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#49 of 90 update by tmerriss Dec 30, 2007 (2:03 pm)
Sorry to hear about that, fifth gear is pretty important! I am not suprised at all though.   Thanks to everyone on this forum, and now an update:   The weather here has not been good, and my Vette has been in storage as a result. The mechanic at my local chevy dealership said they have no problem putting it uup on a rack and tearing the suspension out to get to the tranny/differencial, and center tunnle torque shaft. I guess they would replace that and the differencial, I am not sure. They aren't ot sure either. So at this point, feeling underwhelmed by their lack of knowledge, I think I'll just let it sit as I have other things to do. Hopefully, the weather will stay bad for a long long time, so I can just keep the car in storage and not have think about it!   Oh, a new problem. When I had it out a few weeks ago, I noticed when I open the door and the window drops a half-inch...when I close the door it won't go back up like it's supposed to. mabey it's a fuse I don't know, but it's another problem on top of a growing grocery list of problems, which is making my think twice about GM. Again, 17,000 miles on my Acura, and not ONE PROBLEM! Why does that not surprise me? Being an American, I hate admitting that Japanese cars are superior...but I now have first hand proof.   I'll update again when the frost thaws in this part of the country... Replies to this message: rayainsw (Dec 30, 2007 2:15 pm) jordan0023 (Jan 05, 2008 10:28 am) bolivar (Jan 05, 2008 3:20 pm)
#50 of 90 new problem - windows reindex Re: update [tmerriss] by rayainsw Dec 30, 2007 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: tmerriss (Dec 30, 2007 2:03 pm) This may help:   Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened. Then, when the door is closed, the window will raise to its full up position. If either window does not index properly, it could be due to loss of power. Before returning to your dealer for service, perform the power window initialize procedure following.   Power Window Initialize After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the window index-up feature will not function until the system is initialized. Once power is restored, do the following: 1. Close the door. 2. Raise the window by pulling up the switch. 3. Hold the up switch for three seconds after the window is closed. Release the switch. 4. Hold the up switch again for three seconds and release.   From the owner's manual...
#51 of 90 Re: update [tmerriss] by jordan0023 Jan 05, 2008 (10:28 am)
Replying to: tmerriss (Dec 30, 2007 2:03 pm) Your window problem is called indexing, you can fix it yourself. Check the owner's manual, I believe all you have to do is hold the button in the up position for 5 seconds and until you here a beep. Every time mine is in for service this happens from the battery disconnect. You would think the mechanics would take care of it.   Update on the transmission, week four and still no gear, supposedly they have the regional Corvette Manager working on it. Replies to this message: bolivar (Jan 05, 2008 3:20 pm)
#52 of 90 Re: update [jordan0023] by bolivar Jan 05, 2008 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: jordan0023 (Jan 05, 2008 10:28 am) A 'Regional Corvette Manager'??? (Think there is a Regional Malibu Manager?)   I doubt there is anyone with the title.   There are regional service managers. You should be attempting to get a name and number of this guy and see if he would get involved...
#55 of 90 30 years ago by smogdung Jan 20, 2008 (6:51 am)
30 years ago I bought a new Corvette off the showroom floor.....after one month and 1000 miles....it rolled over to the side of the road & I didn't see it again for over 4 weeks..(& that was just the start of the saga)...guess not much has changed.....so far my '07 / 15K off sticker / Lifetime warranty / MB Crossfire has been perfect.
#56 of 90 Problem solved: by tmerriss Jan 26, 2008 (3:48 pm)
This thread of mine has seen many others with Corvette problems, but I think that mine is finally solved.   At the dealership I tested a brand new 08 auto, and the noise...is there! That's right folks, the grinding noise under acceleration coming from the back of the car...it's normal! At least in automatic trannys.   Also, I noticed that when weight is on the car (like a full tank, or another passenger) the sound is lessend. Even though this sound is a normal sound, Mid West Inc. claims that the exuast hangers can be replaced with non-stock units to quiet the sound! Anyway, I want to thank everyone who posted and I hope that the information that I have shared can help others... Replies to this message: rayainsw (Jan 27, 2008 7:57 am) gbjerke (Jan 27, 2008 6:50 pm)
#57 of 90 Re: Problem solved: [tmerriss] by rayainsw Jan 27, 2008 (7:57 am)
Replying to: tmerriss (Jan 26, 2008 3:48 pm) "At the dealership I tested a brand new 08 auto, and the noise...is there! That's right folks, the grinding noise under acceleration coming from the back of the car...it's normal! At least in automatic trannys. "   ????? Mine does not have any noise like you describe.... - Ray '07 A6 Replies to this message: gbjerke (Jan 27, 2008 6:50 pm)
#58 of 90 Re: Problem solved: [rayainsw] by gbjerke Jan 27, 2008 (6:50 pm)
Replying to: rayainsw (Jan 27, 2008 7:57 am) I also have an '08 A6--- No noise/grinding on mine.

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