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492 messages, Last post on Nov 22, 2009 at 9:57 AM
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Hello, No problems yet but thats becuase I just picked up my 08 Acadia yesterday. When I got it home and started to get it situated found this long bundle of wires attached to a square electrical component on the end. Looks like this could deffinitly plug into something but wondering if anyone has a clue as to what?? It was just freely sitting in that compartment and not attached to anything. I couldn't find anything in the maual about this and am very curious. Any insight on this would be much appreciated. Thanks! Chad
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Replying to: cway77 (Oct 03, 2008 7:08 am) That compartment is also where you Satelite/Radio Attentena is stored when it comes from the Factory. I found that out on the drive home from the dealer when I had lousy reception on the radio. I called the dealer and they said "whoops" we must have forgot to put that little antenna on. They told me where to find it (the compartment) and that is when I found the wiring harness you are talking about.  No problem.
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Replying to: heatonrx (Jul 16, 2008 4:09 pm) |
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Apparently, GMC is either unaware (or at least unconcerned) about the potenial severity of mixing water and electricity. My 2007 Acadia SLT has leaks in a yet undetermined origin in the roof. The water seems to be making entry from somewhere in the front portion of the roof, possibly the parallel seam moldings on either side of the roof or the roof rack anchors in the front. I'm confident it is not the sunroof. The water runs straight down into the interior door frame, soaking the the outer headliner and angles downward towards the driver's side fuse panel and the passenger's side glove box and literally pours onto the floor mats. Given the location of this vehicle's primary electrical circuit loads and fuse panel, this is a very dangerous place to have water present. I have read some other threads about the same type of leak(s) causing severe electrical problems which could (and will) cause a catastrophic electrical failure while driving. If anyone has any information regarding the origin and reolution for this leak situation, please respond and let me know.
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Replying to: texicb (Oct 04, 2008 1:59 pm)
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Replying to: wantreliefnow (Oct 06, 2008 4:57 am)  navy.mil...Thanks!
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Replying to: texicb (Oct 04, 2008 1:59 pm) I signed the final paperwork last week, dropped off my Acadia, and picked up my new car later that day. |
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I love our '07 Acadia -- but there are some issues that just can't seem to be resolved to our satisfaction. 1) gas mileage drop of about 5 mpg, both city & highway. 2) gas smell coming out of the vents. The dealer can't seem to find any problems -- they say all is good!!! Funny, though, that these 2 problems happened at the same time. Just a coincidence??? I just don't think so!! This can't be something "good". Now we're thinking about trading. I will truly miss this car, but can't see spending $$ on an extended warranty that may not cover things that have already been problems. I've seen several of the same problems also on the '08 models. I really wish GM could get this car put together!!! Thinking of looking at a Ford Edge. I know it's smaller & doesn't have all the fun toys/buttons of the Acadia. |
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This is my wife's 2008 Acadia with less than 9000 miles. This is the second time I've had it towed to the dealer, about 40 miles away. I did post a notice with the BBB , just as a backup. The first time the dealersaid there was a module problem and had to reset the computer. The first symptom, engine light , it wouldn't shut off. Ran rough and could not get any power, even flooring it. Then buzzing under the hood. This time did not notice any engine light. Ran rough, would not shut off, and the same buzzing under the hood. Next morning went to move it and the battery was dead. I love the looks and comfort of the car. But I've told GMC fix it, give me a new one , or give me my money back so I can buy a Lexus. Which my wife wanted in the first place but I really liked the looks of the Acadia. And buying our first American GMC. The people at GMC Response, were very nice, but want me to wait. They think they have fixed it. I wonder where my wife will be when it dies again.
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I'd appreciate if anyone can tell me if they've had the same problems I'm having. Just brought my '08 into the shop after the 4th leaking problem (i know I should have gone after first time, but it's a 25 minute drive and the problem occurs only in rain). Anyway, heavy rains routinely find their way in -- apparently thru the sun roof seals I hear--- and the driver, front passenger and rear cargo all get wet. You also hear the trapped interior water rolling over your head. I've heard this is a common complaint. What I have not heard, is if anyone also gets electrical problems from the water. My emergency brake light --and the annoying chimes--- activate during rainstorms. So there I am, driving along with the right foot on the gas while I pump the emergency pedal to stop the lights and chimes. Also, about a month before I noticed the water problems, the DVP screen no longer showed video. Looks like the "broken window" effect you get on screens, which the dealer says must have come from the kids whacking the screen. Now I'm wondering if anyone else has had the same problem.....and does anyone know if the broken window effect would result if wet wiring were really the cause of this malfunction? I'll be damned if I'm paying to replace a screen in a car with an overhead waterfall. Thanks
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