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Nick
Thank you!
Brian
- Caliper pin bolts: Loctite & 26 ft-lbs
- Caliper-to-bracket bolts: 40 ft-lbs
- Bracket mtg bolts: Loctite & 137 ft-lbs
- Brake hose to caliper bolt: 40 ft-lbs
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James
If only one direction, or at least it's much worse in one direction, then its a front wheel bearing. If you're turning left and hear the noise, it's your right (passenger side) front wheel bearing. If you're turning right when you hear the noise, it's the driver's side. This is because of weight transfer to the opposite side of the car from the turn direction.
Any reputable shop should be willing to subtract their diagnosis fee from the repair cost. Call around and ask for a front wheel bearing job.
Brian
2007 Rendezvous
1. Drain the rear differential fluid. Then refill.
2. Drive for 20 minutes( or few days like i did). then perform following manuevers:
drive a tight RH circle for 5minutes. Drive a tight LH circle for 5 minutes. Repeat both again.
3. Drain and refill fluid again.
The noise should disappear. I remember seeing somewhere on the internet a forum for the Pontiac Aztek, someone actually printed this bulletin out. Maybe it was this site, not sure. Fluid is expensive, $30 bottle, i needed 7 total. (my buddy got it for me at cost though)
by the way, i own 2005 AWD Rendezvous
all these manuevers must be done. it is the only way to activate the rear axle clutch packs and pump the new fluid through the system. The system design will not activate the clutches when driving in a straight line, only a wheel speed difference between the two rear wheels will activate the georotor pump and flush the clutch packs.
As far as I know , "check gages" will come on when you start the car if your emergency brake is engaged. Do you park with the brake engaged? "Check gages" can otherwise refer to a bunch of things - but does not refer to the fuel gauge. Could be low oil, coolant, or brake fluid. If none of these...then maybe its electrical (I'm not sure about this one!).
Hope this helps a little!!
ps I have a 2003 with 60,000 miles on it and, other than low gas mileage, I love it still after 7 years of faithful service!
Check the rubber o-ring around the gas cap and use a rough cloth to clean the inside of the gas filler tube where the o-ring meets. Put some petroleum jelly on it to improve the seal if you find roughness.
The pressure test that the system does to insure the integrity of the fuel system against air leaks is done when the engine is luke warm and restarted AND when the gas gauge is in the middle 1/2. I suspect that is true of your Rendezvous like it is for my 98 leSabre. The coolant temp had to be something like 130-170 and the fuel level 1/4-3/4. Then it does the recheck. If you just filled your tank full, it won't do a recheck until the level of the gasoline is lower.
Personally I'd hold off on the visit to the dealer. I'd see if the light resets itself whenever it does a system leak recheck.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Yes, Saturday morning after I picked up my car from the service dept. I felt the break pedal vibrate several times when I tried to stop. It happened several times on Saturday. I drove it on Sunday and I didnt feel anything. Today, when I was moving it out of the driveway I felt it again. After that...nothing.... until later on when I was about 5 blocks away from the dealership it happened again. The RVD stops without a problem but I dont like the vibrations on the break pedal. A friend told me that this may have to do with the ABS breaks... I dont know but once I found out from the dealer I will let you guys know. If anyone has any knowledge about this, I will appreciate if you can share your experience with us. Thanks :shades:
Evidentially the heated seat function is now burnt up. Does anyone have any advise on what to replace and if this is something we could do ourselves?
Owners with H-bodies (Bonnevilles and leSabres) have unclipped the leather cover off the seat and separated the layers and found the broken spot. They then use copper braid that absorbs hot solder for electrical work to replace the broken spot and give it extra room and flexibility. Solder the old wires to the ends of the new piece, embed it in something to hold it in place and protect it from direct bending, and you're on the hotseat again!
Many find the break occurs where there's a spot of silicone or some glue that holds the beginning of the heater wire or a thermal protector. The solid connections causing bending and pulling as we sit on the seat.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Then you'd have to find a replacement heater element, which I suspect would be a special order item.
If I were in your shoes, I might do a partial DIY---take the seat out, bring it to an upholstery shop (having pre-arranged the order of the heating element before removing the seat) and let them do that part, so that it looks nice and you don't damage anything.
I don't think you could switch seats (that would be nice, but...) however, you might be able to use the passenger heating element, if the part #s are the same and a replacement is either not available or outrageously expensive.
I wanted to know from the gm customer service rep (or anyone else), what's the best way to verify the catalytic converter is good or bad.
I apologize but I am not a service technician and cannot tell you why the converter is bad or going bad. If two different dealerships did tell you the hub assemblies would fix the concern then I would go with that. If you have any further questions please let me know. Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service
The PCM uses the 5-volt reference 1 circuit as a sensor feed to the following sensors:
The TP sensor
The MAP sensor
The EGR valve pintle position sensor
The fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor
The PCM monitors the voltage on the 5-volt reference 1 circuit. If the voltage is out of tolerance, the PCM will set DTC P1635.
CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
The engine is running.
CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The PCM detects a voltage out of tolerance condition on the 5-volt reference 1 circuit.
The above condition is present for longer than 10 seconds .
ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and failed.
The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
The PCM will turn OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has run and passed.
The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool.
So there are procedures/tests for this, which require the appropriate diagnostic equipment, and depending on results any one of the above listed components could be the culprit. If you're "lucky", it'll be one of the sensors or the EGR valve. If you aren't, it'll be the PCM--which would have to be re-programmed after it is installed.
Or you can just start guessing and replace each component one by one. In either event, you'll have to clear the trouble code.