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Re: Headlight Housing Mounting Hardware [scanman88gt]
by loumar
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Apr 04, 2009 (6:40 am)
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Replying to: scanman88gt (Apr 02, 2009 5:31 pm)
Both of my headlamps were doing the same thing on my 05. I used double sided tape on the ledge the headlights sit on where the posts go through the holes. Worked well for me. Others I've heard have found rubber grommets at the hardware store that make for a tighter fit for the posts.
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- #172 of 201
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Re: Headlight Housing Mounting Hardware [loumar]
by pao
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Apr 05, 2009 (3:07 pm)
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Replying to: loumar (Apr 04, 2009 6:40 am)
I also believe there are two metal tabs...careful they are sharp..that can be bent forward to hold the pegs/posts at the bottom....you have to feel around for them in the frame.....so has been posted on here before
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- #173 of 201
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Re: Headlight Housing Mounting Hardware [pao]
by scanman88gt
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Apr 05, 2009 (4:32 pm)
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Replying to: pao (Apr 05, 2009 3:07 pm)
I know that there are two sheet metal tabs below the lamp housing that coincide exactly with the position of the "posts", which are part of the lamp housing. In fact the two posts line up with these sheet metal tabs and are centered within the square holes in these tabs when the lamp housing is installed. It just seems like there is some hardware missing...similar to the nuts that are mounted on a clip of some sort, when you're attaching sheet metal underneath the car or like they use on the splash shields under some GM cars. I guess I could probably try cutting a small length of vacuum hose and slip that over the posts to make up the difference between the inside of these square holes in the sheet metal tabs and the outside diameter of the lamp housing posts. I suppose I could also remove the drivers side headlamp assembly to see what is used under it, since it doesn't exhibit any of these vibration symptoms that the passengers side lamp housing does.
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- #174 of 201
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replace dome light assembly
by andymac43
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May 08, 2009 (4:34 pm)
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I need to remove the dome light base from the headliner without wrecking the headliner. My dome light switch melted and the switch is included in the base. I've got the bezel and cover off already. Help?
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- #175 of 201
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Remote start not functioning
by maxxliberty
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May 29, 2009 (7:32 pm)
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For no apparent reason the remote start has quit. Maxx 2004, 60k miles.
Anyone had the problem? Fix?
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- #176 of 201
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Re: Remote start not functioning [maxxliberty]
by comem47
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May 30, 2009 (12:00 am)
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Replying to: maxxliberty (May 29, 2009 7:32 pm)
You didn't state whether you ruled out the battery being bad in the keyfob. (or tried the other keyfob , also with a new battery). Other than that, I've not had problems.
I also assume you tried this close to the vehicle to eliminate distance as a problem. Did it not respond at all (not light the headlights?) or just fail to crank the engine?
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- #177 of 201
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Re: Remote start not functioning [comem47]
by maxxliberty
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May 30, 2009 (12:39 am)
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Replying to: comem47 (May 30, 2009 12:00 am)
Keyfob eliminated as problem. When keyfob activated, Maxx lights respond but no start. Had it to Chevy dealer for quick check by tech writer and he verified my diagnosis.
Also, I disconnected the car battery for a reset - no change.
So most items of the remote start system seem to be functioning except starting the engine.
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- #178 of 201
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Re: Remote start not functioning [maxxliberty]
by comem47
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May 30, 2009 (3:52 am)
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Replying to: maxxliberty (May 30, 2009 12:39 am)
Unfortunately I haven't gotten around to buying a service manual for my wife's 2006 Maxx yet (she just went through her 36K warranty about 3 months ago). In the past I have usually done most of my own servicing that doesn't require special tools but not having the service manual I can only venture a guess. If you stand next to the car with the hood open and hear a click at when the engine should crank you may be in luck (a stuck or burned contact relay or broken wire connection to the starter solenoid -and you may be able to open up the remote control unit to fix). If it isn't that I'm pretty sure the replaceable part is the whole unit itself (that's the way it is these days, not stocking minor sub assemblies). I haven't looked to see where this unit might be, but I'll take a look today and see what happens when I activate her remote start and see if the unit and wiring are something one can easily find and get at. Maybe someone else owns the manual and can see things like the wiring color, etc. My gut feel is the solenoid/starter is buried under the car so it wouldn't be easy to put a volt meter to the terminals to trace for wiring breaks. I'll let you know if I can offer any more info later.
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- #179 of 201
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Re: Remote start not functioning [comem47]
by comem47
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May 30, 2009 (4:19 am)
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Replying to: comem47 (May 30, 2009 3:52 am)
Update: I see my troubleshooting technique won't work as described, but I see a possible reason why things wouldn't work. You cannot remote start with the hood open, but you can start the car with the key when the hood is open. I couldn't locate where the hood interlock switch is (maybe it's a mercury switch). When I try to remote start it with the hood open the parking lights will flash instead of starting the car. So it's possible the hood interlock switch is your problem (If you can find it). Check and see if your parking lights flash, after you've already had the headlight flash when remote locking first.
Good luck and hopefully this is the problem.
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- #180 of 201
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Re: Remote start not functioning [comem47]
by kevin67
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May 30, 2009 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: comem47 (May 30, 2009 4:19 am)
I have a 2004 as well and my remote start stopped functioning. It will not lock/unlock the doors as well. I have ruled out the battery in the remote. This was also coupled with the doors locking and unlocking by themselves. Not sure if you are having these same problems. I am going to be troubleshooting it today and I do own the manual.
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