (now mind you this is 8:00 pm) and got out and looked under the hood and all around the vehicle -- looking for something that would tell me what was wrong. Nothing. I called OnStar and asked that they run a diagnostic. OnStar indicated that I should turn off the vehicle immediately and they would call for a tow truck. The vehicle has 600 miles. Since this was on a Friday night we awaited for a call from our dealership on Saturday -- no call. So we called and they were just about to start working on it. No more word on Saturday. On Monday after still no word, went to the dealership around 3:30 and asked to talk to Gen Mgr since we hadn't heard from anyone and getting pretty anxious to know something. He brought in the shop foreman who indicated that an intake valve had broken and went through a piston. A new engine woujld need to be ordered. You would definitely know how we were feeling when they laid this on us. Anyway, I new engine was ordered and received on Wednesday. It was then test driven and the same noise was heard. They are now going for engine #3. We are at our wits end. The Gen Mgr is working on it now -- hopefully to replace our vehicle. Hope we have the same luck that you did and get a replacement -- and soon!
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Re: Bent Valve??? [dedoman]
by pago
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Aug 27, 2006 (5:09 pm)
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Replying to: dedoman (Aug 24, 2006 12:51 pm)
What did you do to get your new vehicle? I see you said you were ascertive but was that with the dealer or did you go to GM? Also what state are you in? I am in Texas and for what it's worth I will not stop until a get a new vehicle. Just wanted to see who all you had to convince and how long it took?
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Re: DVD Playback while driving - 2007 Denali [awf_axis]
by valvestud
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Aug 28, 2006 (5:21 am)
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Replying to: awf_axis (Aug 25, 2006 1:15 pm)
From the company:
"Unlocking the dvd or aux inputs with the Lockpick will have no effect on the gps nav system. If the "passenger" is watching a dvd or aux input while in motion and you wish to change the volume level the Lockpick is designed to automatically return to standard operation when the steering wheel volume buttons are pressed thus allowing simple volume level changes. The Lockpick also has an optional feature which allows the "passenger" to enter addresses while in motion, view folders, etc...this feature will temporarily interrupt navigation dead reckoning when activated but will immediately catch up when turned off. If you do not turn it off it will turn itself off after 60 seconds or so. So the length of time is determined by how long you keep it on and whether or not you turn it off when finished."
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Re: Bent Valve??? [pago]
by dedoman
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Aug 28, 2006 (5:38 pm)
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Replying to: pago (Aug 27, 2006 5:06 am)
Hello,
Sorry so long to get back to you. No, It was not a GM product and I spoke to the dealership manager immediately and said I want another vehicle, Not the same one, not with a new engine, not ever. If they wanted to keep the deal, which was on the table, they would give me a new vehicle, new VIN # that goes along with it. Long story short, they gave me the entire purchase price back, gave me a new vehicle with all the paperwork and shook my hand. The underlying story was that they all agreed, that if it were them, they would not want a new engine replacement either. So we all agreed and went about our ways. The problem for the dealership is that the new warranty now starts on that vehicle and they have to sell it as "titled". Which was no sweat off my back, but they did have a problem selling the vehicle, and the other issue.... did the new buyer of that same vehicle realize what they were buying?! I doubt it...but like the manager said, its still under warranty, its just not how I wanted to feel about my 50K vehicle after owning it for all of 1 hour 
So,, the bigger lesson here is...if you see a vehicle on the lot with only a few hunderd miles on it.... be cautious and ask questions. If its a loaner vehicle, it will have more then a few hundred on it and its probably just fine, but with literally 100 or 275 or..you get the idea... ask lots of questions.
I hope that helped.
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Re: Bent Valve??? [dedoman]
by mchunu
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Aug 30, 2006 (3:04 pm)
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Replying to: dedoman (Aug 28, 2006 5:38 pm)
Well after screaming and yelling at both GM and the dealership it seems right now that I've gotten nowhere. I had the vehicle for 8 days so all the paperwork had already gone through so unlike dedoman where his deal was still on the table, they won't take it back. The service manager called me and told me his son just bought a vehicle and was also having engine problems, the dealerships/GM stance: "We agree that rebuilding the engine is not the best thing, so you have two options: 1. Replace the engine or 2. We rebuild it and give you the extended warranty for free and pay your first note." Totally unaceptable. I think I should be given a new engine and have my first note paid. Anyway I told them to order the engine and replace it while i still battle with them over replacing my entire vehicle. Oh yea option #2 came with about a 5 week timetable for getting my vehicle back. So while i'm battling them and when i finally get my vehicle back I'll make sure i test it out VERY HARD. Maryland's lemon law says that if your new vehicle is out of service for a cumalative total of 30 days then its considered a lemon and they have to buy it back or replace the vehicle with a new one. As of today its been 7 days and it'll be two weeks by the time i get it back. Someway, somehow they will give me a new vehicle. It's all a shame because I really love that TRUCK.
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