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#142 of 495 Re: 2007 Acadia leaking water inside... [ddoan] by paulrannis Jan 07, 2008 (9:16 am)
Replying to: ddoan (Jan 03, 2008 12:18 pm) I decided to search the internet for the "leaking water problem" I am having with my 2007 Acadia. I stumbled across this thread, which will probably be a great asset to me. My Acadia was in the GMC dealer a couple weeks ago (just after we bought it) when we noticed that the rain was soaking our new vehicle. It was at the dealer for 4 days until I decided to pick it up unrepaired because the Holidays were approaching and I didn't want my car there sitting doing nothing over the Holiday.. Plus, it doesn't rain much here in So Cal, so I figured I would be fine during that time. Keep in mind that there were TWO other Acadias in the service for the exact same problem, so I was very concerned The rain returned this past Friday and we noticed that the passenger floorboard was soaking wet again. Of course, I had plans on bringing the Acadia to the dealer on Monday, however, it was driven into the GMC dealer (for the 2nd time) on Saturday afternoon after after I was driving on the Freeway and all the electrical went haywire on me. The gages shut off, then back on, then back off again as it there was an electrical short. Then, the radio went off, the door locks didn't work, On-Star didn't work, NOTHING worked. Then the lights in the dash came back on, but the gages weren't working. I was afraid that the airbags wouldn't work either if it came to that. At this time, I am under the impression that the electrical problem is coming fom the water leak. It's at the dealer now. The seem to have no idea where it is leaking from. I live in La Habra, CA. There is a dealer in Whittier that says that one other Acadia in there belonged to someone and it was an aftermarket sunroof that was leaking. I have a hard time beliveing that someone would buy an Acadia and have an aftermarket sunroof installed. The Other Acadia is still there beacuse it hasn't been sold yet. Now that I find this thread, I will be looking into the sunroof possibility. I would really like to speak to the owner of the Acadia that started this thread. If you are willing to talk, please contact me at paulrannisaol.com Replies to this message: safety9285 (Jan 07, 2008 10:53 am) coltsfan (Jan 09, 2008 6:00 am) vicdaddy514 (Mar 09, 2008 10:36 am) sybillcar (Mar 10, 2008 10:17 pm) hskrchamp (Apr 12, 2008 8:46 am)
#143 of 495 Re: Acadia sunroof leak [ddoan] by paulrannis Jan 07, 2008 (9:38 am)
Replying to: ddoan (Dec 28, 2007 7:33 am) My Acadia is in the service dept for the second time for the same exact problem. Is the problem with your Acadia fixed? If so, what exactly was done to repair the problem? Also, what dealership found and fxed the problem? My dealership can't seem to figure out what the heck is leaking. Replies to this message: chuckhoy (Jan 07, 2008 10:09 am) dpetkovic (Feb 24, 2008 2:08 pm)
#144 of 495 Re: Acadia sunroof leak [paulrannis] by chuckhoy Jan 07, 2008 (10:09 am)
Replying to: paulrannis (Jan 07, 2008 9:38 am) I am not the originator of this thread, but I remember what the fix was. It seems that GM (factory and dealer) has a hard time getting the drainage tube installed properly. It tends to get pinched and possibly punctured and then you get water in the car.   I would insist that the dealer replace your carpet as well as repair the sunroof. If the car gets wet and the windows are rolled up, it is a breeding ground for mold and mildew. Once you get that growing in there you won't ever get the fungus or smell out of the car without replacing the carpet. It will also be heck on your allergies and respritory system. If the dealer refuses to replace the carpet, tell them to see your lawyer. Replies to this message: dpetkovic (Feb 24, 2008 2:08 pm)
#145 of 495 Re: 2007 Acadia leaking water inside... [paulrannis] by safety9285 Jan 07, 2008 (10:53 am)
Replying to: paulrannis (Jan 07, 2008 9:16 am) I had 2 small water leaks, in the same spot on opposite sides. Driver and passenger side right about at the arm rest. The dealer adjusted the doors and that took car of it.
#147 of 495 Re: 2007 Acadia leaking water inside... [paulrannis] by coltsfan Jan 09, 2008 (6:00 am)
Replying to: paulrannis (Jan 07, 2008 9:16 am) Our 2007 Acadia, which we ordered from our local dealership, was leaking water on the passenger side where the front seat belt comes thru the door & also on the lower part of the front passenger door directly to the side of the glove box. The glove box stayed dry inside, but the carpet did get soaked. The dealership took the Acadia to a body shop & they diagnosed the problem, but did not want to fix it since it involved dropping the headliner. A drain hose from the real sunroof was not connected. The dealership dropped the headliner & connected the hose & we've not had any more leaks!! Hopefully this will stay fixed?!?! Hope this helps!
#148 of 495 Acadia transmission improve by vad1819 Jan 09, 2008 (9:20 am)
I have reading another forum, so found good point how to improve the trans shifting from one member. So he stated: "When in L, use the +/- button to change gear number in DIC to 5. This ends up causing all the hesitation and shifting issues. When I limit the Acadia to 5th gear, it drives fantastic. If I go onto the highway I kick the gear limit up to "6" for the fuel economy." "Depending on your top speed, you can also put the 'L' setting to 4th gear and just have a 4 speed automatic or to 3rd gear and have a 3 speed auto. (Like you do with setting it to '5' and having a 5 speed automatic). The only negative to using 'L' is that the smart downshifting is disabled. So if you are coming down a long steep grade you would need to manually shift down if using an 'L' setting. When in 'D', the computer detects that you are riding the brakes and will automatically shift the transmission down to help hold the car back."   So, I think its pretty cool future.
#149 of 495 Re: Passenger Side Airbag [dave153] by shabradil Jan 09, 2008 (2:18 pm)
Replying to: dave153 (Dec 18, 2007 11:52 am) I just took delivery of 2008 Acadia. I am having the same problem with the Passenger side air bag. I took it back to the dealer (North Brunswick, NJ) . They are insisting that there is no problem with the sensors but it depends on how people sit on. I am very dissapointed, I don't know what is the next step is. My wife don't want to take this vehicle out if someone has to sit in the front passenger seat.   Is there is any solution for this problem with the air bag?
#151 of 495 Problem in the radio by tsrour Jan 13, 2008 (3:21 pm)
I just received my SLT1-2008. when setting the radio onto a station, it plays for a minute and then stops playing and start an automatic search that does not stop at any station and continues for couple of minutes before it stops on the station which i chose at the begginning plays it for a minute and then go to the non-stop search for another couple of minutes and go on again and again. Thus, i am not able to listen to any station for more than a minute??? I am not sure if i did something wrong while learning the features of the radio, but would appreciate any help if anyone had this same problem. Replies to this message: tuffsubject (Jan 13, 2008 4:40 pm) tsrour (Jan 14, 2008 1:38 pm) safety9285 (Mar 22, 2008 7:28 am)

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