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  1. m1949

    Service Stability System Warning

    Service Stability System warning light 3 or 4 times in the last couple of months the "Service Stability System" warning light has come on then almost immediately goes off. I've done two OBD scans and nothing comes up. Three questions: Any ideas what may be causing this short flash of the...
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    Bad Battery and OBD Codes

    Bad Batteries and OBD Codes. Check your battery first if your Escalade is pulling electrical related OBD codes. I just purchased a used car for my son. As is my habit when purchasing a used car, I reviewed the Carfax and ran an OBD diagnostic. I noticed on the Carfax the battery had just been...
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    Escalade-to-Tahoe Headliner Swap

    Can a Tahoe Headliner be installed in matching 2nd generation Escalade base without any modifications?
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    Fix For Head Unit Receiver causing Parasitic drain?

    So we finally found the source of the parastic battery drain. It's the Pioneer AVIC8400 stereo head unit. But why it's happening is still a mystery. The drain is about 2amps. By removing fuses we found about half is from the head unit and the remainder is from the Bose amp. The kicker is that it...
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    Remote Battery Disconnect Switch

    I would appreciate advice from any who have used or are familiar with a good quality, reliable Remote Battery Disconnect Switch/relay. My battery is side post.
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    Remote battery disconnect switch

    I'm having an issue with a parasitic drain of 110-170mA which I can't find. It Does Not Appear to be Fuse Related, as we removed all fuses, and the drain continues. Also, the drain doesn't cycle. It is always at least 110mA. I can't get it checked out by a shop before the end of March due to a...
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    Little help with electrical issue

    LITTLE HELP WITH ELECTRICAL ISSUE My 06 has an electrical issue that has me stumped. Here are the symptoms: 1. Sometimes the battery is drained. This can happen if it sits 3 or 4 days, but also can happen immediately after I start it and drive for a few minutes. The battery issue is...
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    Little Help chasing a short?

    A Little Advice Needed I recently replaced a bad driver door switch module. Everything worked fin at first. Then, the driver window down/up stopped working. Now works sometimes, but not always. Yesterdeay morning my battery was dead. Charged it and had it checked. Battery is OK. Any suggestions...
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    QA1 Adjustable shocks

    Anyone have exorbitance running QA1 adjustable shock on 2/4" lowered suspension? If so, please tell me about ride quality. I'm looking for a bit smoother ride. Fight now I'm running Bilstein 4600 with a belltech 2/4" lowering kit; and they are too stiff over rough roads for my liking. The...
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    Curse of the 02-06 Escalade 3rd Brake Light

    Well, the curse of the 02-06 Escalade 3rd brake light has struck! One side wasn't working so I decided to remove the light to see if the fix might be simple. NOT! The backside of the housing was previously broken (by a car wash, maybe?) and put it back together with glue and tape. Then he...
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    Has anyone dyed their carpets

    I want to change the color of the carpets in my 06 Escalade from OEM pewter to black. The carpets are in good shape, so I'd like to try dyeing them before I spring for new carpets. Has anyone dyed their carpets? How did it turn out? Any issues streaking or uneven coverage? How durable is it...
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    Need recommendation: Alternator is toast at 18 mos.

    Well, the new KW1 160 amp ACdelco alternator is toast after only 18 months. Had the GM bearing whine from day 1. I'm open, even anxious to here your informed opinions for a better quality replacement.
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    OE quality carpet

    Looking for recommendations for replacement carpets (not floor mats). Which aftermarket carpets are OE quality and fit? Its been a few years since this question was posted and I'm interested updated information.
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    New Eshaust tips

    New Exhaust tips
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    New Exhaust tips

    Never cared much for the Honda Civic Si exhaust tip shown on the left which the builder chose. So this week I'm swapping it for circa C6 Corvette style tips. I used Photoshop to make the mock up on the right for the muffler shop, to show them the look I want. I think its a cleaner look. I'll...
  16. m1949

    Running board end cap question

    Does anyone KNOW if the right rear and left front running board end caps on '06 Escalades are the same. In other words, I need to replace the right rear end cap. Can I use a left front? Are the two identical?
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    Build is Finished!

    The last bit of dialing in the suspension is done. Now I plan to enjoy this '06 Resto-build as a daily driver and maybe take it to a couple of local car shows. Here is a list of most of the work done: Resto-Build Details 2006 Cadillac Escalade Base **Exterior ** -Sport Red Metallic paint...
  18. m1949

    Help! Please. Driver window, door locks, mirror controls Not working

    I removed driver door panel to fix the bezel around the control panel. Got it fixed and, plugged everything back in and reinstalled door panel. Now, none of the controls are working. Window and locks work on all other doors. Is there a reset somewhere? Or are the control panel plugs finicky and...
  19. m1949

    Odd symptoms P0336 Code

    Since cold weather set in I occasionally experience rough idle at start up and hesitating acceleration for maybe 5 minutes. Then everything smooths out. This only happens when it's cold outside and the truck is cold, and not all the time even then. It runs and accertlates smoothly once the...
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    Runs rough for a few seconds

    Sometimes, but not always, when I first start the engine runs rough during initial acceleration, kind of like it's missing. It does that for just a few seconds then smooths out and runs fine. This only happens when I first start the truck after it's been sitting a long time, like over night, and...
  21. m1949

    Coil assist airbags.

    Would like recommendations for coil assist airbags from any of you who have done airride delete and have lowered your truck. Thanks
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    Oil filler tube extension

    Anyone know where I can find a longer version of the 6" long, curved oil filler tube that is standard on 6.0L GM SUVs. I'm making a custom engine cover that will extend over the valve covers. The dipstick is long enough to let me cut a whole in the new cover for access to it. But the oil filler...
  23. m1949

    Informed Opinions on ride characteristics of Monroe Magnum shocks

    Anyone have any experience with how Monroe Magnum shocks ride on 2007-2017 Dodge Sprinter passenger vans? I'm researching shorter rear shocks for my lowered 2/4" 06 Escalade and found Monroe Magnum rear shocks pn 66414 for 2007 Dodge Sprinter Passenger Van have same shock mount code (LS47) as...
  24. m1949

    Belltech 2/4" kit installed but want a smoother ride

    Presently, my 06 is setup with a Belltech 2/4" drop kit including their Street Performance shocks with free travel mod and airride delete. All other suspension has been rebuilt using OE parts. The ride is a bit too stiff for my liking when driving on bad roads (of which there are plenty around...
  25. m1949

    Loosening B Pillar trim Question

    I need to replace the cabin temperature sensor/aspirator. To do this I need to loosen the trim on the A and B pillars. A pillar trim came loose easily. But B pillar trim isn't pulling loose. It seems to be tightly connected near the top and I'm afraid I'll break a tab if I pull too hard. Can...

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