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by markbenbear
Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:42 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Instrument Panel Plastics.
Replies: 5
Views: 2808

Instrument Panel Plastics.

Has anyone had this experience.Someone at the car wash or when detailed by outsiders a cleaner is used to wipe off the instrument panel (speedo, tach, ect..) and what is left is a haze or swirl that is there to stay because the cleaner used has etched the plastic in some way. My last car had this ha...
by markbenbear
Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:26 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Ongoing List of Problematic Dealers
Replies: 23
Views: 10420

Re: Ongoing List of Problematic Dealers (ragingfish)

My Pontiac/GMC dealer in Tucson has been nothing but courteous and professional.....but haven't you noticed a generic set of standard features with all new car dealers? Let me know if you have noticed the similar. "Service Tech. cannot replicate problem with (fill in blank). The strange look th...
by markbenbear
Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:09 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Brake Squeal in Reverse only
Replies: 5
Views: 2430

Re: Brake Squeal in Reverse only (markbenbear)

Thanks for the input. Something new to look at. Dealer service said something about glazing but not specific. Going to have to pop the wheels and look and do for myself I guess. Appreciate the good advice and direction.
by markbenbear
Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:06 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Brake Squeal in Reverse only
Replies: 5
Views: 2430

Re: Brake Squeal in Reverse only (DavidPIL)

Thanks for input, brakes make that noise only in R and under just about in conditions wet or dry hot or cold just more and louder when cold. I really do appreciate all the good advice.
by markbenbear
Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:15 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Brake Squeal in Reverse only
Replies: 5
Views: 2430

Brake Squeal in Reverse only

05' Frosty White 23k miles, new tires (Pirellie P6) pretty much OE everything. Have had ^^luck with forums getting probelms solved from Conti tires to the hot soak start problems with the PCM. Not till I went to dealer with TSB and documents did I get anywhere. Thanks everybody! Said before that I l...
by markbenbear
Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:26 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Tire Issues on and on...
Replies: 1
Views: 659

Tire Issues on and on...

2005 base Vibe love the car dealer better than average. Just replaced the Conti tires at 22k miles. Only tread left was in the manufacturer's imagination. Got the round and round we go between dealer, GM, Conti. Just gave up. Had all recommended maintenance and rotations at dealer per spec. Replaced...