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Have Any Of You Done The "Big 3" Upgrade To Your Electrical?

CRSO — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:26:12 GMT

I haven't picked up my escalade yet and was just wondering how long the 3 wires were for your cut. I'll be getting an 03-04 but it's the same to 06 I believe...

I have 50' of 0 gauge welding cable ready to go and I want to crimp/solder the lugs on beforehand so it's just bolt and go.

Restore Finish to "Chrome" Interior Door Handles

kippjones — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:22:32 GMT

Hi,
Mine are worn and are black in the worn areas. Is there a finish/procedure to restore the chrome look?

Thank you.

Air Bags & Sway Bar up-grade for a 2004 Eskie

gunns — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:47:30 GMT

Has anyone put airbags in their rear coils to assist the air shocks and up-graded their sway bars for trailer towing purposes? I was told you have to disconnect (pull the fuse) for the air shocks which doesn't make sense. I was wondering what affect the up-grades had on the computer and stabil-i-track?

GM Nav Disc no longer on Backorder

Trulytex — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:58:04 GMT

I just got the e-mail from gmnavdisc.com that they got the new Nav Discs in that were on backorder. I was on the list for an e-mail when the backorder was filled. The backorder was for:

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Daytime running lights?

glitterjunkie — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:28:48 GMT

My mother has a 2007 Escalade, one of her running lights is out. I went to Pep Boys to get a new bulb, but after looking in the computer myself, then asking staff for help, there is no daytime running light listed for the Escalade. Are the called someone else? Or could someone tell me what bulb she needs?

Thanks!

Spoiler

vicb — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:10:19 GMT

The spoiler on my escalade came loose. One side is still secure but the other side is not. O'reilly's has this 3m molding tape that looks similar to what was holding it down. Can anyone let me know if that will work or is there a different tape I should get? Thanks

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fuel line quick connectors

phattruk — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:45:22 GMT

guys, i need a little help, as usual. replaced my fuel pump but in the process broke 2 quick connects. these are the one that goes to the evap cannister and to the big line out of the fuel pump. i'm having no success in finding these 2 parts. These are not the 3/8 and 5/16 connectors. they look more like 1/2" connectors. even the dealerships don 't have it. they recommended i purchase the entire tubing network (over $200.00) which is ridculous. i've include some pics . the black fitting slides into the white fitting and then the assembly fits over the tubes on the fuel pump and the the evap cannister. the black pieces have nbrs on them . one has a "4", the other "5" even though they look to be the same size

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If you have a 2003-2006 ESV or Regular Size... (need help)

CRSO — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:30:21 GMT

please help me out... I am buying one very soon and am planning on building a subwoofer box.

Anyhow, I need the "exact" dimensions on an ESV's cargo area behind the 3rd row seats. I need mostly the depth and height up to the back of the 3rd row1) seats and 2) headrests. I know the width is 49".

The depth should be the depth from the rearmost part of the seat to the hatch lid.

3rd row seat
_
// <---------- depth -----------> |
// |
// | <----- hatch
// |
______ // |
_______/

None of you have to do this but it would be really really appreciated.

Thanks in advance...

----------

so looks like my diagram didn't work out too well... lol

2004 - 2006 ESV Platinum Grille, Where?

cashmereDTS — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:08:46 GMT

Does anyone know where to find a 04 - 06 esv platinum grille for less than $590.00?

Thanks

Regular Escalade or EXT?

Pitbull14218 — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:36:52 GMT

Hi, I'm new here, used to own a 99 Escalade, I loved it but I always loved the 02 and up escalades. Once I'm done with school I plan to buy one, always had an interest for the EXTs. People who have had both regular and ext, which did you like more and why? I know EXTs are longer, anything else different?

Thanks

Computer Code Reader Purchase

gunns — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:58:10 GMT

I'm in the market for a computer code reader. I need info on the different makes and models available and opinions on those that members have tried. It will be for owner use not professionally. Any help is appreciated!

For helpiing 2002 cadillac Escalade remote remote keyless entry

cooljean1229 — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:24:46 GMT

My car is 2002 cadillac escalade .
I am asking anti-theft alarm system.
I add anothr GPS/GSM/GPRS/GIS anti-theft alarm system on my car with original remote keyless entry.
1、My questions is my mechanic tell me he need the obvious signal aoubt lateral lamp flash .
One flash on �Lock� and two flash on �unlock�
I know there is a center infomation system that i can change remote keyless system on it . I can setup up by three mode . �Horn, flash and none� , and i turn the system on �flash � but there still cannot see obvious signal aoubt one and two lateral lamp flash .
2、how can i turn off the daytime running lamps, on the cis , i turn the headlamp off, but there still light, cam i turn it off,
Thank you
Best regard
Jimmy du

2004 EXT TPMS sensors... how do you know

zapconj — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:49:28 GMT

Hey everyone, i recently purchased a 2004 ESCALADE EXT and was wondering how i could tell if my truck was/is supposed to have TPMS sensors installed or if they were turned off (if that is even possible)

There are after market wheels on the truck.

I have scrolled though the driver menus and have not come across the TPMS screens but wasnt sure if that was the simple answer that my truck does not support them or if they were bypassed.

Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give.

Thanks
zapconj

Temperature Gauge Fluctuates

8mycsh — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:26:01 GMT

Hi,

So today I turned on the front a/c of my 2004 Escalade and everything was working great. Nice and cold as expected. I then turned on the rear a/c and it was blowing semi cold air. I looked down at my dash and then engine temperature gauge was fluctuating. It would bounce up and down. So I popped the hood and checked everything as far as leaks, overflow and everything looked good. The rad was just flushed last fall. I looked back and it was still bouncing. I turned off the rear a/c and it leveled out and stayed steady and normal.

So my question is: Does the rear a/c not blow as cold as the front? I am assuming not since the air has to travel to the rear.
And second what would cause the temperature gauge to bounce only when the rear a/c is on?

I told the dealership about it and they said bad instrument cluster. I find that hard to believe since it only happens with the rear a/c on.
Thanks

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What is the heaviest load you have towed with your escalade? STOCK HITCH

slowstang305 — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:52:52 GMT

Just wondering what is the heaviest load that you have ever towed with your escalade using the stock Class III hitch. Anyone exceeded the 5000 capacity?

Just a funny pic 18s vs 26s

slowstang305 — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:51:55 GMT

Took this when I was taking the rims off for a road trip, thought the size difference was pretty funny LOL

Aftermarket Head Unit Adapter For Use With Factory System

CRSO — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:40:21 GMT

Which adapter will I be using in a 2003 for an aftermarket head unit to retain the factory system and door chime crap?

steering squeal

natty — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:10:24 GMT

when making a left turn after the car has warmed up it sounds like the belt is slipping. I changed the belt which did not help. I changed the power steering fluid whiched worked for about a year and it came back, when I tried again it did not help. this is a 2006 escalade and did not have the problem until I had the steering box replaced the dealer said the noise is normal but I dont think so.

2006 ESV overdrive stutter problem

fishcrazy — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:42:22 GMT

Hi Everyone. I seem to be having an issue when I go into overdrive and give the vehicle just slight gas to accelerate but not enough to kick down into 3rd gear there is a stutter that occurs. If the tranny gets enough gas to kick down to 3rd gear then there is no stutter. It only seems to occur in overdrive and whild giving it gas to get up slight incline and not downshift. Any pointers what I should be looking for? I dont seem to have issues at any other time and I think only at lower speeds in overdrive as I have not noticed a problem on the freeway at 65 plus MPH. Seems when the truck goes into just slight load while in overdrive is the only time I see this happening. Thanks for any guidance as to what may be a starting point here.

Help! Loud popping/Clicking Noise from Front End When Turning on Dry Road? 03 Escalad

larry_chip — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:28:52 GMT

Okay I Really Need Help Here Guys!

I Picked up an 03 Escalade AWD Lastnight & It was raining during the test drive & It drove fine.

i bought it & driving home (3 hrs later) stopped for gas & (rain stopped,Dry Road) when i made a turn to park the car it felt like something was POPPING/CLICKING Very Loaded & Felt like something was going to POP Off!!...i Tried it again & it kept doing it.

so be the time i got near home it was raining again & the roads we're wet. I Tried turning & it did not do it.?

so it's only happening on dry pavement?
it does has a snow tires on it but i've had 15 Escalades & tahoes over the years with snow tires & never felt anything like this?

sounds kinda like a CV Joint but it clicks when i turn left & right?

And yes i know how AWD Feels when turning. Like i said i've had a ton of these & This ain't Normal.
I Bought the car lastnight & haven't told my wife about the prob.

i'd like to fix it before she finds out.

PLEASE HELP!

05 escalade ext rear shocks and compressor

scottg05 — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:04:03 GMT

I replaced the compressor and rear shocks with ac delco parts (22187154 rear shocks and 15254590 compressor from gm parts direct). The compressor comes on when i start the truck and seems to sit good. Trouble is the ride is horrible, hit a bump and sounds like the whole rear end is rattling. Very rough riding not smooth like before. Does the auto air ride adjust need to be reset somehow?

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2004 ESV Driver Seat Heater Issue

kippjones — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:12:43 GMT

Hi,
When I press the butt heater button, I hear a click from under the steering wheel on the left side and the level lights quickly light then turn off. Only once has this heater stayed on and worked correctly. The lumbar heater on the same seat works fine. Any thoughts on what it could be?

Thank you.

how do i disconnect fuel lines

phattruk — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:23:53 GMT

dumb question: i dropped my tank but am having trouble disconnecting the evap and fuel lines. not sure if i twist and pull, if there is a tab i need to depress, or if i need the fuel line tool. thanks for the help .

Head unit question

Silver04 — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:00:17 GMT

My 04ESV came witht the bose/nav head unit. Will a head unit with nav out of an 07 denali plug/play? thanks

Undercoating On The Vehicle Frame From The Factory?

wake — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:13:10 GMT

I was underneath the vehicle today to swap out the spare tire with a new factory chrome wheel and proper size tire (why did GM put a 16" spare underneath?), when I noticed what appears to be undercoating that was peeling away from the frame in certain spots and rust starting to form. I'm sure it's not just paint as it's kinda squishy/soft to the touch. The 05 I own was purchased early this year and spent it's first 3 years of life in NY, so it is a genuine east coast car.

I'm relatively new to the east coast, having spent most of my life in the southwest where we don't get snow or salt on the roads so I'm not used to seeing the rust underneath.

I ended up getting a can of spray on undercoat and taking a wire brush to the rust spots before spraying them to cover the metal back up before I put the spare back up. I also went around the front and sides and did the same to the other rusty spots I see forming on the frame.

Since it's a soft rubbery coating, I'm contemplating hitting all the suspension bolts with this stuff as well. I bought a used Trailblazer after moving here in 06 and last year when I went to change out the shocks it was a nightmare. I ended up cutting off the shock post on one side because the bolt had rusted almost to the point of disintigration. I'm thinking hitting the suspension bolts of the other vehicles might be a good idea since this stuff seems soft enough that the bolts would just take off the coating someday when I do need to do some suspension work.

Anyway, I guess my question is did the factory put an undercoating on the frame? I don't think it was done aftermarket as the body (floorpan, etc) doesn't have a trace of it anywhere from spraying, only the steel frame.

Visors / Rain Guards For Outside Mirrors?

wake — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:43:04 GMT

I came across some rain guards or visors for the outside mirrors. They are a generic application but seem like they might be a good idea as I'm a bit disappointed by my mirrors in the rain. The mirror glass on these trucks seem to sit flush with the mirror housing and mine are sometimes unusable in the rain as they get completely covered in road spray and things like dirt, pollen, and leaves. All my other vehicles have had the mirrors recessed in a little bit, just enough it seems that my mirrors stayed much cleaner even in bad weather.

Anyone tried these things? They stick out a couple of inches, straight back from the top of the mirror housing.

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codes P0300 and P0332

fsbaksh82 — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:55:41 GMT

HEY everyone
I have a 2004 escalade and the check engine light came on with codes P0300 AND P0332 (KNOCK SENSOR). What do I doo?

driving problem on paved road

seaman.40 — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:11:52 GMT

Please help : I have an 02 escalade with all -wheel drive (6.0 ) Its kind of weird what happened , I think it has to do with the kind of paved road, when I am making the turn its kind of jumping, only happends on specific kind of paved road like a new gas stations. Please anybody had that problem before ? there is anyway that I can disconnect all-wheel drive because I dont see any button on the 02 escalade . thanks in advance.

Rob

Just wanted to share...

zapconj — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:57:30 GMT

Hey everyone, I just wanted to share an experience i just had with my 04 EXT. I purchased it about 6 weeks ago straight from the Auction and pretty much felt i got a killer deal. Paid less than $11K and it had just under 95K miles fully loaded. When i purchased it i figured that it would be a good idea to look in to an aftermarket warrantee. My buddy who owns the used car dealership said to look in to other compnaies than the one he offers as he's not really happy with them and is himself looking in to offering a new company.

After some research i settled on the After Market Warrantee from Carchex. (www.carchex.com) I asked around to a few friends who own repair shops and a few service managers at dealerships i deal with and everyone had great things to say about them. I ended up getting the deluxe plan that covered pretty much anything that could go wrong on the truck....from theengine and treansmission rebuild or replacement to suspension and fuel system.... there is a whole list of items... it even covers the electronics including the nav system.

Long story short.. i was driving the other day and the traction control started to trigger at random times and the ABS lights would come on... After that i noticed that the "SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM" message would come on. Also the ABS would trigger at random times while breaking.

I took the truck in to the local Caddy dealer and presented the Carchex warrantee info and later that day the service manager called me to tell me that BOTH from hub assemblies needed to be replaced (bad sensors) as well as the Ride control compressor. They spoke to Carchex and got the repair approved and my truck will be ready Saturday and i would have to pay my $100 deductible. On top of that.. i rented a car as a loander while my tuck is in the shop, Carchex will cover up to $150 in rental fees while my truck in in the shop for a covered repair! so i'll be out of pocket $100 on the repair!

I'm pretty stoaked about the warrantee and my truck. As we all know, our trucks are not cheap to repair, I feel much better knowing that i have a warrantee behind me.

I have to admit that i was a little worried that i would have a problem with the warantee but i feel much better now. the people at carchex were very helpful.

anyway, just wanted to share!

Day running lights Escalade 04 esv

PearlCaddy04 — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:10:34 GMT

Day running light on the right side seem to have a mind of it's own .. sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't .. Any info will be helpful .

novice plz speak english

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Ok I need both some help and some advise
2005 EXT
Can anyone tell me where I can get a cap for the end of the running board
In the begining I was happy with the Bose syst beiier sound em, now not so much
how can I get better sound without going thru/spending a lot
my SRC light is on as well I need to understand how to find itand test it, in english,
And last need a tune up (about how much should be spent) and is it good to have the trans flushed and all fluids replaced
Thanks
not mechanical at all

Tire monitor 04 escalade esv

PearlCaddy04 — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:53:54 GMT

Tire Monitor service keeps popping up on dash .. What is the fix ?

Bose Premium Amp vs. Bose Lux (Y91) Amp

cashmereDTS — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:14:57 GMT

Hi all.

Just wondering how much better the Lux amp is compared to the premium amp as far as sound quality is concerned?

I'm thinking of switching out my factory, joystick nav unit in my 04 escalade for a 05 or 06 touchscreen unit.

Just wondering if it's worth the trouble and money to get a lux amp and touchscreen or just leave the premium (non lux) amp and get a premium (non lux) touchscreen?

Thoughts, ideas?

Thanks

Pressing on gas, but car does not move in all gears.

Zicky67 — Wed, 02 May 2012 03:25:38 GMT

Hello, I have a 2006 Cadillac Escalade, and what is happening it that when I press on the gas the car does not move. Either in Drive, Reverse..nothing!.. I was told it may be the transmission, but I just can't imagine the transmission breadking down so soon. Someone else said it could be the Gear Shift linkage, or the axel, but I'm not sure. Please help !!

Brembo looking brake calipers for $40 -PICS INSIDE-

Coops5087 — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:48:30 GMT

So I've always wanted a big brake Brembo kit but their thousands of dollars so why not settle for the Brembo look? I ordered these on Ebay not wanting to deal with painting my calipers but Im going to end up painting them anyways so it'll look better, cleaner and it'll make the caliper look bigger. I just ordered Cross Drilled rotors that I'll be putting on this week and I think it'll look A LOT better with those. Overall I think its a better look than just painting them and they actually look real. Let me know what you guys think!

Video of my bolt on Vert SS vs my Turbo Escalade ESV fastest in the world!

SUX2BU — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:24:25 GMT

So I finally put my built transmission back in THE BEAST last week and chained down the front end (being AWD I was just blowing the front wheels off) in preparation for her maiden voyage down the 1/4 mile.

Last time at the 1/8 mile track THE BEAST went 8.35 @ 84.5 mph (Video: My 6,200 lb Escalade running low 8s. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com). On the next run she broke the forward sprag in the trans.

I wasn't too interested in running a new fastest time in Ginger so I didn't really prep her for the track. All I did was throw the track wheels on, she had almost a full tank and all kinds of junk in the trunk. The DA was horrible and Ginger couldn't hook on the couple of runs she did, but I really only took her so I could line her up next to THE BEAST!

I am always on different forums and I have not any other fast Escalade ESVs. I have only seen ONE faster Escalade at 11.9 @117 but that was a new body style 2007 regular short twin turbo Escalade. I guess no one races the really long ESVs.

They also had the scales working. Ginger tipped the scales at 4,250 lbs and THE BEAST was a hefty 6,015 lbs.

Here is a few videos and pics. On the first video cut to the 13 minute mark to see the race.

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Longer Crank Times

gmercedesbenz — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:38:47 GMT

So I've noticed in the past few weeks that it's taking a little more cranking to get my 'lade started in the mornings. Usually it was a .5 second crank and she'd fire right up.
Recently I've either had to:

A. Crank .5 seconds, release. Crank again, fires up.
OR
B. Continue cranking for about 1 second and she starts.

After the first start she fires right up no problem. This occurs only after sitting overnight or all day at work.

Did some digging this morning, I've read everything from starter, to starter relay to fuel pressure regulator as the cause. My plugs and wires were done less then 15,000 miles ago, fuel filter has been replaced, throttle body has been cleaned, fuel line has been serviced. Any ideas?

Thanks!

Needing shock options for my application.

garton05 — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:17:42 GMT

I have a 2002 and my rear shocks are blown. Everyone has mixed feeling on getting rid of the ride control or staying stock. My compressor is still good. I was needing to be able to still haul a boat and have a good ride. What dose everyone think? Should i replace my front shocks too? Thanks

Blacked out emblems (Plasti Dip) PICS INCLUDED

Coops5087 — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:11:28 GMT

I used the Plasti Dip spray for my emblems and it turned out awesome! Let me know what ya think or if you have any questions. Its super easy and takes about an hour, mostly because of drying time.

A/C compressor no power

wolfhair — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:12:44 GMT

Dear Sir's,
Changed evaporator and accumalator ,,, do not have power to compressor. Checked relay ,,, it's O.K.
Checked voltage at low pressure cut out = 4.85 volts. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Obdii data link connector won't scan

01whitenite — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:08:33 GMT

So i am having problems with my fabulous gm air ride system, alldata says i can read all auto level sensors via obd connector, however my dlc will not let my genisys scan tool read any data stream from vehicle. Anyone have an idea why?

does anyone know how to clear up foggy headlights?

jlw7 — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:39:15 GMT

yeah thier foggy

Broken Belt On 22 Inch Tire

bpc87 — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:45:05 GMT

I bought a wheel and tire package last year offline no place would mount them for me so i had my mechanic do it. I live in NE so when it came to take them off for the winter or the winter we were suppose to get i went to town fair tire because i bought a package from them. So I had them run them through the balance machine and one of the guys told me that two of my tires had broken belts from the way my mechanic mounted them. Now my question is is that something could happen and is the tire junk. Can a balancing machine tell me if there is a broken belt in a tire. If they actually are broken are they junk or can i still run them because i mean these tires were not even on my truck for 6 months. So if someone knew anything about this question and could answer it that would be great once again Thank you for your time
Bart

Dealerships repair work... total rip off...

darkknight1999 — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:38:13 GMT

Ok so it goes like this...

I had a sway bar connector break the other day on the Escalade... not a big deal. So I bought the parts to replace both of them even though only one was broken. Its best to replace these in a set... as the other is bound to be on it way out.
So I purchased the parts for $35 bucks (rockauto.com great place to get parts) the parts I purchased are factory GM ACDelco parts. I called the dealer this afternoon just to see what the Cadillac dealer here in Norwood, MA, would charge me to replace them. I spoke to the service counter guy... the quote... $196 bucks... FOR ONLY ONE!!!! Are you freaking kidding me! I even called my guy at the Firestone Tire shop where I get my tires... It was 1 hour labor ($59) and the parts ($50) So that's $109+tax for BOTH!
My cost if I do the work myself, $35 bucks. An car dealers wonder why no one comes to them for service. Because their Morons! Only an idiot would pay $196 bucksfor them to replace one. I would gladly pay Firestone the $120 bucks to fix them, just so I dont have to deal with it... but I'm not spending $492 simply because it says Cadillac on the sign out front. Where not rebuilding an engine here its 2 bolts... pretty simply. I can fix this in the driveway in under an hour myself.

So to the customer service rep that is surely going to read this.... maybe pass along to someone that matters... you know those guys that get paid a retarded amount of money to decisions like let change 4x the amount for a job that will only cost us $75 bucks.... yeah tell those guys I can see why they needed a bail out from the tax payers. Because no one in there right mind would pay that. NO ONE! You'd have to be a freaking MORON to pay that.

Rant over.

fog lights

the cadillac man — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:28:37 GMT

i wish i had done this back of this but i decided to get a new set of factory housings for my fog lights and i need to know how to aim them with hid's so it won't be blinding for the oncoming traffic,

now keep in mind i will mostly using them in fog unless i need them in rain so i will be using 4300k bulbs in them.
p.s. i am using a aftermarket set of projector style housings and the light output sucks and is unusable in fog and is the main reason i am switching back to oem.

anyone know how to get rid of foggy headlights?

jlw7 — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:30:26 GMT

yeah thier foggy

who left the coins in my exhaust

jlw7 — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:15:19 GMT

when im driving my 2005 cadillac escalade esv it sounds like someone is throwing change under my car. even when im going in reverse. someone help. i feel like a fool driving up in my cadillac with the sound of change under my truck.

Cold air intake questions PLEASE HELP

Coops5087 — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:10:28 GMT

So i've been wanting a new intake kit on my 03 Escalade and from what I understand its just piping and an air filter. My question is, what are the differences in the $400 kits and the $50 kits on ebay? Is it just the air filter? I found a kit on ebay thats $50 and Im wondering if its worth it or what are the reasons I shouldnt get it. Also, I know theres sensors and plugs on the stock intake, do those get plugged into the new one? Beause it doesnt look like theres any spots for sensors on this aftermaket one. Heres a pic of the EBAY one. Any help would be great. Thanks!

brake light problem

atherts — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:53:07 GMT

I have an 03 escalade ESV that is having with when I hook up a trailer the right brake light on the trailer doesn't work. I know it's not the trailer because I have hooked the trailer up to another truck and all the lights work fine. I have tested at the hook up and it works just very weak:annoyed: any ideas. I also replaced the plug on the truck and it does the same thing.

Replacement of the original headlights

Igor_ — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:43:50 GMT

Hello! I like headlights such as
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or another analogous.
What can you tell me about their quality and lighting comparing with original? Thank's.

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Shaved emblems? Let me know what you think. PICS INSIDE

Coops5087 — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:52:33 GMT

I was messing around with photo shop and wanted to see what it would look like shaving the emblems on the back. I like the clean look but is it too clean? It looks good but I think it looks more like a Yukon or Tahoe without the emblems. You guys know best and I really can't make up my mind if I like it enough to do it. Please let me know what you think.

PLEASE TAKE THE POLL

2002 escalade suspension question

kbrady — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:32:34 GMT

I Have a 2002 escalade and the rear air ride leveling bags are bad. I need to replace them but the replacements I have found are really expensive. Does anyone know where I can find some that aren't too expensive or anything I can do to fix them?

Any help is much appreciated. Thank you

Service Ride Control - FIXED !

divot — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:43:20 GMT

Thanks to all on the board who pointed me in the right direction! I purchased an '06 last yr with the dreaded "Service Ride Control" message. I shortly discovered that Compressor was shot due to the air shocks having boots that rotted out and could not hold pressure. Dealer wanted $3400 to replace all parts. YIKES!

Thanks to the board, I got a new Air Ride Compressor and Rear shocks off of Amazon ($600 total from Arnott) and was able to replace all parts in about 4 hrs (took longer than it should have because I couldnt get the old Dryer assembly apart:mad: ..I dont have a vice or huge channel locks as it recommends). My buddy held the bottom part of it and I twisted the top half as hard as I could and it finally came apart. The shocks werent that difficult to replace at all.

Im pretty handy around the house but rarely work on my own car...I was a little nervous about cutting off the OEM connectors and splicing in the new wires. I also didnt really know where to place the new Shock sensors so I mounted them on the frame behind each rear tire??? (i got some water proof tape and cleaned up/tied off the wires using pull ties and plastic wire conduit)

I was EXTREMELY pleased to start my Escalade, then hear the compressor come on for 5-6 seconds and shut off! Finally... NO MORE SERVICE RIDE WARNING! :bouncy:

Escalade Brakes Suck...Am I the ONLY one?

crusher — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:04:53 GMT

I've had a 2004 and always felt I needed an unusual amount of pressure on the brake pedal to get the truck to stop. I now have a 2005 and it felt the same. I upgraded the front brakes to SSBC larger rotors and four piston calibers and replaced the rear rotors and pads. It improved very little. It almost feels as if the vehicle needs a better brake booster or something. Anyone else share my opinion of the brakes or did I just happen to get to Lades with bad brake systems.

Tinted my tail lights w/ pics-tell me what u think

Coops5087 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:16:01 GMT

I tinted my tail lights today. I think it looks amazing. Really makes the truck now. Let me know what you think!

My diamond white lade w/ pics of new custom stuff

Coops5087 — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:13:48 GMT

Here is my 2003 Diamond White Escalade. Let me know what you think and also anything that would improve the look. Im tinting the tail lights this weekend and probably getting a mesh grill. I have 30,000 K HID up top and 3000K Fogs. I also made custom emblems and custom "ESCALADE" CD changer plaque. I also want to lower it but I don't know a lot about the air ride suspension and how to lower it the RIGHT way so I keep the nice ride quality. Please comment.

Impressed With Service at City in Toronto

ZR1-638HP — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:46:23 GMT

I recently took my 09 EXT in to City Cadillac in Toronto for some Service. I must say I was Treated very well by all Their personel, from Nick the Service Manager and Norman the Consultant. I would not hesitate in referring / recomending this dealership. If this dealership is a example of GM dealers then I think GM is on the right track.

Has anyone changed fog lights?

osure — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:08:17 GMT

I have 2005 escalade and the lenses are out in both of them ( nice gm defect fell out on my 99 gmc too). Looking to replace them but would like some ideas?:yup:

2005 Escalade New Audio Help

jv1080 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:37:27 GMT

Hey guys, I have the factory entertainment system in my 2005 Escalade and want to get a totally new system under $1,500. I want a good Radio/Navigation/MP3/USB (do I need CD anymore?). And a rear DVD with a 10'+ monitor. Is it realistic I can get this under $1,500? If so please tell me what brand I should look at, I have no idea! Thanks guys!

Correct tire size for 24" wheels?

fivetsixn — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:29:05 GMT

I currently have 295/50/20 tires on at the moment and I do have to say that they rub on the driver side. I want to switch out my wheels along with my tires but I wanted to find the correct tire size for 24" wheels before purchasing anything. Suggestions?