I’ve got a 2008 suburban 2500 with the 6.0L with 329k on it. It has been one of the most reliable vehicles I’ve owned. Just normal maintenance on these things and they will last forever.
@@mus_xr4653 that doesn't always work. That engine looked pretty clean inside, suggesting regular maintenance. I've seen the lifters fail at 3k miles, which isn't from lack of maintenance.
@@mus_xr4653The physical hardware still exists. Even if you get the AFM disabler, the physical AFM lifters are still there which are prone to failure. You can drive with a bad lifter on a Gen 3 Vortec and drive 80,000+ miles on it before it causes any catastrophic or major damage. An AFM lifter would cause instant catastrophic or major damage in less than a few thousand miles.
That buzzing sound you're hearing from the ceiling is a sensor for the automatic temperature control. It has a tiny fan built into it and they notoriously go bad and start to make that noise. I replaced mine in my 05 Tahoe. Super excited to see new videos for the escalade! I've watched all the Tahiti videos.
@@beronib888I was able to pull the headliner down just enough to replace it in my 00 Yukon 3ithout actually having to drop on. Just removed the driver side b pillar trim
Really enjoyed this, I think you made a great purchase. Fix the engine, fix the minor rust/body issues, protect the chassis and do the cosmetic stuff as you want to, and you have terrific daily driver that will last you years and years. The only thing that is likely to kill it is that horrible salt they scatter all over your roads. As a former owner of a 2009 Yukon Denali, I saw a lot of similarities as you gave us a tour of the Escalade. Looking forward to your next installment.
Another tip for getting at the #7 and #8 spark plugs. Remove the front wheel and the liner and its a straight shot. Thats how i got to my #7 manifold bolt and drilled it out.
Thanks for the tip, I still have one plug and wire in my garage from 7 years ago because I couldn't get to the number 8 plug. Feels like the A/C box is in the way, even from the side but I'll check it out.
Fiance and I found a 2001 Audi TT Quattro 225 that had sat for 9 years and sounded like the motor was done for. New Alternator, plugs, coil packs and it was back on the road, driving like it hadn't been sleeping for a decade. Then, a new convertible top, clutch, pre-emptive timing belt and suspension. Feels like a perfect car and she loves driving it. Just has cosmetics to fix. Bringing cars back to life always feels good and it's exciting seeing you work on something new. Tahiti has been an inspiration while I work on my 01 suburban so looking forward to more as always.
That's thing on the headliner isn't a microphone. It's a interior temp sensor. It has a wee fan. My 02 tahoe and 03 yukon did the same noise. Never fixed it just turned up the music one click .
I absolutely love the Escalade! Its striking, looks like its lived an honest life, and it looks like exactly the sort of vehicle that has "amazing second life" written all over it. Some things are great for modding, sometimes it feels like most things, but others feel good to revive, freshen, and ENJOY. I stumbled on something like it with my Buick Rainier. I wasn't familiar with the platform, but my Mom found one for my Grandma to replace her old rotten Durango. The price was low, it ran well enough, and it didnt have any signs of catastrophic neglect even at 185k miles aside from smelling like a mixture of a casino and a garden center. Some light cleaning and a round or two with an ozone generator had the interior done and then rear brakes, oil change, transmission fluid, transfer case, air filter and spark plugs later..... Its clean, luxurious, runs and shifts smooth, gets 22mpg on my commute, and it just flows into the rhythm of my life. I have modified every single vehicle I have ever owned, felt a burning need at every turn to improve, push, test. This time it felt nice to just give it a second wind and watch it revitalize and take me on the many normal adventures of my life. My Grandma passed on it, she realized she was getting too old to be climbing up even though she likes to, but I am damn glad that I bought it from my Mom. I really hope this ends up being something similar for you! This just feels like the start of something special, a vehicle that pops into your life and just helps your life flow along in a bit more special of a way. I cant wait to see more!
I've had 3 Escalades, an 03 EXT and 05 Base, and my current 07. My 07 is by far the worst of the ones I've owned, and most of that I attribute to living in a salt use area. My 07 had the most rust and issues of any of my two older ones that also spent their lives in the salt (bankruptcy era shortcuts maybe?). Oh, check those rocker panels under your doors. They may not have rusted through yet, but that may not be far off. I noticed a slight orange coloring on them under all my doors and they do give some when I push on them with my finger, so there's rust behind there that has eaten away enough metal to weaken them. From what I understand the 6.2 in my 07 even though it doesn't have DOD, still has the lifters from the system that came later and that those eventually fail and take out the cam, and sometimes the truck as it costs thousands in repair. Keep an eye for fuel leaks. My 07's metal fuel pump rotted out and broke a metal connector, spewing fuel out. I have a video somewhere of the fuel pouring off the top of the tank and pictures of just how rust eaten it was. I've never seen anything like it and I'm really disappointed in GM for that among other things. In the end, I'll probably buy one more Escalade, a 2015 before I retire, but it's going to be from the south or southwestern U.S. that has never lived in the salt and never will see salt as I won't drive it in the winter when I retire. I'll probably pick up another beater, or maybe I'll just keep my 07 for winter duties until it rusts away.
The ‘radio’ noise is the hvac temp sensor. There is a little fan that sucks air in. They all start making a noise when they get old. I’ve know lots of people that talk into them thinking they’re the mic for Bluetooth
Hook a good battery to the old battery then charge battery … the new garbage chargers won’t charge unless it senses voltage … once you charge 10-15 disconnect the hood battery and continue to charge old battery you’ll be all good
this is a good tip.. we also have a pulse tech recovery charger at work that has revived some completely bad batterys, even one with a dead cell. it didn't load test great afterwards, but it did start the truck
25:42 - there's a fan for the auto HVAC. It's the same as the GMT800. A base model Tahoe may not have it if it's not equipped with an auto temp setting.
Had an 08 Escalade here in CT. What an absolute unit that thing was. Miss it all the time. Great find! I've reduced my LS(x) collection from a C5, C6, CTS-V, and an Escalade down to my LS swapped e30. Miss the fleet, but space is an issue.
minute 25:30 thats the automatic air conditioning sensor thing they usually go bad, same thing happened in my 01 tahoe i just disconected it and the noise stopped but the automatic a/c mode won't work anymore
FYI that speaker grille on the headliner making the noise is apparently an internal temperature sensor (I believe if I recall correctly from an old Facebook post)
I’d love to see the whole auction process! I’ve been wanting to get into a project, and used cars ares still retarded expensive. To get an auction car at that price, I’d be SET!
25:41 That's not an onstar mic in the roof. That is a temp sensor with a little fan to move the cabin air past the temp sensor. Its for the auto air conditioner mode. They often get dirty and make that noise. I have an 04 Yukon Denali that done the same thing. Drop the headliner a little and it'll push out and clean it. You might could use compressed air to clean it without dropping the headliner but I haven't tried that method.
I, too, am looking forward to your repair/upgrade of the Escalade. I used to drive Cadillacs and Buicks, but they seemed to always have issues with small rattle that would drive me bonkers. Never had an Escalade, but drive a Navigator and it has been amazing. Good luck and look forward to more videos.
I have a Yukon sort of like your Tahoe. I also have Escalade like yours. We have the same taste and i watch and learn from all of your vids. I cant wait for the Escalade series
You have to push the lock button twice and then the start button. If there are any active codes, the remote start will not work. You need an Autosync from BT diesel works, adds features and in motion video override.
What's up Brother Matt, I have 2007. All of them they have AFM lifters, Cylinder nbr 1, 7 4 and 6 So even if U spend around 5 grand it will be worth Milage are nice, Only fix that internal parts( Lifters, In case Cam too, and ones U open it Head Gasket of course). And that's it for the engine, Then some suspension parts, And that's it, I also did on my 2007, RANGE afm plug in disabling, Running now all the on V8. Only when U need to pass Emission ones a year, U need to remove RANGE disabler from OBD port just at least 3 days before Emission test for Yearly inspection, will pass no problem, Bec. AFM Disabler triggers some Emission codes: ( 02 sensors and Cat sensors). Ones U drive 3 days without Disabler, it clears by self asasp. This is what I'm doing with my GMC engines, ( GMC V8 from 2007 till presented). But GM AFM or DOD engines from 2015 up till now, dramatically worst-case then from 2007 till 2014. Belive me Bro. After 2014, Never continue with GM, only going back To Ford V8 5,0 Or 3,5l great engines and never GM and Rams can't competition FORD . After 2015 engines engineering No way , no way. Only what is best Outlooks, SUV or Pickups Boddy work, GM and RAMS are nicer from the body looks
@@RYTHMICRIOT there's a bit of an argument on the boards over when they actually did it. the theory I think might be right is they put the afm lifters in all of them around 2008 on, but the ecm couldn't handle it well enough, so they turned it off. there's a ecm model change along the run, I don't remember off the top of my head when. but it's basically the same hardware but faster and more ram. at that point it could handle the extra code needed for afm to run right, and it's activated in those.
@@RYTHMICRIOT It could be that also, But ones he goes to dealer to get any part, as soon as he give them VIN number, they will tell Matt, Is it AFM active or no Bec also as soon U press and change button on the cluster, Such as, Trip 1, Transs temp., fuel average, miles distance, Instant economy etc. There is also V8 and V4 digits shown when U speede is 30mpH That digits immediately showe V4 Mode, As My In-Law had black 2007 GMC Yukon XL denali 6.2 , and I drove it several times. I do what was happening inside engine valves, But cluster was showing V4 mode as soon as I released Gas pedal over 30mpH. ??? So maybe cluster showing V4Mode, But engine still Using only normally V8, Best engines was 2000 to 2006. Best ever of GM's Also as we can see on TH-cam, some guys spend money and did great solid fully Mechanic AFM Hardware DELETED. 💯👍👍👍👍👍 THEN YOU will have better engine ever, even then 2000-2006
These escalates were the king in the early 2000s. 1 day I want to own every year except 99 to O2. I want 05 to a 2019. Every trim every color and in 09. It was the first to have power running boards.
The battery isn’t bad. The hf charger won’t charge from zero. Hook your jumper pack to it and give it a boost while the hf charger is hooked up. It’ll charge it then.
2k for a beautiful escalade. Not bad purchase. Great body and all bells and whistles on it. Probably replace push rod and the rocker arm and it be good to go.
oh yeah, and the torque converter lock up goes out like clock work and trashes the tranny about 130k on all of them. I read if you put a aftermarket converter in it with a thicker cluch before it takes the tranny out. it will save it
The static like sound you mentioned is actually ACDelco 22834330 Cabin Air Temperature Sensor. It's inside the headliner and right under that speaker like cover. The static like noise is the fan inside the sensor. Fan is taking cabin air inside and the sensor is measuring the temperature. In time fan makes that noise and changing it is really a mess. There should be a second sensor between 2nd and 3rd row.
15:38 the reason it’s not starting with remote start is because remote start doesn’t work when the engine light is on for some reason, my stepdad has a 2007 Cadillac Escalade and the engine light comes on and goes off every now and then so we found out remote start does not work when the engine light is on
That’s an AWESOME purchase. Knowledge is everything… lol. I just purchased a 08 Infiniti QX 56 with 204 on the dash. But it runs like a champ. The rear bumper was taken off other than that it’s a Gem. Congrats on the pick up.
That static is called a ground loop something has a bad ground and is back feeding into the speaker. Many things can cause it, nightmare to properly fix. Can throw some inline feral magnics for the speakers to help, can also run the steroes ground directly to the negative terminal on the battery. Correct fix is find the bad ground and wire it into the same ground as the stereos. Some times you can get off easy by running a wire to all the amp channels, and running that wire directly to the amps ground (if you are using aftermarket speakers with an amp). As I said many things can cause this, but they all come back to a bad ground, causing power to be sent down another devices ground. The static which is heard is interference, nightmare to properly solve as it could be anything. Aftermarket headlights (led conversions) are a very common cause.
Great find I got one 2 year ago for $8500 with 161k and PA so far I put in $6000 in new oem parts she at 180k now and the reason why the automatic starter doesn't work because you have a check engine light they don't work if you have a check engine light on .In I been watching your videos because I have a suburban that I got for 8 years now
Earlier this year my mechanic/dealer found me an 06 F150 XLT 4.6L 2V (White/Crew Cab). With less than 106K Miles on it. And I bought it for my dad, as a Father's Day present.
My 2013 C6 Grand Sport convertible 60k miles makes the same noise especially when I put it in accessory mode. It was a fresh water car from Florida IAAI, paid 12k before shipping and fees. All it needed was a starter. I cleaned the rugs, water never got to the fuse box in the passenger foot well. Everything works perfect.
Matt, the microphone looking grille in the roof is actually an aspirator for the climate control system. There’s a temperature sensor with a small fan inside, they can get noisy when they get old and dirty. Trying removing it and cleaning it, if that doesn’t work, it’ll need to be replaced.
I have a 2011 GMC Sierra that had the buzzing noise from the little speaker above the drivers head. It went away after i replaced the ground strap between the hood and cowl. It will sometimes still do it right after startup on very cold days, so i'm guessing it just comes down to a loose ground alternator whine which could literally be anywhere on the vehicle because of the canbus communication.
Not all the way through the video yet but I'll post it anyway. Don't start that engine again until you check the oil. I have the same truck. Truck has an oil leak and I didn't know the severity of it until my engine sounded just like that. Luckily I keep a couple quarts of oil in my trucks so I pulled over, dipstick bone dry! I put in 2 quarts and the engine went back to normal. It only ran making that sound for about a minute or two before I put in the oil. I still have the leak which I am planning to get fixed soon. I just check the oil every morning before I go out now.
Yep, remote start will not work with hood open or check engine light on. Another fun thing to do with that old Bluetooth system is see the names stored in it.
Real af for doing the video in the snow. V7 and good to go HA. Almost did this on a 4.6 Ford truck because the plastic intake manifold leaks into one of the spark wells.
At 2 grand that feels like the type of thing that even if you didnt want to fix the engine on you could probably part put and eventually recoupe your money
On the Tahoe named to Tahiti. In fact, if you go to a junkyard and you find Esquire door panels, they will fit. You have to get the short way short wheelbase ones.
YEAH... MY 06 SUBURBAN LTZ DOES THE SAME THING.. THE ON STAR MIC MAKES THIS ALLFULL NOISE ANYTIME THE KEY IS TURNED ON. AND ITS STRANGE Because when you turn the truck off it fades away Like a blower motor slowing down.
In the headliner that little speaker looking thing is actually a tiny fan. I had to replace mine in my GMC Yukon because it was rubbing inside The headliner. I bought a new one and replaced it It now makes no noise at all.
I just bought a 08 black shorty with black interior. It's a base model. I like it alot. 200867k miles I picked up for 6 flat thru a dealership that wanted 8k for it. All it needed was an oil pressure sensor I replaced. Thankfully that's all it needed. Has some nice tires too and black tint lol. Runs great. Id say I got a good deal out of it
Those old cars are so nice to see running again. I don’t think any car manufacturer has ever mastered the cylinder cut out system. Seems like they all fail relatively quickly
25:35 yeah my 03 z71 Burban does that too. I thought it was the aftermarket radio on it. Nice Escalade btw super sweet. Hey if you don’t want the wheels I’ll take em lol
30:15 hey I also noticed they coolant temp sensor needs attention at this time stamp. Other than that can’t wait for the next video. This was a good buy for cheap😎🤝🏽🙌🏽
Good deal man! Excited to see what happens with that rocker/lifter. I need to find one like that for my wife. Broker fees kill ya everytime. We are still rocking the sister to Tahiti, the 2004 Suburban Z71. Been fixing her up slowly. But momma wants an upgrade. lready got a new transfer case, transmission and the engine is still rocking with 275,000K.
My 06' Envoy Denali has that same issue with the OnStar speaker. For me it's bad some of the time, but most of the time I can't here it. I also have the rear entertainment, but don't have the screens, and it screws up all the time, giving electrical feedback through the stereo until I play with the volume knobs back there, then it's ok till next time. I kinda chalked it up to that having something to do with it. I'd like to disable that without loosing the controls for the rear HVAC
Great find…I personally prefer the GMT800 platform but as a daily that will serve you well. Hope you plan on upgrading the cam/lifter and springs when you dive into the engine. Looking forward to the content that comes from this new addition to the fleet.
When the battery is that dead you can put your Battery booster on it.For the harbour freight charger to see the battery then you can recondition the battery.I have the same one.
@BIGMAN8435 Will this work with any battery charger for brining a battery back from the dead, do you gotta remove the caps when doing it like I have seen people using stick welders to cook the plates. Just wonder what exactly I have to do to revive a battery that's been dead for awhile few years at least
Need too buy and apply that brush on rust stopper advertised on Instagram ad's looks amazing and I'm getting some too protect all my Vehicles ! Plus different colors they have.
If you have a check engine light on it won’t start with the remote. My oil pressure switch just went out a week or two ago and until I changed it it won’t do keyless start.
That hitch is rated for more than the Escalade is rated to tow. Also it will tow night and day difference from Tahiti with the Escalade's 6.2L and 6 speed trans. Also it will have the upgraded/larger rear diff that comes with the 6.2L. These do require Premium or E85 to get max power out of the engine.
I think this is a WIN for you. I wonder if the passenger seat didn't work with the switch because it had something (a bag of some sort) sitting in it. Maybe it was a safety feature to keep you from operating the seat while it was occupied.
The remote start requires the hood closed, double click lock, and hold the start button till it starts. Unlock the doors and stick the key in and drive away. Nice buy
I started following when you bought Tahiti, I had just bought a 05 suburban, watched every video of it and then I never saw your videos after I lost interest in fixing it up. Two days after I buy a 2008 escalade esv, this video pops up, idk. I just thought that was cool, lol.
My first car was a 91 mustang gt from copart, it was $900 and it was overheating because pepboys installed the thermostat backwards. I also bought a saab 9-3 at auction for $300 and it just had a dead battery. Many good deals to be had.
Eric O at the South Main Auto Channel has done a few of these kinds of suspension repairs. Probably good to check out his channel. Looks like an awesome buy! Engine could be spun rod bearing. Alex at Legit Street Cars just changed the rod and main bearings on his LS swapped 911.
I just bought a black one with black interior and absolutely love the truck! It’s from California so the chassis has a beautiful black and original wax. Sell the tahoe lol
I have the same rust spot on the rear hatch, same crack on the dash and the heater wires for the rear defrost were also hanging down when I got my 09 Denali lol Oh and same lifter noise. The dealer and Texas speed both said the 09s had afm. Be careful with the door handles! 2 of mine broke pretty easy.
And no second row seats. The armrest needs a cab. But I think Jim still makes it your cheap. Fun fact, if you have a 2008 Silverado crew cab if you buy Yukon denali or escalate extended models, the door panels were bolt. Right in the short wheel base once the rear doors don't fit door panel wise
Looks like someone mightve already done them at some point, seeing the paint marker on the rockers. My 2017 silverado bent the same pushrod, seems like a common problem on that cylinder for some reason.
I think I’m going to buy that scanner. I have a 05 suburban. Can I control the fuel evap system? I’ve been chasing an intermittent CEL for a year and replaced just about everything.
@lsXmatt it drove me crazy on my 2004 yukon denali I replaced them both and here I am 4 years later and the new ones are starting to make noise lol I appreciate the channel Matt! Been following you since Tahiti dropped.
I’ve got a 2008 suburban 2500 with the 6.0L with 329k on it. It has been one of the most reliable vehicles I’ve owned. Just normal maintenance on these things and they will last forever.
It's so unfortunate GM took the best engine they ever designed, and said "we can make this worse", and added AFM
If you change the oil it isn't an issue
@@mus_xr4653 that doesn't always work. That engine looked pretty clean inside, suggesting regular maintenance. I've seen the lifters fail at 3k miles, which isn't from lack of maintenance.
@@mus_xr4653The physical hardware still exists. Even if you get the AFM disabler, the physical AFM lifters are still there which are prone to failure. You can drive with a bad lifter on a Gen 3 Vortec and drive 80,000+ miles on it before it causes any catastrophic or major damage. An AFM lifter would cause instant catastrophic or major damage in less than a few thousand miles.
What they said was, "We made that engine too good." Trust me, these people know exactly what they're doing.
@@mus_xr4653100% wrong. Back in the day, I saw lifters fail within 30k miles on these engines. Good oil change history, and repaired under warranty.
That buzzing sound you're hearing from the ceiling is a sensor for the automatic temperature control. It has a tiny fan built into it and they notoriously go bad and start to make that noise. I replaced mine in my 05 Tahoe. Super excited to see new videos for the escalade! I've watched all the Tahiti videos.
Agreed, my '05 Silverado also had this sensor. Think you have to drop the headliner to replace it.
I unplugged mine I got tired of hearing it buzz in my ear
@@beronib888I was able to pull the headliner down just enough to replace it in my 00 Yukon 3ithout actually having to drop on. Just removed the driver side b pillar trim
When you replace them get the acdelco ones cause the cheaper $20 ones won't last a year
Thank you for this comment. Just picked up an 03 Yukon xl for cheap and I have that buzzing. Thank you!
Really enjoyed this, I think you made a great purchase. Fix the engine, fix the minor rust/body issues, protect the chassis and do the cosmetic stuff as you want to, and you have terrific daily driver that will last you years and years. The only thing that is likely to kill it is that horrible salt they scatter all over your roads. As a former owner of a 2009 Yukon Denali, I saw a lot of similarities as you gave us a tour of the Escalade. Looking forward to your next installment.
Another tip for getting at the #7 and #8 spark plugs. Remove the front wheel and the liner and its a straight shot. Thats how i got to my #7 manifold bolt and drilled it out.
Thanks for the tip, I still have one plug and wire in my garage from 7 years ago because I couldn't get to the number 8 plug. Feels like the A/C box is in the way, even from the side but I'll check it out.
Yeah, I did a tuneup and it was a bitch getting to that back far spark plug on the passenger side
Fiance and I found a 2001 Audi TT Quattro 225 that had sat for 9 years and sounded like the motor was done for. New Alternator, plugs, coil packs and it was back on the road, driving like it hadn't been sleeping for a decade. Then, a new convertible top, clutch, pre-emptive timing belt and suspension. Feels like a perfect car and she loves driving it. Just has cosmetics to fix. Bringing cars back to life always feels good and it's exciting seeing you work on something new. Tahiti has been an inspiration while I work on my 01 suburban so looking forward to more as always.
That's thing on the headliner isn't a microphone. It's a interior temp sensor. It has a wee fan. My 02 tahoe and 03 yukon did the same noise. Never fixed it just turned up the music one click .
I absolutely love the Escalade! Its striking, looks like its lived an honest life, and it looks like exactly the sort of vehicle that has "amazing second life" written all over it. Some things are great for modding, sometimes it feels like most things, but others feel good to revive, freshen, and ENJOY. I stumbled on something like it with my Buick Rainier. I wasn't familiar with the platform, but my Mom found one for my Grandma to replace her old rotten Durango. The price was low, it ran well enough, and it didnt have any signs of catastrophic neglect even at 185k miles aside from smelling like a mixture of a casino and a garden center. Some light cleaning and a round or two with an ozone generator had the interior done and then rear brakes, oil change, transmission fluid, transfer case, air filter and spark plugs later..... Its clean, luxurious, runs and shifts smooth, gets 22mpg on my commute, and it just flows into the rhythm of my life. I have modified every single vehicle I have ever owned, felt a burning need at every turn to improve, push, test. This time it felt nice to just give it a second wind and watch it revitalize and take me on the many normal adventures of my life. My Grandma passed on it, she realized she was getting too old to be climbing up even though she likes to, but I am damn glad that I bought it from my Mom. I really hope this ends up being something similar for you! This just feels like the start of something special, a vehicle that pops into your life and just helps your life flow along in a bit more special of a way. I cant wait to see more!
I've had 3 Escalades, an 03 EXT and 05 Base, and my current 07. My 07 is by far the worst of the ones I've owned, and most of that I attribute to living in a salt use area. My 07 had the most rust and issues of any of my two older ones that also spent their lives in the salt (bankruptcy era shortcuts maybe?). Oh, check those rocker panels under your doors. They may not have rusted through yet, but that may not be far off. I noticed a slight orange coloring on them under all my doors and they do give some when I push on them with my finger, so there's rust behind there that has eaten away enough metal to weaken them.
From what I understand the 6.2 in my 07 even though it doesn't have DOD, still has the lifters from the system that came later and that those eventually fail and take out the cam, and sometimes the truck as it costs thousands in repair.
Keep an eye for fuel leaks. My 07's metal fuel pump rotted out and broke a metal connector, spewing fuel out. I have a video somewhere of the fuel pouring off the top of the tank and pictures of just how rust eaten it was. I've never seen anything like it and I'm really disappointed in GM for that among other things.
In the end, I'll probably buy one more Escalade, a 2015 before I retire, but it's going to be from the south or southwestern U.S. that has never lived in the salt and never will see salt as I won't drive it in the winter when I retire. I'll probably pick up another beater, or maybe I'll just keep my 07 for winter duties until it rusts away.
The ‘radio’ noise is the hvac temp sensor. There is a little fan that sucks air in. They all start making a noise when they get old.
I’ve know lots of people that talk into them thinking they’re the mic for Bluetooth
Hook a good battery to the old battery then charge battery … the new garbage chargers won’t charge unless it senses voltage … once you charge 10-15 disconnect the hood battery and continue to charge old battery you’ll be all good
this is a good tip.. we also have a pulse tech recovery charger at work that has revived some completely bad batterys, even one with a dead cell. it didn't load test great afterwards, but it did start the truck
Good find. Two things, your viewers LOVE the platform, and I'll bet you're enjoying it more and more after the time in the Tahoe. Nice rig.
Such a steal. It’s in immaculate condition for its age. Especially in New York. I love it. Easy repair too.
I just put a flow master on my 99 Silverado and the water pump decided it didn’t want to live anymore lol 😂 nice truck you have there
sweet deal, even for $3500. looking forward to more videos on this
25:42 - there's a fan for the auto HVAC. It's the same as the GMT800. A base model Tahoe may not have it if it's not equipped with an auto temp setting.
Yes, its the fan to sense interior temp for the auto temp system. It's louder in the SUVs because they have two, for the front and rear controls.
Had an 08 Escalade here in CT. What an absolute unit that thing was. Miss it all the time. Great find! I've reduced my LS(x) collection from a C5, C6, CTS-V, and an Escalade down to my LS swapped e30. Miss the fleet, but space is an issue.
minute 25:30 thats the automatic air conditioning sensor thing they usually go bad, same thing happened in my 01 tahoe i just disconected it and the noise stopped but the automatic a/c mode won't work anymore
FYI that speaker grille on the headliner making the noise is apparently an internal temperature sensor (I believe if I recall correctly from an old Facebook post)
I’d love to see the whole auction process! I’ve been wanting to get into a project, and used cars ares still retarded expensive. To get an auction car at that price, I’d be SET!
25:41 That's not an onstar mic in the roof. That is a temp sensor with a little fan to move the cabin air past the temp sensor. Its for the auto air conditioner mode. They often get dirty and make that noise. I have an 04 Yukon Denali that done the same thing. Drop the headliner a little and it'll push out and clean it. You might could use compressed air to clean it without dropping the headliner but I haven't tried that method.
I, too, am looking forward to your repair/upgrade of the Escalade. I used to drive Cadillacs and Buicks, but they seemed to always have issues with small rattle that would drive me bonkers. Never had an Escalade, but drive a Navigator and it has been amazing. Good luck and look forward to more videos.
I have a Yukon sort of like your Tahoe. I also have Escalade like yours. We have the same taste and i watch and learn from all of your vids. I cant wait for the Escalade series
You have to push the lock button twice and then the start button. If there are any active codes, the remote start will not work. You need an Autosync from BT diesel works, adds features and in motion video override.
What's up Brother Matt,
I have 2007.
All of them they have AFM lifters,
Cylinder nbr 1, 7 4 and 6
So even if U spend around 5 grand it will be worth
Milage are nice,
Only fix that internal parts( Lifters, In case Cam too, and ones U open it Head Gasket of course). And that's it for the engine,
Then some suspension parts,
And that's it,
I also did on my 2007, RANGE afm plug in disabling,
Running now all the on V8.
Only when U need to pass Emission ones a year, U need to remove RANGE disabler from OBD port just at least 3 days before Emission test for Yearly inspection, will pass no problem,
Bec. AFM Disabler triggers some Emission codes: ( 02 sensors and Cat sensors).
Ones U drive 3 days without Disabler, it clears by self asasp.
This is what I'm doing with my GMC engines,
( GMC V8 from 2007 till presented).
But GM AFM or DOD engines from 2015 up till now, dramatically worst-case then
from 2007 till 2014.
Belive me Bro. After 2014,
Never continue with GM, only going back To Ford V8 5,0
Or 3,5l great engines and never GM and Rams can't competition FORD . After 2015 engines engineering
No way , no way.
Only what is best Outlooks, SUV or Pickups Boddy work,
GM and RAMS are nicer from the body looks
I've read that they are there but gm didn't activate it. weird right.
Wrong.
6.2L does not have AFM until 2010
@@RYTHMICRIOT there's a bit of an argument on the boards over when they actually did it. the theory I think might be right is they put the afm lifters in all of them around 2008 on, but the ecm couldn't handle it well enough, so they turned it off. there's a ecm model change along the run, I don't remember off the top of my head when. but it's basically the same hardware but faster and more ram. at that point it could handle the extra code needed for afm to run right, and it's activated in those.
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It could be that also,
But ones he goes to dealer to get any part, as soon as he give them VIN number, they will tell Matt,
Is it AFM active or no
Bec also as soon U press and change button on the cluster, Such as, Trip 1, Transs temp., fuel average, miles distance,
Instant economy etc. There is also V8 and V4 digits shown when U speede is 30mpH
That digits immediately showe V4 Mode,
As My In-Law had black 2007 GMC Yukon XL denali 6.2 , and I drove it several times.
I do what was happening inside engine valves,
But cluster was showing V4 mode as soon as I released Gas pedal over 30mpH. ???
So maybe cluster showing V4Mode, But engine still Using only normally V8,
Best engines was 2000 to 2006.
Best ever of GM's
Also as we can see on TH-cam, some guys spend money and did great solid fully Mechanic AFM Hardware DELETED. 💯👍👍👍👍👍
THEN YOU will have better engine ever, even then 2000-2006
@@JBurton393
Why Bro,
They showing, as mechanical AFM delete with internal parts , it becomes so solid V8 engine.?
I think you did good on your purchase. You really know how to diagnose engine noise. Good job. Well done.
These escalates were the king in the early 2000s. 1 day I want to own every year except 99 to O2. I want 05 to a 2019. Every trim every color and in 09. It was the first to have power running boards.
The sound over the drive set is the Cabin Air Temperature Sensor Aspirator
There is also another in the rear in the ceiling
Yup had to replace both in my 03 Denali.
The battery isn’t bad. The hf charger won’t charge from zero. Hook your jumper pack to it and give it a boost while the hf charger is hooked up. It’ll charge it then.
I’ll have to try that thanks.
2k for a beautiful escalade. Not bad purchase. Great body and all bells and whistles on it. Probably replace push rod and the rocker arm and it be good to go.
probably sent to scrap over the lifter tap. shops tell people a used engine will be over 10k and they decide the trucks aren't worth it.
try the lifter release trick lol.
crazed performance has it.
oh yeah, and the torque converter lock up goes out like clock work and trashes the tranny about 130k on all of them. I read if you put a aftermarket converter in it with a thicker cluch before it takes the tranny out. it will save it
The static like sound you mentioned is actually ACDelco 22834330 Cabin Air Temperature Sensor. It's inside the headliner and right under that speaker like cover. The static like noise is the fan inside the sensor. Fan is taking cabin air inside and the sensor is measuring the temperature. In time fan makes that noise and changing it is really a mess. There should be a second sensor between 2nd and 3rd row.
25:10 lookin for those rentals on Zillow I’m right there w ya bro 🤣
15:38 the reason it’s not starting with remote start is because remote start doesn’t work when the engine light is on for some reason, my stepdad has a 2007 Cadillac Escalade and the engine light comes on and goes off every now and then so we found out remote start does not work when the engine light is on
Looking forward to seeing your progress with the Escalade! Don't forget about the Trans Am!
25:39 is not a microphone. It is a temp sensor with a small fan in it. The fan goes bad and makes noise.
That’s an AWESOME purchase. Knowledge is everything… lol. I just purchased a 08 Infiniti QX 56 with 204 on the dash. But it runs like a champ. The rear bumper was taken off other than that it’s a Gem. Congrats on the pick up.
videos like these make me thankful i live in texas, id rather die from heat than work or own a rust bucket
The best looking slade ever!!! Congratulation!!! At this money, is like you steal it!!!
On some (if not all) GM vehicles, the remote start won’t work if the check engine light is on.
I had a first-gen, second-gen, and third-gen. I think the second is the best looking.
I agree, 2nd generation looks more Tough, more durable,
And old school Radiator Clatch Fan, it's best for all suvs
3rd generation looks good as well more of a luxury SUV.@@regentsuper3086
That static is called a ground loop something has a bad ground and is back feeding into the speaker.
Many things can cause it, nightmare to properly fix. Can throw some inline feral magnics for the speakers to help, can also run the steroes ground directly to the negative terminal on the battery.
Correct fix is find the bad ground and wire it into the same ground as the stereos. Some times you can get off easy by running a wire to all the amp channels, and running that wire directly to the amps ground (if you are using aftermarket speakers with an amp).
As I said many things can cause this, but they all come back to a bad ground, causing power to be sent down another devices ground. The static which is heard is interference, nightmare to properly solve as it could be anything.
Aftermarket headlights (led conversions) are a very common cause.
Great find I got one 2 year ago for $8500 with 161k and PA so far I put in $6000 in new oem parts she at 180k now and the reason why the automatic starter doesn't work because you have a check engine light they don't work if you have a check engine light on .In I been watching your videos because I have a suburban that I got for 8 years now
I been watching you every since you got your Tahoe
Earlier this year my mechanic/dealer found me an 06 F150 XLT 4.6L 2V (White/Crew Cab). With less than 106K Miles on it. And I bought it for my dad, as a Father's Day present.
You make everything look super easy! It’s awesome you have knowledge and the skill to be able to diagnose and repair, saves you tons. Keep us updated!
My 2013 C6 Grand Sport convertible 60k miles makes the same noise especially when I put it in accessory mode. It was a fresh water car from Florida IAAI, paid 12k before shipping and fees. All it needed was a starter. I cleaned the rugs, water never got to the fuse box in the passenger foot well. Everything works perfect.
Apparently it’s not even a mic, it’s a temp sensor for the auto climate control that has a little fan in it.
Matt, the microphone looking grille in the roof is actually an aspirator for the climate control system. There’s a temperature sensor with a small fan inside, they can get noisy when they get old and dirty. Trying removing it and cleaning it, if that doesn’t work, it’ll need to be replaced.
I have a 2011 GMC Sierra that had the buzzing noise from the little speaker above the drivers head. It went away after i replaced the ground strap between the hood and cowl. It will sometimes still do it right after startup on very cold days, so i'm guessing it just comes down to a loose ground alternator whine which could literally be anywhere on the vehicle because of the canbus communication.
Not all the way through the video yet but I'll post it anyway. Don't start that engine again until you check the oil. I have the same truck. Truck has an oil leak and I didn't know the severity of it until my engine sounded just like that. Luckily I keep a couple quarts of oil in my trucks so I pulled over, dipstick bone dry! I put in 2 quarts and the engine went back to normal. It only ran making that sound for about a minute or two before I put in the oil. I still have the leak which I am planning to get fixed soon. I just check the oil every morning before I go out now.
Yep, remote start will not work with hood open or check engine light on. Another fun thing to do with that old Bluetooth system is see the names stored in it.
i had one 2007 good trucks good motor good experience with it 6.2 got some balls need more vids asap excited for this one
Real af for doing the video in the snow. V7 and good to go HA. Almost did this on a 4.6 Ford truck because the plastic intake manifold leaks into one of the spark wells.
At 2 grand that feels like the type of thing that even if you didnt want to fix the engine on you could probably part put and eventually recoupe your money
On the Tahoe named to Tahiti. In fact, if you go to a junkyard and you find Esquire door panels, they will fit. You have to get the short way short wheelbase ones.
YEAH... MY 06 SUBURBAN LTZ DOES THE SAME THING.. THE ON STAR MIC MAKES THIS ALLFULL NOISE ANYTIME THE KEY IS TURNED ON. AND ITS STRANGE Because when you turn the truck off it fades away Like a blower motor slowing down.
In the headliner that little speaker looking thing is actually a tiny fan. I had to replace mine in my GMC Yukon because it was rubbing inside The headliner. I bought a new one and replaced it It now makes no noise at all.
I just bought a 08 black shorty with black interior. It's a base model. I like it alot. 200867k miles I picked up for 6 flat thru a dealership that wanted 8k for it. All it needed was an oil pressure sensor I replaced. Thankfully that's all it needed. Has some nice tires too and black tint lol. Runs great. Id say I got a good deal out of it
Those old cars are so nice to see running again. I don’t think any car manufacturer has ever mastered the cylinder cut out system. Seems like they all fail relatively quickly
I've got the same noise from the speakers in my 03 Tahoe and I do have an aftermarket stereo in it.
Could never figure it out either.
Steelwool for the little rust spots
Check oil pressure sensor for oil leak will shoot thru the sensor into the wiring harness
On the plus side , its got the green ,serpentine belt " heavy duty "
I love the GMT 900 Escalade ESV's just great looking trucks that are easy to work on.
25:35 yeah my 03 z71 Burban does that too. I thought it was the aftermarket radio on it. Nice Escalade btw super sweet. Hey if you don’t want the wheels I’ll take em lol
30:15 hey I also noticed they coolant temp sensor needs attention at this time stamp. Other than that can’t wait for the next video. This was a good buy for cheap😎🤝🏽🙌🏽
Good deal man! Excited to see what happens with that rocker/lifter. I need to find one like that for my wife. Broker fees kill ya everytime. We are still rocking the sister to Tahiti, the 2004 Suburban Z71. Been fixing her up slowly. But momma wants an upgrade. lready got a new transfer case, transmission and the engine is still rocking with 275,000K.
Also, if the service engine light is on the dash you won’t be able to use the key remote to start the car up from outside
My 06' Envoy Denali has that same issue with the OnStar speaker. For me it's bad some of the time, but most of the time I can't here it. I also have the rear entertainment, but don't have the screens, and it screws up all the time, giving electrical feedback through the stereo until I play with the volume knobs back there, then it's ok till next time. I kinda chalked it up to that having something to do with it. I'd like to disable that without loosing the controls for the rear HVAC
Be sure to check your RPO codes for your battery. Yes there are two battery types and it will tell you which voltage you need.
Great find…I personally prefer the GMT800 platform but as a daily that will serve you well. Hope you plan on upgrading the cam/lifter and springs when you dive into the engine. Looking forward to the content that comes from this new addition to the fleet.
When the battery is that dead you can put your Battery booster on it.For the harbour freight charger to see the battery then you can recondition the battery.I have the same one.
@BIGMAN8435 Will this work with any battery charger for brining a battery back from the dead, do you gotta remove the caps when doing it like I have seen people using stick welders to cook the plates. Just wonder what exactly I have to do to revive a battery that's been dead for awhile few years at least
Possible but I only have experience with the one in the video.
Need too buy and apply that brush on rust stopper advertised on Instagram ad's looks amazing and I'm getting some too protect all my Vehicles ! Plus different colors they have.
If you have a check engine light on it won’t start with the remote. My oil pressure switch just went out a week or two ago and until I changed it it won’t do keyless start.
That hitch is rated for more than the Escalade is rated to tow. Also it will tow night and day difference from Tahiti with the Escalade's 6.2L and 6 speed trans. Also it will have the upgraded/larger rear diff that comes with the 6.2L. These do require Premium or E85 to get max power out of the engine.
Just seeing you with cold weather gear on gives me chills, I’m going back inside😅
Can’t wait for future vids!!! 🔥🔥🔥
That is honestly the coolest buy I've ever seen🎉
I think this is a WIN for you. I wonder if the passenger seat didn't work with the switch because it had something (a bag of some sort) sitting in it. Maybe it was a safety feature to keep you from operating the seat while it was occupied.
I'd double check but my step dad has an 09 silverado that does have afm. I just did the cam and lifters in it from the failure
That sound is probably the roof mount speaker microphone, top left or as someone else said it's for temp driver side. Get's loose and vibrates.
The remote start requires the hood closed, double click lock, and hold the start button till it starts. Unlock the doors and stick the key in and drive away. Nice buy
And no CEL
@@langsbr mine started with a CEL for a bad O2 down stream
I started following when you bought Tahiti, I had just bought a 05 suburban, watched every video of it and then I never saw your videos after I lost interest in fixing it up. Two days after I buy a 2008 escalade esv, this video pops up, idk. I just thought that was cool, lol.
My first car was a 91 mustang gt from copart, it was $900 and it was overheating because pepboys installed the thermostat backwards. I also bought a saab 9-3 at auction for $300 and it just had a dead battery. Many good deals to be had.
Eric O at the South Main Auto Channel has done a few of these kinds of suspension repairs. Probably good to check out his channel. Looks like an awesome buy! Engine could be spun rod bearing. Alex at Legit Street Cars just changed the rod and main bearings on his LS swapped 911.
I just bought a black one with black interior and absolutely love the truck! It’s from California so the chassis has a beautiful black and original wax. Sell the tahoe lol
that rust on the tailgate will never go away ever no matter what you do unless u cut it out...i kno i tried it ate thru everything
I have the same rust spot on the rear hatch, same crack on the dash and the heater wires for the rear defrost were also hanging down when I got my 09 Denali lol Oh and same lifter noise. The dealer and Texas speed both said the 09s had afm. Be careful with the door handles! 2 of mine broke pretty easy.
For your 3500 investment even if you have to pull an engine in it, I'd think you'd be ahead of the game.
I have an 03 z71 Tahoe and that noise has always come from that little thing above the driver seat as far as I remember
And no second row seats. The armrest needs a cab. But I think Jim still makes it your cheap. Fun fact, if you have a 2008 Silverado crew cab if you buy Yukon denali or escalate extended models, the door panels were bolt. Right in the short wheel base once the rear doors don't fit door panel wise
The sound from your handsfree mic is a ground issue on the vehicle. I had the same issue on my 05 chevy suburban
Any auction / marketplace tips you have for finding and vetting Fbody third gens, especially in the NY/NJ area, is greatly appreciated.
My 06 Escalade used to make that microphone noise. Haven't heard it in years though.
I have always loved the Caddy’s. May have to look for one!
Looks like someone mightve already done them at some point, seeing the paint marker on the rockers. My 2017 silverado bent the same pushrod, seems like a common problem on that cylinder for some reason.
I think I’m going to buy that scanner. I have a 05 suburban. Can I control the fuel evap system? I’ve been chasing an intermittent CEL for a year and replaced just about everything.
Thats the inside ambiant temp sensor i belive they make noise when they go bad
Oh really I always thought that was a mic!
Those aren't on star speakers or microphones, they are temperature reading units with little fans built in. That's the ticking you hear.
It’s such a weird noise, it sounds exactly like static. I’ll add it to the list 😂
@lsXmatt it drove me crazy on my 2004 yukon denali I replaced them both and here I am 4 years later and the new ones are starting to make noise lol I appreciate the channel Matt! Been following you since Tahiti dropped.
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Exactly same thing with my '07
But when inside temperature is nice and warm. Noise It's went away
That is not for the onstar that is a fan for the interior ambient temp sensor for auto a/c.
That speaker noise is an onstar thing. The speaker in my cobalt ss did it as well