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Buick Rendezvous Accessories and Modifications
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Also has anyone tried to add (buy) the "Cargo Storage System" that the CX-PLUS comes with as standard? (This unit is different from the "Cargo Organizer" which appears to be about half the size.) Either through GM dealer or other source?
Thanks,
Nighthawke
Just search for rendevous hitch at ebay and you will get his sales. I'm very pleased by the quality of the hitch.
Want one?? Part # is 10339164, cost is about $30 and change from your friendly Buick partsperson.
The new emblem is a drop-in fit. The swap entails removing (5) fasteners to loosen the grille to gain access to it's rear...
Remove the single push-pin fastener on the right top center of the crossbrace near the hood latch, then remove the (4) #2 phillips screws holding the grille in place. Now you can tilt the grille forward and lift to free the four shouldered tabs on the bottom of the grille if you wish, but it's not really necessary to totally remove the grille. The grille will tilt forward far enough to allow you to easily remove the single 7/16" speed-nut from the existing emblem with a 1/4" drive socket. Voila, it's out...
Install the new emblem. Tighten the speed-nut gently until it just snugs up. Remember this is PLASTIC; don't strip it. Reinstall the grille's screws, and the push-pin fastener, then clean off the fingerprints... You're done!
You may now stand back and excercise your bragging rights........
Bill Fulmer
I just read you '04 post about installing 3rd row seating and belts. I am interested in doing so. Pleas tell me more if you can. I need the help. Also what junk yard?
I am thinking of making up plans and offering them on Ebay. The storage shelf attaches to the tie downs on each side.
When I blow the horn, I want them to hear it.
The salesman that we are working with hasn't been able to find out if they are available or not.
Does anyone know if they can be ordered or are part of a specific option package?
I'm out in the sticks and the local dealers only have one or two on the lot to look at. We are going to have to get them to find us one or order one, and we REALLY want the auto dimming mirror. I know that they are available aftermarket, but the factory mirrors have lights and airbag messages in them that will have to be unhooked to mount the aftermarket mirror.
Thanks in advance for any replies!
Best,
Ken
Never had my 2002 RDV CXL lock itself.
I have a 6 seater 2003 RDV. I have two bucket seat in the middle row and the fold down bench seat as the 3rd row. Has anyone turned the cup holder in the middle of the third row into another seat?
How about replacing your 2nd row captains chairs with the bench seat. The bench seat fits 3 across, bringing the passenger capacity to 7.
chek on ebay you can usually find mirrors on there. i have an autodimming mirror i got off a Durango and it plugged right in and worked i didnt leave it cause i want the lights on the bottom. there are only a couple of mirror mfg and they supply a mojority of the OEM mirrors Gentex and donnelly? so they are almost interchangable, though it gets different with the onstar and the passenger airbag message so stick with a basic autodimming. you may be able to find one with the lights in the bottom. i got my durango dimming mirror for 20 bucks jsut look around. hope this helps
Crutchfield has SIR-GM1 convertors for $99. mrbianrwebb@comast.net has the antenna adapter for XM to Sirius for $32. It takes 15 minutes to convert. The 3 panels to get to the harness (the XM box behind the glove box) pops off with no tools.
Unplug 3 wires-plug 2 of them back into the new box and your done. No splicing or cutting wires.
All the channel info and songs or whatever your listening to shows up just as it did on XM.
Thx,
Thomas
Can anybody tell me where I can buy them?
thanks
Regardless.... I get the impression that when the engine's "over heat" dummy light comes on, its too late. I'm sure many mechanics call it the "too late - over heat light". With this in mind, has anyone installed an engine temp "dial guage" unit within their RDV? One can leave the factory dummy light "as is" but install a round temp dial guage in the dash - like under the radio area?
Is it worth the time of installing this inexpensive electronic guage in a 2003 FWD RDV? Has anyone done this mod before?
thanks.
In many previous posts, I read 2003 V6 3.4L head gaskets may need to be re-done. Especially its intake gasket. Someonething about intake gaskets start to leak and it creates an expensive mess. My neighbour had the intake gasket re-done on his 2002 AWD RDV model - that has 150,000 kms. Luckily, our 2003 FWD RDV only has 71K kms (52K miles) on it.
In the old days, I had a 1990 Sunbird car with a 2.0L engine. It ate head gaskets every year. After its second head gasket replacement, my local mechanic told me to install an Aux tranny cooler (and brand new HD RAD) under its hood. Yes, over kill for a 4 cylinder but I did it. This larger RAD and aux tranny cooler kept its engine "a little" cooler and thus, it stopped burning out head gaskets.
With the above solution in mind, should I get my local mechanic to install an Aux Tranny cooler (and maybe even a larger RAD) under the hood of our 2003 FWD RDV as well? We don't plan on using our 2003 RDV for towing but if a $120 Aux tranny cooler will stop it from running hotter and blowing gaskets, then spending $120 now might be worth it. Or if a HD Rad replacement is better, it might be less cost then replacing its gaskets later.
If you have an Aux Tranny Cooler or larger HD Rad on your RDV, did you still need gasket work to be done? Just wondering if an Aux Tranny cooler or larger RAD does make a difference? Is it worth the cost now?
thanks.
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Within one of your above posts, you mentioned "I got the GM repair DVD - if you need any wire colors or tech stuff.". YES. I would appreciate your help in reducing the install time on my future mod.
In the past, I installed extra Reverse lights on my 2001 AWD Safari van. For that vehicle, I found the wires in its jack storage area, installed a Relay, installed a thick "12V live wire" to its under hood battery, installed a 12V breaker and installed some rear facing "low profile" auto fog lights. When someone puts our Safari in "R" gear, its extra strong reverse lights automatically come on. We live in the dark light country and its extra reverse lights work great.
For a few pictures of this mod on our 2001 Safari van, surf:
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/j_papple/detail?.dir=1815&.dnm=66b2.jpg&.src=ph-
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/j_papple/detail?.dir=1815&.dnm=8fd3.jpg&.src=ph-
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/j_papple/detail?.dir=1815&.dnm=57f7re2.jpg&.src- =ph
For our new 2003 FWD RDV, I want to perform the same "extra reverse light" install. I've got the 12V low profile lights, got the 12V relay and got lots of 12V wires. To save install time, would appreciate if you can provide me the color of the factory reverse light wires from your Tech DVD. My focus is the factory wire colors at its rear roof liner - just before the many wires go into the top of the rear hatch lid. By knowing the color of the factory "R" wire, I don't have to pock every wire (in that area) with a 12V tester.
Many thanks for helping me with this future mod...
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I haven't checked my 2003 FWD RDV manual or called any of my local automotive stores yet. Thus, please don't laugh if the answer to my question is easy.
In the future, I plan use our new 2003 FWD RDV to pull our 4x6 trailer. My son is disabled and I often use our light weight 4x6 trailer to haul his 3-wheel peddle bike around. Especially for the 1.5 hour drive to our seasonal camp site. I know a Class II or Class III hitch can be installed on my new 2003 FWD RDV. For me, I'd only install a Class II - for our light weight 4x6 trailer. For larger / heavier trailers, I'd use our 2001 AWD Safari van instead. If wondering, I also plan to install the properly sized Aux Tranny cooler (plus 1 size larger) in our 2003 RDV as well.
To install the "most common" 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector, I noticed that a 2003 RDV Vehicle to Trailer T-Connector can be purchased. It looks something like: http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0002YH0J8.01-A1PVVMQ30UW2Y0._SS500_SCLZZZ- ZZZZ_V43273164_.jpg
For the 2003 FWD RDV, where would this plug be located in the rear hatch area? I'd like to know the approximate area to reduce my time removing plastic panels or getting frustrated time looking for its "split / connect" T-Connector wiring area.
Many thanks
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Would appreciate if you can give more more info about items 16, 17. 18 and 1. Is there modules at each of these ends, are the open plugs (for a trailer connector) or used for some other reason. Hopefully, your DVD will have a name (or small description) of each of these above items - that are near the rear hatch area.
Many thanks for these details as well...
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Body wiring harness to the trailer harness, in the left rear of the vehicle, behind the left rear wheelhouse
BLK
Ground
BRN
Park Lamp Supply Voltage
ORN
Battery Positive Voltage
YEL
Left Rear Stop/Turn Lamp Supply Voltage
DK GRN
Right Rear Stop/Turn Lamp Supply Voltage
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16-----G402 (ground)
Right rear of vehicle under roof
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17-----C309 (2 cavities)
Electronic Brake control wiring harness to the left rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness, under the left side of the vehicle, between the fuel tank and right rear wheelhouse
Also, thanks for the posting showing the location of the plug for a trailer adapter.
Also found the below "Plug to Trailer" harness wire. Sounds like I only need to find #18 plug and buy one of these. re:
http://www.innerauto.com/store/buy.php?make_text=buick&ml=rend-cx-003&model_text- =rendezvous&year=2003&part_name=hitch_wiring_kits&brand_name=hoppy&s=1&my=1
Again, Many thanks.
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Tonight, I crawled under the rear of my 2003 RDV. Found the #18 wire with its V92 plug under the rear of my vehicle. It appears I just need to remove its end plug (for water protection), plug in a store bought adapter and, "ready to use". Ready to connect to a standard plug on a small untility trailer.
Thanks again for helping out!!!
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