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Thread: Bought a vehicross this weekend, dropping off at the dealer today...suggestions?

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    Bought a vehicross this weekend, dropping off at the dealer today...suggestions?

    I'm going to get the following fluids changed:
    Oil
    Tranny
    Front and Rear Axel
    Power Steering

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    And then The very first time I unrolled my window... POP off the track, and I heard a screw or something fall to the bottom of the door.

    Can anyone tell me what I should expect to be charged for the Window repair?

    Also is there any other suggested maintenance you guys would recommend having done?

    The vehicle has 47500 miles, and is a 2000, it wasn't due for an oil change, but I figured I might as well do it, along with the other fluids so I can get everything on my schedule.

    Thanks!

    Richie

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    Quote Originally Posted by taylorRichie View Post
    I'm going to get the following fluids changed:
    Oil
    Tranny
    Front and Rear Axel
    Power Steering

    ---

    And then The very first time I unrolled my window... POP off the track, and I heard a screw or something fall to the bottom of the door.

    Can anyone tell me what I should expect to be charged for the Window repair?

    Also is there any other suggested maintenance you guys would recommend having done?

    The vehicle has 47500 miles, and is a 2000, it wasn't due for an oil change, but I figured I might as well do it, along with the other fluids so I can get everything on my schedule.

    Thanks!

    Richie

    Welcome to the group...

    Do a forums search "window fix" to find the best solution, the factory window attachment points are junk.

    Have all fluids replaced with synthetics.

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    I read here as well you need to watch the PVC valve. Ive replaced mine every other oil change.
    Last edited by KaNGiX : 04/14/2008 at 07:03 PM

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    CONGRATS on your new VX
    I would also change the PCV valve ($5). I plan to do mine every oil change, as I have read they get clogged often. I would also go w/ synthetic fluids all around.

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    While it's up on the rack, have them check the condition of your CV boots. If your ride isn't lifted, it shouldn't be a problem but it never hurts to check.
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    Thumbs up

    Congrats on the new ride! The only suggestion I have for you, is show up in Moab around the 13th of May, and have a good time with us all!

    Bart

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    I second what Bart said!
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    Welcome, Another VXer in UT nice.

    Another thing I would suggest is to double check the transmission fill plug after they service it. Some times they don’t seat it properly and it will leak. Congrats!
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    Welcome!!

    My dealer did the window fix for about $275 (twice) IIRC. They part they will want to replace is called the "window regulator." If you are mechanically inclined, ask for the original regulator back and rebuild the window tabs when you get it back from the dealer.

    Here's the big thing... check the oil level and keep an eye on it! Check it at every fill-up, note when (mileage) you need to add and how much, etc. Some VX's burn significant amounts of oil, and you don't want to have a blown engine inform you that yours is (was) one of them.

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    Do have them check the EGR for clogging.. very important to keep it clean.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    While it's up on the rack, have them check the condition of your CV boots. If your ride isn't lifted, it shouldn't be a problem but it never hurts to check.
    Yeah exactly my stock CV Boots lasted 110,000 miles with normal driving conditions and then both outer CV boots went bad within 4,000 miles of each other, but just order the parts and do them your self, it is fun not hard and worth it.

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    But really the only suggestion I have is, check the trans fluid level after leaving the dealership. I did not and they did not properly run it through the gears and then refill and it burnt up the trans and $3800 later I still have problems. So just check your trans fluid level, even if they say it is right, please.

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    Welcome to the group. See you in Moab right? RIGHT??!!!!


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    Hi and welcome.. If you have an original cd changer in the VX dont put cd's in it you want to keep.. My player just went T.U. (o)(o). and I only have 38,000 miles on it.. but it is 8 years old.. burn cd-r's instead.. just my 2 cents

    welcome

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    Quote Originally Posted by Solitude View Post
    Hi and welcome.. If you have an original cd changer in the VX dont put cd's in it you want to keep.. My player just went T.U. (o)(o). and I only have 38,000 miles on it.. but it is 8 years old.. burn cd-r's instead.. just my 2 cents

    welcome
    I replaced mine with a in dash DVD player with and adapter for the head unit. It looks OEM. and plays mp3.

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