Sinking of the Titanic

[f5fstop]

Explain something to me. In one paragraph you state Onstar shut down due to water intrusion, in a later paragraph you state someone at onstar gave you some ridiculous statement. Which is it? Did the Onstar module suddenly dry out?
As for the statement from Onstar, I have a problem with it. One, if a rep from Onstar actually said that, you can get them fired; however, I don't believe it, since this is not Onstar's policy.
They are an emergency service, they do not determine if what you did was legal, illegal, covered under warranty, etc. Hell, they arrange tow trucks for people who run off the road all the time.
Now if you are trying to say Onstar connected you with Hummer assistance for a tow truck, and someone from Hummer's assistance center said they don't cover pulling you out of the water, the statement is probably correct.
Hummer, from my knowledge, will tow you to a dealer if your vehicle fails, but I do not believe they are responsible to pull someone out of a swamp, lake, etc. In that case, Onstar will call you a tow truck that you and/or your insurance company pays for.

As for water intrusion, I have seen the water tests that the H3 is subjected to, if the doors are closed, I don't believe 30 inches of water will come into the vehicle via the door seals.

I will agree if you have the non-adventure series, the tires do suck. One reason why I opted for the Off-road package. The Bridgestones are pretty damn good on wet rock, and even though I have not tried to see if they slide sideways, I have no indication they would slide any different than any other tire. Tire tread is designed for straight ahead operation, not sideways sliding.

[Hmmm2]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

Explain something to me. In one paragraph you state Onstar shut down due to water intrusion, in a later paragraph you state someone at onstar gave you some ridiculous statement. Which is it? Did the Onstar module suddenly dry out?
For some reason, this story is so full of holes it is making me hungry for some swiss cheese.

Hmmm .. I bet you were great at the game of "CLUE" when you were a kid! Good sleuthing, f5fstop!

[blindzebra]

hmm. i've driven through about 30 inches of water and never hada problem. I do have a question though. Why does a water crossing require to have your windows down? Does that let your seals sit tighter?

[Agriv8r]

Originally Posted by blindzebra

hmm. i've driven through about 30 inches of water and never hada problem. I do have a question though. Why does a water crossing require to have your windows down? Does that let your seals sit tighter?

in case everything quits working, you start sinking, car starts filling up, the pressure will equalize quicker, you have a way out!

[Beastmaster]

Originally Posted by Agriv8r

in case everything quits working, you start sinking, car starts filling up, the pressure will equalize quicker, you have a way out!

Not really - it's an immediate escape route. Since we live in an electrically controlled world, it necessary. No pressurization needed - just leave through the window.

The Captain of the Titanic should not have a drivers license.

S.

[fw888]

may be he should drive a boat...