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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
What do after taking the battery cables off a 2006 Buick rendezvous and then it does not start?
that is one car you must put a temporary power source when changing battery. when you pulled the power you onboard computer lost its eprom which means you tow it to a gm dealer and they download new software in you cars pc. i bet the windows dont work either.
How do you change serpentine belt on a Rendezvous?
Follow the diagram on the radiator support for correct belt routing. To replace the belt you simply swing the belt tensior away from the belt to relax the belt, slip the belt off of the nearest pulley, reroute the new belt in reverse order. the diagram under the hood will direct the proper routing, the belt tensioner, if you aren't familiar with them, is a free-wheeling pulley normally mounted on a spring-loaded bracket that will swing with pressure toward the belt until the belt is released from the pulley, don't confuse the tensioner with the idler pulley, the idler pulley only spins, it doesn't swing to provide tensionTo be more specific in how you actually do this, note that the tension wheel at the end of the tensioner arm DOES NOT HAVE A NUT ON IT. Don't mistakenly put a socket on the bolt at the top which attaches the tension assembly to the engine or you will potentially cause a problem that will be difficult to fix!
If you carefully fell down in the very tight space where the groved pulley is you'll find a 3/8" rectangular hole. This is where you inset the tool to rotate the tension pulley away from the belt. The problem is there is not much space to work in and you will need quite a bit of leverage to move the arm. I strongly suggest using a tool made for this purpose such as the Lisle 59000 ratcheting serpentine tool or similar (check Amazon for a range of tools). You need the two piece tool because you can change the angle to allow the 3/8" drive to fit the square hold in the tensioner arm and at the same time clear the wiring harness that crosses over the engine. The proper angle is going to look something like a backwards "L" at about 120 degrees instead of 90. You will need the full travel of the lever/wrench from the wiring crossover to the firewall to get the new belt on.
If you are careful you can relax the tensioner and leave the wrench in place while taking the old belt off and placing the new belt. Just realize that it is a narrow space and you'll have to reach down and turn the belt sideways to get the old one off and the new one in. (There also an electrical plug sticking out the side of the windshield washer pump that you have to be care of.)
One person can get the old belt off easily once you know how to place the tension tool. However, you will definitely need another hand to put tension on the tool while you hold the slack on the belt with one hand to keep it from coming off the pulleys and use the other hand to slip the belt over the alternator which should be the last pulley you wrap the belt around. A good small flashlight will help you see down into the narrow space to fit the belt of the large pulley at the bottom. Most of the others you will have to place by feel.
You really need the special tool for this job on the Rendezvous as a regular socket wrench is too short for the needed leverage and the standard breaker bar is too long to clear the braces and wiring harness. An 18" - 3/8" ratchet wrench might work, but the correct tool makes it a lot easier.
How do you change the sparkplugs on a 1996 Chevy Lumina?
Look between the back of the engine and firewall The space is tight but you should be able to find rubber caps that cover up the spark plugs
Where is a free wiring diagram for a 2007 buick rondezvous stereo?
I have got all my wiring diagrams from modifiedlife.com. I posted a link to the page on the 07 rendezvous. I have an 02 rendezvous, so i just was looking for the diagram for mine.
http://www.modifiedlife.com/2007-buick-rendezvous-car-radio-stereo-audio-wiring-diagram/
How do I remove the fan switch in a 2002 buick rendezvous?
First remove the two screws attaching the kick panel under the steering wheel. Then remove the dash by carefully pulling the large plastic piece forward with slow steady pressure until the metal clips holding it on pop free. You should now be able to remove the wiring harness to the driver information center buttons and remove the dash completely and set aside. With all that completed, remove the HVAC controls by removing one screw on each side of the panel. The fan switch is held in by two 6 mm nuts and the wiring harness on the back of the HVAC controls.
What are the Buick Rendezvous wiper sizes?
Exact wiper lengths and attachments will vary based off of the year of the Buick Rendezvous. See sources and related links below to lookup by exact vehicle.
How do you reset pairing mode on jabra sp700?
a) Turn off your SP 700 (DO NOT TURN IT BACK ON)
b) Now press the answer/end button for 7 seconds or longer, ONLY release the button when the blue tooth status Icon begins to flash and you hear the voice announcement: "pairing mode".
How do you turn off the rear wipers in a 2001 volkswagen jetta?
how do i turn off rear wiper for my Montana van
What does it mean when your 2004 Ford Freestar tells you to check your traction control?
We've had this light on for a couple of months. Just took it to a mechanic, and they were unable to figure out what the problem was. Good luck.
AnswerThe traction control uses the ABS (anti-lock braking system) wheel sensors to determine if either of the front drive wheels are spinning - snow/ice/hydro-planing.A good tire shop, brake shop, or of course the dealer will be able to read the ABS trouble codes, and likely identify which sensor may be bad, or in need of cleaning, or other problems.
I had this problem for about six months last year and ended up needing to replace my battery in a 2004 Freestar. When battery was replaced the trac light no longer came on.
Where is the switch to reset service engine soon light on 2006 Buick Rendezvous?
It's supposed to turn off automatically when you start it a dozen times or so with no errors present. I think it's very annoying to wait to see if my repair fixed the problem so I checked around. You can reset it by leaving the battery disconnected for approx 5 minutes.
How do you convert a central AC blower into a shop fan?
If you're currently lacking a stand alone fan and you've got a spare furnace blower fan lying around, you might be in luck. First, you'll need to know a little bit about furnace fans and how they operate in order to properly complete the conversion from furnace fan to stand alone fan.
Furnace fans are comprised or a few basic components:- Impeller
- Motor
- Plenum
The impeller actually draws the air in using specifically designed blades, much like any fan. It relies on suction pressure to properly move air. This is one of the key aspects you'll need to understand when constructing your fan.
The motor of a furnace fan can come in several different horsepower, ranging from about 1/6 to 1. More important is the speed of the motor. Furnace fans can have anywhere from 1 to 4 speeds, depending on the make, but you'll want to operate at the lower speed or speeds for your stand alone fan, unless you are in the mood to blow your pictures off the wall. These speeds are represented by color-coded wires. White is the common or ground, then progressively from lower to higher speeds the colors normally go red, blue, yellow and then black. Last, you'll want to make sure this motor can operate using 140 volts, which will be indicated on the motor. This will ensure that you can plug it into your standard outlet.
The plenum is really just the chamber that the air flows through. It's a pretty simple component and shouldn't need any more instruction other than nothing should be lodged inside the plenum, or it will prevent proper air flow.
Allowing Proper Suction PressureAs noted earlier, proper suction pressure is key in the operation of a furnace fan. What you'll want to do is secure some type of material such as a sheet of metal to the hole by the impeller, blocking about 90% of the hole. This will create the optimal atmosphere for suction pressure. If you want to make it aesthetic, I would suggest using a skill-saw to cut a 3" hole in the center of the sheet metal and cover the hole with chicken wire, or some other caging to prevent body parts or debris from entering the impeller. If you do use sheet metal, make sure that the edges are ground down to prevent inadvertent cutting of people or furniture. You can secure it with screws, which will keep it adhered and prevent the metal from chattering.
Blocking/Modifying the Outflow PortYou will also want to use chicken wire or another type of caging to prevent body parts or debris from entering the outflow port. As it is, the fan will blowing uni-directionally in a small area so you may also want to construct a cone to disperse the air in a broader pattern. One example would be to use a small cone and a common household vent port to disperse multi-directionally.
WiringElectricity can be a dangerous element if you aren't careful. Before tampering with any electrical device always ensure that there is no power being supplied to it. In order to divert the wall socket power supply to the motor you will need a wall plug. Cut the wall plug wire at the desired length. Now comes the hardest part of the hole project, potentially. You will need to decide whether you would like to run at the lowest speed or, optionally, run at two different speeds. If you require two different speeds, you will need to purchase a switch and secure the white wire (ground) to the ground connector and then assign the red wire (low) to one connector and the blue wire (high, or higher), to the other connector. Additional speeds can be used but are not required for household applications. After this you would connect the plug wiring to the switch, or if you are working with only one speed, you would splice the red and white wire to the plug wires, ensuring you are insulating properly with electrical tape.
Additional OptionsAdditionally, you might want to attach a handle to the top of the furnace blower fan or even build a casing for the fan for aesthetic purposes.
Where can you see a wiring diagram of the pin connector for the stereo for a 1985 Honda Prelude?
try the12volt.com i know for a fact thay have one Try http://www.ahdol.com/ for the diagram.
How much life is left in a 2003 Buick Rendezvous with 128000 miles in good condition?
As much life as you want per say. Just keep up with the oil changes and the PM list ( preventive maintiance) and it will go alot more miles
How do you disable the theft deterrent system on a 1985 Toyota Cressida?
the 1985 cressida is like the 1986, the way to disable the system is with the key on either doors,
What is the Coil pack firing order for a 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
with the wires on the top side of the coils from left to right it goes 1, 4, 6, 3, 2, 5
How do you remove the third row seat in a Rendezvous?
All you need is a 1/2 socket, preferably deep socket, and a 1/4 hex wrench, preferably a torx wrench. Inside the rear floor storage compartment, remove the 2 silver hex head nuts. This will then allow you to remove the storage compartment. Then use the 1/4 hex wrench (actually this is a torx screw, but the hex wrench works) to remove the seat belt mounting to the floor. Fold the seat down, if not already done so. Then go under the front of the third row seats and remove the two hex nuts. With all four nuts and the torx bolt removed, you can lift out the seat. **Minor Edit** I find it easier to leave the seat in the up position to remove the front seat boltsthen fold it down. i dont think you can even get to them when the seat is folded flat.
HMMM I dont know what the question is but i gather the ABS light is on . one of the common problems with these cars is the hubs which the ABS speed sensors are built into. not knowing all the details i would have to say the wiring or the speed sensors have gone bad which require the hubs to be replaced. check the wiring first. the hubs do have a extended warranty to 60K cause they fail so prematurely Good luck We found out this is a common problem with this car, with ours it was the wheel bearings, hub, rear differential and fluid ($2700). The good thing about it was the mechanic said the motor looked great and should last another hundred thousand miles.
What type of wheel bearings do the 2003 Rendezvous take?
You have to replace the hub assembly which is expensive. Cost me $226.00 for one for the rear. They aren't hard to change. Take the brake caliper off. Then take the 2 bolts out on the plate that holds the brake shoes. There are three bolts holding the hub assembly in. Take them out and pull the hub out. I was able to leave the parking brake in.
