Problems with 2002 Buick Rendezvous ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

I have replaced the air conditioning motor multiple times and no matter what i do it continues to blow and fall off. this means there is some type of malfunction with this vehicle. i've seen multiple other complaints online from others with the same issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle overheated and leaked coolant. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated that the thermostat needed to be replaced. the contact did not notify the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 166,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for an oil change and the contact was told that the oil and anti-freeze was leaking. the mechanic stated the leak was coming from around the gaskets and the fly wheel. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileages were 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the vehicle would overheat while in motion. a local mechanic diagnosed that the head gasket was failing. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was 140,000 and the current mileage was 140,030.

Body control module went out. had to find the answer on google so the dealer could fix it (headlights and dash controls went on and off while driving at night) $650 front seat inop dealer still does not know what's wrong $? gas gauge inop dealer still does not know what's wrong $? catalytic converter went out this month also cost $850 water pump $25 o2 sensor bank 1 and 2 - $145 mass air flow sensor- $104 fuel filter- $11 steering rack and pinion- $195 total $1980 all these things happened in one month. i hate the buick rendezvous. getting rid of as soon as i can. *tr

I own a 2002 buick rendezvous. i have had nothing but problems with the vehicle. the first problem was the speedometer going well over 100mph when i was only driving like 20 or 30. all the lights in the vehicle flashes on and off. the heat sometimes works and sometimes dont it overheats.now the biggest problem is the intake manifold gasket went on me. i called gm and they told me that they didnt show any recalls nor ever had any complaints. however, i read the complaints online about the same vehicle that i have and clearly have all the same problems. so the question is why didnt this vehicle in nys have any recalls for the manifold gasket. it's weird to me because in canada they had a class action lawsuit for faulty intake manifold gaskets on the 2002 buick rendezvous. can someone get some answers. it will be greatly appreciated. *tr

We just bought a 2002 buick rendezvous. we were first told that we just needed our flushed. the vehicle's hot coolant light was coming on and the temp gauge was indicating that the vehicle was hot. we got this done and was driving it home and had the same issue. we are now being told that it has a blown head gasket. i decided to research online and am astounded by the amount of consumers that are having this same issue. some of them are getting it fixed and having the same issue a few years later. i am really frustrated and feel that my hands are tied. what if i get it fixed this time and in a few years it does it again? i can not afford to keep putting huge amounts of money into this vehicle. if this is such a common issue why is there not a recall? this is not how gm should be treating consumers. they need to take responsibility for a bad product. *tr

Intake manifold gasket failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the fuel system, air conditioning and the engine failed. the fuel gauge would not indicate when the fuel tank was full or empty. the air conditioning would not blow cool air and the engine was exhibiting an abnormal knocking noise. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 1,794.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. the contact started the ignition and the temperature gauge displayed a hot level reading with the illumination of the coolant warning indicator. the engine began to overheat. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they replaced the head gasket. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 96,000.

We purchased this vehicle used in 2004, and over the past years we have had to replace the following: both front hub assemblies (with speed sensors), intake manifold gasket and the air conditioner condenser (one year ago). just within the last 2 months we have had to replace the following: tie-rod, radiator, water pump, thermostat, head gasket, and the intake manifold gasket again. the vehicle only has 86,000 miles on it to date. the only thing that we had the buick dealer work on was the front hub assemblies, the rest of the work was performed by tire dealership, radiator shop, and an automotive repair garage. now, the abs light is on again meaning that one of the front hub assemblies are out (replaced by buick themselves) and our anti-lock brakes are not working. and, also, the air-bag warning light is on. i have noticed quite a long list of complaints over the internet concerning all the above problems others have had as well with this model buick which leads me to believe that it has been an on-going problem of which buick will not deal with nor step up to their responsibility. i have been told by auto-repairmen that they have had numerous customers come in with problems with the 3400 model engine. i have contacted buick concerning the air-bag problem, and they act as though they have never heard of any problems and deny any responsibility to look into it, even though they have issued a recall on the air bag inflator for this year, make, and model, just not for my vin#. over the years that we have owned this vehicle we have invested quite a sum of money into repairs on this vehicle, and it has never been in an accident! i believe that with all the nhtsa safety complaints concerning the air bags system, buick should be held responsible! all the other unique problems with this engine have been repaired by us, and is too late to expect any help

I have a 2002 buick rendezvous with 130,000 miles. at 125,000 i had to replace the thermostat and now it is overheating again. i have done radiator flush, replaced temp sensor, checked relays and replaced fuses. have now been informed the head gasket needs to be 2nd cooling fan is not coming on but will power up under direct power source. also being informed it needs a power control module (pcm). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the head and head gaskets needed to be replaced, as a result of water leaking into the engine. the remedy failed to repair the problem. the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the oil sending unit needed to be replaced because it was leaking oil onto the engine. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 109,071.

2002 buick rendezvous otherwise known as the money pit. seems that as usual our latest expense (101,000) is not covered under the recalls, due to the manufacturing date of the vehicle. smelled gas for a week, then noticed gas gauge fluctuating, never showing empty even though trip odometer showed it had almost an empty tank. mechanic stated crack in the fuel tank, but car was manufactured before the recall date, so buick did not cover the cost of repairs. have recently also experienced loss of all power to cigarette lighters, drivers side window fell down and entire regulator unit was replaced. back hatch handle fell off, again. rearview mirror also fell off. ac fan will no longer blow at highest setting. these are all minor compared to the faulty abs sensor, loss of traction control, ac condenser, tie rods, 2 replaced batteries, front wheel bearings, rotors. and those repairs are just from the last 3 years.... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. while traveling at speeds of 35 mph, the radiator warning light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer informed the contact that two of his head gaskets had failed and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. while the vehicle was idle, the vehicle warning lights came on and within a few minutes the check engine light illuminated. she checked the owners manual and it stated that the failure was caused by a high engine temperature. she drove the vehicle a short distance and parked it. when she drove the vehicle to a local repair shop the mechanic advised her that a gasket needed to be replaced. she was not sure what type of gasket since the vehicle was not repaired. the mechanic advised her to continue adding coolant since she could not afford to repair the vehicle. on july 8, 2010 she stated that the low oil pressure light came on. she took her vehicle to an authorized dealer and was advised that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.

I purchased 2002 rendezvous in 2002. it began in the second year i could not believe that i would be replacing the radiator and condenser assembly. each year following i was shelling out major bucks in repairs. each year there was something wrong with either the heat or the air conditioner. from replacing sensors, thermostat to water pumps. each year i have had to replace the brakes and rotors and had the hub bearing replaced once. in 2009 i began to have problems with the engine and electrical. i had the head gaskets replaced and once again problems with heat and replaced the blower motor resistor. in december of 2009 the driver side window no longer works. then in january 2010 despite my efforts in taking very good care of my car with regular scheduled maintenance, the engine took a finial dump. the cam shaft broke inside the engine that pumps the oil without any warning. i was left stranded and carless. i received a recall notice regarding the hub bearings but did not qualify because of the mileage. i was never notified on the recall for the dex coolant and when i found out it was too late. in my recent research i found that there was a recall for the head gaskets that closed in april of 2009, i was never notified. i did receive a recall for the fuel fill tube which is good for 10 years or 150,000 miles and i do qualify, however, i don't have an engine! i called buick consumer relations 1-800-521-7300, and they said the only recall they have is for the lift gate latch. i feel that gm should reopen the recalls for the dex coolant, hub bearings and the head gaskets. i am looking for some recourse because in no way should the cam shaft broken. *tr

Head gasket blew. was fixed for $2000 then next day after i picked it up from the shop the engine caught on fire, they said brake lines leaked on manifold... *tr

My 2002 buick rendezvous' temperature gauge continues to rise at low speeds and it is constantly low on radiator fluid. was told that the head gasket would more than likely need to be replaced at a cost of about $1,000.00. this apparently has to do with the type of coolant that was used in this gm product, for which there was a recall notice for and that i was never notified of (bought the vehicle new in 2002). this is just one problem in a long list of problems that i have had with this vehicle. would like to know if there is anything that can be done about this, as i am sure a lot of other people would like to know. *tr

Intake manifold gasket is dangerous truck overheats and very expensive to fix i cant afford. *tr

I own a 2002 buick rendezvous with 86,000 miles. ever since i have had the vehicle i have had problems with the abs system, having it fixed over & over. about a month ago my vehicle began overheating all the time. since my extended warranty has expired taking it though the dealership i am sure would cost me mucho bucks which i do not have. my neighbor is a top licensed mechanic who has worked for a chrysler dealership for 30 plus years. he took the vehicle to work with him one day last week to see if he could locate the problem.. he informed me i had a leak in my intake manifold and it needs to be replaced. he checked to see if gm had any recalls for the problem, low and behold they did not. after telling me how much it would cost to replace it, i nearly passed out. i am a single woman and since the economy has fallen i have had to take 3 pay cuts at work. it was either take the paycuts or look for a new job. i can hardly even i have pay my mortgage, let alone pay for a major issue with my vehicle. i purchased gm cars before with no problems . i believe gm should stand up for their vehicles and fix the issue for me. i now understand there are many people out there that have this same issue. *tr

I have a 2002 buick rendezvous that has had its general maintenance kept up and then the antifreeze disappeared, the engine temp got extremely hot, and then the intake manifold and head gaskets had to be replaced now the a/c lines and compressor are leaking and who knows what the problem will be next. *tr

I purchased a 2002 buick rendezvous, less than 2 months ago. within 2 wks of purchasing it the overheating light came on. we took it back to the dealership and they said it was a sensor and replaced it. 3 wks after that when the limited warranty was up it overheated again. the sensor was replaced thermostat, engine flushed, radiator cap, finally i came upon a discussion about the intake manifold and the class action suit against dexcool. the mechanic did a compression test and yes it is bad. i am a mother of 5 children and now i will owe over $2000 in repairs for a car less than 60 days old. there needed to be a recall!! if there was a suit why was it not put in the carfax for this make of car? the car still is not fixed i cannot afford it. now i can't go places with all my children. *tr

I have a 2002 buick rendezvous with 52,650 miles on it. in the past 3 months i have had to have the body control module, a rt frt wheel speed sensor replaced. when i had it in for the speed sensor replaced, the gm shop found that the intake manifold is leaking and must be repaired @ a cost od $1000.00 and then maybe the head gaskets may need to be replaced due to the type od gaskets that gm used and the dex-cool anti freeze used i by gm. this has been a problem for several years and numerous complaints have been filed. a class action suit was filed but no one--no one notified the public about it until it was to late to get in on it. i think that there needs to be a forced recall to correct this problem. tax payers have bailed out gm and we get stuck with a faulty product. i contacted gm and in the end they refused to make good or even admit this problem has existed since they started to use dexcool. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. when the engine was started the contact could hear the engine rods and lifters knocking. the noise would stop after 3 mins. the contact has kept up with regular maintenance on the vehicle. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for this problem. the contact also stated that the fuel level sensor failed and the air conditioner recharge unit failed and he has had them repaired. the current mileage was 56000 miles.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the intake manifold gasket was leaking coolant. after she placed more coolant in the vehicle, it would overheat while driving approximately five miles. she continues to add coolant, but the vehicle keeps running hot. the mechanic stated that the upper and lower intake manifold failed. the contact will call the manufacturer for assistance. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 109,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the temperature gauge displayed a significant increase. immediately, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. the technician observed a coolant leak and stated that the head gasket failed. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 68,000. 4/01/09 *nj updated 04/09/09. *j

My wife and i purchased a 2002 buick rendezvous and we've had issues with it not starting up once being turned off. it does it quite often. if we travel to different stores or appointments that require, estimating here, more than 2 hrs driving then we are stuck in that location. we've had it towed to a trust auto shop (grismer tire) and a buick dealership and neither can find a problem with it when it stops on us. we've checked the recall list for rendezvous for anything pertaining to this problem and the 2004 model does the exact same thing as our vehicle, but there is a recall for that year but not the 2002. it also state that this happens while driving and we thank the lord that we haven't experienced that. we spoke with someone from gm and they say to take back to the dealership when this occurs and have the dealership contact them, but with the economy being the way that it is we would have to save money to afford the price of them putting it on the machine to try and diagnose the problem. we are also frighten to drive the vehicle more than a few miles now due to reading that if could also cut off at anytime. we are also aware that there many owners of this vehicle that experiencing the same problem with no resolution or help from gm. *tr updated 05//05/10. *jb

I have owned my 2002 buick rendezvous for less than 2 yrs and i have had to replace 2 wheel bearings and now i have blown a head gasket. less than a month ago i had to replace the alternator and battery. the driver side window fell in less than a yr ago and i have electrical problems with it constantly. including the alarm and security going off for no reason at all. *tr

2002 buick rendevous, electrical and head gasket purchased this car over a year ago so far had to replace transmission and repair transmission x2, needs head gaskets due to my car overheating gradually, have to bleed the system for air pretty much every other day to get heat in the car. my computer has been replaced 6 months after purchasing it after being unable to clear itself of the codes. this last incident the battery died and since now the computer is running the car causing my car to run in park at 3 rpm's, in neutral it shoots up to 4500, it drives about 2-2.5 rpms. the computer was cleared and reset last night rpm's dropped to about 760 still elevated but ok, then started it this morning to take my daughter to school and it drove itself, stalling as i watched the computer run through as it was possessed, i have since called the car "christine". i can see the computer running the car, as the rpms elevate and then decrease, shutting the car down etc, i can not believe that there is no recalls as this is so dangerous. there are no codes relating to this issue, no transmission, engine issues, this is completely computer related. i had someone with a complex system delete all codes and have the computer relearn itself. it worked. started it this morning and started all over. between the computer and heating and cooling system, this car is a constant headache not to mention i have had this car in the repair shop more than i have been able to drive it especially since i'm still paying on it.

My 2002 buick rendezvous began to lose cabin heating and showed low coolant levels. repair facility found coolant in engine oil and determined intake manifold gasket repair was needed. repair facility commented that this is a common problem that was easily confirm by some research. i am strongly of the opinion that this matter should be a recall by the manufacturer. *tr

I have a 2002 buick rened. i have had an on going problem with the car overheating and no ac. i have had the ac replaced on the vehicle, the temp gauge, the thermostat, the water-pump, 2 blown head gaskets, the fuel sensor, anti lock brake sensor and the fuel pump. i also have had to replace the window regulator on the passenger side window. i have receipts for all repairs but no i do not have the old parts. these repairs have costs me at least $5000k if not more. *tr

After buying the car from a gm dealer in july 2004 one year later the ac system leaked and blowout the whole electrical board of ac which had to be replaced and never worked properly. then in june of 2008 the thermostat needed to be replace. then in august of 2008 a radiator hose needed to be replaced. then in september of 2008 the intake manifold and gaskets had to be replaced. in november 2008 the rendezvous is continuing to overheat. the car has been checked and the coolant pressure cap replaced but still the car continues to overheat the minute you start to drive it. i have had several mechanics check and they can not find anything wrong. in december of 2008 the rendezvous continues to overheat. it is january 1, 2009 and i am taking it into the shop again. i have read that the a/c system on the 2002 rendezvous is a major issue which gm is aware of but continues to ignore due to the fact that the car is no longer under warranty. i believe that they should be responsible for this. and if they do not want to take the responsibility on their own then someone should make them accountable. *tr

I own a 2002 rendezvous that has intake manifold / head gasket issue. i have condensation under the oil cap and have been told that this problem was part of a class action lawsuit as the result of dexcool antifreeze deteriorating the intake manifold and thus damaging the head gasket. it is now way past the class action filing deadline and am left to pay for the repairs myself. gm service departments have acknowledged that this is a problem with the 3.4l engines yet is not owning up to their responsibility by remedying the defect. build a faulty product and get off scott free. the only time it seems the auto companies take responsibility is when someone is seriously injured or dies. sad to say the least. *tr

Coolant leak found by vehicle inspection mechanic. a sealant was put in by dealership as a temporary fix, but due to estimate of $1800, work to permanently fix the problem has not been done yet. i did an internet search and found the problem is a common complaint in the 2002 buick rendezvous. i am driving the vehicle as little as possible until i decide on a course of action. *tr

My husband had driven the vehicle about 2 miles when all of a sudden it began overheating and a warning light came on. he returned home and the following day we took it to a shop. the mechanic checked everything. could not find the source. we finally had to have it towed to a gm dealer. they say that the head gasket is blown. however, they say that we should buy a new engine at a cost of $5131.00, because according to them with the hollow cam it will only be a matter a time before the head blows again. i researched and found this is a common problem with this vehicle. i was not notified of the dexcool lawsuit and have received no definite help from buick customer assistant. additionally, 3 of 4 window motors have gone out. through my research i find this too is a common problem. when the 2 second motor went out, i had a local window repair man lock the window so that it would no longer drop down, because i could not afford the repair. i have had repeated brake/rotor/tire work, so called "spark plug misfires" and expensive electrical repairs. i consistently service and perform routine maintenance on the vehicle. as of today, the vehicle has less than 91,000 miles on it, but is completely inoperable. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendevous. the contact experienced failure in the engine and was advised that the intake manifold gasket in the engine needed to be replaced. the dealer stated that there were no recalls related to her vin and she would be responsible for the repair. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. the first failure occurred in the summer of 2006. the vehicle overheated without warning. the contact took the vehicle to an auto repair shop and they stated that the gasket failed. the gasket was replaced. the second failure occurred on november 3, 2008. the contact noticed that the heater was not working and she added some coolant. after a few minutes, the vehicle began to overheat. she pulled into a parking lot and the vehicle shut off. fluid was leaking from the rear of the vehicle and it was towed to a repair shop. the diagnosis indicated that the gasket failed and the intake manifold was deteriorating. the repair shop will replace the gasket and the intake manifold at the cost of $600. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 105,000 and current mileage was 143,000.

Had to replace the intake manifold gasket due to dexcool antifreeze issues on the 3.4 l v-6 of my 2002 buick rendezvous. i saw where there had been a class action suit filed but i never received notification from gm or the dealer where i bought the car. according to the class action web-site, the date for filing a claim has expired. i have had the intake manifold gasket replaced at a cost of $747. according to several internet sites, this was a problem that gm was aware of but never notified their customers. the mechanic told me (substantiated by the internet sites) that dexcool destroyed the intake manifold gaskets and this problem could happen again. i plan to contact gm directly, but wanted to file this complaint first. *tr

Multiple discussions with rendezvous owners all revolve around hub bearings being almost detached making driving hazardous and the car running hot, multiple people have check engine light on. *tr

The rear hatch door unlocks by itself from the body computer problem when you first start the car also other things that are controlled by this unit work or don't work including air bags sys outside temp air cond. cooling fans among others. if you shut the car off and turn it on it goes away until you shut the car off. *tr

My 2002 buick rendezvous with 79,300 miles on it blew a head gasket. there was no warning on vehicle overheating. all of a sudden temp gauge was in the red zone and a warning light and sound came. i immediately pulled over and turned off the engine to check the manual. the manual said the vehicle needed to be serviced immediately. i was one mile from the dealership and drove straight there. they said the vehicle had a blown head gasket. repairs normally approx $1,800. dealer did it for $950 because my son-in-law works there. i was told this is a common problem with the rendezvous and my investigation reveals the same. a well maintained vehicle should not have a blown head gasket at 79,300 with no warning of the vehicle overheating. contacted buick customer service and was told there was nothing they would do as vehicle was outside of warranty. *tr

My air conditioner in my 02 rendezvous quit working recently. (my vehicle has only 85,000 on it.) it was determined that the a/c condenser has a major leak. in the process they also found a small leak in my radiator. $860 later it will be fixed by the end of the day. *tr

We have had to replace manifold gasket twice,now waterpump and cracked head gaskets resulting in need for new engine at 81,000 miles on 2002 buick rendezvous. from reading seems like common fault and yet no recall. *tr

Multiple issues with regard to 2002 buick rendezvous: with less than 50,000 miles, i have had to replace the onboard computer ($900), left front hub assembly ($1100) and a/c condenser ($1300). among other issues related to design defects, the odometer is located inside the onboard computer, so the vehicle was in the repair shop for 5 days while the part was shipped to california (from virginia) for repair. recalls have not been issued for these parts, though there are numerous complaints on web forums (recommend initiating google search for "2002 buick rendezvous complaint"). *tr

I own a 2002 buick rendezvous, it is the worst car i ever bought, transmission broke, abs is damaged, cooling system has been repaired several times dashboard lights are out of control, condenser is cracked. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. when the contact examined the vehicle she noticed that the coolant reservoir was lower each time she would drive the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 69000.

General motors 3.4 liter engine failure at 83,000 miles. front hub assembly failure driver and passenger side. *tr

I have experienced a series of mechanical failures on my vehicle since the year i purchased it. the latest incident was 02/15/08 wherein the lights on the vehicle console began to flash...engine coolant light, change oil, battery-the vehicle then began to slow down approaching 42mph (the car had regular maintenance on 02/08/08). this occurred on highway 680 southbound during rush hour traffic. the vehicle has been serviced repeatedly for the same issue with no remedy more than five times. i now feel at risk and feel the vehicle is a safety hazard. the car completely shut down on me 08/30/07 in triple digit heat on highway 680 northbound. i had the vehicle towed to the dealership for service. i was told the problem was a faulty fuel filter. the filter was replaced and the problem recurred about 3 or 4 weeks later. the dealership and gm tell me that since they cannot duplicate the problem, there is nothing they can do. the previous time i had my vehicle serviced for mechanical failure, my husband picked the vehicle up for repair and he experienced the same problem immediately after pulling off the delearship property. all of my services have been performed by the same dealership. all of my maintenance is current. there must be some reasonable explanation for this recurring problem, but no one seems to have an answer. i have had the computer/parts replaced twice within 6 months, fuel filters replaced, sensors replaced and a host of other items. i want to get rid of the vehicle at this point because i have to travel almost 30 miles one way to my place of employment. since gm says there is nothing wrong with the vehicle, i should at least be able to trade the current vehicle in at the highest trade-in value and purchase a vehicle of similar design and value. *tr

2002 buick rendezvous, - sold by gm s "gm certified".. only must have been a joke. from the onset, solenoid difficulties created dangerous situation on highway, called them and spoke rather bluntly... that was after many, many calls. wipers didn't work in the rain... would stick.. very dangerous while driving. intake manifold gasket - cost one thousand dollars.. fuel gauge does not work. car does not run.. get stuck for the past two months, at least three times per week. paid four hundred dollars to replace "things".. still gets stuck.. now car won't start. sometimes, windows don't work, car won't lock or unlock, car won't start. at this point, car is dead. bcm? who knows. disaster car. it's a gift from god that we're not dead. *tr