I have a 2002 RDZ - with electric driver seat. because my wife puts the position of the driver seat quite differently than I and that the electric motors are quiete slow, I would like to add the memory1/2 buttons found in the luxury version(CXL)car door (I think) to my own car - is this possible? do I have to change seat? thanks to anyone that could help.
Want to change the horn on mine. Love everything about mine except the sound of the horn. Any help would be appreciated on whether it would disturb the computer. Would like to replace with a Park Ave horn or at least something that sounds better. Thanks in advance.
I have a 2002 Rendezvous CXL with a roof rack. I'm looking for recommendations for a good soft-side roof top cargo carrier that's easy to attach to a Rendezvous roof rack. Thoughts? Thank you!
I have a 2002 CXL Rendezvous with factory roof rack. Does anybody know of any aftermarket accessories that fit into the factory roof rack? (e.g., anchors for holding down cargo, soft-side cargo carrier, hard-side cargo carrier, bike rack, etc.) Thanks in advance.
Anyone find a source for a decently priced set of rubber/vinyl floor mats? Winter's coming up and I need to get some protection for my Rendezvous carpet. GM had some nice looking ones in their accessory catalogs, but on the gmcanada.com website it says they want $108.00 CDN for the fronts alone! That's nuts. Surely someone else must make these for GM and sell them at a lower price!
Yes, I replaced the turn signal bulbs with silverstar versions. The ARE DOT legal. They are blue tinted in color, but flash a deep orange color, keeping them legal. I think they would look best in a 04+ Rendezvous with the clear lenses... I want to pick up a set of the new headlights. They look nicer and more modern than the '02-'03 orange ones IMO.
I bought a Sears hard roof rack carrier, the "Sport 20SV" or something like that. Its the biggest one they sell (20cuft) and was on sale for like $200 IIRC. It attaches directly to the factory roof rack w/no modifications and fits great. Looks sleek up there too. Looks like a factory part and blends in well with the shape of the RDV. It really makes up for the lack of cargo space with the 3rd row seat in use. It is lockable and comes with a set of keys.
IMO Far better deal than buying a comparable Thule or Yakima unit (often double the price) AND you still have to buy the mounting kit!
Crosswinds affect the RDV alittle more than without it up there, but not unsafe feeling or scary.
We drove through a big rainstorm once and everything inside the carrier was dry when we reached our destinations. Most soft carriers are not waterproof.
Thanks for the info! I really appreciate it. One more question ... does this unit attach to the cross bars or to the side rails (or to both)? Thanks again!
Does anybody know if you can just install any regular remote car starter to an 02 rendezvous cx, because some people I talk to said for gm u have to buy a certain switch and it cost an extra 150. If anyone knows of anyone or knows themselves plz let me know Thanks
I had a remote starter (Viper) placed in my Taurus. The thing with the electronic key devices are that they are needed in order to start the car. One solution is a 'switch' which duplicates the signal. Another is to use a spare key with the signal and place it near the sensor (thus essentially bypassing the security code). The danger is that you're actually placing a key to the car within the car.
I did the latter, but they stripped the key so that it didn't work, but still bypassed the electronic code to allow the remote starter to work.
I would say not because it has a diferent floor pan in the rear. I know on the 2004 w/o 3rd row there is a different storage system in the floor than with the 3rd seat.
Yes, it is possible. The 3rd row seat is secured to the floor pan with 4 nuts. There is no difference between floorpans. You would simply remove your storage tray (if equipped)and the 3rd row literally bolts right in.
To do it correctly, you should also add the 3rd row seatbelts as well. You will need the belts and buckles of course, but also D-pillar plastic trim covers from an RDV that had 3rd row seat... Although you can probably drill holes in your current pillar covers for the belts. The mounting points ARE behind those pillars.
You can locate most of the parts for a reasonable price through salvage yards or fleabay. Good luck and happy hunting! HTH Matt
Are you basing your comment about "inefficient" heater due to the volume of air coming out of the dashboard vents -- or the floor vents?
I have the auto climate control version and, in the winter, it will put 100% of the air (heat) on the floor -- not through the dashboard vents. At first, I thought this was a bit weird, but seeing as hot air rises, I've found that this very quickly heats up the car. The volume of air that comes through the vents on the floor is HUGE.
i have the same problem, the car just never gets warm, and i have the auto climate controls and keep it on manual mode at 80degrees and the car never gets hot but comfortably cool. The dealer looked it at once and found nothing wrong and its at the dealer again to check on this. when running the car for 30 minutes at 80 degrees it should be warm enough not to where a coat where in cold weather it never gets to that point. never had this problem in another car
There's definitely something wrong with your heater. I could not keep my heater at 80 degrees (even in the winter) without opening all the windows! My heater keeps the car very comfortable when set at 72, 73 or 74 (e.g., warm enough that I do take off my coat -- and I live in Wisconsin!).
Are you setting the vents to the floor (not through the dashboard vents)? A lot more heat will come through the floor vents than through the dashboard vents.
Take it to a different dealer if your car still does not heat up sufficiently!
I live in SC so my temperatures are nothign like Canada, but I agree with Duke, It takes a bit for the large volume of the interior to heat, but once you are rolling and it has had a bit of time it will definitely make you sweat. Floor vents have large volume. When I try to use the face vents, or floor and face the air flow is much more limited. I have the dual zone, manual climate control.
When the temp here was 15 degrees I took it to the dealer again to show them that the heat was not hot and the engine temp gauge continues to remain at the 1/4 mark. Well after an entire day of them looking into the problem they spoke with GM techs and they informed the dealer that on my 2003 with auto controls I have to manually shut off the a/c compressor to get the heat to work properly even in full auto mode, I have to press the vent button to shut off the a/c compressor which in its auto default mode turns on the radiator and compressor fans bringing the engine temp and heat temp down. They said that the newer model rendezvous do not have this problem and this is the way of the 02's and 03's are designed. To me this sounds like a load of bull considering I have auto climate controls and now have to be conscious in the winter to shut the a/c (press the vent button) so the engine gets up to normal temp.
The others who have heating problems, what year is your vehicle and do u have Auto climate controls and if so does pressing the vent button make a difference?
I don't have the auto control, but their answer sounds like total nonsense. I have the dual zone manual AC in my 03 CXL and I never turn off the A/C. When I sent the control to warm the air from the heater vents is hot, If I put it on cold then the air is cold. I think they are trying to make you go away.
I know it's late in the winter but I just found this site. I bought a set of the GM factory rubber mats back in October from a dealership called Ekenhoff Buick-Hummer out of New Jersey. I don't remember the city. They were only $25.00 US and they are the GM originals and come in gray and tan. They can also order the second and third rows. I hope this helps you.
I just bought a 2004 RDV and a new Compass/Outside Temperature device. I want to run the ... hook to the DVD fuse (unused). I have all the items to hook up but not sure of best route through firewall. (Remove glovebox, etc.) Any advice would be appreciated!
Noticed yesterday that the first 2 setting on the fan (1+2) were not working, only 3 and up. This morning only level 5 works and it is very loud. Anything I should check before I take it to the dealer?
I did the obvious CB and nothing is blown.
Perhaps it is mechanical contacts, but I am not sure. Thanks
I replaced the Firestone Affinity tires on my RDV with the Michelin LTX. I found it was a completely different ride and took awhile to get use to. I preferred the ride and feel of the Affinity tires, over the LTX tires. I feel the LTX tires give me a more stiffer ride more like a truck tire whereas the Affinity tires provided more of a luxury car ride. I don't do off road with my RDV and prefer the smother ride of the Affinity tires. ~Ken
I too swiped out the Affinities for the Michelin LTX. In terms of noise, I find the LTX is so much more quieter, especially on concrete freeways. In terms of handling, I find the LTX also to be much more responsive, firmer, smoother, and less leaning in corners. The LTX has been around for a while and are generally rated pretty high.
I am having a heck of a time removing the glovebox to install a new 12v circuit and temperature sensor from the dash to under the hood. I removed the 4 screws holding the glovebox and the large plastic covering the air blower below the glovebox but it still will not come out. I suspect it is clipped to a bar runnning under the bottom of the glovebox - but not sure and I do not want to break anything. Anyone know if clips hold it to the black bar?
I have a 2002 CX Plus and I want to do some mods to it. I want to put some nice rims on it, but don't know what size to get that would look good. What size would be good, and not too much, as in too big. I think 20's would look nice, but I'm not sure.
Also, has anyone put the Xenon headlights in, or know which ones would be good for them?
One more thing, is it worth changing the stock CD/Cassette player to get a new CD player just to get a system put in the rear? If it's a lot of hassle with all the speakers in there, the steering wheel controls and all that, I'm not going to mess with it.
You can go to tirerack.com and select new wheels (rims) for the RDV. They have a page that lets you look at how different wheel packages look on the RDV.
They had a good selection of tires on there for the RDV, but they only have 16-18, and I was wanting something more like a 20". Does anyone know where you can find rims and have them put on the car themself to see what they look like?
Thanks again for the site, if only they showed more sizes.
Any suggestions on reputable companies or low priced dealer warranties for my 2002 CXL? I'll be running out of warranty by November and want to get a good company that won't go belly up!
Also want to give thanks to everyone on the board. I cut and pasted all the recurring problems and when I went to my dealer for service I pointed out the elbow for the BCM, the rear bearing issue and the head gasket and all issues were well taken and resolved without problem.
Now - due to the board's experiences that pointed out problems with my CXL - I still love my CXL and want to keep it for a few years but I don't dare go alone without an extended warranty.
How much is decent to pay for a $0 deductible 7 year 100,000 mile warranty?
Regarding extended warranty....shop the GM dealers..(all of them;any GM dealer can/will sell you an extended warranty for your CXL) Give 'em a call an obtain a quote. I did this on my wife's Caddy...saved a few hundred bucks.Finally bot from a chevy dealer.
You might try double sided tape (exterior use).I've had excellent results with the 3M brand. Just ensure that you wipe the area to be covered... with alcohol ( not thu drinkin' kind .
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because my wife puts the position of the driver seat quite differently than I and that the electric motors are quiete slow, I would like to add the memory1/2 buttons found in the luxury version(CXL)car door (I think) to my own car - is this possible? do I have to change seat?
thanks to anyone that could help.
JK27
In terms of versatility attachments, carriers etc?
I've been told it's not DOT compliant, can get a ticket.
Thanks all!
IMO Far better deal than buying a comparable Thule or Yakima unit (often double the price) AND you still have to buy the mounting kit!
Crosswinds affect the RDV alittle more than without it up there, but not unsafe feeling or scary.
Hope that helps!
We drove through a big rainstorm once and everything inside the carrier was dry when we reached our destinations. Most soft carriers are not waterproof.
Thanks for the info! I really appreciate it. One more question ... does this unit attach to the cross bars or to the side rails (or to both)? Thanks again!
JK27
I did the latter, but they stripped the key so that it didn't work, but still bypassed the electronic code to allow the remote starter to work.
Does anyone know if its possible to add 3rd row seats to a 2003 Rendezvous that did not originally come with 3rd row seats? Thanks.
To do it correctly, you should also add the 3rd row seatbelts as well. You will need the belts and buckles of course, but also D-pillar plastic trim covers from an RDV that had 3rd row seat... Although you can probably drill holes in your current pillar covers for the belts. The mounting points ARE behind those pillars.
You can locate most of the parts for a reasonable price through salvage yards or fleabay.
Good luck and happy hunting! HTH
Matt
you posted.
That one Is so poorly designed..
I have the auto climate control version and, in the winter, it will put 100% of the air (heat) on the floor -- not through the dashboard vents. At first, I thought this was a bit weird, but seeing as hot air rises, I've found that this very quickly heats up the car. The volume of air that comes through the vents on the floor is HUGE.
There's definitely something wrong with your heater. I could not keep my heater at 80 degrees (even in the winter) without opening all the windows! My heater keeps the car very comfortable when set at 72, 73 or 74 (e.g., warm enough that I do take off my coat -- and I live in Wisconsin!).
Are you setting the vents to the floor (not through the dashboard vents)? A lot more heat will come through the floor vents than through the dashboard vents.
Take it to a different dealer if your car still does not heat up sufficiently!
Had no problems with AC during last summer, mileage 0 to 5000
One has to remember that it is a large area to heat up so I won't work like a small baby car.
The others who have heating problems, what year is your vehicle and do u have Auto climate controls and if so does pressing the vent button make a difference?
I just got one from the Hitches-forless and it labled 300Lbs tongue!
I don't get it!
This morning only level 5 works and it is very loud.
Anything I should check before I take it to the dealer?
I did the obvious CB and nothing is blown.
Perhaps it is mechanical contacts, but I am not sure.
Thanks
Any suggestions? Anyone has the Michelin LTX® M/S P215/70R16? Are they quiet?
Have anyone had problems with excessive noise from the rack and pinion when turning?
~Ken
I removed the 4 screws holding the glovebox and the large plastic covering the air blower below the glovebox but it still will not come out. I suspect it is clipped to a bar runnning under the bottom of the glovebox - but not sure and I do not want to break anything. Anyone know if clips hold it to the
black bar?
Also, has anyone put the Xenon headlights in, or know which ones would be good for them?
One more thing, is it worth changing the stock CD/Cassette player to get a new CD player just to get a system put in the rear? If it's a lot of hassle with all the speakers in there, the steering wheel controls and all that, I'm not going to mess with it.
Thanks for all the help in advance!
Thanks again for the site, if only they showed more sizes.
Also want to give thanks to everyone on the board. I cut and pasted all the recurring problems and when I went to my dealer for service I pointed out the elbow for the BCM, the rear bearing issue and the head gasket and all issues were well taken and resolved without problem.
Now - due to the board's experiences that pointed out problems with my CXL - I still love my CXL and want to keep it for a few years but I don't dare go alone without an extended warranty.
How much is decent to pay for a $0 deductible 7 year 100,000 mile warranty?
Thanks