I'm about to fix my mother's. Her transmission shifts very intermittently as well as the speedometer doing the same. Thanks for the very detailed informative video.
I tested my rendezvous and the code said this sensor is intermittent. No idea were it is and now with your video I'm ready to replace it.... god deal also in Ebay $15.30 and in Autozone over $37 with tax. Thanks You!
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Changing the speed sensor did not fix my rendezvous with the same hesitation and lack of acceleration symptoms. An older mechanic said he had seen another one like this and the passenger front wheel ABS wheel speed sensor had frayed wires inside the insulation causing a false feedback to the computer and when he fixed the ABS wire the hesitation went too! This is exactly what mine did and also the ABS light went out on one. Notice in his video the ABS light is on and he is not addressing that problem as no one would link the two symptoms. Track down the ANS fault first.
Dude! This comment saved me. I replaced the speed sensor but it didn't fix it for me anyways so I saw this comment and went outside and popped out the fuse for the ABS and BOOM, Fixed! So definitely needs new ABS sensors. Thanks a million!
The speedometer on my wife's Rendezvous messed up after she went through a large puddle. I just added dielectric grease to the connector, seems to have worked.
Awesome. Sometimes just some moisture can mess it up. Dielectric grease was a good idea. Thanks for posting, that should definitely help other viewers!
no problem. Glad you were able to figure it out. If you have any other questions, please let me know. You're right too, others may have this issue. I will try and make a video on this at some point. Thanks for the great feedback and for watching!
I have a question because the needle of the tachometer of my Buick Rendezvouz 2004 just went down and did not move when I turned on the car. Is it the same sensor you presented on this video?
Hmmm...not that i'm aware of. But I could be wrong. Normally, this sensor affects the speedometer, traction control and ABS. But I've not heard of it affecting the tach
I replaced my speed sensor and I’m still having the exact same problem. I noticed your original had lubricant on the near ends of it when you pulled it out, would lubricant being inside of the hole the sensor goes into cause it to be causing the same problem when I replaced it with a new one? I hope I explained that well enough ive been trying to fix this for awhile now.
I completely get what you mean for sure. There was some grease on there, but I never greased mine, and it had worked at the time. So I'm not sure if pre-greasing is necessary. Unfortunately I no longer have access to the car to double check. I will tell you that when I was researching this issue, it was extremely common and there are many causes, ranging from a dirty throttle body to the speed sensor, and a bunch in-between. I'll see if I still have that list.
Here is a small list of common causes Fuel Pump Spark Plugs/Wires ignition coils EGR valve Mass Air Flow Sensor torque converter shift solenoid Dirty throttle body Faulty throttle body
Hey there, thanks for the video. Looked very easy so I got under my grandparent's rendezvous and attempted to change their's out but could not find the sensor at all. It looks different underneath so I was curious if the vehicle in the video is AWD like the one I was under and if that would make a difference.
The one in the video is front wheel drive. I am unsure if the sensor is in a different spot on the AWD models. These should be a speed sensor, but I am not sure if they moved it for the AWD trans
Hi, great video by the way. So I have a 2002 buick rendezvous, I replaced the speed censor but the speed odometer still don't work. Plus when I drive it, it don't shift on time and the RPM just goes up to 4 or 5 and sometimes it will shift. But speed odometer not working. any advise?
Kou Moua unfortunately I couldn't answer that for you, as there is a bunch of things that can cause that. could be a wiring issue, electrical, or even the speedometer could be busted. I would say to troubleshoot from the speedometer and go back through the wiring with a multimeter
you stated in the video if we needed help with anything to ask have a 2003 Buick Rendezvous I need to change the actuator on the HVAC. my system is not climate controlled it's the one with the three separate controls and this the one that controls which event it comes out of it still working but it makes a lot of noise even when not in operation the constant humming grinding noise
Absolutely. I definitely encourage any responses or questions. I want to confirm, are you looking for advice on how to do this, or a video to be made on this?
I had a brake line bust and saw the other lines were looking rough so I replaced all the lines. Now my 05 won't shift out of 1st gear. The transmission was working fine before the brake issue. Any insight on what I got going on?
Honestly, I couldn't say. That's a strange one. Those systems are not really connected in a way that should cause that. My only potential guess is that when working on the brake lines, something (like a shift solenoid or.something like that) got unplugged or damaged accidentally. But beyond that, I couldn't say from here. Hopefully it's not a big issue or fix.
@@NexusAuto ok. Thank you. I was thinking that something must have come disconnected while working on it. Work schedule has caused me not to be able to mess with it so hopefully Its something simple lol
Hi, thank you for this video! I was able to fix my acceleration problem without needing an expensive mechanic. If possible, can you please make a video on how to fix the back right hand side window on a Rendezvous 2007 cx? And also how to install led turn signals. Thank you
I should have, but this was one of my earliest videos, so I didn't think of it at the time. I will say that it did work for me, but I've had a few people on here Comment saying it didn't work for them.
Mine does not work at all. The arm is dead and has dropped to the other side of the dial. That happened first. Then the heat on drivers side blows cold air in from outside.....sometimes it works and sometimes it don't. After this the lights on speedometer comes on sometimes and sometimes it does not. Then the battery signal came on sometimes. I brought it to the mechanic and instead of looking at the cluster, they changed the harmonic balancer, serpentine belt and alternator to the tune of $990.00 CDN. Heat still not coming and lights still not fixed, and the arm of the tachometer still dead. Wish I was a mechanic to fix my own car.
Oh wow, Paula, I am really sorry to hear that...sounds like a complete wreck. Unfortunately, this is all too common in the auto industry (and many others as well). The thing is, you have seemingly described two VERY common issues with the Rendezvous...cluster and heater failures. This is incredibly common on these cars. Now, I am not there, so don't take me at 100% on this, but I can tell you what I know For the cluster, there are little motors inside that control all the dials. Those fail VERY commonly, and you will need either a new cluster or the motors inside needs to be rebuilt. While I cannot say 100% that is the issue, as there can be other things that cause it, this happens on many Rendezvous. For the heater, this is also very common. There is a few causes for it. 1. The controls burn out or melt. This happens a lot. I actually have a video on it, it you want to watch it for reference. ruclips.net/video/rEi8jHXNa68/видео.html 2. There is a heater control that sometimes melts. It is by the blower motor. 3. It can also be a faulty heater core, or something called a blend door. But these are far less likely. I hope this info helps gives some insights and you can get the car fixed. They have a few common issues, but are great cars. Again, sorry to hear. Some of the exact reasons I make these videos is to prevent stories like these from becoming reality! Hope it all works out.
Looks like the wrong part to me. I did not see an o-ring on your new part. On mine the vehicle keeps kicking down and winding,...and pulls 15- 30 mph,.... but I'm unsure what the problem is.
I thought so too initially. While filming, when I pulled the other one, I saw they were different and double checked with the part supplier...they said it was correct. After installation, this did fix the acceleration issue we were having, for what it;s worth. Hopefully you are able to locate the issue. It is always tricky trying to diagnose an acceleration issue. Hopefully nothing severe with the transmission
My brother has a 2002 Buick rendezvous and the column shifter shifts down and up freely but the indicator stays in park. It doesn't shift to drive or any gears..
There could be a couple of things, but this definitely sounds like the shift cable is damaged or broken entirely. I would begin by checking that first.
Unfortunately, this sensor does not need programming. If the vehicle is still sluggish, it could be another issue is present in the vehicle, or there is also the slight possibility that the new part was defective
to be honest, I am not 100% sure. I no longer have access to the vehicle, and I can't seem to find reliable information online. You may need a manual for more details. From memory, I think you can get to it from removing the driver side wheel, and you can gain access. But things are in the way, and I am fairly certain you will need to remove the driveshaft too for room (and by extension, some brake components too). But I could be wrong there. As for inside the side cover, I do not know what is involved inside. Keep in mind you will be draining out transmission fluid from the lower pan as well, so might as well do a drain-and-fill and put a new filter in if you have not done it in a while. Wish I could be of more help.
Yeah it can. Unfortunately, there is a few causes for the car to not go over any rpm (not 70 rpm, do you mean 700? 70 seems way too low). But the speed sensor is one of the potential causes.
Hello so my issue is when I get to 40 it kinda hesitates and the check battery light comes one will changing the speed sensor fix this or is something else
Does the car hesitate of 40, and does the check battery go away over 40? It could be a few things, but if it goes away above 40 or 50, it sounds like it could be the alternator. Can't say it is 100% the issue, but it would be where I would start testing if I was working on the car.
I used this video to change my input sensor on my 06 Buick Lucerne 3.8 but when I was trying to install the aftermarket sensor it wouldn’t seat properly was that an issue for you.
I changed my speed sensor, at first it seemed to take care of the problem, it has better pick up but them again she act like there's no power, some times she act like she's misfiring can you help me
Unfortunately, that's not something I can help with directly from here. Worse part is that there is many potential causes, and it is sort of common on Rendezvous. First thing is, if you are getting an engine code by chance, get it scanned. But often times, a code doesn't show. If that is the case, here are some more popular potential causes (not in any particular order) Fuel Pump Spark Plugs/Wires ignition coils EGR valve Mass Air Flow Sensor torque converter shift solenoid Dirty throttle body Faulty throttle body I know, it's a big list. And there is other bigger things too, like a failing transmission. But don't want to even consider it at this point. I know this won't directly help, but I am hoping it may steer you in the right direction.
unfortunately, I have not done the fuel filter. It is a bit of a pain though. There is 2 versions for Buick Rendezvous. One I have personally seen, which is easy. It is located on the driver side rail, right about in between the driver side front and rear doors. If you have this one, you're lucky. I saw this on an 04 Rendezvous. I have seen other ones where the filter was not there. Out of curiosity, I looked into it, and found it was mentioned it is near the gas tank. I never investigated further as the client soon decided to scrap the car. With this one, I have heard many people say the cannot locate it, and something tells me it is sitting on top of the gas tank. Not 100% sure though. I will see if I can find anything for you. Thanks again for watching.
Not all model years of buck rendezvous are equipped with a fuel filter. If your vehicle is equipped with one it is almost underneath the driver's front seat bolted to the frame . You will need a fuel line does connect tool in order to change This filter.
Great video . i have a question . think you can do a video on hard wiring new wires to the speed sensor ? Im trying to figure out where the wires come from. Since my speed sensor plug and wires was ripped off the transmission . Not enough room to tie into the old wires so im trying to locate where they start up top and i can run and loom my own wires down. Thank you in advance
My 06 Buick Rendezvous is nowhere near as accessible as yours.. and is sitting almost at 12 straight up and down also I have this big ass sway bar link in front of the axle and some sort of crossmember it's all wheel drive I'm still trying to figure out how to get it out
I hear ya....the AWD is definitely a much bigger headache vs the FWD models. I have never seen or worked on one, but I have heard from others in the past. Good luck, hope you are able to get it done. There is always a way, sometimes it just needs some 'outside-of-the-box' thinking.
Desafortunadamente, no tengo respuesta. Hay muchas causas, ya que hay muchos sensores que pueden causar eso, o el convertidor de par, o la propia transmisión. ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que se cambió el líquido de la transmisión? Es posible que desee comenzar por ahí. Pero es mejor que lo prueben para ver qué está sucediendo. Demasiadas piezas que pueden salir mal.
I have a 2006 AWD I followed your video and replaced the sensor. I got the same sensor as you indicated a aftermarket one but couldn't attach it back to the car as the head was too short but exactly as you showed in your video. Ended up getting the proper sensor replacement put it in but it didn't work. Do I need to do anything after I install the new speed sensor? any other ideas on what else it could be? I've done the transmission flush before the speed sensor. Now im at a lost as to what I should do. thanks
Unfortunately, the Rendezvous are troublesome vehicles at times. They are great, but when certain issues show themselves, it is a pain. This issue with Rendezvous have MANY common issues, but the speed sensor is one of the most common. Here is a common list of other things that can cause it. For the ignition issue (in this order) 1. ignition coil 2. spark plug and wired 3. mass air flow sensor 4. egr valve 5. fuel pump If it is the transmission 1. torque converter shift solenoidAt some point, I have encountered some of these issues at one time or another. I also saw someone on here who advised he changed the ABS wiring and that fixed the issue with his acceleration issues. The ABS wiring is a VERY common issue with Rendezous, but it was not the cause in my situations. So I would start with this list and go one by one.
no problem. I bought the part online, actually. I don't remember which website, unfortunately. I did some research as I remember the sensor and it would seem this is for the output sensor. I cannot say directly, as it was some time ago, but this would be the likely sensor. Wish I could confirm this 100% for you.
Since i did a change of the sensonr, it went ok for aa while. Then rencently it started to jolt when I climb hills or if I go above 90 100 km/h. I a a transmision fluid change and flush . Still same problem. Would you be kind enough to reorder by simplest to more complicated these repairs you mentioned earlier. The symptom I have now happens when climbing a hill and at higer speeds. The transmission does little jolts like it skips...The sensor was changed and the connecting wire to the sensor resoldered too. Fuel Pump Spark Plugs/Wires ignition coils EGR valve Mass Air Flow Sensor torque converter shift solenoid
Hugues Gaudreault sure. here is the order from easiest to hardest to do. keep in mind, though, this is not necessarily the order for most to least common problem. 1. ignition coil 2. spark plug and wired 3. mass air flow sensor 4. egr valve 5. fuel pump 6. torque converter shift solenoid hope this helps
There is a fix, but its annoying. The speedometer dying is VERY common on Rendezvous, and it is almost always a dead motor in the back of the cluster. The motor needs to be replaced, either by obtaining one at a junkyard (and they are very hard to fix on your own) or bringing it to a specialist to replace them directly. It is so common, it is almost a feature of the car.
lutisha rios I wish I had a video on it, because it is hard to explain. but essentially, it is at the other end of the transmission, near where it mounts to the block. hopefully this link helps. www.google.ca/search?q=buick+rendezvous+input+speed+sensor&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiD0ZPaq_fSAhXMy4MKHRMQCI0Q_AUIBygB&biw=360&bih=616#imgdii=AKzbF-zBwPP2iM:&imgrc=AOfA34AKlTnUCM:
That is definitely possible. Unfortunately, for this issue, there is almost a dozen different causes, and sometimes, it is hard to determine which part is the actual cause. Hopefully that will be the fix and you can continue to enjoy your car.
Our transmission was skipping at 2nd to 3rd gear. Dealer told us it was bad. We replaced it with a used transmission and it is skipping in the exact same place. Code p717 is now set. I'm guessing it may have been the speed sensor all along. Do you happen to know where it would be on a 06 buick terraza ?
Ok cool. Now for this engine, there are 4 oxygen sensors on this car! Do you know which one needs to be changed? I am unsure if anyone checked your engine codes, but if they did, each sensor is listed as the following names... Bank 1 Sensor 1, Bank 1 Sensor 2, Bank 2 Sensor 1, and Bank 2 Sensor 2. Only way to find out which one is to hook up a device called an ODBII reader and it will tell you which one(s) is bad. If you can get me this info, I can tell hopefully tell you how to change it.
Meer 11 is this for the rear differential on an AWD rendezvous? if it's the part I'm thinking about, it is located on the front of rear diff, near the bottom. should be a sensor that plugs right in. not 100% sure if that is the part you're looking for. hope this helps
but after closer examination I was able to figure it out myself. but since I am having problems with it other people may be too and I don't have a video camera for software for editing or a computer to do on.
hello hopefully you will see my question what causes awd disable light on dash of 03 buick rendezvous cxl took it to dealer they weren't 100% and I can't waste money on them guessing what they are not sure about
Hey I have a 02 Buick rendezvous and it turns over but won't start up. I took it to the shop and had them look at it and the man told me he don't know what's wrong with it that he ran every test there is and don't know why it won't start. Do you have any ideas?
ouch that's not good at all. the problem is, there could be many things wrong. ultimately, it is most likely something within the ignition systems. it is hard to say without having the car in front of me. you could be looking at things like ignition coils, a clogged fuel filter, fuel pump failure, fuel injector problems. it can also be major issues internally with the engine, like worn piston rings, to name a few. it could be a simple, cost effective issue, or very expensive. hopefully some of the above will help your mechanic diagnose the car, but there is so many things that could be causing the problem
Does this also fix the issue that makes it seem like your transmission is slipping? My acceleration and RPM rate has been good since my last tune up, except when initially pulling out after a stop. When a light turns green and I step on the gas, it “misses”. I’ve thought (and been told by friends) that the transmission was going out for 4-5 years because of this, but mechanics tell me the transmission is good.
It may fix the issue, as this sort of thing is very common with Buick Rendezvous, and unfortunately, there are a few causes for this. One thing I would start off with is cleaning the throttle body, especially if you have the 3.5L or 3.6L. Those are prone to carbon buildup on the butterfly valve. If you clean that and the issue persists, I would move to changing the Vehicle Speed Sensor next, and go from there if it still does not fix the issue.
What you are experiencing is very common with the 4T65E transmission. ( servo extended pin.).. This pin is almost a quarter inch longer then the stock pin from GM originally. This pin will fully engaged to the forward band thus eliminating that hard thump your experiencing with your initial acceleration . Also there are 3 ri O-rngs that could commonly fail , and would cause a lack of pressure . all o -rings are replaced while this service is done ensuring a proper seal. I just had mine serviced by my mechanic and part and labor should run around 150.. Transmission shifts fantastic once again
I have an 05 aztek and the abs disabled light aswell aswell as the anti lock light are on. it does this where it cuts out and you just rev for awhile, then goes back into gear. you can hear something under vehicle making noise. I checked tranny fluid and it was good. shifts good aswell so I don't think it's transmission. any ideas?
Whoa. I think the 2 issues are unrelated. Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Azteks have big issues with the ABS wire breaking right near the hub, before it enters the engine bay area. I have seen it dozens of times. As for the cutting out like that....hmmm. That is a hard one. Have you tried a trans flush? Seems simple, but it could be that. What is the mileage on the Aztek?
NexusTMPG 163XXX and i got it fixed. i heard the wheel speed sensor caused it to cut out, and as far as the noise the rear brakes just went put and the rotors were really bad. she runs perfect now!
Miguel Mendoza thanks a lot for watching! sorry for the late reply. I would recommend a transmission flush and filter change first. More times than not, this fixes many shifting issues and is often missed.
hello my name is Alex and I have a question for you .... I have a 2004 Buick Rendezvous and for days the Anti Lock came on, only goes out when I turn off the car .and then turns back a few minutes of driving again. long before that light came again i feel a strange vibration in the brake pedal and the throttle so, plus a sound gggrrrrrr , can you help me with that?...thank you
hey thanks for watching. this is also a very common issue with Rendezvous, and there is a few things that cause it. the most common issue is a broken wire by the wheels. they become very brittle and break easily after a while, so I say start by checking the wires. take off the front wheels, and find the abs sensor...you'll see 2 wires coming out. take off the black cover the goes into the engine bay, and search for any break or tears. if you have a voltmeter, check power as well. the grrrr noise you hear and feel in the brake pedal/throttle is the abs itself. its malfunctioning, causing that noise. hope this helps
+NexusTMPG firstly i wanna grateful for answering my question, i'll do it as you say before i have to go to the GM Dealer for an expensive ABS scan..regards
Hi, My 03 Rendezvous has an idling problem. When I am in stop and go traffic the car will go from idling normal to idling at around 1300 Rpm (reg is 600-800). This causes me a harder time to stop. But once I put the car in neutral, the car revs up to 2000-2500 rpm. When it is turned off and back on, it goes back to normal. I tried cleaning throttle body, changed air filter, ran scans and nothing has changed except for my "O2 Sensor" engine light. Help!
I had the same problem on my 04 rendezvous, replaced the Idle Air Control Valve and it hasn't accelerated on its own anymore. it's about $35 at AutoZone.
could a bad sensor cause the vehicle to shut off? I scanned the car and it says I need a new VSS 2005 Buick Rendezvous. I also have other issues going on as well. Like like sludge in my coolant reservoir
I have not seen it shut off a vehicle, just make it run very poorly. But it is possible. But there is also tons of things that can cause the car to shut off. If you scanned and it is giving the VSS code, I would say to get that changed first and see if that rectifies the issue with the shut off. The sludge in the reservoir is all too common with GMs, unfortunately. As Dexcool coolant breaks down, it turns into a sludge that also gums up the entire engine. It may be a good idea to do a coolant flush, especially if you have a high mileage car. Google Dexcool sludge...its crazy what it does to the inside of cars.
Nexus Auto thank you, i read chemical flush is the only way to get it out. i think it said it could cause the intake manifold to leak. if that's the case that too would need to be repaired as well? thanks for all the info and replying!!
Yeah, either a chemical flush, or a GM dealer uses a combination of chemical and pressurization. Either way, it's not easy and is a bit pricey. Also, if you are bringing it to a shop, be careful. Some claim to flush out dexcool systems, but all they really do is dump the old fluid and put new fluid in, and this does not help out at all. As for the intake manifold, this is true, especially on this car and the 3.4L V6 engine. If you have the 3.6L V6, you should be ok, but the 3.4L(3400) have very finicky with their intake manifold. In fact, it is the single biggest issue with any car with the 3400 engine. So many things can cause the intake manifold to fail. It was a very common issue and can fail regardless on if you do the flush or not. But if it does fail, it is a necessary fix and you should be prepared for that, just in case. I am not sure if you are doing the work yourself or bringing it to the shop, but if you are doing it yourself, it is a very annoying job. Not easy at all. If you are bringing it to the shop, a quick tip is to not mention the intake manifold to the mechanic. Most are aware of 3400 intake manifold issues and will try and get you to fix it, even if there is nothing wrong with it. Unless you have a mechanic you trust, let them do the flush and just be prepared in case the intake manifold becomes an issue. Don't quote me on that, but just my advice.
Nexus Auto sorry i know we got off topic. my car will go to the gm dealership for the flush. its a 3.6L so hopefully my intake manifold is still good. one thing thats happening is when i take my radiator cap off fluid just bubbles out over the top. my car us cold when that happens. not driven in days... do you think that could be due to the thermostat? i watched a couple vids of thermostat replacement it looks like a hell of a job getting to it. when i try to find a thermostat online at a local auto parts store they don't sell the thermostat as is it comes with i guess the housing. if it is replaced should the housing be apart of that or is replacing the thermostat alone fine? also many vehicle speed sensors have the the clamp on the sensor so that should be one less step if you buy one with the clamp. thanks again for sharing your knowledge and advice !!!
Oh no problem at all. The coolant bubbling out could be a thermostat, but it could be other things too. depending on how much is coming out, sounds like air is getting in to the system, so a coolant flush could fix that too. After you complete the flush, if the bubbling still happens, then there is something else going on. before looking into the thermostat, take a look around for any coolant links and smell the engine too. Sounds funny I know lol. But if you detect a sort of burnt sweet smell, you may have a leak somewhere and air may be getting in that way. If there is no smell, then its just a matter of working your way from one part to another. The thermostat is a good starting point, but only if you notice the engine is either too hot(stuck closed) or too cold(stuck open). And yeah, it is a big pain to do! Unfortunately, it is part of the housing and both should be replaced. It can be done on its own, but it is such a pain, you may be better off just getting the housing as well.
No. El auto no estaba sacando ningún código, pero estaba funcionando muy mal. Tan pronto como cambié esto, solucionó el problema. Tuve que diagnosticar manualmente.
Its tricky. You can only get to it from underneath the car. It is located at the back of the engine. If you look at the engine from the top, it is right underneath the rear exhaust manifold. When you look underneath the car, it is just below it, attached on with a screw. If you are underneath the car, look straight up from the oil drain plug. If i remember, it is slightly towards the passenger side. Hope this helps
I notice that this engine and trans is mounted reverse from my engine. My trans is on the driver side of the vehicle. Is the sensor location still the same?
Hmmmm, If yours is different, it may be because you have a different model. I am not sure if it is the same, but I can find out. Is yours AWD? And do you have the 3.4L, 3.6L?
HI Timothy. I looked into it as best as I can and found that the 2wd 3.4l, 3.6l and awd all had different transmissions. It is obvious, but I never really clarified that for the video. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I tried to see what I can find for you. It looks like it is in the same general area. Now, since I have not checked this personally, please don't quote me on this, trying to help as best as I can. There is a part that hooked up to the passenger side of the trans, that hooks up to the rear drive shaft and outputs to the passenger CV shaft. This is the transfer case. On the top of this part there is a sensor there. From the look of the sensor and its position, I believe this is the vehicle speed sensor. I tried looking up some pictures online and found a few. This link may help give you a visual. Hope this helpswww.google.ca/search?q=buick+rendezvous+transfer+case+sensor&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiSiIqR9cXVAhUkwYMKHUONDykQ_AUICigB&biw=1920&bih=1025
Nexus Auto that is the correct location. this little AWD can be a pain. but between my research and yours we found the right location and your knowledge has been invaluable. thank you for this video reference!
They're pretty good cars overall, but there is honestly quite a few problems with them too. There is a notorious manifold issue with the 3400 3.4L V6 engines, the cluster (speedometer, fuel, heat, etc) will most likely fail or start reading incorrectly, and there is issues with the transmission getting jumpy and hesitant, and there is an ABS wire that almost always breaks on the passenger side, causing your ABS light to be on and ABS not to work correctly. . As long as your new one does not have these issues, then you should be ok. For those people who owned them, they seemed very happy until some of these issues showed up.
As long as it's not a major sensor, and if the mileage is good, then I think it's worth it at $1000, as my opinion. Some sensors are easy fixes, or can be left as is (although I would never recommend that). Any engine codes/check engine light?
You can use any aftermarket stereo in the Rendezvous. The main issue is having the right mounting equipment. You need to proper installation kit, wiring harness, and if you want to keep the steering wheel controls, you need an adapter for that as well.
It could be. there is a few things that can cause that issue, but the speed sensor could be it. Have you tried a filter and flush on the transmission? I have found that wit many cars that have come in with trans issues, a filter and flush works wonders. Doesn't fix everything all the time, but it has helped more often than not.
NexusTMPG Thanks for the response. I had it put on the computer and it read that it is a bad transmission solenoid. is that something that I can do or will it have to go in to the shop?
Sorry for the late response. The Transmission Solenoid(the shift solenoid?) is not easy to do at all. You have to open the side of the transmission to get to it, if I remember correctly. Either way, it is a pain to do for the DIY'er
Londie's Handmade Crochet it did fix the issue and the erratic acceleration was gone. however, i do want to mention that in the rendezvous, there is actually a few things that can cause the acceleration issues, so this isn't the only fix. but it is a very common issue
Thank you for the quick reply. My issue is that the traction control kicks on and last night my anti-lock light came on. The shifting is also a little sluggish.
Londie's Handmade Crochet ah you most likely have 2 separate issues. For the sluggish acceleration, the first 2 things I would recommend, if you haven't done them already, is check the transmission fluid level and flush the fluid. sluggish acceleration can also be caused by dozens of things, with everything as minor as needing a tune up, to as major as having a compression issue. as for the traction control and abs issue, rendezvous have a VERY common issue with the abs wire breaking right near the front wheels, and most times it's the passenger side. once the wheel is off, you'll see a couple of wires heading to the abs sensor, and they'll have a black cover on them (that is likely very brittle now). you have to take off that black wire cover and check for breaks and damage. i encountered quite of a few of these issues on many GMs, including Rendezvous
You are in for some serious work. When I was researching this job, the Vehicle Speed Sensor was the most common cause, but not the only cause for the shift issue. Here is a list of everything I determined *could* cause this. Fuel Pump Spark Plugs/Wires ignition coils EGR valve Mass Air Flow Sensor torque converter shift solenoid I would start with the simpler stuff(plugs, MAF) but there is a lot of things that can fail on this car. Hope this helps
hello I have a buick rendezvous 04 I stop running you accelerate it and it does not walk you hear it accelerated the engine will be the same sensor as the video
Sorry, I am not sure what you are asking. Are you saying that if you turn off the car, it still keeps revving? It does not move, but keeps accelerating? Please clarify, and i'll help as best as I can.
I have the same truck as in the video,when you turn it on it accelerates but it doesnt run, after two weeks of letting it sit it started runing when i turned it on, what could it be?
Ah gotcha. OK, this is a big issue. It you can rev the engine, but it does not move at all, then that indicates a transmission issue. Problem is, there is many things that can cause that, from small minor things like really old fluid or a bad solenoid, to a failing transmission. The fact that it worked again is a good sign, but it should still be looked at. How was the transmission fluid? All good? Also, was it a very hot day when the car would not run?
Hi can anyone help me I have 2003 Buick rendezvous my problem my car accelerating when I drive. I let go the pedal go and the car keeps going and it picks up speed as if I'm pushing the pedal...... Help
There can be a few things causing this, and it is hard to say what can be causing it. But if it were me, I would start with cleaning the throttle body.
Trust me, I understand your pain. At the time, I did not have a tripod low enough to fit under there, and you need 2 hands to work, so I had to stop filming. But regardless, it IS frustrating. There is not a lot of room with the screw, so you can only do little movements at a time, and that little clip is a pain to get off. Took me longer to get the clip off then it took to get the car up on ramps and the 10mm screw out. Where are you having issues? The screw, or the clip?
Replacing the sensor didn't fix the problem. It was shifting better at first with speedometer still not tracking the correct speed, then eventually shifting gone back to shifting the same as before.
damn sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, there is a lot of causes for poor acceleration and transmission shifting on the Rendezvous. Since I am not there, I cannot diagnose it, but maybe I can help give some direction on where to go next. First, the speedometer not reading, that is a VERY common issue in the Rendezvous and Azteks, and it is actually an issue in the speedometer cluster itself. I had a few rebuilt at a local shop here (they had to replace the internal motors) and that had great success. So whatever fix it is for the sluggish acceleration, it will likely not fix the speedometer issue. So with that said, these engines have issues with both the acceleration from a combustion standpoint, and a shifting issue from a transmission standpoint. Again, take my suggestions for what they are, because I cannot check your car in any way. These are the top fixes I found for each issue For the ignition issue (in this order) 1. ignition coil 2. spark plug and wired 3. mass air flow sensor 4. egr valve 5. fuel pump If it is the transmission 1. Transmission filter change and fluid drop(this is surprisingly effective for these cars, but DO NOT DO A COMPLETE FLUSH) 2. torque converter shift solenoid Between all these SUVs I worked on, one of these ultimately would be the fix. But it is hard to diagnose sometimes, and I suspect it always had to do with multiple part failures. Hope this helps. If you have any questions on the above, let me know. Thanks
I had to order the new speed sensor and it finally came. As I took the old one out, I noticed alot of metal shavings around the end. Is that normal you think or is that a sign of something bad in my near future?
There may be some contaminants, but it shouldnt be much. I did a couple of these and never noticed significant shavings on them. A bit of stuff, but nothing to worry about. If you are seeing a lot, as in 30% covered or more, I would be concerned for sure.
A lot of metal shavings is a. Bad sign in the transmission. My suggestion update the magnet in your trans Pan to a pair of them. Change your trans filter and fluid. And pray that your 4t65e We'll keep working as they are very problematic transmission.
I've never heard of a "SPEED - SENSOR" on any car, which doesn't surprise me. The whole concept sounds like a "Money - Making - Ploy" to both OVER- COMPLICATE and INTRODUCE PROBLEMS (Especially on a RENDEZVOUS) (I have one of these things... that's why I can say that)! IT seems that these damn car designers today can get away with anything, as long as they Include the prefix "ECO" (meaning "ECOLOGY") before the obnoxious MODULE that they FORCE into the design.
I replaced mine, it's not perfect but it's shifting better. Thanks. Good explanation and good video.
No problem at all. Happy to hear that it helped a bit.
I've been having the same issues with mine I did replace it and now it says replace the wheel speed sensor😢
I'm about to fix my mother's. Her transmission shifts very intermittently as well as the speedometer doing the same. Thanks for the very detailed informative video.
No problem. Glad it helped out. Thanks for watching too!
This has fixed my problem completely thanks for tell me that its better to remove the tire first... but AWESOME video
No problem. Glad the video was helpful overall. Thanks for all the feedback
Outstanding video!! I'm actually looking forward in repairing my parents Buick. This has been so informative to me. Again Thank you!
Steven Haught no problem. hope it all works out. Thanks for watching
I tested my rendezvous and the code said this sensor is intermittent. No idea were it is and now with your video I'm ready to replace it.... god deal also in Ebay $15.30 and in Autozone over $37 with tax. Thanks You!
No problem. Glad it helped and thanks for watching.
Thank you for your efforts. Very nice and detailed video made the job very easy.
That's great news. Happy to hear the video helped make the job go smooth
Love this app it helped me a lot, no more problems thank you very much
Awesome news, glad the video helped. I love the app too!
Thank you bro really worked for me big time , transmission now shifts very smooth after replacing the speed sensor, good job .
no problem at all. glad the video helped out! Thanks for watching and the great feedback
Excellent video. Please keep them coming!
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Great video! It was very helpful and thanks to you, I was able to fix my Rendezvous,s issue! 👍
Awesome. Glad it helped out! Thanks for watching too!
What symptom were you having
thank you for this helpful tip how for those who have AWD i find it easier removing the front passenger tire to fix that part
Thanks for the tip! Thanks for watching too
Would this issues disable awd too?
Changing the speed sensor did not fix my rendezvous with the same hesitation and lack of acceleration symptoms. An older mechanic said he had seen another one like this and the passenger front wheel ABS wheel speed sensor had frayed wires inside the insulation causing a false feedback to the computer and when he fixed the ABS wire the hesitation went too! This is exactly what mine did and also the ABS light went out on one. Notice in his video the ABS light is on and he is not addressing that problem as no one would link the two symptoms. Track down the ANS fault first.
But my anti lock button is on
Dude! This comment saved me. I replaced the speed sensor but it didn't fix it for me anyways so I saw this comment and went outside and popped out the fuse for the ABS and BOOM, Fixed! So definitely needs new ABS sensors. Thanks a million!
Thanks for the video brother it was very informative.👍😎
No problem at all! Glad it helped out!
great video
Thanks, much appreciated.
The speedometer on my wife's Rendezvous messed up after she went through a large puddle. I just added dielectric grease to the connector, seems to have worked.
Awesome. Sometimes just some moisture can mess it up. Dielectric grease was a good idea. Thanks for posting, that should definitely help other viewers!
Were in the input sensor. Was told on front of transmission
Depends. If I recall on these vehicles, it depends on if it is FWD or AWD
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great video explained very well
Thanks. Hope it helps. Appreciate the feedback
but thank you very much for your timely response.
no problem. Glad you were able to figure it out. If you have any other questions, please let me know. You're right too, others may have this issue. I will try and make a video on this at some point. Thanks for the great feedback and for watching!
I have a question because the needle of the tachometer of my Buick Rendezvouz 2004 just went down and did not move when I turned on the car. Is it the same sensor you presented on this video?
Hmmm...not that i'm aware of. But I could be wrong. Normally, this sensor affects the speedometer, traction control and ABS. But I've not heard of it affecting the tach
@@NexusAuto Thank you.
@@Diosesamor328 no problem
I replaced my speed sensor and I’m still having the exact same problem. I noticed your original had lubricant on the near ends of it when you pulled it out, would lubricant being inside of the hole the sensor goes into cause it to be causing the same problem when I replaced it with a new one? I hope I explained that well enough ive been trying to fix this for awhile now.
I completely get what you mean for sure. There was some grease on there, but I never greased mine, and it had worked at the time. So I'm not sure if pre-greasing is necessary. Unfortunately I no longer have access to the car to double check.
I will tell you that when I was researching this issue, it was extremely common and there are many causes, ranging from a dirty throttle body to the speed sensor, and a bunch in-between. I'll see if I still have that list.
Here is a small list of common causes
Fuel Pump
Spark Plugs/Wires
ignition coils
EGR valve
Mass Air Flow Sensor
torque converter shift solenoid
Dirty throttle body
Faulty throttle body
Hey there, thanks for the video. Looked very easy so I got under my grandparent's rendezvous and attempted to change their's out but could not find the sensor at all. It looks different underneath so I was curious if the vehicle in the video is AWD like the one I was under and if that would make a difference.
The one in the video is front wheel drive. I am unsure if the sensor is in a different spot on the AWD models. These should be a speed sensor, but I am not sure if they moved it for the AWD trans
Hi, great video by the way. So I have a 2002 buick rendezvous, I replaced the speed censor but the speed odometer still don't work. Plus when I drive it, it don't shift on time and the RPM just goes up to 4 or 5 and sometimes it will shift. But speed odometer not working. any advise?
Kou Moua unfortunately I couldn't answer that for you, as there is a bunch of things that can cause that. could be a wiring issue, electrical, or even the speedometer could be busted. I would say to troubleshoot from the speedometer and go back through the wiring with a multimeter
you stated in the video if we needed help with anything to ask have a 2003 Buick Rendezvous I need to change the actuator on the HVAC. my system is not climate controlled it's the one with the three separate controls and this the one that controls which event it comes out of it still working but it makes a lot of noise even when not in operation the constant humming grinding noise
Absolutely. I definitely encourage any responses or questions. I want to confirm, are you looking for advice on how to do this, or a video to be made on this?
I had a brake line bust and saw the other lines were looking rough so I replaced all the lines. Now my 05 won't shift out of 1st gear. The transmission was working fine before the brake issue. Any insight on what I got going on?
Honestly, I couldn't say. That's a strange one. Those systems are not really connected in a way that should cause that. My only potential guess is that when working on the brake lines, something (like a shift solenoid or.something like that) got unplugged or damaged accidentally. But beyond that, I couldn't say from here. Hopefully it's not a big issue or fix.
@@NexusAuto ok. Thank you. I was thinking that something must have come disconnected while working on it. Work schedule has caused me not to be able to mess with it so hopefully Its something simple lol
@@russellb8106 I hope so too! Good luck!!
Hi, thank you for this video! I was able to fix my acceleration problem without needing an expensive mechanic. If possible, can you please make a video on how to fix the back right hand side window on a Rendezvous 2007 cx? And also how to install led turn signals. Thank you
thanks for watching. I'll see what I can do for your 2 video requests. I'll keep you posted if I able to get them filmed anytime soon
Did this actually work tho? Should of did a video of driving after the part was installed.
I should have, but this was one of my earliest videos, so I didn't think of it at the time. I will say that it did work for me, but I've had a few people on here Comment saying it didn't work for them.
Mine does not work at all. The arm is dead and has dropped to the other side of the dial. That happened first. Then the heat on drivers side blows cold air in from outside.....sometimes it works and sometimes it don't. After this the lights on speedometer comes on sometimes and sometimes it does not. Then the battery signal came on sometimes. I brought it to the mechanic and instead of looking at the cluster, they changed the harmonic balancer, serpentine belt and alternator to the tune of $990.00 CDN. Heat still not coming and lights still not fixed, and the arm of the tachometer still dead. Wish I was a mechanic to fix my own car.
Oh wow, Paula, I am really sorry to hear that...sounds like a complete wreck. Unfortunately, this is all too common in the auto industry (and many others as well). The thing is, you have seemingly described two VERY common issues with the Rendezvous...cluster and heater failures. This is incredibly common on these cars.
Now, I am not there, so don't take me at 100% on this, but I can tell you what I know
For the cluster, there are little motors inside that control all the dials. Those fail VERY commonly, and you will need either a new cluster or the motors inside needs to be rebuilt. While I cannot say 100% that is the issue, as there can be other things that cause it, this happens on many Rendezvous.
For the heater, this is also very common. There is a few causes for it.
1. The controls burn out or melt. This happens a lot. I actually have a video on it, it you want to watch it for reference.
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2. There is a heater control that sometimes melts. It is by the blower motor.
3. It can also be a faulty heater core, or something called a blend door. But these are far less likely.
I hope this info helps gives some insights and you can get the car fixed. They have a few common issues, but are great cars. Again, sorry to hear. Some of the exact reasons I make these videos is to prevent stories like these from becoming reality! Hope it all works out.
Nice info. Tks.
No problem at all! Thanks for watching!
Looks like the wrong part to me.
I did not see an o-ring on your new part.
On mine the vehicle keeps kicking down and winding,...and pulls 15- 30 mph,.... but I'm unsure what the problem is.
I thought so too initially. While filming, when I pulled the other one, I saw they were different and double checked with the part supplier...they said it was correct. After installation, this did fix the acceleration issue we were having, for what it;s worth.
Hopefully you are able to locate the issue. It is always tricky trying to diagnose an acceleration issue. Hopefully nothing severe with the transmission
My brother has a 2002 Buick rendezvous and the column shifter shifts down and up freely but the indicator stays in park. It doesn't shift to drive or any gears..
There could be a couple of things, but this definitely sounds like the shift cable is damaged or broken entirely. I would begin by checking that first.
Thanks very good
Put sensor in still sluggin do I need to program it?
Unfortunately, this sensor does not need programming. If the vehicle is still sluggish, it could be another issue is present in the vehicle, or there is also the slight possibility that the new part was defective
I am curious how hard it would be to get the side cover off to change the shift solinoids?
to be honest, I am not 100% sure. I no longer have access to the vehicle, and I can't seem to find reliable information online. You may need a manual for more details.
From memory, I think you can get to it from removing the driver side wheel, and you can gain access. But things are in the way, and I am fairly certain you will need to remove the driveshaft too for room (and by extension, some brake components too). But I could be wrong there. As for inside the side cover, I do not know what is involved inside. Keep in mind you will be draining out transmission fluid from the lower pan as well, so might as well do a drain-and-fill and put a new filter in if you have not done it in a while. Wish I could be of more help.
Question - will this sensor make the vehicle not to go over 70 rpm - please respond back - thank you
Yeah it can. Unfortunately, there is a few causes for the car to not go over any rpm (not 70 rpm, do you mean 700? 70 seems way too low). But the speed sensor is one of the potential causes.
Hola quisiera saber cómo reemplazar un Sensor trs de 2007 buick
@@angeleduardolucenasegovia6510 Desafortunadamente ya no tengo acceso a este auto, así que no puedo decirte cómo.
Hello so my issue is when I get to 40 it kinda hesitates and the check battery light comes one will changing the speed sensor fix this or is something else
Does the car hesitate of 40, and does the check battery go away over 40?
It could be a few things, but if it goes away above 40 or 50, it sounds like it could be the alternator. Can't say it is 100% the issue, but it would be where I would start testing if I was working on the car.
I used this video to change my input sensor on my 06 Buick Lucerne 3.8 but when I was trying to install the aftermarket sensor it wouldn’t seat properly was that an issue for you.
I didnt have that issue, fortunately (or unfortunately). It actually seated pretty well. Hopefully you were able to figure it out.
I changed my speed sensor, at first it seemed to take care of the problem, it has better pick up but them again she act like there's no power, some times she act like she's misfiring can you help me
Unfortunately, that's not something I can help with directly from here. Worse part is that there is many potential causes, and it is sort of common on Rendezvous.
First thing is, if you are getting an engine code by chance, get it scanned. But often times, a code doesn't show. If that is the case, here are some more popular potential causes (not in any particular order)
Fuel Pump
Spark Plugs/Wires
ignition coils
EGR valve
Mass Air Flow Sensor
torque converter shift solenoid
Dirty throttle body
Faulty throttle body
I know, it's a big list. And there is other bigger things too, like a failing transmission. But don't want to even consider it at this point. I know this won't directly help, but I am hoping it may steer you in the right direction.
you ever change out the fuel filter for this model. Trying to locate & installation info. Thanks
unfortunately, I have not done the fuel filter. It is a bit of a pain though. There is 2 versions for Buick Rendezvous. One I have personally seen, which is easy. It is located on the driver side rail, right about in between the driver side front and rear doors. If you have this one, you're lucky. I saw this on an 04 Rendezvous. I have seen other ones where the filter was not there. Out of curiosity, I looked into it, and found it was mentioned it is near the gas tank. I never investigated further as the client soon decided to scrap the car. With this one, I have heard many people say the cannot locate it, and something tells me it is sitting on top of the gas tank. Not 100% sure though. I will see if I can find anything for you. Thanks again for watching.
Not all model years of buck rendezvous are equipped with a fuel filter. If your vehicle is equipped with one it is almost underneath the driver's front seat bolted to the frame . You will need a fuel line does connect tool in order to change This filter.
Great video . i have a question . think you can do a video on hard wiring new wires to the speed sensor ? Im trying to figure out where the wires come from. Since my speed sensor plug and wires was ripped off the transmission . Not enough room to tie into the old wires so im trying to locate where they start up top and i can run and loom my own wires down. Thank you in advance
I'll see what I can do, but I currently do not have access to a Rendezvous. but if I get my hands on one, I'll definitely put a video together
My 06 Buick Rendezvous is nowhere near as accessible as yours.. and is sitting almost at 12 straight up and down also I have this big ass sway bar link in front of the axle and some sort of crossmember it's all wheel drive I'm still trying to figure out how to get it out
I hear ya....the AWD is definitely a much bigger headache vs the FWD models. I have never seen or worked on one, but I have heard from others in the past. Good luck, hope you are able to get it done. There is always a way, sometimes it just needs some 'outside-of-the-box' thinking.
@@NexusAuto I'm working on it now I'm actually going to take off the transmission side cover and put in new sensors while I'm at it 😂
@@jorgepizarro3327 nice! Might as well cover a bunch of things all at once. Let me know how it goes!
do you happen to remember the size of the hex head nut holding it in place?
Unfortunately. I don't remember. Sorry I cant help further with that.
Hola que tal hermano
Tengo ese problema con mi caro me podria apoyar diciendome donde trae ese sensor mi camioneta es una rendesvous 2006 con doble automatica
Buanas noches tengo un problema en el tablero me marca error mi camioneta rendez vous 2003 ojala me puedas a yudar gracias
Desafortunadamente, no puedo ayudar sin los detalles del error en el tablero.
Amigo tengo una camioneta igual 2002 camino sobre un bache la transmisión se patina o no avanza
Desafortunadamente, no tengo respuesta. Hay muchas causas, ya que hay muchos sensores que pueden causar eso, o el convertidor de par, o la propia transmisión. ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que se cambió el líquido de la transmisión? Es posible que desee comenzar por ahí. Pero es mejor que lo prueben para ver qué está sucediendo. Demasiadas piezas que pueden salir mal.
I have a 2006 AWD I followed your video and replaced the sensor. I got the same sensor as you indicated a aftermarket one but couldn't attach it back to the car as the head was too short but exactly as you showed in your video. Ended up getting the proper sensor replacement put it in but it didn't work. Do I need to do anything after I install the new speed sensor? any other ideas on what else it could be? I've done the transmission flush before the speed sensor. Now im at a lost as to what I should do. thanks
Unfortunately, the Rendezvous are troublesome vehicles at times. They are great, but when certain issues show themselves, it is a pain. This issue with Rendezvous have MANY common issues, but the speed sensor is one of the most common. Here is a common list of other things that can cause it. For the ignition issue (in this order)
1. ignition coil
2. spark plug and wired
3. mass air flow sensor
4. egr valve
5. fuel pump
If it is the transmission
1. torque converter shift solenoidAt some point, I have encountered some of these issues at one time or another. I also saw someone on here who advised he changed the ABS wiring and that fixed the issue with his acceleration issues. The ABS wiring is a VERY common issue with Rendezous, but it was not the cause in my situations. So I would start with this list and go one by one.
Will this work for my 03 Buick Century.
Possibly. If you are having throttle issues, it *may* fix the issue. The sensor location will be different, but it is possible.
i have a few questions about a different sensor.
Sure. What questions did you have?
helped alot thanks
Jonathan Muñoz no problem. thanks for watching!
thanks for fast ans,I have a 2wheel d what did you ask for at the auto parts store?
no problem. I bought the part online, actually. I don't remember which website, unfortunately. I did some research as I remember the sensor and it would seem this is for the output sensor. I cannot say directly, as it was some time ago, but this would be the likely sensor. Wish I could confirm this 100% for you.
Since i did a change of the sensonr, it went ok for aa while. Then rencently it started to jolt when I climb hills or if I go above 90 100 km/h. I a a transmision fluid change and flush . Still same problem. Would you be kind enough to reorder by simplest to more complicated these repairs you mentioned earlier. The symptom I have now happens when climbing a hill and at higer speeds. The transmission does little jolts like it skips...The sensor was changed and the connecting wire to the sensor resoldered too.
Fuel Pump
Spark Plugs/Wires
ignition coils
EGR valve
Mass Air Flow Sensor
torque converter shift solenoid
Hugues Gaudreault sure. here is the order from easiest to hardest to do. keep in mind, though, this is not necessarily the order for most to least common problem.
1. ignition coil
2. spark plug and wired
3. mass air flow sensor
4. egr valve
5. fuel pump
6. torque converter shift solenoid
hope this helps
Hey Nexus thanks...It was actually the Mass Air flow sensor connector that nedded to be redone...
Hugues Gaudreault perfect. glad you got it all fixed up.
am getting similar symptom going up mountains or towing and blinking CE light.
also how do you change rear differential fluid in 03 buick rendezvous cxl
Do you know how to fix a dead/stopped speedometer on a Buick Rendezvous 2006 CX?
There is a fix, but its annoying. The speedometer dying is VERY common on Rendezvous, and it is almost always a dead motor in the back of the cluster. The motor needs to be replaced, either by obtaining one at a junkyard (and they are very hard to fix on your own) or bringing it to a specialist to replace them directly. It is so common, it is almost a feature of the car.
Yeah. There is an input turbine sensor, and an output turbine sensor, and speed sensors on all 4 hubs. Check the codes with any parts store.
What year was your Renezvous?
The one in this video is a 2004 FWD model
@@NexusAuto Ok, good, same as mine, my temp gauge doesn't have the numbers so wasn't sure on the year. Thank you
@@Slman51 no problem at all. Never hurts to verify!
can I change what that senor sitting inside of
where is the input speed sensor located? we changed the output as showed in this video.
lutisha rios I wish I had a video on it, because it is hard to explain. but essentially, it is at the other end of the transmission, near where it mounts to the block. hopefully this link helps. www.google.ca/search?q=buick+rendezvous+input+speed+sensor&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiD0ZPaq_fSAhXMy4MKHRMQCI0Q_AUIBygB&biw=360&bih=616#imgdii=AKzbF-zBwPP2iM:&imgrc=AOfA34AKlTnUCM:
I have a 2006 Rendezvous and my car is doing the same thing and my dealer ship said it’s my transmission sylinoid
That is definitely possible. Unfortunately, for this issue, there is almost a dozen different causes, and sometimes, it is hard to determine which part is the actual cause. Hopefully that will be the fix and you can continue to enjoy your car.
My new part came with the bracket
Awesome! You lucked out. Was it an OEM part?
Our transmission was skipping at 2nd to 3rd gear. Dealer told us it was bad. We replaced it with a used transmission and it is skipping in the exact same place. Code p717 is now set. I'm guessing it may have been the speed sensor all along. Do you happen to know where it would be on a 06 buick terraza ?
Unfortunately, I do not. I can look into it for you, if you still need assistance. Did you get this resolved, or did you need further assistance?
Can you tell me how to replace install the oxygen sensor on a Buick Rendezvous 2006
I can try. do you have a 3.4l or 3.6 L engine?
3.5
Ok cool. Now for this engine, there are 4 oxygen sensors on this car! Do you know which one needs to be changed? I am unsure if anyone checked your engine codes, but if they did, each sensor is listed as the following names... Bank 1 Sensor 1, Bank 1 Sensor 2, Bank 2 Sensor 1, and Bank 2 Sensor 2. Only way to find out which one is to hook up a device called an ODBII reader and it will tell you which one(s) is bad. If you can get me this info, I can tell hopefully tell you how to change it.
Is the clucth pump valve a hard part to locate on the buick?please help. Thanks
Meer 11 is this for the rear differential on an AWD rendezvous? if it's the part I'm thinking about, it is located on the front of rear diff, near the bottom. should be a sensor that plugs right in. not 100% sure if that is the part you're looking for. hope this helps
I need to do this to my 2005 rendee is this a input sensor? Or a out put sensor?the part store wants to know
Hmmm...I far as I remember, there is only one vehicle speed sensor. I think the AWD had two, but FWD had one. I could be wrong. Is your AWD?
but after closer examination I was able to figure it out myself. but since I am having problems with it other people may be too and I don't have a video camera for software for editing or a computer to do on.
hello hopefully you will see my question what causes awd disable light on dash of 03 buick rendezvous cxl took it to dealer they weren't 100% and I can't waste money on them guessing what they are not sure about
Did u ever figure it out I'm having the same problem
Hey I have a 02 Buick rendezvous and it turns over but won't start up. I took it to the shop and had them look at it and the man told me he don't know what's wrong with it that he ran every test there is and don't know why it won't start. Do you have any ideas?
ouch that's not good at all. the problem is, there could be many things wrong. ultimately, it is most likely something within the ignition systems. it is hard to say without having the car in front of me. you could be looking at things like ignition coils, a clogged fuel filter, fuel pump failure, fuel injector problems. it can also be major issues internally with the engine, like worn piston rings, to name a few. it could be a simple, cost effective issue, or very expensive. hopefully some of the above will help your mechanic diagnose the car, but there is so many things that could be causing the problem
Does this also fix the issue that makes it seem like your transmission is slipping?
My acceleration and RPM rate has been good since my last tune up, except when initially pulling out after a stop. When a light turns green and I step on the gas, it “misses”. I’ve thought (and been told by friends) that the transmission was going out for 4-5 years because of this, but mechanics tell me the transmission is good.
It may fix the issue, as this sort of thing is very common with Buick Rendezvous, and unfortunately, there are a few causes for this. One thing I would start off with is cleaning the throttle body, especially if you have the 3.5L or 3.6L. Those are prone to carbon buildup on the butterfly valve. If you clean that and the issue persists, I would move to changing the Vehicle Speed Sensor next, and go from there if it still does not fix the issue.
What you are experiencing is very common with the 4T65E transmission. ( servo extended pin.).. This pin is almost a quarter inch longer then the stock pin from GM originally. This pin will fully engaged to the forward band thus eliminating that hard thump your experiencing with your initial acceleration . Also there are 3 ri
O-rngs that could commonly fail , and would cause a lack of pressure . all o -rings are replaced while this service is done ensuring a proper seal. I just had mine serviced by my mechanic and part and labor should run around 150.. Transmission shifts fantastic once again
Yess we are having the same problem thanks
I have an 05 aztek and the abs disabled light aswell aswell as the anti lock light are on. it does this where it cuts out and you just rev for awhile, then goes back into gear. you can hear something under vehicle making noise. I checked tranny fluid and it was good. shifts good aswell so I don't think it's transmission. any ideas?
aztek is awd also.
Whoa. I think the 2 issues are unrelated. Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Azteks have big issues with the ABS wire breaking right near the hub, before it enters the engine bay area. I have seen it dozens of times. As for the cutting out like that....hmmm. That is a hard one. Have you tried a trans flush? Seems simple, but it could be that. What is the mileage on the Aztek?
NexusTMPG 163XXX and i got it fixed. i heard the wheel speed sensor caused it to cut out, and as far as the noise the rear brakes just went put and the rotors were really bad. she runs perfect now!
Awesome news! Glad it all worked out and she's back to perfect!
NexusTMPG me too haha. thanks for the video! you did a great job explaining everything.
my 2006 buick rendezvous sometimes. not all the time shifts hard into 2nd gear. any advise ?
and love all videos by the way .
Miguel Mendoza thanks a lot for watching! sorry for the late reply. I would recommend a transmission flush and filter change first. More times than not, this fixes many shifting issues and is often missed.
hello my name is Alex and I have a question for you .... I have a 2004 Buick Rendezvous and for days the Anti Lock came on, only goes out when I turn off the car .and then turns back a few minutes of driving again. long before that light came again i feel a strange vibration in the brake pedal and the throttle so, plus a sound gggrrrrrr , can you help me with that?...thank you
hey thanks for watching. this is also a very common issue with Rendezvous, and there is a few things that cause it. the most common issue is a broken wire by the wheels. they become very brittle and break easily after a while, so I say start by checking the wires. take off the front wheels, and find the abs sensor...you'll see 2 wires coming out. take off the black cover the goes into the engine bay, and search for any break or tears. if you have a voltmeter, check power as well.
the grrrr noise you hear and feel in the brake pedal/throttle is the abs itself. its malfunctioning, causing that noise. hope this helps
+NexusTMPG firstly i wanna grateful for answering my question, i'll do it as you say before i have to go to the GM Dealer for an expensive ABS scan..regards
Hi,
My 03 Rendezvous has an idling problem. When I am in stop and go traffic the car will go from idling normal to idling at around 1300 Rpm (reg is 600-800). This causes me a harder time to stop. But once I put the car in neutral, the car revs up to 2000-2500 rpm. When it is turned off and back on, it goes back to normal.
I tried cleaning throttle body, changed air filter, ran scans and nothing has changed except for my "O2 Sensor" engine light.
Help!
I had the same problem on my 04 rendezvous, replaced the Idle Air Control Valve and it hasn't accelerated on its own anymore. it's about $35 at AutoZone.
will try that today! thanks
Hope that helps & fixes the issue
could a bad sensor cause the vehicle to shut off? I scanned the car and it says I need a new VSS 2005 Buick Rendezvous. I also have other issues going on as well. Like like sludge in my coolant reservoir
I have not seen it shut off a vehicle, just make it run very poorly. But it is possible. But there is also tons of things that can cause the car to shut off. If you scanned and it is giving the VSS code, I would say to get that changed first and see if that rectifies the issue with the shut off. The sludge in the reservoir is all too common with GMs, unfortunately. As Dexcool coolant breaks down, it turns into a sludge that also gums up the entire engine. It may be a good idea to do a coolant flush, especially if you have a high mileage car. Google Dexcool sludge...its crazy what it does to the inside of cars.
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thank you, i read chemical flush is the only way to get it out. i think it said it could cause the intake manifold to leak. if that's the case that too would need to be repaired as well?
thanks for all the info and replying!!
Yeah, either a chemical flush, or a GM dealer uses a combination of chemical and pressurization. Either way, it's not easy and is a bit pricey. Also, if you are bringing it to a shop, be careful. Some claim to flush out dexcool systems, but all they really do is dump the old fluid and put new fluid in, and this does not help out at all. As for the intake manifold, this is true, especially on this car and the 3.4L V6 engine. If you have the 3.6L V6, you should be ok, but the 3.4L(3400) have very finicky with their intake manifold. In fact, it is the single biggest issue with any car with the 3400 engine. So many things can cause the intake manifold to fail. It was a very common issue and can fail regardless on if you do the flush or not. But if it does fail, it is a necessary fix and you should be prepared for that, just in case. I am not sure if you are doing the work yourself or bringing it to the shop, but if you are doing it yourself, it is a very annoying job. Not easy at all. If you are bringing it to the shop, a quick tip is to not mention the intake manifold to the mechanic. Most are aware of 3400 intake manifold issues and will try and get you to fix it, even if there is nothing wrong with it. Unless you have a mechanic you trust, let them do the flush and just be prepared in case the intake manifold becomes an issue. Don't quote me on that, but just my advice.
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sorry i know we got off topic. my car will go to the gm dealership for the flush. its a 3.6L so hopefully my intake manifold is still good. one thing thats happening is when i take my radiator cap off fluid just bubbles out over the top. my car us cold when that happens. not driven in days... do you think that could be due to the thermostat? i watched a couple vids of thermostat replacement it looks like a hell of a job getting to it. when i try to find a thermostat online at a local auto parts store they don't sell the thermostat as is it comes with i guess the housing. if it is replaced should the housing be apart of that or is replacing the thermostat alone fine?
also many vehicle speed sensors have the the clamp on the sensor so that should be one less step if you buy one with the clamp.
thanks again for sharing your knowledge and advice !!!
Oh no problem at all. The coolant bubbling out could be a thermostat, but it could be other things too. depending on how much is coming out, sounds like air is getting in to the system, so a coolant flush could fix that too. After you complete the flush, if the bubbling still happens, then there is something else going on. before looking into the thermostat, take a look around for any coolant links and smell the engine too. Sounds funny I know lol. But if you detect a sort of burnt sweet smell, you may have a leak somewhere and air may be getting in that way. If there is no smell, then its just a matter of working your way from one part to another. The thermostat is a good starting point, but only if you notice the engine is either too hot(stuck closed) or too cold(stuck open). And yeah, it is a big pain to do! Unfortunately, it is part of the housing and both should be replaced. It can be done on its own, but it is such a pain, you may be better off just getting the housing as well.
did not know if you had already made a video of it?
la falla del sensor lo marco el scaner?
No. El auto no estaba sacando ningún código, pero estaba funcionando muy mal. Tan pronto como cambié esto, solucionó el problema. Tuve que diagnosticar manualmente.
Do you know where the crank sensors are on a 04 Rendevouz
Its tricky. You can only get to it from underneath the car. It is located at the back of the engine. If you look at the engine from the top, it is right underneath the rear exhaust manifold. When you look underneath the car, it is just below it, attached on with a screw. If you are underneath the car, look straight up from the oil drain plug. If i remember, it is slightly towards the passenger side. Hope this helps
Hey i was wondering if you knew where the transmission control module is located on a 05 Buick rendezvous
Its inside the air cleaner/filter box. Should be a big metal box with some plugs connected to it. that is your TCM
can anyone please provide a picture of where the tps sensor is on this vehicle the buick rendezvous i cannot find it anywhere thank you all very much
Here you go. Hope this helps. easyautodiagnostics.com/gm/3.1L-3.4L/how-to-test-the-throttle-position-sensor-1
I notice that this engine and trans is mounted reverse from my engine. My trans is on the driver side of the vehicle. Is the sensor location still the same?
Hmmmm, If yours is different, it may be because you have a different model. I am not sure if it is the same, but I can find out. Is yours AWD? And do you have the 3.4L, 3.6L?
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HI Timothy. I looked into it as best as I can and found that the 2wd 3.4l, 3.6l and awd all had different transmissions. It is obvious, but I never really clarified that for the video. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I tried to see what I can find for you. It looks like it is in the same general area. Now, since I have not checked this personally, please don't quote me on this, trying to help as best as I can. There is a part that hooked up to the passenger side of the trans, that hooks up to the rear drive shaft and outputs to the passenger CV shaft. This is the transfer case. On the top of this part there is a sensor there. From the look of the sensor and its position, I believe this is the vehicle speed sensor. I tried looking up some pictures online and found a few. This link may help give you a visual. Hope this helpswww.google.ca/search?q=buick+rendezvous+transfer+case+sensor&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiSiIqR9cXVAhUkwYMKHUONDykQ_AUICigB&biw=1920&bih=1025
Nexus Auto that is the correct location. this little AWD can be a pain. but between my research and yours we found the right location and your knowledge has been invaluable. thank you for this video reference!
No problem. Glad you got everything sorted and you are on your way to getting it fixed. Thanks again for watching too.
hi how are those kind of cars bcause i can get one with sensor problems
They're pretty good cars overall, but there is honestly quite a few problems with them too. There is a notorious manifold issue with the 3400 3.4L V6 engines, the cluster (speedometer, fuel, heat, etc) will most likely fail or start reading incorrectly, and there is issues with the transmission getting jumpy and hesitant, and there is an ABS wire that almost always breaks on the passenger side, causing your ABS light to be on and ABS not to work correctly. . As long as your new one does not have these issues, then you should be ok. For those people who owned them, they seemed very happy until some of these issues showed up.
i can get on that nice for 1000 i was wounder if worth it he said sensor were on unkown what ones
As long as it's not a major sensor, and if the mileage is good, then I think it's worth it at $1000, as my opinion. Some sensors are easy fixes, or can be left as is (although I would never recommend that). Any engine codes/check engine light?
Do i have to get a certain car stereo I have a 07 Buick rondaview cxl
I am trying to get one with a aux
You can use any aftermarket stereo in the Rendezvous. The main issue is having the right mounting equipment. You need to proper installation kit, wiring harness, and if you want to keep the steering wheel controls, you need an adapter for that as well.
My 2002 Rendezvous feels like it starts off in second gear and never will kick into passing gear regardless of speed. could this be the problem?
It could be. there is a few things that can cause that issue, but the speed sensor could be it. Have you tried a filter and flush on the transmission? I have found that wit many cars that have come in with trans issues, a filter and flush works wonders. Doesn't fix everything all the time, but it has helped more often than not.
NexusTMPG Thanks for the response. I had it put on the computer and it read that it is a bad transmission solenoid. is that something that I can do or will it have to go in to the shop?
Sorry for the late response. The Transmission Solenoid(the shift solenoid?) is not easy to do at all. You have to open the side of the transmission to get to it, if I remember correctly. Either way, it is a pain to do for the DIY'er
Update? Did changing the sensor fix the problem?
Londie's Handmade Crochet it did fix the issue and the erratic acceleration was gone. however, i do want to mention that in the rendezvous, there is actually a few things that can cause the acceleration issues, so this isn't the only fix. but it is a very common issue
Thank you for the quick reply. My issue is that the traction control kicks on and last night my anti-lock light came on. The shifting is also a little sluggish.
Londie's Handmade Crochet ah you most likely have 2 separate issues. For the sluggish acceleration, the first 2 things I would recommend, if you haven't done them already, is check the transmission fluid level and flush the fluid. sluggish acceleration can also be caused by dozens of things, with everything as minor as needing a tune up, to as major as having a compression issue. as for the traction control and abs issue, rendezvous have a VERY common issue with the abs wire breaking right near the front wheels, and most times it's the passenger side. once the wheel is off, you'll see a couple of wires heading to the abs sensor, and they'll have a black cover on them (that is likely very brittle now). you have to take off that black wire cover and check for breaks and damage. i encountered quite of a few of these issues on many GMs, including Rendezvous
NexusTMPG wat the sensor sitting
in is broken wit the bolts are in around it
NexusTMPG the part where the axle sticks into the grey part that in the video
I changed the Vehicle Speed Sensor but it still doing the same thing what other problem could it be
You are in for some serious work. When I was researching this job, the Vehicle Speed Sensor was the most common cause, but not the only cause for the shift issue. Here is a list of everything I determined *could* cause this. Fuel Pump
Spark Plugs/Wires
ignition coils
EGR valve
Mass Air Flow Sensor
torque converter shift solenoid
I would start with the simpler stuff(plugs, MAF) but there is a lot of things that can fail on this car. Hope this helps
hello I have a buick rendezvous 04 I stop running you accelerate it and it does not walk you hear it accelerated the engine will be the same sensor as the video
Sorry, I am not sure what you are asking. Are you saying that if you turn off the car, it still keeps revving? It does not move, but keeps accelerating? Please clarify, and i'll help as best as I can.
I have the same truck as in the video,when you turn it on it accelerates but it doesnt run, after two weeks of letting it sit it started runing when i turned it on, what could it be?
Ah gotcha. OK, this is a big issue. It you can rev the engine, but it does not move at all, then that indicates a transmission issue. Problem is, there is many things that can cause that, from small minor things like really old fluid or a bad solenoid, to a failing transmission. The fact that it worked again is a good sign, but it should still be looked at. How was the transmission fluid? All good? Also, was it a very hot day when the car would not run?
Hi can anyone help me I have 2003 Buick rendezvous my problem my car accelerating when I drive. I let go the pedal go and the car keeps going and it picks up speed as if I'm pushing the pedal...... Help
There can be a few things causing this, and it is hard to say what can be causing it. But if it were me, I would start with cleaning the throttle body.
those are two different sensors...input and output
Agreed!! Do you know where the input sensor is? Video shows an input sensor being placed where the output was....??? So confusing
thank you for your help concerning this matter any help would be greatly appreciated thank you again
I want to rage so hard.
How did you get the part off?
Why was that edited? Did you not record it?
Trust me, I understand your pain. At the time, I did not have a tripod low enough to fit under there, and you need 2 hands to work, so I had to stop filming. But regardless, it IS frustrating. There is not a lot of room with the screw, so you can only do little movements at a time, and that little clip is a pain to get off. Took me longer to get the clip off then it took to get the car up on ramps and the 10mm screw out. Where are you having issues? The screw, or the clip?
I miss my Rendezvous
It was a fun car. My parents loved theirs. Gone but not forgotten
230k and still chugging along. This fixed my hesitation and rough shifting. By far one of my favorite vehicles
Damn I’ve been driving my car for two years with this issue lol.
Sounds like you need to get it changed. It can vary though, as there is a lot of causes to that stuttering drive. Run some tests for sure.
what year
This video should apply to all Buick Rendezvous from 2002-2007 with front wheel drive only. AWD has a different layout, but the job is similar
Replacing the sensor didn't fix the problem. It was shifting better at first with speedometer still not tracking the correct speed, then eventually shifting gone back to shifting the same as before.
damn sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, there is a lot of causes for poor acceleration and transmission shifting on the Rendezvous. Since I am not there, I cannot diagnose it, but maybe I can help give some direction on where to go next.
First, the speedometer not reading, that is a VERY common issue in the Rendezvous and Azteks, and it is actually an issue in the speedometer cluster itself. I had a few rebuilt at a local shop here (they had to replace the internal motors) and that had great success. So whatever fix it is for the sluggish acceleration, it will likely not fix the speedometer issue.
So with that said, these engines have issues with both the acceleration from a combustion standpoint, and a shifting issue from a transmission standpoint.
Again, take my suggestions for what they are, because I cannot check your car in any way. These are the top fixes I found for each issue
For the ignition issue (in this order)
1. ignition coil
2. spark plug and wired
3. mass air flow sensor
4. egr valve
5. fuel pump
If it is the transmission
1. Transmission filter change and fluid drop(this is surprisingly effective for these cars, but DO NOT DO A COMPLETE FLUSH)
2. torque converter shift solenoid
Between all these SUVs I worked on, one of these ultimately would be the fix. But it is hard to diagnose sometimes, and I suspect it always had to do with multiple part failures. Hope this helps. If you have any questions on the above, let me know. Thanks
I was needing a little help with it
now show how to get to it on a all well drive
Wish I had access to an awd model so I could. But I don't.
That looks like you might have bought the FWD rather than the AWD sensor...
That would be correct. This video covers the FWD model
@@NexusAuto The old sensor appears to be an AWD.
@@dcpyatt nope. That came out of a 2004 fwd.
I had to order the new speed sensor and it finally came. As I took the old one out, I noticed alot of metal shavings around the end. Is that normal you think or is that a sign of something bad in my near future?
There may be some contaminants, but it shouldnt be much. I did a couple of these and never noticed significant shavings on them. A bit of stuff, but nothing to worry about. If you are seeing a lot, as in 30% covered or more, I would be concerned for sure.
A lot of metal shavings is a. Bad sign in the transmission. My suggestion update the magnet in your trans Pan to a pair of them. Change your trans filter and fluid. And pray that your 4t65e We'll keep working as they are very problematic transmission.
Speedometer is pegged.
Pegged?
@@NexusAuto Yes. Way past the full line. Cruise works. Replaced VSS. Shifts okay.
I've never heard of a "SPEED - SENSOR" on any car, which doesn't surprise me. The whole concept sounds like a "Money - Making - Ploy" to both OVER- COMPLICATE and INTRODUCE PROBLEMS (Especially on a RENDEZVOUS) (I have one of these things... that's why I can say that)! IT seems that these damn car designers today can get away with anything, as long as they Include the prefix "ECO" (meaning "ECOLOGY") before the obnoxious MODULE that they FORCE into the design.
Can't see nothing but all the writing
I know. It was really hard to film this video in a tight space. I wish I had the equipment then that I have now. Would have been a much better video