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12-17-2009, 02:35 PM

#21

esmarkey

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Originally Posted by hyperv6

The only noise I have had were the console that I fixed myself and the head liner the dealer fixed on the first try. I have a good dealer!!!

Hyper, how did you fix the console? I ave that one too....

12-25-2009, 11:48 PM

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rubics_cube

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Originally Posted by Father Azmodius

I'll add a #4 for the Panel SS owners out there

#4 the driver's side rear door takes 2 solenoid engagements to fully release it from the weather stripping seal

I suspect some silicone on the weatherstripping would solve it, but I'm going to be an ass and make the dealer take care of it when I get my next oil change.

Does anyone have an idea of how to resolve this problem? I have the same issue on my 2009 Panel left rear door.

Update: I tried the silicone on the weatherstrip and while it showed some improvement, it still takes 2 clicks to open it. On the 2nd click I can hear a metallic clunk as if the door is hanging up on something within the latch itself. Does anyone know how to adjust the latch?

Last edited by rubics_cube; 12-26-2009 at 04:31 PM. Reason: update

12-26-2009, 08:31 AM

#23

hyperv6

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Location: Akron Ohio

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Originally Posted by esmarkey

Hyper, how did you fix the console? I ave that one too....

Just pulled it appart where it all snaps together. Then took Rubber whindshield sealer strips and made gaskets to let it sit on.

Since I found you can use Helicopter tape too. The idea is just to make a small gasket between the two plastic surfaces.

I wouls assume this would also work for the dash facing noise some hace two.

Cols plastic against plastic is the issue and to keep it appart worked for me.

Also make sure the clips are still holding all the parts tight.

Other than that not much you can do with cold and this type of plastic unless you wait till it warms up. It is just a bad combo of parts.

12-28-2009, 06:30 AM

#24

mistermike

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Originally Posted by andyb

in cold weather, the gas in the struts for hoods & hatches condenses. it will be back to normal in warmer weather.

Condense as in revert to a liquid state?

It's got to get a lot colder than any temperature encountered on Earth for that to happen.

12-28-2009, 07:54 AM

#25

foolmoon_design

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Originally Posted by mistermike

Condense as in revert to a liquid state?

It's got to get a lot colder than any temperature encountered on Earth for that to happen.

I think he means compresses the gas at lower temps allowing some free space within the cylinder thus lowering the overall psi.

12-28-2009, 10:02 AM

#26

calgaryhhr

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The other cold weather issue I seem to have is with my remote start. Many times when my vehicle sits outside in cold weather the remote start will not work to turn on the vehicle. The engine will turn over but will not stay on. When I put the key in the ignition and turn over the vehicle it fires right up.