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Re: 2005 T&C Touring [heavydoe]
by shipo
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Sep 06, 2006 (5:47 pm)
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Replying to: heavydoe (Sep 06, 2006 5:04 pm)
I seem to recall that the net numbers for the 3.8 dropped a year or two before the new EPA regulations went into effect. I'm not saying that DC didn't just switch early, however, I've heard for quite some time that it was the new exhaust system for the Stow-N-Go seating that is to blame for the power loss.
Best Regards,
Shipo
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- #16 of 72
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Re: 2005 T&C Touring [fish8]
by badgerfan
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Sep 07, 2006 (5:01 am)
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Replying to: fish8 (Sep 06, 2006 4:33 am)
So far our new 2006 GC has no creaks, rattles or squeaks. Of course we have only had it a couple of months and about 1500 miles. My first guess for creaks would be that they come from the front suspension somewhere, unless you are sure they originate in the interior of the van. Sway bar bushings or sway bar links would be an initial suspect.
Since your van is still under warranty, don't give up! At least get things documented that they looked for the creaks so that if the source is found later, you have proof there was a problem while it was still under warranty but went undiagnosed. Then you might be able to still get the fix covered under warranty.
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- #17 of 72
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Re: 2005 T&C Touring [fish8]
by dadto3
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Sep 07, 2006 (7:16 am)
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Replying to: fish8 (Sep 05, 2006 5:28 am)
Well, as expected, my local dealer could not find either of the squeaks/creaks that I took it in there for. So, I drove it 45 minutes to the dealer I bought it from and left it there for a few days. They said they found the high pitched squeak from the dash area and could not recreate the creaking from underneath. I was happy at least 1 of the 2 was fixed. Got it home with no noise at all, drove it this morning and heard both of them! So, I'm going to wait till they drive me totally nuts and then take it back in to the dealer. Since they don't occur all the time, there's no use in taking back in since as we all know, the van won't make the noise while it's at the dealer!!
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Re: 2005 T&C Touring [badgerfan]
by fish8
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Sep 08, 2006 (3:47 am)
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Replying to: badgerfan (Sep 07, 2006 5:01 am)
I am 95% sure the creaking is coming from under the van. The dealer has already replaced numerous parts(engine mounts, etc etc), but the noise is louder than ever. Believe me, I won't give up. My thought is that the more we drive the van and the louder the noise gets, the easier it will be for the dealer to fix it. We also have an extended warranty until 75K miles...(I think). So, we are covered for many more years to come!!
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- #19 of 72
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Re: 2005 T&C Touring [dadto3]
by fish8
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Sep 08, 2006 (3:56 am)
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Replying to: dadto3 (Sep 07, 2006 7:16 am)
Sorry to hear that the noises resurfaced!! So have mine. The creak disappeared for about 2 days then slowly came back. I do get frustrated with the noise, but I realize that I still have 13K miles left on the B2B and the extended warranty up to 7 yrs or 75K miles. So, I am in pretty good shape!
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- #20 of 72
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Re: 2005 T&C Touring [dadto3]
by fish8
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Sep 22, 2006 (3:11 am)
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Replying to: dadto3 (Sep 07, 2006 7:16 am)
I am taking the van back in next Tues to get it serviced and to get the creaking, which is getting worse, looked at. I'll report back!
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- #21 of 72
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Re: 2005 T&C Touring [fish8]
by dadto3
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Sep 22, 2006 (10:37 am)
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Replying to: fish8 (Sep 22, 2006 3:11 am)
My last trip to the dealer was a bust, once again. They thought they had it fixed, but did not. The day after I got it back, it started up again. It's fine on smooth surfaces, but when I hit a side street with bumps, it kicks in full force. I am going to give it one more shot at my local dealer in the next couple weeks. Let me know what they tell you is causing your creaking! Good Luck!
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Re: 2005 T&C Touring [dadto3]
by fish8
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Sep 25, 2006 (3:29 am)
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Replying to: dadto3 (Sep 22, 2006 10:37 am)
I will surely let you know. The creaking seems to be getting worse. Like I said before, it not only creaks when I start from a stop, but when I am driving at low speeds and turn, I hear the front suspension creak or pop as well. I will bring this to the dealers attention tomorrow. 
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Re: 2005 T&C Touring [dadto3]
by fish8
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Oct 05, 2006 (5:04 am)
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Replying to: dadto3 (Sep 22, 2006 10:37 am)
Well, I got the van back without the creak being fixed. they told me that they had to order a new tool to help them locate where the creaking is coming from. They had to stop replacing parts without knowing what was actually causing the noise. So, I got the van back last Thur and they said they would call when the new tool was in. Still waiting to hear from them. 
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Re: 2005 T&C Touring [fish8]
by dadto3
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Oct 05, 2006 (6:27 am)
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Replying to: fish8 (Oct 05, 2006 5:04 am)
I may have possibly found part of my creaking/squeaking problem. Even though the sounds seem to be coming from the dash and from down under the dash, I found that when I put pressure on the roof console where the temperature/info center is, the sounds either stop or aren't as bad. Apparently the sounds are radiating down around the windshield or something which makes them appear to be coming from the dash area. I need to see if this is truly the problem and if so, let the dealer know. Nothing's ever easy!
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