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I don't think my TB LTZ DIC has a setting to let me do that.
I also have the squeal coming from the front end. If someone has had this problem and knows the fix let me know.
I never noticed the buzzing until somebody noticed it. No big deal...the whole window down issue is a pain when your in automatic.
The Radio Shack model has 4 preset stations to choose from, the Best Buy model has an analog dial to vary the station within certain blocks of channels selectable via a toggle switch. While the Radio Shack model sounds like a clear winner in this department, I have a radio station broadcasting locally on one of the presets and the same station bleeds into the adjacent second channel, therefore the Radio Shack model only has two channels available for me due to my locality.
Next up is the cords. The Radio Shack Model has an insane amount of cord for the head phone jack, while the Best Buy model has the perfect length of cord to slip the whole unit into the overhead compartment directly in front of the DVD console. The Radio Shack model will fit into the compartment it just takes up more space. The antennas are different between them. The Radio Shack model just has an extra wire sticking out of the unit, versus the Best Buy model that has a metal telescopic antenna that fully extended still easily fits into the overhead compartment.
My last judgment is very subjective, but my wife and I are in agreement with our decision, and I think you'll likely have the same findings. I preset both transmitters into my radio right next to each other, and plugged both units in and turned them both on. I set the wired headphone volume on the DVD player and set the radio's volume. Then playing Men in Black and Starship Troopers I switched between the two transmitters. What I found was that the Best Buy unit passed the Bass frequencies better than the Radio Shack unit did. Explosions and bass material in the soundtrack just had a little more punch with the Best Buy unit.
Ultimately I decided to keep the Best Buy unit and return the Radio Shack unit over this sonic difference. Like I said all this is just my opinion, so should you have the capability I would demo both units for yourself to see which one you like best.
Outside of all this, the best method would be to pipe the DVD audio into the radio head unit via the aux in, but this method would be difficult, requiring some disassembly, and I'm not sure it would even work correctly whereas the FM transmitters are easy provided your local radio stations are not using the bandwidth necessary for these to work, and probably cheaper compared to having a professional wire it. If anyone has any questions please fire away. Hope this helps someone, otherwise I apologize for the long post.
The memory mirrors are controlled by the same modules as the memory seat. So, on the DIC if you turn off the memory seat recall setting, you also turn off the memory mirrors. SInce I am the primary driver of my Envoy, I don't need the memory seat feature either. Hope this helps.
I don't have the squeal so I can not help you with that problem, sorry.
I have a quick question for you all. I noticed last night while taking a little late night trip to Detroit and back that there seems to be this fluctuation in my lights while driving?
It seems as if something is cycling off/on and causing this intermittent drain which then causes the headlights to dim and then return to brightness again? My total commute was approximately 210 miles so I monitored the volt-gage and listened for anything out of the ordinary and didn 't notice anything. Has anyone else out there noticed this type of change? I have driven my Envoy on the freeway on numerous occasions, but maybe I wasn't paying attention? The lights fluctuating makes things seem as if you flashing to pass (using your brights and then back to lows again) someone.
Any insight that you all could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
IExplore2000@aol.com
Thanks.
Get one of these and apply it next to the dealership name tag:
TITLE: Supplement to the 2002 GMC Envoy, Chrvrolet TrailBlazer and Oldsmobile Brevada Owner's Manual
CONTENTS:
This information supplements the "Luggage Carrier" portion located in Section 2 in your owner's manual.
When the luggage carrier is not in use, place the cross rails at the following positions for wind noise reduction. Place one cross rail at the rear most point of the vehicle and the other cross rail above the opening of the rear door.
Part No. 15079569 (c) Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000, All Rights Reserved
I had a squeak too... for some folks it meant replacing a front seal -- for me it was a defective gear actuator -- the bearings had gone dry, causing the squeal. They replaced the actuator under warranty (was told it was a $700 repair job if not under warranty!). Scroll back thru the messages for the TAC# and text of my service order.
Here's my list since I purchased my 2002 TB LT, May 2001 - in newest to oldest problems:
Axle seal needs replacement. - appt scheduled.
Rear washer will not operating, wipers work - more diagnositics needed to determine problem (when axle seal work is being done.)
Steering assembly replaced - leak in unit ran all of the power steering fluid out. (Aug 2001)
Hood and roof repainted due to surface defects - paint started flaking as if a chemical was splashed on the finish. (June 2001)
OnStar would not function after intial setup (May 2001) - required hardware & updated software install.
If you want a better quality pic, let me know and I'll either email you a full size or upload a print quality pic. MSN Communities compresses and resizes all of the photos you upload.
Allen
Just a theory, but I have concerns about something that allows drivers to get away with paying less attention.
There is upside in that you won't ever have to worry about people driving without headlights during rain, fog, or during twilight hours. I don't understand why some people insist on waiting until every last photon of sunlight is gone before they turn their lights on.
http://www.truckstuffusa.com/cusmolmudgua1.html
Secondly, I've been looking for vinyl floor mats and a rear cargo mat that don't have the raised edge around it. We don't have much snow/ice here. Especially in the rear cargo area I have to slide some heavy equipment in occasionally and that lip would gradually get torn up. Any suggestion of a brand that doesn't have the lip? Thanks.
P.S.--cmack, nice photos of your indigo Bravada and bugshield.
Thanks for answering. I saw the picture. What is difference between "black" and "clear" versions?
On Mud Flaps, do you have the gmpartsdirect part number? What do they look like?
Thanks again.
12497610 front
12497611 rear
They look just like the ones for the Envoy (search older messages, you'll find pics of them) but say Bravada instead of GMC.
I'm guessing the black step boards are completely black. I wanted the clear ones to match the chrome wheels that came with the 1SC package.
I'll post some pics of my Bravada sunday. I'm putting the flaps and boards on tomorrow. I'm also going to order a bug deflector and ventvisors off of www.macneil.com. They look nice and don't require tape.
Personally, I hate DRL's and have them disabled 100% of the time on my GTP and Alero.
Come spring, I'll dig into the Trailblazer and find the switch to remove. On my other two it was pretty simple.
tim
Both of us are very happy. Got the thing for
$200 over Factory Invoice before the 2002 rebate.
Fleet sales are great...
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/020301/automakers_incentives_1.html
Here's a summary:
GM, the world's biggest automaker, had allowed its previous zero-percent financing plan to expire two months ago. Ford has continued to offer zero percent financing.
The new GM program gives customers a choice of $2,002 in cash or loan finance rates of zero percent for 36 months, 2.9 percent for 48 months or 3.9 percent for 60 months on most new 2002 Chevrolet, Pontiac, GMC, Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles through the end of March.
Customers will have the choice of $1,500 cash or the cut-rate finance terms on Chevrolet Trailblazer, Silverado Extended Cab and Crew Cab, Suburban and Tahoe; GMC Envoy, Sierra Extended Cab and Crew cab, Yukon and Yukon XL.
Cadillac, Saturn, Saab, Hummer, Chevrolet Corvette, GMC Envoy XL and all 2003 models are excluded from the new GM financing offer.
My question - is there kind of a standard way for me to turn these into a little bit of cash? The parts department at my dealership (small town dealer without even a body shop) declined my offer to sell them a discount from whatever their regular parts cost is. Before launching into a survey of the "high volume" (low service) dealers around here or exploring Ebay I thought I would try this forum for suggestions.
Thanks for whatever help you can offer. Gosh are those things heavy!
Now the drive train is basically the same as the Envoy and Trailblazer. It's just a full time setting for A4WD. No low options.
tim
Someone else on this board had the same complaint awhile back , so I am sure this is not isolated. I intend to call Chevrolet customer service to see if this could be addressed in the future, and hopefully others that notice this will do the same. The way it is now, I will use the 4wd lock if it is very slick.
jim f
If you go to the dealer for repairs, get out your checkbook.
Or you can get new or rebuilt bags from www.bagmasters.com or other wholesalers and replace them yourself. All parts are easy to replace. Much easier than a front strut.
The Bravada has a 5 year/60K warranty, so you ought not to worry for a long time. After that, aftermarket folks will have replacement parts, as well as your local junk yard.
Invest in a good repair manual, jack, jack stands, and some common hand tools and you will save money and know more about your car as well.
Wichita Greg
02 Bravada