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Re: Still looking for information to "Upgrade" from horn to chirp. [04cad]
by sls002
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Aug 16, 2006 (6:14 am)
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Replying to: 04cad (Aug 15, 2006 9:04 am)
On my 2002 Seville the security system is armed when the power door locks on the doors are used. I do not know if Cadillac has changed things since then.
I personally find chirps to be just as annoying as horns.
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Re: Still looking for information to "Upgrade" from horn to chirp. [04cad]
by bremertong
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Aug 16, 2006 (7:25 pm)
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Replying to: 04cad (Aug 15, 2006 9:04 am)
If I were looking for an after market item such as the chirp, I would try the following: Check with the service advisor at the dealership nearest to you or one that you trust, ask them if they can recommend an after market electronics store that specializes in auto electronics. If that doesn't give you the lead to finding the after market chirp product than I would check the yellow pages of your phone book and look under auto stereo systems and or electronics. I added an after market stereo stacker to a car once and the dealership arranged for both the vender and the installation of the stacker. Depending on your relationship with a Cadillac dealer you may also get this type of assistance. Between the dealership and the yellow pages I think you will find the product you want. As a last thought,
suggest you ask anyone your in touch with who they would recommend if they don't have the product themselves. Using the above approaches I think your chances of getting results are fairly good if in fact the addition is practicable and affordable. Best wishes and let us know what happens.
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Re: Still looking for information to "Upgrade" from horn to chirp. [bremertong]
by 04cad
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Aug 25, 2006 (12:55 pm)
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Replying to: bremertong (Aug 16, 2006 7:25 pm)
Thanks for the helpful advice. When I get a moment I will definitely talk to the dealership. After the last service visit when they got greasy footprints on the driver's floor mat we will be going back to speak to the manager anyway. They usually put paper mats down, but for some reason this time they didn't... bad move. If GM really wants the title "World Class" I think they are going to have to straighten out some of their dealerships. I hate complaining about them all the time, but it is pretty obvious the dealerships must have too many customers the way they treat the ones they have.
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Re: Still looking for information to "Upgrade" from horn to chirp. [04cad]
by bremertong
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Aug 26, 2006 (7:29 pm)
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Replying to: 04cad (Aug 25, 2006 12:55 pm)
I totally agree with you on the dealership issue. I have found both GM and Ford dealerships to provide mediocre service at best. I actually do my oil changes on my 2004 Deville at the Chrysler dealership which I have found to provide better service than either Ford or GM. The companion car to my Deville is a 2005 Lincoln T. C., bought recently but expect to try Chrysler dealership for oil changes for it too. My question would be are the Japanese builders exercising more oversight over their dealerships and is that one of the reasons that Toyota and
Honda are getting higher ratings than than Ford & GM? I have never owned a Japanese car but am somewhat frustrated with the attitude and service received at the big two.
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2002 DHS
by josh20
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Sep 01, 2006 (10:11 pm)
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Have 2002 purchased in 2004; wheel sensors left front had to be replaced; now right front sensor needs replacing. Now have check stability light with ABS Brake and other lights that won't go out. Dealer checked today-will cost $2000 to repair. Trying to keep this short. We are frustrated--Has anyone experienced this problem?
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Re: 2002 DHS [josh20]
by 04cad
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Sep 21, 2006 (5:22 am)
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Replying to: josh20 (Sep 01, 2006 10:11 pm)
I didn't see where you said how many miles this car has on it? Have they checked the front bearings? My daughter's car had a sensor problem, the dealership said it wouldn't be dangerous to drive it that way, later on the bearings turned out to be going bad. The sensors and ABS are all close to the bearing area on some, maybe all, GM vehicles. This could be the start to a bearing problem if the car is around 100,000 miles.
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Re: 2002 DHS [04cad]
by josh20
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Oct 05, 2006 (9:22 pm)
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Replying to: 04cad (Sep 21, 2006 5:22 am)
It has 90,000 miles.
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Re: 2002 DHS [josh20]
by 04cad
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Nov 05, 2006 (9:25 am)
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Replying to: josh20 (Oct 05, 2006 9:22 pm)
I believe all of the late model GM products have a second generation air bag that is safer for smaller occupants compared to the first generation air bags that were reported to have dire consequences for smaller occupants. Their trucks once had a switch so you could turn the air bags off when necessary, the late models do not have this switch.
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runaway idle speed
by sickcaddy
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Jan 28, 2007 (6:48 pm)
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2002 standard NorthStar engine - 225K miles - when car is moving on a level concrete road, it will accelerate andhold a speed of about 60MPH with no curise control and no pressure on the accelerator. Putting tranny in Neutral while vehicle is in motion results in idle speed of between 2,400 and 2,600 RPM until car runs out of gas (for you guys who want to know How Long?) or until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Within 3 seconds after complete stop, the idle speed takes about 5 seconds to gradually reduce to 1,400 to 1,600 RPM. Have changed all sensors called for in error codes. Cleaned throttle body.
Cold start idle is normal until engine reaches normal operating temperature, then it speeds up.
I am not a mechanic, but I sincerely believe this is not caused by some sticky accelerator or other strictly operator controlled mechanical reason. It is in the computers somewhere - of course, I already told you I ain't no mechanic - or service tech either. THANKS fo your help.
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