New rack, etc...
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New rack, etc...
Well, on the way to the mechanic for yet more warranty work, the DIC said "service stability system". What timing. 
I assume from the sticky that it is the steering position sensor. Would this be the opinion of you other 00-05 owners? I am also having the rack replaced due to moaning and squak, and the passenger window quit. Oh, and they are going to check the coolong system that they just flushed for a leak as there MAY be an issue with coolant in oil. (But very unlikely according to responses from other post. 
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I am realllllllly hoping this is the last of the issues for a while... I have had so much warranty work done. I guess I am venting, but what is next?
If anyone reading this has doubted the value of a good warranty, don't! By the time this batch - o - problems is done, it will be about $4000+ under warranty. (I still owe $11,000 on this car!) It'* a good car, but my 89 SSE didn't have this much trouble this early on in its' life.
I assume from the sticky that it is the steering position sensor. Would this be the opinion of you other 00-05 owners? I am also having the rack replaced due to moaning and squak, and the passenger window quit. Oh, and they are going to check the coolong system that they just flushed for a leak as there MAY be an issue with coolant in oil. (But very unlikely according to responses from other post. ) I am realllllllly hoping this is the last of the issues for a while... I have had so much warranty work done. I guess I am venting, but what is next?
If anyone reading this has doubted the value of a good warranty, don't! By the time this batch - o - problems is done, it will be about $4000+ under warranty. (I still owe $11,000 on this car!) It'* a good car, but my 89 SSE didn't have this much trouble this early on in its' life.
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There are several things that can cause the stability system warning, but the steering position sensor is the most common cause. It'* possible that the rack is causing the moan in your steering, but there is a TSB on a new design for the power steering hoses Have them check this TSB number to see if it applies. This is just the first part of it.
Steering - Vibration, Shudder, or Moan Noise
File In Section: 02 - Steering Bulletin
No.: 99-02-32-007A
Date: February, 2001
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Steering Vibration/Shudder/Moan During Parking Maneuvers on Dry Pavement (Install Power Steering Pressure (Inlet) and/or Return (Outlet) Hose Assembly)
Models:
1995-99 Buick Riviera
1997-2001 Buick Park Avenue, Ultra
2000-2001 Buick LeSabre
2000-2001 Pontiac Bonneville
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2001 model year and to update the parts information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 99-02-32-007 (Section 2 - Steering)
Condition
Some customers may comment on a steering vibration, shudder or moan noise when steering during parking maneuvers on dry pavement.
Correction
Install a new power steering pressure (inlet) hose assembly on the following vehicles:
^ 1995-98 Buick Riviera
^ 1997-98 Buick Park Avenue and Ultra
Install a new power steering pressure (inlet) and return (outlet) hose assembly on the following vehicles:
^ 1999 Buick Riviera
^ 1999-2001 Buick Park Avenue and Ultra
^ 2000-2001 Buick LeSabre
^ 2000-2001 Pontiac Bonneville Diagnosis
File In Section: 02 - Steering Bulletin
No.: 99-02-32-007A
Date: February, 2001
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Steering Vibration/Shudder/Moan During Parking Maneuvers on Dry Pavement (Install Power Steering Pressure (Inlet) and/or Return (Outlet) Hose Assembly)
Models:
1995-99 Buick Riviera
1997-2001 Buick Park Avenue, Ultra
2000-2001 Buick LeSabre
2000-2001 Pontiac Bonneville
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2001 model year and to update the parts information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 99-02-32-007 (Section 2 - Steering)
Condition
Some customers may comment on a steering vibration, shudder or moan noise when steering during parking maneuvers on dry pavement.
Correction
Install a new power steering pressure (inlet) hose assembly on the following vehicles:
^ 1995-98 Buick Riviera
^ 1997-98 Buick Park Avenue and Ultra
Install a new power steering pressure (inlet) and return (outlet) hose assembly on the following vehicles:
^ 1999 Buick Riviera
^ 1999-2001 Buick Park Avenue and Ultra
^ 2000-2001 Buick LeSabre
^ 2000-2001 Pontiac Bonneville Diagnosis
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Sorry I didn't respond... Thank you very much! I appreciate the info.
I'm on a 'puter that boots me off the site CONSTANTLY, so messaging is next to impossible!
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