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#73 of 95 Re: XUV roof and rear window problems [jilssk9s] by tman70043 Jan 27, 2009 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: jilssk9s (Jan 27, 2009 4:35 pm) I havent. I've taped it closed from the inside. The motor and brackets are stuck in the open position. So, I've had to slide the glass out of the clamps and with my hands lift it high enough to tape it. I'm just gonna go ahead and get a new rear gate window motor and install it myself. If you find something please email me at tman70043yahoo.com, if I come across something, I'll let you know. You are the first person to respond. I just hate to buy a new motor and that doesnt fix it. I'm wondering if there is some sensor on the wiper motor, or somewhere else on the rear gate that causes this. This is why I've hesitated in buying a new motor.
#74 of 95 Envoy Electrical Problems - Radio, etc. by gene37 Jan 31, 2009 (9:16 am)
I recently bought a 05 XUV with 50K. on it. Only problem found so far is that, although the radio (Bose UC6) plays on the FM band, there are no radio LED lights and the CD is locked, and nothing else works on the radio. The battery had been changed just before I got the car. Looking over the Envoy Forum, I am appalled at the number of "electrical" problems reported, especially after installing a new battery. My dealer says my radio "cannot be reprogrammed, but must be replaced". Why does a dead battery kill so many electrical functions??? I find it hard to believe that there is not a solution to this other than having to replace a bunch of components just because the battery is changed. Anyone with a good treatise on this?????   mtsanoaol.com
#75 of 95 Re: radio and climate control issues [rcpd57] by gene37 Mar 10, 2009 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: rcpd57 (Feb 05, 2008 10:31 pm) Did you ever get these problems with your Envoy resolved???? I am appalled at the number of problems reported with electrical systems on these cars. I have had a 2005 XUV for a short while, and find that "changing the battery" or re-charging a low battery generally results in "something" going haywire. For ex. after partially re-charging a low battery, my radio would play, but NO DISPLAY lights for clock or radio. After fully re-charging with high amp charger, the lights came back on, but somehow the antenna is no longer connected to the radio - poor reception. Just too many weird problems from all those relays and sensors and goofy grounding.   Gene37 Replies to this message: hubcap31 (Mar 11, 2009 5:05 am) jilssk9s (Mar 11, 2009 12:43 pm)
#76 of 95 Re: radio and climate control issues [gene37] by hubcap31 Mar 11, 2009 (5:05 am)
Replying to: gene37 (Mar 10, 2009 6:35 pm) yes i had to replace the complete climate control unit $700 through the dealer or you can go to e-bay and get a used one for $60 and install your self
#77 of 95 Re: radio and climate control issues [gene37] by jilssk9s Mar 11, 2009 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: gene37 (Mar 10, 2009 6:35 pm) No, I haven,t had my rear window fixed yet. I guess I will have to send it to a dealership and have it checked. The window hasn't worked for about 4 months now. I've changed the module which made it worse since the roof doen't work too.
#78 of 95 RE: Changed battery, Is destroying my life by lemon1966 Mar 14, 2009 (6:40 pm)
On March10,2009 I woke up in a sad mood. Because on ths day my Husband of 15 years was on his way to AFGANASTAIN.His plane had been bumped 3 times before we got a definite confirmation that he was to leave in 8 hours. we get over to his unit and they started loading all of the equipment on the bus. After that, we got to spend a little time to say our goodbyes . This was not a pleasent scene. They finally got the call to load up on the bus and proceed to the plane which was going to carry them away for 6-8 months.   We said our last goodbyes at our 2004 Envoy, i gave my husband another kiss and proceeded to crank up this wonderful truck, NOTHING HAPPEND!!! Everyone stood there in disbelief. The battery was dead!!! To make matters worse, there was no way that he was not going to be able to stay with me to fix this problem. He got on the bus and went to the airport. I dont know or want to know the sinking and disturb feeling he had when he HAD to leave me and my 2 children at his unit in the dark until the tow truck came. The next day i replaced the Battery, I did not know that by replacing the battery I was entering the"DEVILS THROAT". I have been in hell every since. The HVAC is in Menopause. The a/c ,heat, and defrost are going crazy. Nothing was wrong with my SUV until I replaced the battery . What is this?? Please help me?? Replies to this message: gene37 (Mar 15, 2009 11:49 am)
#79 of 95 RE: Changed battery, Is destroying my life [lemon1966] by gene37 Mar 15, 2009 (11:49 am)
Replying to: lemon1966 (Mar 14, 2009 6:40 pm) No Ma'am, wish I could help you. I resolved "part" of my problems with the radio by re-charging the battery to "full", making sure that I was re-charging directly to the battery, not to any of the fuse box terminals. Everything then began to work EXCEPT THAT THE RADIO ANTENNA SEEMS TO BE DISCONNECTED. Am still working on that problem. Considering the number of reported problems people are having with several of those GMC models of the last few years, I am convinced that they went overboard designing new sensors and relays into the system to try to up the efficiency, and goofed up with respect as to preventing polarization problems with the relays. Even the dealers do not know what to do (except sell you another car). Will let you know if I get any clearer solution. Hope your husband is safe and stays safe. CEC
#80 of 95 2002 Envoy HVAC problem by logan14 Mar 23, 2009 (11:54 am)
I have a 2002 Envoy. The HVAC blows hot air on the driver side regardless of the temperature setting or the outside temperature. The passenger side appears to work fine. I can cool or heat the passenger side as needed. The external temperature appears to be reading correctly. Anyone have any suggestions on the possible cause?
#81 of 95 Re: dash lights going crazy [jul6364] by kenc7 Apr 04, 2009 (11:55 am)
Replying to: jul6364 (Oct 28, 2008 4:36 pm) I had a similar problem with my 04 GMC XUV. The dealer siad I needed a dashboard 'cluster'. I got the part number from GM and it was $400+ dollars.   Went to 1 dealer and they wanted 600 to fix. Went to a different dealer and it was $500. I figured it was gonna cost about 100 to fix so I went aheand and bit the bullet.
#82 of 95 Envoy Electrical Problems - Radio, etc. by gene37 Apr 04, 2009 (1:14 pm)
My 2005 XUV radio would "sort of" play, but no display or no clock. The dealer said he could NOT REPROGRAM it, but it would cost $800 for a new one. I took it home, recharged the battery to FULL, attached a new antenna in place of the one someone had stolen --- and now the radio/clock/display/XM works perfectly. Can't say as much for the dealer.

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