2005 Yukon with 193,000 miles

[Snogoers]

Thanks for all the feedback! I don't have to ponder over it any longer. It sold today. I will keep looking. Sorry to say my first choice is an Expedition or possibly Mountaineer. I've just had better luck with Ford products over the past few years. This Yukon was of interest mostly because of the clean body......no rust! But it wasn't meant to be and probably for a good reason. Thanks again!

 

[treehan77]

have fun changing spark plugs in an expedition lol

 

[Sgtduckyboy]

Hello! I'm new to this forum as I just looked at the above vehicle today and test drove. It is quite clean with slight wear on drivers seat which is probably normal and a little paint off on driver side rear quarter panel behind tire. It seems to run and drive quite well.

Here is the issue: The salesman took out a jumper pack to start it. He indicated that the after-market remote starter was causing issue with battery after it sat for quite sometime. I noted that they have had the vehicle since 6/1. Anyway, I didn't think too much about the issue. As I was on my way back to the car lot traveling at 35 mph on dry payment and temperature was in mid-30's, the Traction Control Inactive light came on in the dash. I then noted that the message center indicated "Service Stability" and "Service 4WD". So when I returned I mentioned this to the salesman. He said, "Yes, I believe it came in that way from the customer and they figured it was something electrical." They were selling it as is. I said that was fine but I would certainly like to know what the issue is before I purchased.

I left and said I would think it over. Anyway, the salesman called back and offered it at a lower price of $4200 as well as taking it to someone to have inspected. I couldn't line up anyone today so will do so tomorrow.

This is a really vague question but are there any typical electrical issues that may cause all of these symptoms: drained battery, T/C Inactive light, and Service Stability & 4wd messages? I have read some things on the internet pertaining to a ground wire at the rear of engine on firewall to a faulty switch on brake pedal?? I know codes are what would be requested but just don't have at this time. I would like to know possible least and worst case scenarios on this to know whether I should pursue or not. Thank you!

I have an 06 Tahoe with after market alarm/remote start. Its not the remote start that wears it down, its the alarm system itself. Even with my new battery, if it let it sit a week, it is too weak to start it. I only run into that problem in the summer when I'm riding the harley to work everyday. I wouldnt be to concerned by that by itself, but with the slew of other issues, I'd have a mechanic put a code reader on it and get their opinion based on that, at a minimum.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

have fun changing spark plugs in an expedition lol

Hah... You could just wait for the 5.4l to spit them out first.