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My question is, did they fix and of the electrical problems in the 2002 triplets? Are the 2003 models more reliable? Any thoughts and or comments would be appreciated. Thanks!
Thanks again Envoyeur.
Chris
Frank
I do have a question for any who might know something about the wiring. I added a DVD and mounted the player under the back seat in the middle. Works great and the kids (very spoiled) love it! My problem is, I haven't been able to find a good place to wire it that is switched. Everything I've tested is live even with the ignition off. All the power outlets are always live. I don't like taking the chance that the DVD gets left on and the battery gets run down.
I know some of you have done some major modifications to your sound systems. Any assistance would me much appreciated.
Paul
Frank
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I decided not to get it because we only put about 3,000 miles on the Impala every year. It is 3 years old with 7,800. I am going to take the chance.
I must have checked at least half a dozed other fuses in that area and found all were hot. Naturally, at that point I assumed everything was hot. Actually, now I have found a couple of others that like #29 are only hot when ignition is turned on. #29 is the best choice since I don't have the rain sense wipers anyway.
Cmack4, thanks for your suggestion too. The DVD already has a wireless IR remote control so I really wouldn't of gained much with adding an inline switch. I still would have worried about the wife and/or kids leaving it on.
The whole setup works great. I also have the power sunroof so I do get partial blockage of my rearview mirror. Cost me less than $300 for the player and 6.8" screen. Added bonus - the DVD player also plays MP3's! I'm using an FM sound feeder so I can play it through the BOSE. Sweet!
Am I missing something, or is that really just a 1 year/12,000 mile warranty? 3 year/36,000 miles is standard.
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hardhawk - and I thought my kids were spoiled! I also considered a portable unit. The ones I liked and allowed wider angle viewing were up there in price. Did you get the mintek? That one was around the price you paid and has the 7" screen. Pretty nice picture too, but I didn't like how sensitive it was to vibration and being bumped. I also didn't like the thought of the player getting tossed around, the screen getting messed up and the ease of theft.
Next I'm going to set up Gamecube with the wireless controllers. Then I'm riding in the back and playing with the kids while the wife drives. Sure am glad I never grew up - just wish the body had followed with that same thought.
Thank You
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hardhawk - mine are 4 and 10 but haven't yet figured out how to fight much. Lucky me.
I have to say though, I am very disappointed with the no power mirrors thing.. That's a pretty serious thing to leave out. They could have at least made them manualy adjustable instead or power. It's just really inconvenient. Has anyone here added power mirrors, and if they did, how much did they cost. Thanks!
http://www.jpcustoms.com/Productpages/Line-of-Fire.html
www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/columnist/chi-bobweb- er.columnist
He has a good article on March 3, 2003,on tire tread and its effect on noises and vibration.
Frank
You can get power mirrors as an option by themselves. It is code DK2 and cost $133 MSRP. Or you can get them in a package for about $1,450. Only the SLE model doesn't come standard with power mirrors. Probably cost at least a couple of hundred to have a dealer install. Maybe more if the wiring isn't already there.
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I could be wrong, of course, but it's a lot easier to get the simple things fixed than more complicated ones like suspension adjustments.
Good luck!
I do have to say that with all the problems I had with the Envoy, my dealership did everything they could do to accommodate me. They fixed the sagging headliner, misaligned body parts, bad paint spots (took possession at night), the transmission and put the gasket on the license plate panel. The wandering mirrors started occurring just before I traded it. The seats and the small gas tank were the most annoying thing and not fixable. I could not get comfortable with the seats no matter what position the ten way adjustment was set and since the backs had little or no side bolsters, on every turn I was sliding side to side. Two little things in life that I feel is a waste of time, getting my haircut once a month and filling my gas tank once a week but filling the gas tank every three or four days is ridiculous!
I am happy as duck with the Yukon. I am getting 14.1 mpg with the Yukon and was only getting 14.4 mpg with the Envoy (according to the DIC’s) and for insurance for the Yukon, I am actually paying two dollars less. I am not saying the Yukon is without problems as there has been a couple. I am sure (or hope) the 03 Envoys have less problems.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
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(1)IN ADDITION TO ANY WARRANTIES OFFERED BY THE MANUFACTURER, YOUR NEW CAR, IF PURCHASED AND REGISTERED IN NEW YORK STATE, IS WARRANTED AGAINST ALL MATERIAL DEFECTS FOR EIGHTEEN THOUSAND MILES OR TWO YEARS, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
(2)YOU MUST REPORT ANY PROBLEMS TO THE MANUFACTURER, ITS AGENT, OR AUTHORIZED DEALER.
(3)UPON NOTIFICATION, THE PROBLEM MUST BE CORRECTED FREE OF CHARGE.
(4)IF THE SAME PROBLEM CANNOT BE REPAIRED AFTER FOUR OR MORE ATTEMPTS; OR IF YOUR CAR IS OUT OF SERVICE TO REPAIR A PROBLEM FOR A TOTAL OF THIRTY DAYS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD; OR IF THE MANUFACTURER OR ITS AGENT REFUSES TO REPAIR A SUBSTANTIAL DEFECT OR CONDITION WITHIN TWENTY DAYS OF RECEIPT OF NOTICE SENT BY YOU TO THE MANUFACTURER BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED; THEN YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO EITHER A COMPARABLE CAR OR A REFUND OF YOUR PURCHASE PRICE, PLUS LICENSE AND REGISTRATION FEES, MINUS A MILEAGE ALLOWANCE ONLY IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN MORE THAN 12,000 MILES. SPECIAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY TO MOTOR HOMES.
(5)A MANUFACTURER MAY DENY LIABILITY IF THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION OF THE CAR.
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I also installed Gentex rear view mirror to have outside temperature display. I picked it up at brandsmall.com for $179 minus $10 online coupon. I was hoping to find a harness for this mirror (it is the same as the original minus on-star buttons) but it was not there and I ended up pulling cables to have it connected.
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