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Jun 8, 2009 | 09:13 PM

707chance

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3 questions from a newbie

Just purchased 2006 GXP
1. transmission temperture is running about 223...is this OK
2. when starting off from a stop, even at a slow speed the rear end seems to drop into a small hole...?
3. light and sometimes loud grinding noise when backing up and turning the wheels...?

Jun 9, 2009 | 12:23 AM

Pauls325

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1. i called the dealer about tranny temp they said dont worry untill it hits like 260 the only time i have seen it around 230 is hen i was autocossing though on hot days thats probably pretty normal mine usually stays between 170 and 200 it will go up rapidly if you send a lot of time in one place
2. accel will make the rear end squat just how things work
3. the "grinding" that you are talking about i think is actually the abs system testing itself i believe. im not sure what you are reffering to when you say light as in lights or light noise though

Jun 9, 2009 | 02:09 AM

Panther427

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Hard to help u with the 3rd one from behind the computer. Any more info on it. Exactally when it happens. Speeds, RPM, Degree u have the wheel turned. When car is cold, only does it after u been driving. ECT

Jun 9, 2009 | 12:22 PM

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when I turn the wheel hard to the left, grinding noise from the front right wheel

Jun 9, 2009 | 01:18 PM

bigboy3l

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Maybe your Steering pump is making noises. But the pump normally squeals.
What surface is this happening on maybe like gravel making noise under the tires?

Jun 9, 2009 | 01:51 PM

Bryan921SS

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Intermediate Steering Shaft, Broken Steering Rack, and the inner front fender well linings can cause this sound as well.

Have Dealership check all three.