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I am going to have a look at it this week. Anyone with special wants? Looks like Cashmere interior. Gord.

Wow. Apparently it at the Tranny end that the cable grommet broke. I am sure a brass bushing could be machined and attached to replace the plastic. Sad that it was cheaped up to save a few cents. Thanks for the photos. Ordering a spare next week.

I was thinking the same thing. Problem is that they were likely produced 6-10 years ago so the plastic will age in any event, although perhaps not exposed to as much heat. Possibly the ends can be modified. Keep the broken ones guys and send in a photo of the problem please.

I have had a battery in a New GM Blazer die in 6 months. Keep your eye on the Volt meter. Your dealer should have checked its' output. An often overlooked problem is a bad ground connection. High resistance can cause charging problems but starting amperage can overcome the resistance. You...

In view of the recent deaths of a man and his dog trapped inside a Corvette, I think it is important that we make passengers aware of the emergency door latch mechanism location. Everyone know about it? Apparently it has happened on other vette's, even a low battery in the key fob can...

Battery Replacement finale. Well, I took the old Battery (likely the original) to a shop and the magic machine said "Battery needs Replacement" I went to the GM site (thanks PAX) and was pleased to read that there were no present Recalls. There is room for a larger battery but not much. None...

TPMS FUBAR PAK If you have not yet resolved your TPMS problem or gone to the GM Dealer, I was wondering if you had considered disconnecting the Battery overnight? Volume 2 of the 2008 Service Manuals has a long list of cautions like recording Theft Lock # on Radio etc. B Before you do that...

Cigarette lighter outlet GOOD ADVICE I tried that and as you said, the outlet de-energizes after a short period of time. Since my car is usually under the car cover in the garage and since I have automatic lighting when I open the garage door, the mirror lights being on were not evident. I...

My battery had gone near death this past Winter and it took some time to get it charged and operational again. Twice in a period of 2 weeks recently, it was low voltage again. I had been having a problem with the car switching from Imperial to Metric. I pressed the various dash buttons trying...

Flats etc. The TPMS on my 2009 Denali started leaking as there is galvanic action between the valve and wheel materials. A white oxide eventually builds up and causes slow leaks. One TPMS had failed due to dead battery (4years). AT $125 each, I had them all removed and regular valve stems...

TPMS FUBAR I googled TPMS and here is the link and my comments. I have wondered how you are making out. I have checked a few sources and find NO reference to the sensors being 'charged' by driving. They have small batteries which fail sooner than expected. Certain scan tools can tell...

I replaced my Hood Struts a year ago with new ones from GM. I noticed this Spring that they already are losing their strength. An easy repair. For shows I use a piece of slotted plastic tubing and slip it over one of the strut pistons to assure that the hood will not slam on anyone. It also...

Mice Not good at all. Their urine smell would gag a maggot and is almost impossible to remove. Better put a mouse trap nearby with the filter out and cover door open, or push the trap in securely tied to a wire. Then turn on some rap music..............loud.

Cabin Air Filter Will you tell us exactly where the Cabin Air Filter is located? I am not sure if the 2008 has one. Some vehicles have a stacked pair of filters. I have some 'old' fuel to run through as well. Thanks, Gord.

TPMS It is time to go to the GM Cadillac Dealer. Note to Self "Do not mess with the TPMS". Put some lube on the valve stems as that is where corrosion occurs resulting in slow leaks. Use only plastic Valve Caps. Metal ones will seize and you can break the stem off removing them. I hope...

etest Back at the shop today for second try at Etest. The Evaporative test does not compute unless the fuel tank is 1/4-3/4. I had a full tank so that test was 'not ready' Still got a Pass. Next time (2 years) I will have it done in the fall when tags are current and battery is UP!

I may have posted this before, but now that spring is here - sorta, be aware that Polarized Sunglasses block the Heads Up Display. I thought my Display had failed and searched for a shady spot at High Noon to RTFM. After pushing a lot of buttons I happened to remove my new shades and voila...

Engine Cover Painting Well done! I think it would have looked great in the matching gold mist too. Mine was already done to match the Crystal Red Tintcote (2008). The 4 longitudinal stripes and the 8 rectangular depressions were done in Gold. I am an hour or 2 West, Hamilton area. Hope to...

Cheapy Battery tender. I don't know if the 'Battery Tender' goes into desphurization mode (current reversal) but that is not a concern with 1ma or less DC IMHO. If it starts in the Spring (MAY?) I'm good!

Mileage "There is more to life than MPG" I have Good~Year EMT's 235x50 ZR18 on my XLR and can get home with 4 flat tires! That is important to me. For anyone who has had a 409 or 327 with Isky, GTO 360 HP, etc, MPG does not enter into the menu.