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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
Why do the Windshield wipers not shut off unless I turn the car off on my 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
It may be a bad wiper switch
Stereo wiring diagram for 2001 Lincoln LS?
Just go to the nearest ford or Lincoln dealership, They have the books on file that's what i did. They wouldn't let me take or buy the book, but i just copied it all down.
Where is the cabin air filter located on the 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
Try the glove box. I have a 2005; maybe same for 2004. For 2005, the passenger cabin air filter is located inside the glove compartment. It is behind a flat, black plastic cover in the back on the left. I found out that this filter even existed because my air flow was obstructed; i.e., there was hardly any air coming out of the vents even at level 5. Take note: there is more than one filter! After you remove the cover, there is a door that you must open and remove, as well. Pull the first filter straight out like you pull out a drawer. In the 2005 model, the second filter is to the left - you must drag it to the right and then pull it straight out as you did the first one. IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the direction of the filters when you remove them: not only which side up, but also take note of the slant of the spongy ring that encircles the filter, as it is higher up on the filter along one side. It is important that you replace it in the same manner for maximum effectiveness at removing the air pollutants. TIP: Go the extra few dollars and get the one with charcoal; this removes allergens, not just dust. I sure hope this helps you! Enjoy the clean air!
You changed the thermostat in your 200buick rendezvous and still get cold air?
Could be 1 of 2 things ...1- heater core is plugged up.. 2- could have a valve on one of the heater hoses..if so it might not be working usually vacuum activated.
Change the distributor cap in a buick rendezvous?
Does not have one. Just a coil pack, top of the engine, near the wiper transmission area. Follow the ignition wires. Should not need replacement at all.
Most likely replace the clock spring. Or check all plugs going to the stereo unit including inside the Steering wheel. Be sure to disconnect negative battery terminal for 2 minutes before opening the steering wheel for safety reasons regarding the airbag if fitted.
E85 gas in a nonE85 vehicle by mistake is it safe to operate vehicle?
Depending on what year the vehicle is, likely no problems at all. Most cars/trucks built from the early 80's up are compatible with fuels that contain ethanol.
Ethanol is NOT as corrosive or acidic as people will likely lead you to believe. Methanol is to certain materials, most of which very rarely show up in a fuel injection system.
But it does not mean the vehicle is designed to run on ethanol. But if a later model vehicle 50% E85 or even more % should not hurt things, but I would recommend getting more gas in the tank ASAP. Do NOT apply heavy throttle, as ethanol runs much leaner than gasoline and could potentially cause damage at those conditions. But for a modern computer controlled fuel injected vehicle, running a fair % of E85 will cause no problems other than some drivability issues as the PCM learns the leaner mixture and compensates for it. But at heavy throttle, the PCM often is running on fixed data tables and the leaner mixtures if lean enough, could damage a valve or piston.
Flex Fuel vehicles have sensors to determine the % of Ethanol in the mix, (either virtual sensors or actual physical sensors) and the compensation or learning is seamless.
How do you change the serpentine belt on a 2000 Alero?
you need to take the motor mount off to change the belt, you can do this by placing a jack and a block of wood under you engine and ever so slightly jacking up to take the pressure off the engine, you need to be carefull or you will crack the oil pn trust me i learned the hard way, take it to the dealer, i will never do it agin.
How in the H### designed this system where you have to raise and lower the engin just to change a fan belt. THEY SHOULD BE SHOT. Please forgive my comments. I have never heard of such a thing just to change a fan belt. But I am right in the middle of it so I am screwed because I just do not have the tools to raise the engin. So tommrow it g's to the shop.
If it is a 4 cylinder 2.4L, it is quite easy to do with a wrench and a bar. Rotate the tensioner bolt counterclockwise and the tension will be released. Slip off the belt and slip on a new one.
Where is the temp gauge sensor located 1995 Ford Contour GL 4-cylinder?
IF IT IS THE 2.0 ZETEC 16 VALVE DUAL OVERHEAD CAM THE TEMPERATURE SENDING UNIT IS ON THE LOWER SIDE OF THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING. THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING HAS TWO SENSORS, THE ONE ON THE TOP IS THE COOLANT TEMP SENSOR THAT SIGNALS THE RADIATOR FAN, AND THE ONE ON THE BOTTOM IS THE TEMPERATURE SENDING UNIT THAT RUNS THE TEMP GAUGE. THE SENDING UNIT HAS A WIRE CLIP THAT MUST BE PULLED BEFORE YOU CAN PULL THE PLUG.
Depending on the vehicle, lets use a Chevrolet for an example, there is a 2 connecter plug going into the drier/accum. Make a jumper with a short piece of 14 gauge wire and 2 8mm end tips. Place a jumper lead into each hole on the harness side of the connecter. Start the car and carefully moniter pressure. It is possible to damage the compresser by running the system empty, wet or without oil, so make sure you have completed a vacuum test and have an empty system that will pull the freon and oil in quickly. Once you reach normal operating pressures disconnect your jumpers and reinstall the plug. The clutch should cycle on its own now.
Where is the low pressure switch located for a 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Check on top of the accumulator/drier at the passenger side firewall
Where can you get a Buick rendezvous 2004 manual?
My car didn't come with a manual when I bought it, either (I have a 2004 Buick Rondez., too). A manual can be downloaded from www.gm.com. Click Owners at the top right, Click Sign up (it is free) and register your VIN. Once you register, click on "My Dashboard" and download owners manual. This worked for me.
How do you break loose the wheel bearings from the axle?
I can tell you from my experience that this can be a bit difficult, especilly where rust is around. 1st, there may be Loctite on the 3 bolts in the back of the bearing assembly. I suggest torching them first! Loosen them up a bit. You can use a 3 jaw puller on the axle, which I tried the first time, but be prepared for a FIGHT. After i had replaced the first one, i spoke to my mechanic friend regarding this and he says that he used a small sledge hammer and pounds the axle until it starts to go, then finish with the puller. I did it this way on the second one and it was much faster.
How do you remove the drivers door panel on a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII?
Very easy and no broken clips to be dealt with either!!!! Remove the small blank plug below the interior door handle which will expose a small bolt head, take that bolt out and then remove the lamp assemble at the lower rear position of the door panel by carefully prying up on the rear-most edge of the lamp itself. Unplug the lamp and remove the Phillips head screw behind the lamp. Roll the window down and then shut the key off. LIFT the entire door panel very carefully straight up and keeping the door panel very close to the door, unplug the 4-5 connectors for the power windows, locks, speakers and door handle lamp and then the door panel can be pulled free of the door. The door panel has molded in "hooks" whch hold the panel to the door. Be careful not to bend the door lock rod when reinstalling by pushing the lock down. Make sure you have the keys removed from the car when reinstalling the panel and make sure you plug ALL the plugs back ini upon reinstallation.
How do you replace the bulb on the front headlight on a 1996 Saab?
simple. you see a black round cover on the back of the headlight. unscrew it and pull it off. now the connector is VERY breakable (trust me i know!) so gently take it off. now is the hard part as its a tight fit and you cant see what you need the part you need to get to so feel with your hands around the bulb. you will feel a hinged hook that you can pull backwards (away from the front of the car). after you do that the bulb should slide right out. to install slide the new bulb in close the hook, reinstall the connector and put the cap back on! have fun!
Need wiring diagram for stereo in 91 Plymouth sundance?
Go to www.installdr.com its where i got the diagram for my 92 sundance
How do you change a Buick rendezvous headlight?
To change a Buick Rendezvous headlight it will be necessary to raise the hood on the vehicle. There is an access panel for changing the headlamp just behind where the headlight is. Remove the panel, then gently turn the old bulb. Insert the new bulb without the hand touching the glass part of the bulb. This can be done through the use of a special pair of pliers made just for this purpose.
How do you change a serpentine belt on a 95 Saturn?
Release the tensioner, and it will loosen the belt. Refer to the illstration under the hood of your car to put the new one on. If it does not have a picture, you must remember this, as it is not fun trying to figure it out on your own.
Does a Buick Rendezvous have a third row seat?
The third row seat is an option, so not all will have it.
Even if you are looking at one that has it, it may not be obvious because it folds down for a flat cargo area behind the second row seat. Look for the headreasts right up against the second row seat backs and you will know if it has it or not. also look for the release buckle and the strap that pulls the seat back into the upright position. When the seat is up, there is very little cargo room. Maybe half a set of golf clubs.
How do you change the belt tensioner on a 96 Corsica?
I don't know if your 96 is the same as mine, but I just did this job on a 95 Corsica with 3.1 V6. On mine, I had to lower the engine to get at the bolt holding the tensioner on the engine.
Required tools:
- Hydraulic Service Jack (3-ton minimum recommended)
- 2 jack stands
- 2 tire chocks
- wrench or bar capable of releiving pressure on belt tensioner
(I used 15mm open ended wrench)
- 2'long 2x4
- 6"x10"x3/4" piece of plywood.
- standard metric socket/wratchet set for small fender bolts (<8mm)
all the way up to 15 mmm engine mounting bolts.
1. Set rear brake and chock rear tires
2. Loosen lug nuts on passenger side front tire.
3. Lift and support front of car on jack stands. I recommend placing them beneath front tires, under the jack notches, at the lowest heights.
4. Remove tire and mud guard(s) to expose the lower pulley assembly. You should be able to see the front crank shaft pulley wheel with the tensioner assembly located to the left.
5. Loosen the serpentine belt and slip it off of the alternator. Leave the belt on the car unless it absolutely needs replacement (A separate job that possibly requires removing a different set of bolts and mounts than what is described in step 9).
6. Use hydraulic service jack with sufficient lift (despite the fact that the car is already on jacks) and support to reach the oil pan, raise the engine 1-2 inches, and, most importantly, support the engine while you lower it in step 10. I used a $70 3-ton service jack from Wal-Mart. Anything lighter and cheaper probably won't work.
7. Place plywood between the jack head and the oil pan and raise the engine 1-2 inches in order to relieve pressure of engine mounting bolts.
8. Wedge a wood 2x4 (approx. 2' long) behind the alternater. This will allow better access to the tensioner bolt by keeping the engine from rolling towards the firewall during step 10, and it can be used as a pry bar to help realine the these bolt holes during reassembly.
9. Remove the three 15 mm bolts from the engine mounting bracket closest to the pulley assembly. On mine car there were two in back and one in front.
10. Slowly unscrew service jack handle and watch the passenger side of the engine lower. Let it down very slowley until you can see/get to the tensioner bolt. Retighten the jack handle. If you are not going to block the engine at this heigth and will only rely upon the jack to hold the engine while you replace the tensioner, DO NOT GET UNDER THE ENGINE FOR ANY REASON (you should not need to anyway).
11. You should now be able to see the tensioner bolt. I used standard socket with ratchet and 4" extender. If angle is extreme, you might need to use a swivle. Also, you might also need to unclip the coolant hose from its fender brackets and lower it or pull it back to improve access the the bolt.
12. Remove and replace tensioner.
13. Reroute serpentine belt around the tensioner and all other other pulleys except for the alternator.
14. Do reverse of steps 10 - 1. JOB COMPLETE.
Where is the coolant sensor on a 1999 Malibu?
The coolant level sensor is on the bottom of the coolant reservoir located on the passenger side fender well.
Where is the temp sensor on a 2000 Hyundai Elantra?
The Engine coolant temperature sensor is installed in a coolant passage which is located at the front left cornerof the cylinder head.
How do you replace Buick rendezvous cabin air filter?
Its inside your glove box...open it and at the very back there is another door that houses the cabin air filters. The rest is self explanatory.
