New member-Bill

[SolApathy]

Evening everyone,

Just purchased a low mileage 2007 Tahoe LT and am very happy with it. I of course am working through repairing the various issues that some with a vehicle this old though.

Exterior is in perfect shape, but currently this is the fun I am having

-Power folding mirrors make noise but don't close (I've read about the lovely gears in these that break).
-Driver power mirror does not move correctly using the control. Have to manually adjust it
-Driver lumber "push" into the back is not working. looks like it is the motor assembly on the right that has a cable that is not linked into the gear assembly.
-Passenger seat power makes noise but does not move back and forth. I suspect a broken gear
-Rear liftgate window does not open, wiper also not working...Looking at the schematics I se the circuit is in series (and have identified the button is missing) So am guessing that broken switch is the problem.
-Driver heated seat control does not respond correctly.
-Steering wheel "trim" is breaking down and sticky.
-Cannot fill gas more than 10 seconds before pump turns off. Expect this is an issue with the vent or charcoal cannister.



All little issues, but I love projects and I expect this to be one



You can follow my completed projects HERE

 

[swathdiver]

Welcome! Gruven Parts is going to be your friend for some of these repairs unless you just go out and buy new mirrors and seat tracks and such.

You can buy used steering wheels in great condition for less than you can buy the OE replacement trim pieces.

Is it a 4x4 and Z71? Got pics? Merry Christmas!

 

[SolApathy]

Welcome! Gruven Parts is going to be your friend for some of these repairs unless you just go out and buy new mirrors and seat tracks and such.

You can buy used steering wheels in great condition for less than you can buy the OE replacement trim pieces.

Is it a 4x4 and Z71? Got pics? Merry Christmas!

Thanks, yeah, it's the 2x4 LT, no pictures yet. That will be this weekend once I have some actual time. Forgot---Large amount of condensation in passenger headlight.

 

[wjburken]

Welcome to the forum from Iowa

 

[Tonyrodz]

Welcome from NJ.

 

[Hoesgottaeat2]

Welcome to the forum! Sounds like you have the right mindset in figuring out the issues you listed. Be sure to post those issues each in their respective category to be sure they get the specific attention the site has to offer. And let's see some pics!

 

[RAMurphy]

Welcome to the forum from southern MD.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from NYC!

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics of the truck, please.

You are already receiving sage advice from the knowledgeable folks on this Forum.

 

[SolApathy]

And there she is.

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[SolApathy]

Thanks everyone.... Have a host of upgrades and fixes to complete over the next few months... *- items are completed.

Completed items -*

*Carpet cleaning (was very clean for the most part)
*installed new carpet mats
*Repaired broken driver side heated seat buttons
*Removed 3rd row seats and installed cargo liner
*installed center console tray
*Proclip phone mount
*Wiring in 160W USB /USB C port
*Hardwired Uniden R7 radar detector
*Replaced all interior lights with LED
*Repaired rear window latch button (replaced)
*Rear camera install
*Replaced interior chrome door handles that were flaking off
*Clay bar entire vehicle
*Fix evap fill-up issue (check solenoid, canister, and if needed drop tank and purge lines)-Dealership took care of this issue
*Installed Alpine DMX958XR /w Maestro RR Datalink and XM box
*Installed new door speakers (Alpine S-S65C)
*Installed custom 10" sub box under center console /w Kicker 48CWRT102 Sub
*Took dremel tool and notched out the gear rods so I can move the seat with a flathead screwdriver.
*Wireless charging mod for center console

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*Install Alpine ILX-507 w/ iDatalink Maestro RR module for vehicle information and configuration display -I installed this, did not like it.
Install amp- JL Audio XD700/5v2 5 channel amp
Replace headlights with same type but more black trim
Center console light mod
Center console (rear) 160W USB C outlet mod
Buff and polish car
Further down the line....
Autosync G2 install
Delete AFM
Replace rear plastic trim and 3rd brake light assembly
Add aux lights.
Add compressor in 2nd battery tray
Install 1500 watt inverter directly wired to battery w/fusible link
Figure out what to do with the useless DVD player I will never use for anything
Exterior is in perfect shape, but currently this is the fun I am having
Power folding mirrors make noise but don't close (I've read about the lovely gears in these that break).
Driver power mirror does not move correctly using the control. Have to manually adjust it
Driver lumber "push" into the back is not working. looks like it is the motor assembly on the right that has a cable that is not linked into the gear assembly.
Passenger seat power makes noise but does not move back and forth. I suspect a broken gear
Steering wheel "trim" is breaking down and sticky.




All little issues, but I love projects and I expect this to be one

I'm sure other things will come about, but this is my list of mods I definitely want to complete before Spring. Some of this will be done in the next 2 weeks.

 

[Rocket Man]

Welcome from Oregon. When you get done with your list, we can help you add to it. We love helping people spend money.

 

[Hoesgottaeat2]

Thanks everyone.... Have a host of upgrades and fixes to complete over the next few months... *- items are completed.

Completed items -*

*Carpet cleaning (was very clean for the most part)
*installed new carpet mats
*Repaired broken driver side heated seat buttons
*Removed 3rd row seats and installed cargo liner
*installed center console tray
*Proclip phone mount
*Wiring in 160W USB /USB C port
*Hardwired Uniden R7 radar detector
*Replaced all interior lights with LED
*Repaired rear window latch button (replaced)
*Install Alpine ILX-507 w/ iDatalink Maestro RR module for vehicle information and configuration display
*Rear camera install
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Fix evap fill-up issue (check solenoid, canister, and if needed drop tank and purge lines)
Clay bar entire vehicle, buff, polish, and wax.
Install Alpine ILX-507 w/ iDatalink Maestro RR module for vehicle information and configuration display
Replace headlight assemblies with same style but with black trim
Wireless charging mod for center console


Further down the line....
Autosync G2 install
Delete AFM
Repair remaining list of issues from my original post
Alpine 5 channel amp
Stealthbox w/10" sub
Replace speakers
Replace rear plastic trim and 3rd brake light assembly
Add aux lights.
Add compressor in 2nd battery tray
Install 1500 watt inverter directly wired to battery w/fusible link
Figure out what to do with the useless DVD player I will never use for anything

I'm sure other things will come about, but this is my list of mods I definitely want to complete before Spring. Some of this will be done in the next 2 weeks.

I love working off lists. Favorite part is checking things off as they get done! Nice progress man!

 

[SolApathy]

Time for the next stage of this project... I already dropped new speakers in the doors -Alpine S-S65C... Now it's time to swap out the Alpine HU I didn't like for this new one that was just released on the 1st.

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