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#26 of 65 Right... by iluvmysephia1 Jul 30, 2007 (10:16 am)
it stinks of Chevrolet pie to me.
#27 of 65 Re: 2007 Chevrolet Aveo MAJOR Electrical Problems [shortychell] by poncho167 Jul 30, 2007 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: shortychell (Jul 30, 2007 6:37 am) Are you sure you have to pay that rental company for insurance if you already have it?
#28 of 65 Re: 2007 Chevrolet Aveo MAJOR Electrical Problems [shortychell] by richard1haines Aug 04, 2007 (8:38 am)
Replying to: shortychell (Jul 30, 2007 6:37 am) Did you get the alternator installed? I don't think the alternator is the problem here and was a co-pilot every given to you to put in the car?
#29 of 65 Aveo Electrical Issue - SVM vs. LT/LS by bry1023ny Aug 10, 2007 (5:27 pm)
I own a 2006 Aveo LT, currently no problems with the car. Love the car. Love it so much that I bought a 2007 Aveo SVM.   One thing I notice with my new 2007 SVM is that when I depress the brake pedal, or use any accessory item (such as turning on the signals, fan, etc.) there is a dimming in the instrument panel when the lights are on at nighttime. For example at night I have the lights on (w/the instrument panel lit) and the lights dim both on the instrument panel and even the headlights briefly, then return to normal. It is not a severe dim, but it is definitely noticeable.   My question is why would this car have this problem? I have returned it to the dealer and they gave me a very generic service bulletin that was applicable to all GM cars stating that it is a 'normal' condition. I could understand that when a lot of accessories are being used and the car is at idle that this condition could be present, but it does this even at 50 mph. In other words, it doesn't matter which speed you are driving.   The reason I question this is that my 2006 Aveo LT does not exhibit this problem. I'm wondering if the reason for this is that the SVM does not have air conditioning, and that there is some different setup in the electrical. I even called the dealer and they confirm that both cars have an 85-amp alternator/500 battery. So what gives?   I'm wondering if ordering an SVM with the A/C provisions kit would fix the problem, or does the vehicle simply have to have A/C in order for this issue not to be noticeable. Or, maybe I have a faulty alternator or the alternator is weak? Any suggestions would be helpful, particularly owners of SVM's that might exhibit the same problem.   Thanks. Replies to this message: ilaveo (Aug 11, 2007 1:36 pm) bry1023ny (Aug 12, 2007 8:21 am) ilaveo (Aug 18, 2007 9:00 pm) buscemi (Jan 14, 2008 5:23 am)
#30 of 65 Re: Aveo Electrical Issue - SVM vs. LT/LS [bry1023ny] by ilaveo Aug 11, 2007 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: bry1023ny (Aug 10, 2007 5:27 pm) I don't have the prblem on mine. It sounds like a voltage regulation issue. My first theory would be that the (belt on the?) alternator slips just a little when the load increases putting you on 12V battery power for a split second. Somehow after a split second the pulley (or whatever) on the alternator gets back up to speed and puts you back at the usual approximately 14V. Make sure you document the problem at the dealership in case you run into problems down the road. Replies to this message: bry1023ny (Aug 12, 2007 8:21 am) ilaveo (Aug 18, 2007 9:00 pm)
#31 of 65 Re: Aveo Electrical Issue - SVM vs. LT/LS [ilaveo] by bry1023ny Aug 12, 2007 (8:21 am)
Replying to: ilaveo (Aug 11, 2007 1:36 pm) Do you have the SVM Aveo or an LS or LT? Thanks. Replies to this message: ilaveo (Aug 18, 2007 9:00 pm)
#32 of 65 Re: Aveo Electrical Issue - SVM vs. LT/LS [bry1023ny] by ilaveo Aug 18, 2007 (9:00 pm)
Replying to: bry1023ny (Aug 12, 2007 8:21 am) SVM w/AC provision but no AC.
#33 of 65 2007 Aveo LS Sedan Headlight removal problem by alexosl Aug 19, 2007 (2:12 pm)
HI, please help me figure out how to remove the headlight assebbly in order to change the turn signls light bulb. I tried following the manual's instruction (Remove 3 bolts, pull assembly out) and it didn't work, the headlight is stuck in and the bumper is in the way of the assembly comming out, now i have scraped the paint off of the top of the bumper trying to pull the headlight out and need to remove it to touch up under there and work on my signal bulb. any idea? Replies to this message: flaaveo (Sep 12, 2007 3:37 am) poncho167 (Sep 14, 2007 4:41 am)
#34 of 65 Re: 2007 Aveo LS Sedan Headlight removal problem [alexosl] by flaaveo Sep 12, 2007 (3:37 am)
Replying to: alexosl (Aug 19, 2007 2:12 pm) This is a new car..and has a warranty I assume...why are YOU changing a dead bulb? Make the dealer do it! Thats why you have a warranty. I have an 2006 and the headlights just slide right out...so they obviously made it more difficult on the 2007 SEDAN. It took some wiggling to get mine out to put in SilverStar bulbs to get some bright white light out of them. But they came out easy. I thought I was going to scratch the bumper to..but at the last moment the light assembly came out. And it turns out they dont have to be re-aimed! I found that out. Hope by now you have it replaced. Replies to this message: poncho167 (Sep 14, 2007 4:41 am)
#35 of 65 Re: 2007 Aveo LS Sedan Headlight removal problem [flaaveo] by poncho167 Sep 14, 2007 (4:41 am)
Replying to: flaaveo (Sep 12, 2007 3:37 am) Good advise with the car still under warranty. Also remember to never touch the new bulb, or at least wipe off with alcohol if your fingers come in contact to preserve the life span of the bulb. If the assembly is a tight fit and it may scratch the bumper surface, use masking tape over the painted area's but remove promptly afterwards.

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