Serious question...
- Thread starter KM32MVP
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It depends on what sort of a problem you have.
In all seriousness, not me.
Sorry.
But just for kicks, what's your real question?
Sorry.
But just for kicks, what's your real question?
Gyp Rosetti
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Haven't you been warned for this before?
Um, wrong thread?
Yes
billyshelby
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Just ask the question whatever it is. I like listening to mechanics talk.
Marty McFly
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I've listened to every Car Talk episode for the past 3 or 4 years if that helps.
No, I still know nothing
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No, I still know nothing
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kiri.de.carlos
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on a very serious note, i work very intimately with mechanics all day.
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KM32MVP
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The issue, which has been going on for a while now and has yet to be effectively diagnosed is a clicking (subtle and slight) sound when turning the steering wheel, especially when the vehicle hasn't been running and especially when moving at slow speeds. Previously, Ive been lead to believe (through research) that it may be tie rod issues, however now I'm leaning towards CV Joint issues. I've had it looked at several times in the past and nothing was found. Additionally, my information center is giving me prompts telling me to get the Traction Control and Stability Control system's checked. Im assuming these systems communicate through the electrical system the ABS uses (wires running out of my wheel bearing hub and under my car) and recently Ive received a message to have the ABS checked as well. Im wondering if these problems may be interconnected. I had the wheel bearings changed a few months ago and noticed one the wires coming from my old wheel bearing hub was frayed and pinched nearly into, I assumed this was why I was getting the messages to check the systems. Replacing the bearings (which were bad anyway) did nothing to fix the problem, so maybe the issue with the wiring is on the car end of the connection, not wheel bearing end? Do those wires run near the CV joint? i.e. if my CV joint is bad now, could it have damaged those wires? Im just spitballing here... Im not sure what might be cause these issues.
To add to these problems, lately when stopped I'm getting push back on my break pedal. Raises or lowers randomly as I hold the vehicle in a stopped position. Otherwise, no actual "breaking" issues. Btw... this vehicle is 4 yrs old. Just found out last week, my alternator is nearly dead as well even though right now my original battery is still good. I love my car.
To add to these problems, lately when stopped I'm getting push back on my break pedal. Raises or lowers randomly as I hold the vehicle in a stopped position. Otherwise, no actual "breaking" issues. Btw... this vehicle is 4 yrs old. Just found out last week, my alternator is nearly dead as well even though right now my original battery is still good. I love my car.
What is your vehicle and what are the tread depths of all 4 of your tires.
KM32MVP
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Its a 2006 Grand Prix GXP (the V8 grand prix) the tires are different sizes first of all, 225/50/18 on the rear and 255/45/18 on the front. So cant rotate in the traditional sense and there is an little uneven wear sometimes as a result. That being said the current tires have less then 7k miles on them and the tread all around is pretty good. I could measure but would say at this point the front would be close to each other and same for the rear.
Hmmmm, interesting. You might have some cupping issues with the tires, but you said the tread was fine.
That said, have you had the computer hooked up and see what codes it's spitting out?
Also, have you checked to see if there are any TSB's that regard the front end of the vehicle?
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KM32MVP
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I have an apt. next monday to have it hooked up at a GMC dealership and looked over. Considering I have this apt. I generally wouldn't even post the question and just wait for a diagnoses from them, but considering my bad luck receiving an accurate diagnoses up to this point and/or any real head way made aside from throwing away money, I thought Id see if anyone had any thoughts.