Issues with the H2?

[jsbihn]

I have a new to me '03 H2 SUV, that the minute I got it home I started to experience almost every problem that I have seen on the internet

- The shifter cable slipped off the shifter lever link, basically keeping me in reverse. Luckily I was at the local oil change place, and within a few minutes of surfing on my phone, the mechanic there was able to rig the truck so i could get home.

- The key got stuck in the ignition, so after pulling apart the steering column, I was able to push the button to get it "un-stuck". (Thank You flashoffroad.com)

and a few other minor ones

SO......
I am just wondering if there are anything else I might need to look out for and what other issues does this truck seem to have?
I figure since I am in a fixing mood with it, I might as well do all I can

Thanks

[guruerror]

I'm thinking both of the problems that you listed are related to one another...the former causing the latter; and since I never heard of the first problem I'd chalk it up as a fluke. You prolly got a real good truck...just be patient with it.

As for other known problems:

• If you got air bags I hear the older ones are sometimes 'problematic'...coil spring swap will fix that
• The trim on the side of the windshield may start to rattle...3M tape will fix that
• If you plan on off-roading - and I'm not talking about driving down a dirt stretch to visit the swimming hole...I'm talking about articulating over rocks, forcing the truck onto weird angles, generally just throwing its weight around going over stuff - then you prolly wanna get some stronger tie rods (Kryptonite would be my suggestion)
• I haven't seen this reported on the forum, but I've been suspecting that mine's had a gas leak since the day I bought it...but I just can't track it down...so keep an eye on your gas gauge. LOL.

[jsbihn]

You really never heard of the shifter cable slipping off the link and making the truck stuck in gear?
It is due to the plastic bushing getting hot and and disintergrating.
Still no?

Originally Posted by guruerror

[*]I haven't seen this reported on the forum, but I've been suspecting that mine's had a gas leak since the day I bought it...but I just can't track it down...so keep an eye on your gas gauge. LOL.[/list]

- at first i was reading this and going oh great...... then it hit me.

[racer24]

The only trouble I've had with mine too is the leaky gas tank. Watch the wiper motor getting wet and wipers wont shut off and wiper fluid will empty itself quite rapidly. It's really kinda funny to see it happen. There's a thread on here to show you how to fix it.

[guruerror]

Originally Posted by racer24

The only trouble I've had with mine too is the leaky gas tank. Watch the wiper motor getting wet and wipers wont shut off and wiper fluid will empty itself quite rapidly. It's really kinda funny to see it happen. There's a thread on here to show you how to fix it.

Right! Non-stop wiper motor happened to me once too after several days of continuous rain. This can be easily fixed permanently by cracking the control unit open and resealing it with some good sealant...it's just a pain the ass to remove the cowl to do the job (it's an even bigger pain in the ass to get the cowl back on with all the clips lined up properly)

[jsbihn]

does this apply to every year h2?

(why is it all the good vehicles have problems like this, and all the vehicles that are ehhhhh you dont hear too many problems about. ie toyotas and such)






(ok, bad example hehehe)