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Post by irlfan82 on Jan 15, 2015 18:02:05 GMT -6
I keep getting a service stability system in the d.i.c and i also notice when the car is running i can hear i guess a light buzzing sound coming from the right rear wheel well. do i have to have it scanned for a code or does someone here know what it could be ? Thanks
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Post by awehlage on Jan 15, 2015 19:09:48 GMT -6
Are their any other messages that come on the speedometer?
If you ONLY get a "SERV STABILITY SYS" message on the DIC it's most likely (not guaranteed) your steering wheel sensor located on the steering column.
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Post by irlfan82 on Jan 15, 2015 19:50:11 GMT -6
no just that, what about the odd sound from the right rear ?
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Post by tigger on Jan 15, 2015 19:57:40 GMT -6
...i can hear i guess a light buzzing sound coming from the right rear wheel well. Is this constant or does it kick in briefly then stop? It could be your ELC compressor running. If it runs constantly, you most likely have an air leak in either the supply lines or the shocks. Might want to pull the fuse, running all the time WILL eventually burn up the compressor.
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Post by irlfan82 on Jan 15, 2015 20:46:28 GMT -6
no its all the time, where do i find the fuse and will it ruin anything else running it like that ?
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Post by Paulaurora on Jan 15, 2015 21:02:30 GMT -6
Like awehlage said 98% its the sensor sound might be something else . I getting same issue on mine now I already got the sensor will change it when it will get warmer. My wifes prev aurora had same thing my moms 2002 3.5 had same thing and my wifes moms 2001 3.5 had same and all of them was that sensor.
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Post by irlfan82 on Jan 15, 2015 21:48:38 GMT -6
how hard is it to replace the steering wheel sensor ? I see its not cheap and will it effect any thing leaving it like it is now
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Post by tigger on Jan 16, 2015 2:08:48 GMT -6
no its all the time, where do i find the fuse and will it ruin anything else running it like that ? The fuse for the Electronic Level Control (ELC) is in the rear fuse block, under the rear seat cushion. Here's a diagram with the ELC fuse and relay highlighted; #64-fuse, #55-relay(2001); Pull the fuse (#64) then crank your car and let it idle. After a minute or so, if the noise is still there I was wrong. If it's gone, you probably have an air leak. Since you won't be/aren't supplying air to the shocks, the entire load will be on the springs. It'll be "bouncy", but not extremely detrimental short term.
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Post by awehlage on Jan 16, 2015 8:24:22 GMT -6
how hard is it to replace the steering wheel sensor ? I see its not cheap and will it effect any thing leaving it like it is now Not hard can get you an FSM procedure for you. I don't believe it affects drive ability just the annoyance on the DIC.
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Post by irlfan82 on Jan 16, 2015 16:39:56 GMT -6
dumb question how does the rear seat get removed ?
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Post by tigger on Jan 16, 2015 16:50:15 GMT -6
Pull up from under the front edge of the seat cushion, lift out.
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Post by irlfan82 on Jan 18, 2015 16:27:05 GMT -6
so i pulled the fuse and the relay and i still could here the sound, i guess it sounds kinda like a long e.
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Post by tigger on Jan 18, 2015 22:59:33 GMT -6
Well, swing and a miss for me then, lol!
Can you post a short video/sound clip (cellphone)?
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Post by irlfan82 on Jan 19, 2015 18:59:38 GMT -6
wont let me post a video from my desk top even a 2 second clip.
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Post by tigger on Jan 20, 2015 18:20:38 GMT -6
Upload it to YouTube, post a link or embed it here.
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Post by irlfan82 on Jan 22, 2015 18:37:02 GMT -6
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Post by tigger on Jan 22, 2015 19:55:49 GMT -6
Fuel pump.
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Post by irlfan82 on Jan 22, 2015 19:58:54 GMT -6
is there any way to test it ?
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Post by tigger on Jan 22, 2015 20:54:08 GMT -6
Have someone turns the key to "ON" while you're outside listening (at where you hear the noise best). Pump should prime for 1-2 seconds, then stop. If your noise starts at key on then stops, it's the pump.
I can't really tell from the video, but it doesn't seem that loud. I'd change the fuel filter and keep it above 1/2 tank. My SUV has run this way for the last 5 years, lol!
If you do have to go in, at least they gave us a nifty access panel in the trunk. You won't have to drop the tank.
Good luck!
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