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  1. cavell

    Used driveshaft

    The u-joint failed and you have to remove u-joint to then remove carrier bearing. Bit of a pain. I’ve heard you can replace the staked u-joint if ur talented. Bit of work.
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    what temperature sets off the ENGINE HOT A/C OFF warning?

    Long time? My $40 scan tool said engine cold. So I got new thermostat. Not a long drawn out process,
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    Coolant Temp Gage pegs cold

    OR, your dash gauge is flaky.
  4. cavell

    U-joint fail

    Took my u-joint apart. There were no needle bearings in right side cup. Shaft was a bit rusty too. The left side has heavy gouges but the bearings were there. Cause of my vibration I reckon. I replaced driveshaft. This one is scrap.
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    Thinking of buying an Equinox-need your opinions/advice

    Thanks kristi. Is that ur real name?
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    Used driveshaft

    Took out driveshaft and my vibration went away. Center bearing is fine. Seems tight. Found a used drive shaft at junkyard for $25. Might as well try it. Has return policy so it’s only my time. Seems to drive ok now. Always had a center console vibration. But no shake/shimmy on road. Few months...
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    Airbag light

    The red airbag light on dash. Not the amber console light. yes my amber pass light is always on.
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    Airbag light

    I was going to replace my pass seat cushion and took out seat. unplugged module harness under seat. Then changed my mind and put everything back. Now I have airbag light. I am sure all is plugged in. Now what?
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    Thinking of buying an Equinox-need your opinions/advice

    Nice effort. No response by OP since thread #1.
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    Is it worth buying?

    Found an 06 and seller says it has cracked head. and new wp and thermostat. Used to overheat. But is ok now. 80 mi away. Unknown miles. Then I found one w/113k miles and same issue but 20 mi away. Might go see it and look for subframe issues.
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    07 Equinox Leaking on BOTH floorboards

    the wiper cowl area has to drain water somehow. I’ve never heard of issues from this “trough”. Maybe use a hose to soak this area and see where water drains? I tried to clean salt stains from carpet in this area yesterday. The sill carpet is really hard/crusty. But dry.
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    Is it worth buying?

    sister replaced her 08 gas tank due to leak. My kid bought it 2 yrs ago. Sis never gave me details. Just $$$ for new tank.
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    Is it worth buying?

    Coolant in exhaust smells funny. Is this they said and you haven’t looked at it?
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    Engine problems

    a chain job is 1500-2000? A new motor is $5k. I hear lots of stuff on how poor the 3.6 is. it works now? Ok suv is worth more. it has chain issues? It’s worth less a rig with used ok motor is worth same as one with new motor. I assume mechanic thru out repair costs?
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    Engine problems

    How long have you owned it? the 3.6 does have chain issues and most shops don’t like to deal with comebacks.
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    I need tires

    The equinox I just got has blizzak tires. I need non winter tires. Found a set of (3) vue wheels with nice Michelin tires. 235/55/17 which is a bit undersize. But, $100 for 3 wheels/tires is ok. edit. Found a set of 4 equinox wheels/tires for $80. But 44 mile drive. A/s tires. Same wheels as my...
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    Shifter “I” vs “D”

    I noticed my dash indicator says “I” when I shift to “D”. I know it’s for intermediate per owners manual. Seems to drive fine. I don’t notice any engine braking per manual. I shift from neutral to drive and dash skips over the D and shows as I.
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    Electrical issues, need help

    Who cut wires? You? Or shop? cut wire? Repair cut. plug fac harness into adapter.
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    Door Lock - Anti Theft

    Technically that’s unauthorized entry. Nothing was broken? was anything taken?
  20. cavell

    Noisy struts

    My 06 I just got has newer struts. I can see old stickers on shock top. It has a good click/clunk on bumps. I changed struts on previous equinox to fix same issue. But, I didn’t change he strut mounts. Dumb move. So I got to take struts apart twice.
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