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#48 of 78 Re: Buick Ranier Transfer Case [buickviggi] by tomh5 Sep 18, 2008 (8:54 am)
Replying to: buickviggi (Jul 16, 2008 6:27 pm) I don't mean to try to make anyone feel stupid, but the real solution to your problem will shock you. The rainier is not a piece of junk that only last four years. It is actually a very well made vehicle. I am a master mechanic and this vehicle is well designed and very durable. As for your problem... PUT AIR IN YOUR TIRES!!! That may sound dumb, but the On Demand Smart Track system is very sensitive and low air pressure (as low as 5 lbs.) will soften the tire enough to make the system sense a slip. This slip will cause the All Wheel Drive System to engage (the clunk you are feeling). I'm not kidding. People bring GM On Demand all wheel drive vehicles in to us all the time and 95% of the time this is the problem. The dealerships will never tell you this, but it is the truth. Try it and see!!! Replies to this message: ickyranier (Oct 25, 2008 6:59 pm) richslums (Dec 08, 2008 3:08 pm)
#49 of 78 Re: Buick Ranier Transfer Case [tomh5] by ickyranier Oct 25, 2008 (6:59 pm)
Replying to: tomh5 (Sep 18, 2008 8:54 am) thanks buickviggi for the info. I will monitor this. I have this problem as well as MANY others. My Rainier also has times when it will not start. It is not often, but it will only click when turning the key. It takes exactly 10 minutes from the first try until it will start. Then it may not do it again for two weeks. My most irritating problem though is with the speedometer. Do you have any recommendations for this?
#50 of 78 Re: Buick Ranier Transfer Case [tomh5] by richslums Dec 08, 2008 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: tomh5 (Sep 18, 2008 8:54 am) I have gage problems. My oil gage and speedometer are acting up!!! The speedometer works when it feels like it and recently my oil gage took the same attitude. I check the oil and its good. At first, the oil gage started normal then when i drove it started to lower to the red area. Could air in my tires fix this?? Or is this a stepper motor issue. I live about 5oo miles from the dealer i bought this from so going there wont be an option. Any suggestions??
#51 of 78 Buick Service by hmiller2 Dec 08, 2008 (3:40 pm)
RE; Message #50. It appears as if you think that you have to return to the original dealer to get Buick service. Even if it is warranty service you can go to any Buick dealer. Replies to this message: richslums (Dec 08, 2008 4:26 pm)
#52 of 78 Re: Buick Service [hmiller2] by richslums Dec 08, 2008 (4:26 pm)
Replying to: hmiller2 (Dec 08, 2008 3:40 pm) Yeah i just figured that out lol well im thinking of getting my cluster fixed by someone on ebay near conneticut. I will be paying about 150 or so to get the cluster fixed then shipped back to me with in 24 hours!!! How easy is it to get the cluster out? I heard of stepper motors. I have to send those to. Is this something that i would have to ask someone to remove for me like a mechanic? Also, can i operate the vehicle with out a cluster or the stepper motor? I dont know much about cars by the way lol thanks buddy...
#53 of 78 Stuck In AWD by dlh6 Jan 04, 2009 (10:17 am)
My 2004 Buick Rainier is stuck in AWD. Buick garage diagnosed problem three months ago as a faulty transfer case encoder motor. I replaced the motor and two days later it was stuck again. Replaced that motor with another motor and after having no problems for about two months, it is stuck again. I can't believe both replacement encoder motors are defective. Any ideas? Replies to this message: hmiller2 (Jan 04, 2009 12:36 pm)
#54 of 78 Re: Stuck In AWD [dlh6] by hmiller2 Jan 04, 2009 (12:36 pm)
Replying to: dlh6 (Jan 04, 2009 10:17 am) I have a 2006 Rainier. In 02/08 it , too, was stuck in AWD. When that happens you are actually stuck un 4WD. A sure symptom of that is that is very difficult to turn while backing on dry pavement. The dealer test revealed "encoder motor stuck". They replaced P/N 89059278, described as the Actuator 4.563. That solved the problem. Hope this helps.
#55 of 78 Stuck In 4WD by dlh6 Jan 07, 2009 (10:06 am)
The two encoder motors that were installed are P/N 89059278. After the first one was installed the AWD trouble light appeared on the dash after a couple days. The Buick garage removed the unit and tested it and said it was defective. The second unit has been OK until last week. The trouble light has not come on. Based on advice from tomh5, I put air in the tires and the problem has temporarly gone away. The air pressure was below 30 psi in each tire. I'm hopeful that this solved the problem! I'm thinking that the original encoder may not have been defective because the trouble light never appeared when it was stuck! The light only appeared with the first motor installed. Replies to this message: hmiller2 (Jan 07, 2009 10:51 am)
#56 of 78 Re: Stuck In 4WD [dlh6] by hmiller2 Jan 07, 2009 (10:51 am)
Replying to: dlh6 (Jan 07, 2009 10:06 am) When I had trouble with the encoder motor and was stuck in AWD the only symtom I had was trouble turning, especially while in reverse. There was no trouble light. I can't believe that low air pressure in the tires would cause the problem. Just this past week I developed a slow leak in one front tire and I didn't notice it until it was almost flat, which I detected visually. There was no indication of the AWD being stuck.
#57 of 78 Dingy towing behind a Motor Home by tkara Feb 23, 2009 (7:07 pm)
I have two conflicting stories. One from the manufacturer who states that this vehicle can not be towed 4 wheels down, IE: dingy towing (behind a motor home). The second is from the Motor Home tow guide who advise that My 2004 Buick Rainier can be towed without modification. IE. Put the tow bar on, do the elctrical hook up, put the applicable brake buddy in, place the vehicle in neutral and tow away.   Can anybody advise me if I need to do any modification to the Buick or can I just tow away. I have gotten less than adequate response from Buick, but I do not wish to risk the tranny or the front differential. I have already installed the tow bar and brake buddy.   I need help. Maybe some one out there is already towing a dingy Rainier.   Thanks :

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