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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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so i was driving home earlier and im 4 blocks from my house, then i get two idiot lights.

Service Traction Control
Service Brake Assist

So I called the dealer, and they said its most likely a wheel bearing or sensor, since they poped up at the same time. I feel shaking at around 40 mph, thought the wheels were off balance. The brakes still work.

if anyone has any insight id appreciate it.
 

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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Yep, sounds like a hub.
 
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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ok im gettiing it checked tommorrow for codes. ive been doing some reading and this seems to be a common problem. from what i read it could be the brake fluid level is low. i thought it was low the other day but did not know how to check.

is this too low???
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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now is the time to tell them to check for your recalls or service bulletins, let us know what they find! thanks
 
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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30,000 miles my breaking point

lol the funny thing is that i tried to describe these problems to the dealer while i had warrenty and they said were fine. dont get me wrong i got a lot of minor issues fixed but 2 months after its over i get all these problems.

steering knucle pops - deal said they replaced but problem persists 4 months later - i think they just greased

vibration at around 40-60 - w/o pushing the acelerator

traction light-------bad sensor/wheelbearing hub/wiring
abs light-----------

horrible ping coming from cat, i think its clogged and 2 months old

leaky transcooler line - should be recall / under powertrain warrenty

i think a leak in the power steering system - was low to the add mark - 06's got a recall

slow coolant leak - suspect water pump/ line

dash/defrost plastic on dash distorting

rust around front strut mounts

radio = static b4/system install

im sure ill find something new tommorow

next step sue the guy i bought it from
 

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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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holy f dude that sucks man!
 
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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yes i believe i got a lemon but damn. i already had to get these fixed

rear defrost
side mirror + switch
exhaust rusted through
stab links
iss
knuckle
im sure theres a few more
 
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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damnn man i'm sorry =[ that really bites! hope everything gets straightened out
 
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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thanks there goes the bank account and the tax refund

so long dual exhaust and ltz bumber
 
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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when did you buy the car? did you like inspect it and all before you bought it?
 

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