Few problems with used 03 XLT

[Hardline]

So far the problems I have noted and have yet to address are as follows

Resonant hum that is related to driveline speed, notice it more in right turns, quieter going straight, near absent going left: suspect left front wheel hub

vibration that starts at about 65, gets worse the faster I go, SIGNIFICANTLY worse in 4wd modes. Wife thought I was driving over rumble strips when in A4WD at 65 mph: Suspect front universal joints

Trans dipstick tube is cracked off about 1/3 to 1/2 way down

Rear window glass will not latch, door ajar light is on constantly.

Rear wiper shaft seized, possibly the cause of the window glass not latching

AC will not hold a charge, need to leak test it.

Parking brake warning light and chime does not work.


Anyone have inputs on these?

 

[Hamfisted]

Does the rear wiper drive pin line up with the drive disc there at the rear window? The wiper motor might be bad and didn't return to the "parked" position. Might have to replace the wiper motor. Cracking off the tranny dipstick tube is a weird one, someone had to work at that. But you can get a OEM replacement on Ebay for about $25. You probably have to remove the right inner fender lining to access the retaining bolt there on the side of the motor. Wiggling it back into position is a *****. Put some yellow A/C dye in the A/C system and look it over with a black light flashlight. Unless it's something really obvious like a compressor leak, where you see A/C oil all over the compressor. The wheel hubs are easy to change. Maybe do a brake job while you have it apart? How are the lower ball joints? If the boots are all cracked it's time to change 'em out. The inner tie rods also wear out with annoying regularity.


-Mike



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