It did it again
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It did it again
The NAV display said CD ERROR and the six disk in the rear hatch area would not work. The one in the NAV unit worked okay.
Disconnected the battery for ten seconds and all is well. This is the third or fourth time in almost ten years that this has happened. Not a big deal but it's just one more thing that GM doesn't get when it comes to quality.
The check air bag light is another problem that they are ignoring. I'm ready to solder the wires under the seat and call it a day. I'm fed up with complaining to GM about it. I have a letter from GM engineering admitting they know all about the problem and said they have no plans on a recall.
Disconnected the battery for ten seconds and all is well. This is the third or fourth time in almost ten years that this has happened. Not a big deal but it's just one more thing that GM doesn't get when it comes to quality.
The check air bag light is another problem that they are ignoring. I'm ready to solder the wires under the seat and call it a day. I'm fed up with complaining to GM about it. I have a letter from GM engineering admitting they know all about the problem and said they have no plans on a recall.
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St. Jude Donor '15
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And no one can explain why this comes on/happens so occasionally? That is weird.
As to the wire under the seat, I wonder if it has to stay under the seat? Is it possible to lengthen the wire and route it along the side of the tunnel? Just asking; I have no idea if it's even possible or correct procedure.
As to the wire under the seat, I wonder if it has to stay under the seat? Is it possible to lengthen the wire and route it along the side of the tunnel? Just asking; I have no idea if it's even possible or correct procedure.
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Zip tie it !
That damn connector under the seat is a pita. I did as others before it became an issue. Zip tied the connector block together. Don't have the trunk mounted c d player so I can't help on that one.
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And no one can explain why this comes on/happens so occasionally? That is weird.
As to the wire under the seat, I wonder if it has to stay under the seat? Is it possible to lengthen the wire and route it along the side of the tunnel? Just asking; I have no idea if it's even possible or correct procedure.
As to the wire under the seat, I wonder if it has to stay under the seat? Is it possible to lengthen the wire and route it along the side of the tunnel? Just asking; I have no idea if it's even possible or correct procedure.
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And no one can explain why this comes on/happens so occasionally? That is weird.
As to the wire under the seat, I wonder if it has to stay under the seat? Is it possible to lengthen the wire and route it along the side of the tunnel? Just asking; I have no idea if it's even possible or correct procedure.
As to the wire under the seat, I wonder if it has to stay under the seat? Is it possible to lengthen the wire and route it along the side of the tunnel? Just asking; I have no idea if it's even possible or correct procedure.
Now this is a pic of the connectors under the seat. The wiring under the seat is long enough, but the one under the carpet is too short.
Zip tied connector
I guess the wiring could be rerouted, but it would have to be rerouted straight back behind the seat, then over to the side of the floor pan by the door.
I'm sure someone may have the nerve to cut the wiring, but the zip tie method is not a bad 2nd option to keep the connector tight.
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Soldering the wires and eliminating the connector is the answer for the under seat issue. Interesting that the Buick was recalled for the exact same connector. GM's solution is to eliminate the connector and solder the wires. There only two. It should just take a few minutes. That seems better than waiting for a recall that may never happen.
Lucky for me I have not had this problem.
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This is the connector that is causing the problem. GM said it should be zip tied to the top of the bar as shown. Since I did that I've not had a problem.
Sorry for the fuzzy picture.
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
What an education I'm getting! Pics are worth a lot--thanks! Sure seems like it was the wrong place or wrong method to put it under the seat. Hopefully the zip ties work forever. 