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I looked under the hood and didnt see anything obvious (nothing like a plastic bag or anything else stuck underneath), and the smell got less and less strong as the engine cooled down.
Smelled it again tonight as we drove (could really smell it when stopped at a light)....ate dinner in the car and didnt smell anything.
Started the car back up and now there's no smell, but now the check engine light was on for the 30 minute drive home. Checked all fluids and everything is fine there....no weird noises or handling problems.
I dont think it's a stretch to think that the smell and the light are related....maybe some kind of plastic sensor got too close to the engine block and melted.
I'll call the dealer in the morning, but wondered if anyone else had the same problem....thanks.
Apparently there's been enough of these to issue a Tech. Service Bulletin.
Problem solved.
Can you drive down to the coast to another dealer, maybe in Manzanillo?
It's been a few years - is "La Villa" the little town nearby where everyone goes for drinks and free bar food?
About your comment, I took my Torrent to the Pontiac dealer, last week, the service manager told me that is a common noise in Torrent, G5 and G6, for the electro assisted direction system, that in some cases the noise is louder than mine, he told me that the GM plant is going to make a new steering column that is going to avoid that noise, and I asked him, what is going to happen with us, GM is going to replace the steering column or what, he didn´t know.
But he told me that my Torrent is safe I wont have problems with my steering wheel if I travel on it, I´m not convinced for the answer, and I´m going to visit another Chevrolet or Pontiac dealers, because the Equinox is the same system than the Torrent.
Greetings and I hope you visit Colima again.
I'm sure the drinks are why my memory is foggy. :shades:
Good luck with the noise.
1) Noise from steering- Our dealer says it's a rubber boot on the steering colum and they lubricate it and the noise goes away until the lube wears off.
2) Loose panel sounding noise from front right- this was our radio antenna mount, as if you leave the antenna in place for even ONE car wash, it will break the plastic fender mount and then rattle in the fender. Thank goodness they fixed this in the 2007 models (no big fender mounted antenna!), but for 2006 models it's a problem.
3) Click/clack noise from rear end when backing down a hill (our driveway!). I always thought it was the drum rear brakes, but it ended up being a rear axle/differential problem that, thank goodness (since we currently have 26,000 miles on our car) they fixed it under warranty.
Our warranty ends at 36,000 miles and GM thinks I should pay them $1800 a year to extend it....I don't think so, as if this car becomes a perennial problem, it will quickly become someone else's problem!
Now, here are questions I'd like to pose to the forum:
1) We just had to have a brake job done. The pedal starting having "feeling" in it (I could really feel the brake [pads on the disks) and they noted we were due for brakes. Said they were worn down and glazed, so at 26,000 miles we had the rotors/drums resurfaced and new pads installed. Yeah, they work great now but I am VERY disspointed in the brake life (mileage-wise). Have any of you encountered this?
2) The automatic headlight sensor seems to be very insensitive. I back out of my garage in the middle of the day and plenty of sunshine (we live in the desert in Las Vegas, NV) and it will take 3-4 miles before the sensor finally turns off the full-on headlights and goes to daytime running lights. Unlike our 2003 Bonneville, the Torrest does NOT provide a method for by-passing the auto headlight sensor-it's always in the circuit and in control of the headlights. I asked my service rep at the dealer if there was an adjustment for this sensor and he said "no." Just curious-any of you noticed this or have an answer as to an adjustment?
I have really enjoyed reading this forum since buying our car last year, but this is my first post.
Thanks!
Also, whenever I use my wiper fluid, I can smell it very strongly in the car. I don't believe I've ever had a car where I was able to smell the fluid so strongly.
Consulted with our dealer, and since our car has 33k on the odometer, he checked our hepa cabin air filter and it was quite dusty. We replaced it (very expensive!), but that cured the problem.
He did tell me that in the future (since our car will be out of warranty in a couple of weeks at 36k miles), that I should get a can of Lysol, and then turn on the A/C with outside air selected, fan on high, and then spray the Lysol between the windshield wipers on the air intake vent. This will draw the Lysol through the air vent system and take care of any mold, mildew, etc that might have accumulated during rain or car washes.
Maybe this might help.......
tidester, host
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There's a weird sound I hear from the back when just sitting there sometimes...almost like a click-clack that happens 2-3 times really quick and then nothing anymore.
Overall I like the truck...the turning radius does stink though. I kinda tinted mine out and looks pretty cool...but I think come spring I'm gonna have to trade it in...i'm not liking the AWD at all...after driving 4WD, AWD pretty much stinks.
Here's a pic of my Torrent...or as friends call "The Tourettes" cuz they think they're funny...i photochopped the wheels though. Actually bought an extra set of rims to get powdercoated but never got it done...so now I have an extra set of rims sitting in my garage...waste.
I have changed light bulbs and it definitely works.
It does not take a lot of time.
I may take pictures for each step and send it to you if you want.
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Ellen
You can only hear it if the window is down or from the outside of the vehicle. It will continue for about 3 minutes.
Thanks, Samantha
It seems I am having the same problems. Did you find a resolution?
Thank you,
Sharon
Often there's a protective cap over the prongs so there's nothing shiny to look for with a flashlight.
On my cars, the plug end of the block heater wire was tied off near the radiator, but well away from the fan belt.
07-09 Torrents with the 3.4L LNJ (Chinese Engine, what a shocker) chew through plugs and wire sets. Read through the posts on Lurching on Easy Acceleration. Hopefully in addition to the better plug you put on a set of good wires with improved insulation.
The flashing light means the security system is armed. A warning to would-be thieves, not to bother with your car..
If someone knows different, please speak up!
regards,
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If you plan to get GM to cover it, take it to a dealer, you shouldn't have to but I am fully convinced it weighed into their decision not to cover my car. And don't bother corresponding with the phony customer service reps on this site they are just here to post messages to give the impression GM cares while doing nothing for you. If you want any shot deal with customer service reps by phone, likely the same result but at least they'll have to listen.
2008 Pontiac torrent, 70000 KM.
thanks!
Aq
Was this work performed at one of our GM Dealerships? If so, we're happy to follow up on this with them for you. Please let us know via email at socialmedia@gm.com (include more details like your name and contact inforamtion, a summary of the situation, last 8 of your VIN, and the name of your involved dealership).
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