# \#rendezvous **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rendezvous/1214.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car randomly will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-will-not-start/98897)
**Author:** [@tracypen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tracypen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-will-not-start/98897 "2021-04-28T07:25:42Z")
2006 Buick Rendezvous, 3.5 motor, 2 wheel drive Car will not start randomly. Starts first time in morning. Usually starts after sitting all day at work. If I drive around for 10 to 20 minutes, shut off and go back to… --- ## [Scraping noise, after being in PARK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scraping-noise-after-being-in-park/176348)
**Author:** [@Birdfriend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Birdfriend)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scraping-noise-after-being-in-park/176348 "2021-04-25T23:38:40Z")
Hey guys, I just bought a 2004 Buick Rendezvous with 84,000 miles. I got it checked out, mechanic said it was ok. I’m getting ready to drive across the country with it, towing all my things in a small trailer. I’ve not… --- ## [Where is Evap Selenoid on buick Randevouz 2004?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-evap-selenoid-on-buick-randevouz-2004/170194)
**Author:** [@cemenc\_170908](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cemenc_170908)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-evap-selenoid-on-buick-randevouz-2004/170194 "2020-09-20T20:43:41Z")
Hi, I need to learn where is the evap selenoid on buick Randezvous 2004. CX 2WD and 3.4 engine. I appreciate the help. Thanks. --- ## [2006 Buick Rendezvous rear latch question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rendezvous-rear-latch-question/168005)
**Author:** [@Telemark09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Telemark09)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rendezvous-rear-latch-question/168005 "2020-08-01T19:16:30Z")
The Rear Latch on my 2006 Buick Rendezvous only opens with the key fob; does not open when shift lever put in park. Is this a program problem or connector problem? --- ## [2003 Buick Rendezvous lifespan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-lifespan/167286)
**Author:** [@CindyVickery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CindyVickery)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-lifespan/167286 "2020-07-15T03:20:26Z")
Does this model car age well? Should I get a warranty plan on it or is it a reliable car as it ages? --- ## [Surging 2003 Buick Rendezvous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-2003-buick-rendezvous/163908)
**Author:** [@syntyche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/syntyche)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-2003-buick-rendezvous/163908 "2020-05-06T21:21:55Z")
the first problem is dash boared keeps flickering an surgeing an car is draining an ireplaced the altenatore an battery an the starter an map sensor an ignition control module an ignition switch. please help the second t… --- ## [2005 Buick Rendezvous - overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-overheating/143485)
**Author:** [@AngelaMarieHudgens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AngelaMarieHudgens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-overheating/143485 "2019-07-02T11:48:23Z")
2005 buick ron… keeps over heating new water pump. I have no thermostat new hoses new battery fan seems to come on goes on red after driving 20 min want get to more than half way Mark if I’m not seating. I just don’t no … --- ## [2007 Buick Rendezvous - finding substitute trans fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-rendezvous-finding-substitute-trans-fluid/133132)
**Author:** [@Michael41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-rendezvous-finding-substitute-trans-fluid/133132 "2019-01-23T02:26:00Z")
I am attempting to find a viable substitution for my Rendezvous. everyone specifies AT-216 Synthetic which is very hard to find locally. Please advise. --- ## [2004 Buick Rendezvous engine keeps overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-engine-keeps-overheating/132322)
**Author:** [@mark57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mark57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-engine-keeps-overheating/132322 "2019-01-09T20:35:27Z")
eng continues to overheat in 2004 buick rendezvous with 3.4 new thermostat, new cap , flushed and refill new top hose . still overheating --- ## [2007 Buick Rendezvous battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-rendezvous-battery-light/131765)
**Author:** [@BobYoung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobYoung)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-rendezvous-battery-light/131765 "2019-01-02T03:37:54Z")
The red battery light comes on when the ambient temp is 35 or higher. It only comes on at 50 mph even if the engine shifts down to a lower gear. It does not come on when the ambient temp is lower than 35. Never seems to … --- ## [2002 Buick Rendezvous has random stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendezvous-has-random-stalling/80201)
**Author:** [@shurestar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shurestar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendezvous-has-random-stalling/80201 "2018-12-12T01:37:18Z")
I have a 2002 Buick Rendezvous with a 3400 sfi engine. The vehicle runs perfect except random stalling when you are stopping or pulling out. It seems the vehicle has a random low idle unless the air conditioning is on at… --- ## [2003 Buick Rendezvous tough to start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-tough-to-start-up/129496)
**Author:** [@Ronald27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronald27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-tough-to-start-up/129496 "2018-11-25T14:35:42Z")
every morning startup is a battle, will not stay running, pumping accelerator is only way to get her running, after that , runs fine, 219,000 miles, best little car except for aluminum rims, no one will put tubes in radi… --- ## [Need info on how brake lines are connected to the proportioning valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-info-on-how-brake-lines-are-connected-to-the-proportioning-valve/125007)
**Author:** [@jac3759](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jac3759)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-info-on-how-brake-lines-are-connected-to-the-proportioning-valve/125007 "2018-09-18T02:41:25Z")
Recently I just replaced a brake line I blew on my Rendezvous. The right rear line blew and I finally traced it to the proportioning valve port and ran a new line and spliced into the old where the line was still good. Y… --- ## [Buick Rendevouz not going past 4k rpms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-rendevouz-not-going-past-4k-rpms/125141)
**Author:** [@Zach4998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zach4998)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-rendevouz-not-going-past-4k-rpms/125141 "2018-09-17T14:18:14Z")
2004 Buick Rendevouz isn’t going past 4k Rpms. When in park it will just max out and when in drive the car will stop accelerating until the Rpms drop. Fuel pump, fuses all have been checked and the car Is throwing no cod… --- ## [Where’s the traction control button? 2007 Buick Rendezvous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-s-the-traction-control-button-2007-buick-rendezvous/121898)
**Author:** [@GeorgeEckart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeEckart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-s-the-traction-control-button-2007-buick-rendezvous/121898 "2018-07-29T16:27:56Z")
Where precisely is the traction control on/off switch on my 2007 BuickRondezuous CXL. --- ## [2003 Buick Rendezvous starts on second try](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-starts-on-second-try/118923)
**Author:** [@SteveRobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveRobinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-starts-on-second-try/118923 "2018-06-09T16:18:46Z")
I have a 2003 Buick Rendezvous that I have to start twice everytime I want to go anywhere and sometimes I have to give a shot of starting fluid in order to get it running. It has 317k miles on it. It won’t fire on the fi… --- ## [2006 Buick Rendezvous major oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rendezvous-major-oil-leak/117772)
**Author:** [@Byron30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Byron30)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rendezvous-major-oil-leak/117772 "2018-05-21T20:50:45Z")
Headed home and about 1/0 mile from house the oil light came on. Got home and made a trail of oil and when stopped it made a huge puddle. --- ## [Randomly will not start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/randomly-will-not-start/99468)
**Author:** [@tracypen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tracypen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/randomly-will-not-start/99468 "2017-02-04T23:50:18Z")
2006 Buick Rendezvous, 171000 miles, 3.5 motor, 2 wheel drive. Randomly will not start. It cranks over just fine but the motor does not start. Most of the time the motor starts and it runs great. There are no lights … --- ## [2002 Buick Rendezvous will not start sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendezvous-will-not-start-sometimes/52365)
**Author:** [@rendezvous2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rendezvous2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendezvous-will-not-start-sometimes/52365 "2017-01-22T01:36:44Z")
The car runs good 98% of the time & others it will crank but not start. It sounds as if it isn't getting any fuel. This issue generally occurs after driving for a short time (usually less than 1 hour and on warm days (mo… --- ## [2004 Buick Rendezvous cruise control problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-cruise-control-problems/93942)
**Author:** [@pasadas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pasadas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-cruise-control-problems/93942 "2016-12-04T00:07:16Z")
I am having problems with the cruise control on my 2004 Buick Rendezvous, and specifically with the cruise control release switch. When attempting to activate cruise control, no light is displayed on the dashboard and cr… --- ## [2002 Buick Rendezvous trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendezvous-trouble/83253)
**Author:** [@DJ49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ49)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2014, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendezvous-trouble/83253 "2014-01-21T03:59:45Z")
This Buick began stalling,then difficult to start. We have replaced fuel filter,fuel pump and sending unit. It will start sometimes and either run smoothly for a few minutes or run rough stumble and backfire through the … --- ## [2003 Buick rendezvous Awd disabled and anti-lock lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-awd-disabled-and-anti-lock-lights-on/82483)
**Author:** [@Heysonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heysonia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-awd-disabled-and-anti-lock-lights-on/82483 "2013-12-11T00:16:09Z")
03 Buick Rendezvous/ It doesn't work well on snow., especially going up hills. I had it scan & had wheel & rear bearing & hub assembly replaced on one side. However, lights are both still on after these were replaced an… --- ## [Fuel System 2006 Buick Rendezvous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-2006-buick-rendezvous/81974)
**Author:** [@Forresth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Forresth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-2006-buick-rendezvous/81974 "2013-10-27T04:40:23Z")
I have a CARMD system to check for error codes that is telling me that the #2 Fuel Injector is not working. I move it to the number one spot and it still is telling me that it is the #2 Fuel Injection is not working. The… --- ## [2003 Buick Rendevous CXL awd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendevous-cxl-awd/81907)
**Author:** [@motorpool\_manager](https://community.cartalk.com/u/motorpool_manager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendevous-cxl-awd/81907 "2013-10-23T07:35:18Z")
This one has the Heads-Up Display. The Display went out and so did the sensor for air / heat /defrost. I have checked the fuses in the console compartment and the engine compartment. No fan or heat. any ideas? Thank yo… --- ## [2003 Buick Rendevous CXL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendevous-cxl/81741)
**Author:** [@motorpool\_manager](https://community.cartalk.com/u/motorpool_manager)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2013, 8:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendevous-cxl/81741 "2013-10-11T08:40:48Z")
I have a 2003 Buick Rendevous CXL with all power including Head's Up Display. The Head's Up went out along with the air circulation controls (fan speeds and digital temperature display). I have checked the fuse box in t… --- ## [Buick Rendevous makes groaning sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-rendevous-makes-groaning-sound/79389)
**Author:** [@Annie\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annie_M)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-rendevous-makes-groaning-sound/79389 "2013-05-18T21:28:35Z")
One year ago, after driving 8 or so hrs., at 108,000 mi, my 2003 Buick Rendevous started making a groaning sound which would last 15-30 seconds. When exiting the turnpike, the sound lasted nearly 1 min. The next day, … --- ## [Disappearing oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappearing-oil/77534)
**Author:** [@alie\_cat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alie_cat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappearing-oil/77534 "2013-02-21T22:32:12Z")
This vehicle has been losing about 2 Qts of oil between oil changes. It has a little over 100,000 miles on. I have had this vehicle since it was new. I change the oil about every 4,000 miles. I see no smoke coming from t… --- ## [No power to vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-vehicle/76380)
**Author:** [@Scrunch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrunch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2012, 10:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-vehicle/76380 "2012-12-29T10:49:44Z")
Vehicle will not respond to anything. Remote key access wont work. No clicking or starter movement. No lights, radio, etc. Not the battery. --- ## [Buick Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-brakes/74846)
**Author:** [@bk1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bk1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-brakes/74846 "2012-10-13T06:34:24Z")
This is in reference to an 03 Rendezvous w/ a completely rebuilt engine. Mechanic has cannot locate problem as it does not happen when he test drives vehicle. Best I can equate problem to is when I brake normally the f… --- ## [Leaky Buick Rendezvous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-buick-rendezvous/74805)
**Author:** [@Panhandle\_Ed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Panhandle_Ed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-buick-rendezvous/74805 "2012-10-13T03:07:20Z")
I own a 2003 Buick Rendezvous, which several months ago started to have a water leak in the front passenger area (coming from under the dashboard). I've tried a local mechanic and a body shop but neither place (highly re… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rendezvous/1214.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=rendezvous)