H2 Newbie Questions

[sanfoja]

Okay, after years of lust finally got my H2 (I got one of the first civilian licenses to drive a military HMMWV back when I was a coop student (1985) with the DOD in Huntsville, AL and have been hooked ever since).

I bought a 2003 Burgundy w/33K miles, Black Powder Coated wheels, black grille and smoke roof lights are on the way let the blackout begin (you can tell I'm not a chrome guy).

Now, just picked it up on Saturday in South Carolina (drove 400 miles each way) and have a few questions.

1. There is a small "speaker" just above the driver's seat (in headliner) that constantly buzzes...what is that and how do I make it stop?? Assume the other small protuberance just in front of the driver in the headliner is the mic for On-Star/Phone.

2. Passenger side mirror operates fine but does not fold in...heard this may be a programming thing. Anybody familiar with that problem, and along these lines can I install the new 2006 style side mirrors on my 2003 without much trouble??

3. Lastly, the A/C makes quite a bit of noise (coming from the dash), sounds like fluid expansion and flows somewhere in the dash. Is this normal or does this indicate something amiss, cools fine once on.

4. Has anyone installed a 2006 Touch-screen Nav/Radio in a 2003 and if so, any problems or suggestions?

Thanks much!!
Joe
2003 H2 Adventure, Burgundy

[Adam in CO]

Originally Posted by sanfoja

Okay, after years of lust finally got my H2 (I got one of the first civilian licenses to drive a military HMMWV back when I was a coop student (1985) with the DOD in Huntsville, AL and have been hooked ever since).

I bought a 2003 Burgundy w/33K miles, Black Powder Coated wheels, black grille and smoke roof lights are on the way let the blackout begin (you can tell I'm not a chrome guy).

Now, just picked it up on Saturday in South Carolina (drove 400 miles each way) and have a few questions.

1. There is a small "speaker" just above the driver's seat (in headliner) that constantly buzzes...what is that and how do I make it stop?? Assume the other small protuberance just in front of the driver in the headliner is the mic for On-Star/Phone.

IT'S THE TEMP SENSOR FOR THE CLIMATE CONTROL. SHOULDN'T BUZZ. MAYBE YOU HAVE THEM BACKWARDS. MINE BUZZED FROM HAVING A LOOSE MIC CONE.

2. Passenger side mirror operates fine but does not fold in...heard this may be a programming thing. Anybody familiar with that problem, and along these lines can I install the new 2006 style side mirrors on my 2003 without much trouble??

DOUBT IT'S A PROGRMAMING ISSUE. YES THE MIRRORS CAN BE CHANGED OUT. NOT IT'S NOT EASY. OR CHEAP.

3. Lastly, the A/C makes quite a bit of noise (coming from the dash), sounds like fluid expansion and flows somewhere in the dash. Is this normal or does this indicate something amiss, cools fine once on.

GOT ME.

4. Has anyone installed a 2006 Touch-screen Nav/Radio in a 2003 and if so, any problems or suggestions?

GO WITH AN AFTERMARKET ONE LIKE THE ECLIPSE IF YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND THE MONEY.

Thanks much!!
Joe
2003 H2 Adventure, Burgundy

[HUMTECH]

The "small speaker" is the inside air temp sensor which has a small fan inside, if its making noise you need to replace it.

[HUMTECH]

Didnt read adams reply, hes bang on. Same as me with the ac issue, no idea.

[H2R]

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0

For the mirrors I changed mine.

[sanfoja]

Thansks to all for the info, and much thanks for the link.

Found out the correct term for the "sensor" is an aspirator Part#25771194, just ordered one from All Discount Parts. 1/2 price compared to local dealer! Good price on mirrors too!!

Originally Posted by H2R

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0

For the mirrors I changed mine.

[FGHT ON]

No problems with changing out the touch screen nav but it is a bunch of work. I did it to my tahoe before my wife totalled it and then I got to get my dream so not all bad. You have to re-pin the harness (instructions all over the web, just do a search) order the GPS locater for under the dash, you have to upgrade the amp to the bose lux edition and then have it all reprogramed at the dealer to make the sound run out of the speakers. It is a bunch of work and money. You are better of going with the aftermarket!

[sanfoja]

Originally Posted by FGHT ON

No problems with changing out the touch screen nav but it is a bunch of work. I did it to my tahoe before my wife totalled it and then I got to get my dream so not all bad. You have to re-pin the harness (instructions all over the web, just do a search) order the GPS locater for under the dash, you have to upgrade the amp to the bose lux edition and then have it all reprogramed at the dealer to make the sound run out of the speakers. It is a bunch of work and money. You are better of going with the aftermarket!

Thanks! I was thinking about using this guy on Ebay, $899 gets me the complete package w/antenna and programmed for my H2. Already have the Bose option so good to go there. Really like the look of stock over aftermarket. Can get Ipod integration from this guy too. BTW, love the Slate Blue H2s...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Escal...QQcmdZViewItem

[H2wifey]

Good Luck with the new rig and welcome to the forum

[FGHT ON]

If you already have the amp upgrade then it's no problem. You still might have to re-pin the harness, you will just have to wait and see. If you do, instructions are all over the web. As for the ipod adapter, again search google b/c there is some input cord for the back that is super simple (I never did it to my old one but I remember seeing the instructions and everyone mentioning it before).