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Stuck CD
by sprice809
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Mar 20, 2008 (6:49 am)
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My problem seems so minor compared to the speedo problem others are having, but I have a CD stuck in the CD player of my '04 Rainier. It is a single-CD player. When I try to eject the CD, there are a series of clicks, and then a message on the display says: "CHECK CD." The dealer says that they will have to disassemble the dash and send the Radio/CD off to get it repaired. They didn't quote me a price for their part of the process, but said the bench charge at the repair shop is $200 just to look at it. My question is: is there a website or other option that would have a schematic of the dash so I could try to get the Radio/CD out and fix it myself? I have no idea where to even get started with this. Any help would be appreciated!!
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- #39 of 47
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Re: similar problem [richslums]
by thelma1
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Mar 20, 2008 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: richslums (Mar 10, 2008 4:51 am)
Hi I have the same problem with my rainer and I took it to the dealer and they said the speed cluster had to be replaced and it would cost me $575. I didn't have them do it because I wanted to contact buick themself. However they claim the it is no a recall as of yet and they could not help me. Your car is still under warranty and they should fix it with no cost to you and my dealer did not charge me a dime to check the car out and as I said I did not let them fix it. I did contact comsumer affairs and I'm waiting to here back from them. I would go back to them and let them know that your car is still under warranty and you should not have to pay anything.Hope things work out, I'll never by another buick though
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- #40 of 47
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Outside Driver Door Handle
by hmiller2
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Mar 22, 2008 (1:29 pm)
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The outside driver door handle on my 2006 Rainier is very loose and will not open the door. The interior handle is OK and the locking system is working OK. Only 30,000 miles. Is this a DIY repair? What's involved?
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- #41 of 47
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Re: Outside Driver Door Handle [hmiller2]
by kermie
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Mar 25, 2008 (5:19 pm)
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Replying to: hmiller2 (Mar 22, 2008 1:29 pm)
Should be a warranty repair
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- #42 of 47
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Re: Outside Driver Door Handle [kermie]
by hmiller2
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Mar 26, 2008 (7:31 pm)
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Replying to: kermie (Mar 25, 2008 5:19 pm)
Took the SUV into the dealership to make the repair/replacement only to find that the replacement handle is not currently available. Supposedly they placed an order and opened a "SPAC" case on it to ensure that when the part does become available, I am on the top of the list. Only time will tell, as it might take "weeks" to get the part.
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- #43 of 47
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Air pump.
by jblais
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Apr 13, 2008 (6:01 pm)
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Couples months ago I had an electrical tourble with my gage, the Alternator batetries gage was reduicing down to 5 amp. After a scan at Dealer, It appear that my air pump causing this, so I did change the iar pump, 2 weeks after same trouble, Delear says Buick Rainier has 2 iar pump, and the second one is defective also, itès about 600$ each time - Is someone has a solution for me or did someone experimented this trouble ?
For the second time I had the check engine going on, after scan at Dealer the
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- #44 of 47
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electrical problem
by kermie
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Apr 14, 2008 (6:16 pm)
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Replying to: jblais (Apr 13, 2008 6:01 pm)
This probally is not related to your air pump problem but I had an electrical problem a couple of weeks ago. Got to the corner from the house and it died and the warning message was something about checking the brake system. Would not start until several tries. I took it straight to the shop, not the dealer it's out of warranty.
To make a long story short it was the ignition switch. Apparently, the Rainier switch sends a voltage to the computer and if the computer is happy it sends the start voltage to the starter. When it would not start it was only getting 2 volts out of the switch. Switch was $38.00, trouble shoot $80.00, and about $100 to install the switch.
Joe
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- #45 of 47
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Buick Ranier Transfer Case
by tnixon
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Jun 14, 2008 (12:35 pm)
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I have a 2004 Buick Ranier and it has been nothing but plagued with problems! Right now we are dealing with a transfer case issue. The entire car clunks and shudders when reversing or doing sharp turns. We have replaced all teh tires and drained the fluid build up in the transfer case but it is only slightly better. Is this a manufacturers defect?? Please help.
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- #46 of 47
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Re: Buick Ranier Transfer Case [tnixon]
by hmiller2
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Jun 14, 2008 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: tnixon (Jun 14, 2008 12:35 pm)
I had a similar problem with my 2006 Rainier, but it was easily repaired with the replacement of relay. In that I have had experience with full-time four wheel drive, Irecognized that the problem was that the all-wheel drive was apparently locked into 4-wheel drive. Sharp turns and attempting to turn while in reverse on dry pavement, while in 4-wheel drive, results in that which you explain. In my case, the replacement of the relay was covered by warranty. Good luck.
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Re: Buick Ranier Transfer Case [tnixon]
by buickviggi
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Jul 16, 2008 (7:27 pm)
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Replying to: tnixon (Jun 14, 2008 12:35 pm)
I am interested to find out if your transfer case also let loose and leaked transmission fluid all over the road. I was about 300 miles from home on 7/12/08 and my 2004 Buick Rainier started to have a burning oil smell. I drove home on 7/13/08 at which time I found transfer case oil all over the driveway.I got the car to the dealer on 7/14/08 and he stated that the transfer case was leaking all over the undercarriage and has to be rebuilt , so there it has been sitting, or under repair, for the last 3 days. Good thing for the 5 year extended warranty.Was wondering if you also only had only about 27,000 miles on this luxury Buick all wheel drive vehicle. Your transfer case story scared me , as I am hoping not to have the same miserable experience . Up to this point nothing more then an oil change and preventive maintenance in 4 years. Looks like another GM product which only lasts 4 years . Previously had a Pontiac firebird which had a transmission that lasted about 3 years and had to be rebuilt 3 times.You would think I would learn to stay away from GM products. I will now. Good luck with your transfer case woes.
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