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To change the belt, you have to remove the MOTOR MOUNT. In case, y’all don’t know what a motor mount does, it attaches the engine to the car. I don’t know how many of you out there have an engine hoist to raise the engine, so that it won’t dip after you remove the motor mount, but I don’t. I’m pretty sure unless you are a really serious DIY that likes to rebuild engine and transmissions, you won’t have one either. The only other option is take it to a shop and pay about $150 to change a frigging belt.
I have seen other posts on radio and often complaint IS with CD player. I would have thought that the latest service radio corrected these issues - and I guess you haven't had a repeat of that issue.
Easter Egg!
There is some way to read software level out of radio with a combination of button pushes. Might be interesting for you to see if you can read it out. It doesn't hurt anything to check but it does require a little coordination
Seek up,Preset 5, Display pushed and released simultaneously
Then just push Display to cycle thru values. Mode times out in a few seconds if you don't keep pushing the Display. Your dealer won't know about that one :P but they have a scan tool to find out same information.
My insurance man had called and was not comfortable with them fixing my car of THREE WEEKS with a JUNK YARD piece. I have called and contacted any and everyone I can to date, GM has said they feel they have fixed the problem for me.
Any others with same issue, or advise
GM has told dealership to look into a salvage yard piece to fix the issue. My concerns are that GM would even consider having a dealership repair a new auto with salvage parts. What safety issues may come up later, as well as warranty and valuation concerns. Are new car buyers now to be concerned that GM quality parts are now purchased from the local junk yard? I have placed calls to the appropriate line of command at GM, they have stated that it is GM's position they have found the solution. Any thoughts are appreciated.
Again...a 7 month wait.....there are parts available to build a car today...there must be a part to replace the damage one.....its GMs willingness to let a part go that was designated for production.....I had to wait almost a month for the rear quarter panel window....in my Maxx..couldnt beleive ti was back ordered that long..
Seems like it comes from front suspension. Any idea before I take it to a dealer?
Thanx
I do recall thou, that there was similar problem discussed earlier and it turned out to be steering column related...
While I detest the practice, it is now common repair policy to use "refurbished" parts for repair (read your warranties for other products, especially computers! you'll see!). I assume this includes salvaged frame components as well?
...and what's with these 7-month part backlogs? Is the Fairfax plant running three shifts to build these cars or what?
"CAUSE: STEERING GEAR PRELOAD MISADJUSTED"
"CORRECTION: CHECK ADJUST STEERING GEAR PRELOAD RECHECK OK".
I have since not noticed the rattle anymore, but I have no idea what they actually did.
Sitting in traffic and not even in extreme heat days it starts to over heat. Then it bounces back to normal. Does not matter if the AC is on or not.
The engine is running so rough that you can feel it through the wheel, foot petal and engine gear shifter.
Sometimes when you start the car you hear a grinding hum noise and in addition it seems to extend the crank/start until it final starts.
Also have a very high pitched noise from the drivers side that can be best heard when traveling under a under pass.
I took to the dealer the first time they found nothing I drove about 50 miles and the check engine light came on, (LOL) and second visit scanned and came up with code PCM DTC P0442 failed. Then they found erratic readings on fuel pressure traced the problem to internal PCM Problem. The replaced the fuel sensor.
Well I am still with a rough engine, same starting problems and of course the over heating. Any ideas out there. I am headed back to the dealer on Monday. I have not allowed the car to completely over heat I have able to get into moving traffic and the temp goes straight back to normal. I am lucky that is has not completely crossed over into the red zone on the temperature gauge.
how hot does the temp gauge read....I have an 04 Maxx..and sitting in rush hour traffic..I have jumped a full 1/4..but can hear the fans come on to assist the cooling....perhaps a coolant sensor issue...or instrument cluster issue...
make sure you ask the service manager to insure the PCM has the most recent programming..and if not..do a reflash of the unit....
Thanks again!
Mine got stole and is it a chip type? how much did you pay? 05 Maxx D~
I went there instead of the dealer I purchased vehicle from because I was curious how easy they could find a blank for the key since it was a brand new vehicle. I was also PO'd at the dealer because the key I was replacing was one they had done a crappy job cutting and so it didn't work correctly. The locksmith didn't have it immediately available and had to special order it but it worked fine the first time they got it programming procedure for a new key is in the owner manual.
No experience with a key fob but in order for it to work you need to take your car to the dealer to program.
Ain't this the truth!
Will hopefully get to see this turkey next Sunday; reviews and photos of HHR suggest the Maxx's soooo much nicer.
Ditto.
And unfortunately, the HHR __is__ going to replace the Maxx, by end of 2007.
Argh! Say it isn't so...if there's no Maxx in the future, I guess I'm going back to the sedan. Or if I need to haul stuff, to an Equinox.
I picked up my new 2005 Maxx LS on Aug 22, 2005. It runs great but I do have two issues/concerns.
1. When viewing the car from behind the rear right side seems lower than the real left.
2. Roof rattles when driving on a rough or bumpy road.
Has anyone else noticed the same?
Thx u,
Makk
makk: depends on which roof rattle you are refering to; there have been two distinct ones described on these pages: 1) the metal rattle at the front of the sun roof. The metal plate springs/hinges rattle. I put some velcro in that area last year, and it seems to have worked. 2) the roof rattles around the light housing. I also had a problem here; turned out to be a piece of loose cardboard left in during assembly. Other's who continue to have this problem can chime in with their description of their rattles in this area.
I have 2004 Maxx LS built in Jan.2004
I see the same thing when I look from behind the car. The rear right side is lower than the left side. When I looked underneath the car, it seems that my 2004 Maxx has the deformed suspension spring on this side.
Any other service been done to vehicle (maybe they unplugged the temp door actuator?). I forgot where that one is located - I think on driver side of "center stack"
If ignition is OFF just one fuse to remove and reinstall. There is a fuse puller in same device so easy enough. Just locate the IP fuse panel which is accessed behind trim cover forward of console on passenger side. This is meant to be customer accessible so no tools. Check owner manual for fuse location although also embossed on back of the same panel. Fuse name is HVAC CTRL (BATT)
Check DAB: Hardware failure - If this message does not clear within a short period of time, your receiver may have a fault. Consult with your retail location.
Steering column is pretty big so maybe they displaced/unplugged wiring going to the HVAC actuator on that side of vehicle - something to look into first.
There is no update available for the "computer" that controls the HVAC system and temperature/mode actuators on your vehicle.
These types of messages usually indicate a brief loss of communication between the radio and the DVD and XM receivers, the fact that it goes away indicates it likely isn't serious.
Depending on your answer to my question there might be a radio update available to address that concern (at least the CHECK DAB one).
Need more details on this. Wjat are you doing and what is vehicle doing. And when it does nothing is that because you ceased trying to start vehicle or because vehicle stopped cranking on its own? How long does it crank before stopping.
What type of engine? Very important when talking about starting.
Where are the days when air was contolled by springs and things and sealing wax? Now it's all left to a sullen microchip that tells you nothing.