JohnD1956 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 We just wrote our check for the last payment on our 06 LaCrosse this July, and now we get this back handed thank you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I presume it's not "on"? Looks like the "BRAKE" icon is lit too, as is the "Check Engine" icon?As I recall, the "switch" is on the parking brake pedal assy. A simple contact switch to either open or close a circuit.Enjoy!NTX5467-----------"Enjoy" the car and it's "lack of monthly payments"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Thanks NTX. It's the "check engine" light I was commenting about. I already know what system is involved and what part is suspected. Looks like the repair will cost about the same as my monthly car payment has been the last 72 months. And I have to get it fixed to pass NYS Inspection although I was informed that the problem in no way impacts the drivability of the vehicle. Oh well, it is what it is...Just thought the irony was too great to pass up posting here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Put a mailing label over the light with bold letters: "DO NOT EXCEED 6000 RPM" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I'm just taking a guess that it is the fuel vapor vent. It happen to my truck. The original part cost $35 but it was superseded by kit to correct the problem for $130. I am still not comfortable with that line of logic.At least I didn't write my first cynical thought- "They have been building Buicks for over a hundred years and you picked a 2006 LaCrosse?"Happy Fourth. Back to sitting in the shade at my personal car show.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) Happy Fourth. Back to sitting in the shade at my personal car show.Bernie[ATTACH=CONFIG]144408[/ATTACH]That sounds like a great way to pass time...lol Edited July 28, 2012 by Kingoftheroad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) Put a mailing label over the light with bold letters: "DO NOT EXCEED 6000 RPM" LOL. I like that idea Willie.Bernie, It's not that, yet. It's the secondary air injection system. Initial diagnostics indicate the solenoid valve is stuck. $240 for this part at the dealership. But further diagnostics need to be completed to make sure thats the problem. Will be checking it further Friday. Edited July 5, 2012 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 Wow... another ironic circumstance after paying off the LaCrosse. I had just returned from a joy ride in the 56, turned it off and stepped out of the dor when I hear a double clunk and the sound of something falling on the ground behind the car. Earlier today I had moved the laCrosse towards the road so I had room to fix the window that broke on the Wagon. I had not yet backed the car into the area closer to the house.So I go to the back of the 56 and there, laying on the ground is an arrow. Seems the neighbors kid shot one off and "it got away from him". It hit the hood on the La Crosse and dented and put a deep scratch in it. I think it also hit the 56 but theres so many chips in the paint I could not tell which may have been a new one. It sure was close to hitting me too. But now I'll have to have the check engine light fixed and have the hood painted. The fun never seems to stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) So somewhere....in Schenectady, New York...... there's a kid walking around with a crossbow stickin out the seat of his britches. Dang JD, better not ever pay the house off. Edited July 28, 2012 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I dunno, John, I'd leave that telltale if it was my just-paid-for LaCrosse. Not many of us have cars that've been struck by arrows. It's part of this Buick's unique history now.Oh, go ahead and get it fixed. I do hope it's coming out of the neighbour boy's grass-mowing money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) Don't worry about me ever paying this place off Mr E. I suspect I'll be ice cold long before we see the light of day on this place. I felt bad on so many levels with this incident. First off I really like this car and plan to keep it a long time. It just iritates me to no end to know the amount of work it's already had to have in the 6 years I've owned it. I guess there's no point in keeping this girl for archival status now. Maybe I'll cut it up and drop a Chevy 350 in there!!!More so though, since I was there when it happened I immediately went across the street and yelled " Who's shooting arrows over here". There are two possible properties and I know the one family well. The other I don't know so good, and I figured it had come from the 2nd house. So, since no one answered, I called the police for a report. While waiting for the police I went over again and yelled out, but no one came forward. When the cops came they went over and came back with the neighbor I knew and his son. If I had known it was them I would have never called the police. But they were very apologetic and agreed to pay whatever it costs to have it fixed. Edited July 28, 2012 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Usually that little yellow engine illuminates just after the warranty expires. The dreaded CEL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) Arrow wound... Edited July 28, 2012 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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