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#22 of 765 Re: Downshift and brake fade issues [bob777] by steve_ HOST May 20, 2006 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: bob777 (May 20, 2006 6:05 pm) There's a queue being reviewed now for posting later next week; my gut says give it a little bit longer.   You could post your summary info here while waiting to redo the consumer review.   Steve, Host
#23 of 765 Spare tire cover by joeu May 22, 2006 (9:40 am)
I just bought the base 2WD model and haven't noticed any brake fade issues. However I did take the car in to find out how to remove the spare tire cover to allow me to install a bike carrier that fits over spare. It took two mechanics to get it off and putting it back on is right out of "mission impossible". It's easy to get the top edge on but there is no clearance to do bottom. The manual says there is a clip release but not on my model. Anyone else having this problem or have ideas to fix? Replies to this message: johan1 (May 22, 2006 12:40 pm)
#24 of 765 Re: Spare tire cover [joeu] by johan1 May 22, 2006 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: joeu (May 22, 2006 9:40 am) I have a 2wd sport. I also have had the puzzle where to find the spare tire latch. You know what, there isn't any for base and sport. I once went to the dealership where I bought the car for that. I was asked to wait in the waiting room. When I was called out, the spare tire was already removed by a tech and put back on half way. The tech needed my car key to open the rear door so that he could put the whole thing back. One thing you may like to know is that the cover is directional. The dent shape (nike like?) should go from left bottom to horrizontally right. I havn't tried to remove the cover by myself yet .
#25 of 765 Re: droaning noise [ofelia] by silveravin May 23, 2006 (3:49 pm)
Replying to: ofelia (May 11, 2006 8:41 pm) Ofelia, I have the same noise on my v6 4x4 sport...a low drone/humming noise that is only noticable at idle and low speeds. At 750 miles, a little concerning. Seems like its' persistent in park, neutral and drive. I am interested in learning what the dealer finds and if it is resolved. Replies to this message: ofelia (May 23, 2006 4:37 pm) silveravin (May 24, 2006 9:23 am) ofelia (May 24, 2006 4:07 pm) ihammer (Jun 25, 2006 10:12 pm) ihammer (Jun 25, 2006 10:16 pm)
#26 of 765 Re: droaning noise [silveravin] by ofelia May 23, 2006 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: silveravin (May 23, 2006 3:49 pm) I took it to the dealer because it was annoying. It took them a few days to figure it out, but they replaced the fuel tank and pump. My car was at the shop for a week. So far I have not heard the sound, but now I am very sensitive to anything I hear coz it might come back. Hopefully that takes care of that problem-I like the car so far.   Ofelia Replies to this message: silveravin (May 24, 2006 9:23 am) ofelia (May 24, 2006 4:07 pm) ihammer (Jun 25, 2006 10:12 pm) ihammer (Jun 25, 2006 10:16 pm)
#27 of 765 Re: droaning noise [ofelia] by silveravin May 24, 2006 (9:23 am)
Replying to: ofelia (May 23, 2006 4:37 pm) Glad the problem is resolved, knock on wood!   Was your noise intermittent? Was it barely audible or louder?   Mine only occurs every few days or so...the reason I haven't taken it in to the dealer yet, cuz they may send me home saying nothing is wrong. I know what you mean, listening for every sound...we're just cautious owners. Better to fix it under warranty! Replies to this message: ofelia (May 24, 2006 4:07 pm) ihammer (Jun 25, 2006 10:12 pm)
#28 of 765 Re: Downshift and brake fade issues [bob777] by bgsaye May 24, 2006 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: bob777 (May 08, 2006 6:03 am) I have also noticed the downshifting issue on my new 4cyl Sport model. I am very interested to see what comes of it. It is almost like the car doesn't even respond at all for a second or two...very dangerous when trying to make a turn into traffic.
#29 of 765 Re: droaning noise [silveravin] by ofelia May 24, 2006 (4:07 pm)
Replying to: silveravin (May 24, 2006 9:23 am) it was intermittent, usually on slow speed and when shifting gears. It is audible especially in the back of the vehicle, when I took it to the dealership, they were able to hear the noise. So it didn't look like I was hallucinating.   Ofelia
#30 of 765 downshiftin by avrguy73 May 25, 2006 (2:48 pm)
Yupp, I got scared the other day. I wanted to quickly pass a car, so I pulled into the other lane, there was a car coming, but it was managable, so I roll over and floor it: the car just sits there and nothing, actually I got cursed at and the other car had to make an emergency stop. But, just before he'd hit me, the car woke up and shot out like a rocket. But there, that one-two seconds makes a difference. It is the transmission I think, it takes too long for it to downshift. I agree, a dangerous thing. Now I know that before i attempt to do anything like that in hte future I should manually downshift prior to that! Replies to this message: risa (Jun 02, 2006 6:12 pm) bob777 (Jun 04, 2006 6:54 am)

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