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Buick Rendezvous
This category covers questions about the Buick Rendezvous, a mid-sized crossover SUV that was manufactured by General Motors and sold through its Buick division. The Rendezvous was produced from 2001-2007 and was succeeded by the Buick Enclave.
1,007 Questions
How do you change refrigerant from a 1997 Saturn?
Buy a kit at Wal-Mart or auto parts comes with instructions
2002 Rendevous blower works only on the 2 highest speeds---how do you change the resistor?
it is under the glovebox area. it removes out of the blower housing.
How do i prevent windshield wipers from stopping in the middle of the windshield?
ughh i have the same problem. you need to fix the windshield wiper motor
You just drove through water and now your car is making a rattling noise like there is a loose bolt?
It is a heat shield on your exhaust pipe or muffler. The hot pipe when splashed by cold water cause the metal to expand and contract so quickly the weld cracked off and the heat shield now rattles It is a heat shield on your exhaust pipe or muffler. The hot pipe when splashed by cold water cause the metal to expand and contract so quickly the weld cracked off and the heat shield now rattles
What is the distributor in the ignition system?
The distributor in the ignition system of an internal combustion engine is a device which routes the high voltage in the correct firing order to the spark plugs.
It consists of a rotating arm or rotor inside the distributor cap, on top of the distributor shaft, but insulated from it and the body of the vehicle ("earth"). The metal part of the rotor contacts the central high voltage cable from the coil via a spring loaded carbon brush. The metal part of the rotor arm passes close to (but does not touch) the output contacts which connect via high tension cables to the spark plug of each cylinder. As the rotor spins within the distributor, electrical current is able to jump the small gaps created between the rotor arm and the contacts due to the high voltage created by the ignition coil.
The distributor shaft has a cam that operates the contact breaker. Opening the points causes a high induction voltage in the system's ignition coil.
The distributor also houses the centrifugal advance unit: a set of hinged weights attached to the distributor shaft, that cause the breaker points mounting plate to slightly rotate and advance the spark timing with higher engine rpm. In addition, the distributor has a vacuum advance unit that advances the timing even further as a function of the vacuum in the inlet manifold. Usually there is also a capacitor attached to the distributor. The capacitor is connected parallel to the breaker points, to suppress sparking and prevent wear of the points.
Around the 1970s the primary breaker points were largely replaced with Hall effect sensors. As this is a non-contacting device and the primary circuit is controlled by solid state electronics, a great amount of maintenance in point adjustment and replacement was eliminated. This also eliminates any problem with breaker follower or cam wear, and by eliminating a side load extends distributor shaft bearing life. The remaining secondary (high voltage) circuit was as described above, using a single coil and a rotary distributor.
Distributor capsThese are used in automobile engine to cover the distributor and its internal rotor. The rotor switches a high sparking voltage to the spark plugs so that these fire in correct sequence.The distributor cap is a prime example of a component that eventually succumbs to heat and vibration. But even if its bakelite housing has not broken or cracked, carbon deposits and eroded metal terminals can cause distributor-cap failure. However it is a fairly easy and inexpensive part to replace.
The distributor cap has one post for each cylinder and in points ignition systems there is a central post for the coil voltage coming into the distributor. In HEI (High Energy Ignition) systems where there is not a central post, the ignition coil sits on top of the distributor. On the inside of the cap there is a terminal that corresponds to each post and the plug terminals are arranged around the circumference of the cap according to the firing order in order to send the secondary voltage to the proper spark plug at the right time.
The "rotor" head is attached to the top of the distributor shaft which is driven by a gear on the engine's camshaft and thus synchronized to it. This rotor is pressed against a carbon brush on the center terminal of the distributor cap which connects to the ignition coil either through the top and wired directly to the coil in HEI systems; or via the center terminal in points ignition systems and remotely connected to the coil. The rotor is constructed such that the center tab is electrically connected to its outer edge so the voltage coming in to the center post will travel through the carbon point to the outer edge of the rotor. As the camshaft rotates, the rotor spins and its outer edge passes each of the internal plug terminals to fire each spark plug.
Direct ignitionModern engine designs are tending to do away with the distributor and coil, instead performing the distribution function in the primary circuit electronically and applying the primary (low-voltage) pulse to individual coils on top of each spark plug (Direct Ignition or coil-on-plug). This avoids the need to switch very high voltages, which is very often a source of trouble, especially in damp conditions. AnswerThe distributor is the part that takes the voltage from the coil and turn it into a pulsed spark sending it out to the cylinders in sequential order. It is the part on the car that has all the spark plug wires coming out of it. AnswerIt is a rotory switch that connects the high-voltage ouput of the ignition coil to the correct spark plug according to the firing order. It is typically driven by a gear on the camshaft so that it rotates at half engine speed.Most modern engines do not have distributors, instead they have a separate ignition coil for each spark plug.
How do you change refrigerant at Buick rendezvous?
To change the refrigerant in a Buick Rendezvous you will need to remove the old freon. Freon is bad for the ozone, so you will need to hook to a special machine and reclaim it. Next you will need to pull a vacuum on the ac syatem, then fill with new freon.
Where are the hidden compartments in a Buick Rendezvous?
At the rear driver's side there is a compartment that contains the air compressor hose. On the rear passenger's side there is a similar pocket for the tire tools. There is a small storage area under the carpet at the center rear. Overhead in the front there is a compartment for sun glasses, etc. Finally there is the console in the front between the driver and passenger seat.
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How do you reset the low tire pressure light in a 2005 Monte Carlo LT?
In a 2000 to reset the low tire pressure light, first make sure the tires are properly inflated and then to reset the light pull the head light switch from off to parking lights and back to off 3 times. Otherwise it will say it your owners manual.
Which fuse controls the front wipers on a Buick Rendezvous?
Fuse #29 in the center console fuse block its a 25 amp
How do you remove third row seat?
From what? Assumming you speaking of a Villager, remove two bolts from the rear slide and one from the front. The front one is behind a plug in the plastic trim.
How do you disable onstar on a 2007 Buick Rendevous?
Don't pay the bill. Or call OnStar (push the blue button) and tell them to deactivate it. I don't know why you would want to do that though. And if you've stolen the car, don't bother trying!
And pulling a fuse doesn't work, it has battery power for a while.
How do you get in the rear hatch if the locks r frozen?
You can move the car into a garage where it will warm up enough, or you can pour hot water onto the lock and around the door frame.
How do you remove the radio on a 2003 Buick Rendezvous?
To remove the radio you need to remove the dash trim piece, which goes from the vent to the left of the steering wheel, around the instrument cluster, and around the center console (radio, climate control, etc.) and vents.
1- remove lower knee panel under driver steering column. There are two screws (phillips) and a series of clips (they're actually the easiest clips I've come across).
2- Start from left by pulling the trim piece away from the dash. It's held in with clips the entire way around. Don't give it too hard of a tug, but you will need a little muscle behind it. If you have HUD or information center, you'll need to unplug them. (Note: I chose not to unplug or completely remove the trim piece, as it's a royal pain to get if over the steering wheel.)
3- Lower steering column to get the trim pice out. (Again, I chose not to do this, and simply pulled it about halfway over the steering wheel, which gave me plenty of room to get the radio out. I did shift down into first gear to give myself a little more room to maneuver.)
4- remove screws holding radio in and replace the radio with your new one.
Reverse the steps to get it all back in. It's actually pretty easy. I had a little bit of trouble in getting the trim piece back over the ignition switch and shifter simultaneously, but don't give up on it and you'll finally get the right angle.
Is there a botton inside somewhere to pop the trunk in a buick rendezvous?
The botton for the truck is right next to the the botton for the rear wipers.
Why would your 5.2 have power loss?
You should look at the air filter, if it is filled with debris you wont let the engine breath properly. The fuel filter, after 30,000 or so miles (or even less if you picked up some bad gas) sediment can clog the fuel filter. Spark plugs, if your plugs are overly fouled you might not be getting a good spark. Timing, improper timing will be a power rebber as well. The oxygen sensor could be another possibility also. It also could be more serious like carberator problems, or valves or pistons. If you are unsure your best bet may be to take it to a repair shop so they can hook it up to a diagnostic computer. Russ
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