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10-01-08, 03:29 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): 07 escalade, 06 lexus gs, 94 civic si hatchback  | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: houston | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
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Originally Posted by hcvone  I am using my heated washer fluid every time I can, my insurance replacement is better than my trade in price.  |  refilling my fluid all the time! lol. |
10-02-08, 09:56 AM
| | Moderator Cadillac(s): 2009,2008,2007 Escalade's, 2008,2006 SRX's | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Huntingdon Valley, Pa. | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
Been using mine all morning, it's 28 here in upstate NY this morning, no flames seen yet.
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10-02-08, 10:57 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 2007 Escalade; 2001 SLS | | | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
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Originally Posted by hcvone Been using mine all morning, it's 28 here in upstate NY this morning, no flames seen yet. | We are all behind you and wish you the best in starting a fire! If you are successful, maybe a sticky with how-to instructions would be in order. I love mine, but would gladly give it up to snag a new one (or near new CPO) with all the discounts offered. I am sure I could beat my present lease price with a purchase right now for a newer, better equipped model! |
10-09-08, 02:17 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Fanatic Cadillac(s): 2005 White Diamond EXT | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
This sounds like GM did not spend too much time fully integrating the system. The inline fuse sounds pretty much like an aftermarket system such as remote starters and alarms. Otherwise, it would be part of the fuse box.
This whole debacle sounds like the Ford - Firestone tire issue. I would hope that the technology would be worked by both parties and used in other applications such as rear wipers (although the rear defroster takes care of this) and headlamp washers. The option is very popular and should be offered as for most folks, a valuable feature. |
10-23-08, 08:45 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
Had a new remote programmed ysterday on my 08 and the dealer went ahead and handled the recall seamlessly. Took about 15 minutes.
jw |
10-27-08, 08:56 AM
| | Moderator Cadillac(s): 2009,2008,2007 Escalade's, 2008,2006 SRX's | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Huntingdon Valley, Pa. | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
Went thru 2 gallons of washer fluid in the snow of Quebec last week, still no fire.  |
10-27-08, 09:32 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 2007 Escalade; 2001 SLS | | | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
Mine was in last week for a leaky window seal, no mention of the recall being done on invoice. Tried it out this weekend, the fuse was not pulled either. |
10-29-08, 10:20 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Escalade EXT | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Dee-troit, MI Age: 52 | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
Sent a note to my dealer earlier this week. He said that the repair parts aren't in yet. Maybe in mid-Nov.
Haven't needed it though, even though it's been cold out. Not much frost.
Kennedy |
10-30-08, 07:52 AM
|  | Cadillac Technician Cadillac(s): none | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Age: 41 | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
I have heard over the last few days that lots of stores have been getting the actual repair parts for this recall.
Be sure to check with your dealer to see if they have any in stock before going back in for the install.
I haven't checked yet to see if we have any.
GM is weird about this sort of thing. Usually when parts are available they pre-ship a certain number to each dealer based on recall numbers in our area. I don't know if we have to order them or if they are just starting shipment on them.
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10-30-08, 08:31 AM
| | Moderator Cadillac(s): 2009,2008,2007 Escalade's, 2008,2006 SRX's | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Huntingdon Valley, Pa. | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
Thanks for the update Bill.  |
10-30-08, 09:09 AM
| | Cadillac Technician Cadillac(s): none | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Age: 41 | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
The recall does not exist in the form I posted above anymore.
The revision is out that calls for installation of the jumper harness and parts are available.
We have 20 on order and will probably keep plenty in stock once they start arriving.
Most dealers should be ordering these parts or at least be getting automatic shipment.
As I said, check with your dealers to see that they have stock available before going in.
The part number is 20773432. |
11-19-08, 11:36 PM
|  | Caution: Woman Driver Cadillac(s): '10 SRXy; Previously '07 3.6L CTS | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Keep Right™ | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
Don't push the button!!!!  |
11-20-08, 11:09 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 2007 Escalade; 2001 SLS | | | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
^^^ 
I wish it were that easy! As stated, I want out of mine so I can buy an identical CPO like mine for far less than my lease buy-out!!!!!! |
11-20-08, 12:48 PM
| | Moderator Cadillac(s): 2009,2008,2007 Escalade's, 2008,2006 SRX's | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Huntingdon Valley, Pa. | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
I keep trying to get mine to do that.  |
11-28-08, 07:28 PM
| | Banned Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | | | | Re: Major GM Recall for engine fires - heated wiper fluid
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Originally Posted by RightTurn Don't push the button!!!! |  | | Cadillac Discussion Tools | | | 
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