Buick Regal Forum : 2011 Buick Regal Forums http://www.regalforums.com/forums/ buick regal forums has information on prices, repairs, dealers, mpg, safety and more on the Buick Regal en Tue, 21 May 2013 10:31:02 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.regalforums.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Buick Regal Forum : 2011 Buick Regal Forums http://www.regalforums.com/forums/ Good NEWS http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-general-discussion/3954-good-news.html Fri, 17 May 2013 20:10:13 GMT After having numerous problems with my 2011 CTX Regal ending last time with came adjuster valves being replaced and the oil life computer... After having numerous problems with my 2011 CTX Regal ending last time with came adjuster valves being replaced and the oil life computer reprogramed, I took it for a 2,300 mile trip with no problems and gave me an average gas miliage of 31.893 mpg on 87 octane gas.:eek: This was averaging around 70 in a 65 and 75 in a 70 mph zones with mostly interstate highway driving. Everything worked flawlessly. I do hope it continues. I still get comments on the car where ever I go. ;)
My dealer has been excellent and would recommend them to anyone wanting to buy their products from a service standpoint. If you are in the Dayton, Ohio area I would recommend seeing Dave Arbogast Buick GMC!
I think maybe the Gremlin has been found and eradicated!!!:rolleyes:
My Regal now has 23,000 miles on the clock. ]]> Buick Regal General Discussion gary9648 http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-general-discussion/3954-good-news.html Scosche Harley Davidson Install Dash Kit http://www.regalforums.com/forums/scosche-industries/3953-scosche-harley-davidson-install-dash-kit.html Sun, 12 May 2013 23:05:12 GMT
**For some of you, your Regal isn't the only ride in your garage and if the other happens to be a Harley, then read on.**

Scosche Harley Davidson Dash Kit - HD7000B
$79.99


The HD7000B, is an aftermarket stereo installation kit for 1996 and newer Harley Davidson touring motorcycles including Road Glide models. For a seamless installation of an aftermarket head unit, the HD7000B will accommodate ISO side mounting. The kit mounts into the factory location using original factory hardware and also includes the wiring harness with a provision to retain handlebar controls with the interface (sold separately). The front panel and mounting brackets are constructed from automotive grade ASA plastic to withstand the elements. The mounting brackets include with factory-style brass threaded inserts. The kit also includes stainless steel mounting screws to ensure durability and simple “Custom Fit” installation. The kit includes a weather-resistant gasket for cleaner installation on certain apps and also includes small mounting spacers for Road glide installations. For more information, check out the Scosche website. ]]> Scosche Industries ScoscheCarAudio http://www.regalforums.com/forums/scosche-industries/3953-scosche-harley-davidson-install-dash-kit.html Olympic white rear bumper http://www.regalforums.com/forums/appearance-body/3946-olympic-white-rear-bumper.html Sun, 12 May 2013 03:35:13 GMT Hey all If anyone is interested in a '11 or '12 OEM Olympic white buick regal rear bumper, email me at JovanovskiDa@gmail.com my dad was cleaning out the attic and realized he still had the bumper from his totaled regal so he gave it to me and told me to get rid of it so i figured I would see if any of you regal finatics wanted it before it eventually becomes trash. I'm willing to sell it for a reasonable price and it's in good condition. Let me know soon cause it'll be gone quickly.
-Danny ]]> Appearance / Body Turbobuick http://www.regalforums.com/forums/appearance-body/3946-olympic-white-rear-bumper.html 2011 Regal Clock http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-general-discussion/3945-2011-regal-clock.html Thu, 09 May 2013 18:03:59 GMT [SIZE="5"]Hello all
I am having a small but annoying issue with the clock in my 2011 regal.
Carefully following the manual I can set it to the proper time but turn the car off and it reverts back to one hour earlier. I've tried everything I can think of. Any suggestions?
Thanks
9630jg ]]> Buick Regal General Discussion 9630jg http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-general-discussion/3945-2011-regal-clock.html Buick Regal trunk opening on its own http://www.regalforums.com/forums/new-member-introductions/3937-buick-regal-trunk-opening-its-own.html Tue, 07 May 2013 00:16:36 GMT I have seen various posts about the issue of trunks opening on their own. The usual initial conclusion is this must be caused by accidentally... I have seen various posts about the issue of trunks opening on their own. The usual initial conclusion is this must be caused by accidentally pressing the trunk release button on the remote. I thought so too, and initially attributed the problem on my 2011 Regal to this. I realized this was not the problem one night when I was awakened with the panic alarm sounding, the trunk open and my keys on the dresser - unable to have been pushed accidentally. This was the only time the panic alarm sounded when the trunk opened on its own, by the way. Since then the dealerships has tried
1) replacing the trunk switch
2) reprogramming the electronics
3) giving me new remotes
4) changing the frequency of the remote signal to rule out some other device was setting off mine.
5) installing a 2-second hold on the trunk release button to tule out accidental pushing of the fob
6) installing a 2-push on the trunk release button to rule out accidental pushing of the fob yet again

None of these things affected the problem at all. The trunk would open seemingly randomly intermittently when the car was parked and locked. It sometimes took 8 weeks for the problem to recur - but it always did. After 2 years of the dealership and the GM field engineer (who took over the case from the dealership), and 11 instances of the trunk opening on its own, GM replaced my 2011 Regal with a new 2013 Regal. Paul Meade, the GM field engineer said GM was seeing this problem across a line of GM vehicles, not just mine. I was told by Lekeia Williams in the GM Executive Office Department, that while the problem was across a line of GM vehicles (it was never specified what exactly the line was), GM was not seeing this problem past model year 2011. Ten days after I got my new 2013 Buick Regal Turbo from GM's adjustment, the trunk on the 2013 Regal opened on its own. The dealership has installed a work around - a switch that disables the solenoid so I can totally prevent the trunk from opening. But sadly, GM seems totally unable to figure out what is causing this problem or to provide an actual fix for it. When GM replaced my 2011 Regal with the 2013 Regal, I was told by Lekeia Williams that she was told that GM could not solve this problem. So it persists over more than 2 years with 2 different Regals with GM no closer in understanding than it was 2 years ago. The last thing GM wanted to do was totally remove the trunk release button from my remote and see if the problem still occurred. To me that is like going onto step 7 of a troubleshoot and then going back and providing another alternative for step 1 of the troubleshoot, when step 1 has already been determined to not be the problem. I told GM they could try this on the 2011 Regal I returned to them, instead of using me as a guinea pig. I have not heard back from them. ]]> New Member Introductions jlc8404 http://www.regalforums.com/forums/new-member-introductions/3937-buick-regal-trunk-opening-its-own.html 2011 CXL Turbo braking problems http://www.regalforums.com/forums/new-member-introductions/3929-2011-cxl-turbo-braking-problems.html Wed, 01 May 2013 21:14:38 GMT Anyone had issues with the brake pedal and or parking brake not disengaging on their Buick Regal 2011 CXL? I have a Regal CXL Turbo 2011 which GM... Anyone had issues with the brake pedal and or parking brake not disengaging on their Buick Regal 2011 CXL?

I have a Regal CXL Turbo 2011 which GM brought in from Germany, since the North American production lines weren't in place at the time of purchased.


Problem I'm referring to happened twice in the last 96hrs. First time I brought it to the dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. Just happened again (48hrs after initial event) and had roadside assistance bring the car to my dealer.

Wondering if anyone else has experienced the same problem and what was the outcome.

Thanks in advance to all who reply.

Marc. ]]> New Member Introductions mdugre http://www.regalforums.com/forums/new-member-introductions/3929-2011-cxl-turbo-braking-problems.html bulletin re: inoperative trunk touchpads http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-general-discussion/3921-bulletin-re-inoperative-trunk-touchpads.html Wed, 01 May 2013 19:49:16 GMT A little while ago I noticed that I could not open the trunk of my 2011 Buick Regal CXL 2.4L, when manually using the touchpad and as such I am... A little while ago I noticed that I could not open the trunk of my 2011 Buick Regal CXL 2.4L, when manually using the touchpad and as such I am forced to use my remote. When booking my appointment to have this fixed, the dealership service rep stated that there is an issue with the touchpads. Hope this helps anyone else with the same issue:

#PI0185C: Intermittent Unwanted Liftgate or Trunk Opening, Liftgate or Trunk Inoperative, DTC B2494 or B3618 Set - (Dec 8, 2011)
Subject:Intermittent Unwanted Liftgate or Trunk Opening, Liftgate or Trunk Inoperative, DTC B2494 or B3618 Set
Models:2008-2012 Buick Enclave2010-2012 Buick LaCrosse2011-2012 Buick Regal2008-2012 Cadillac CTS2010-2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe, CTS Wagon, SRX2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox2007-2012 GMC Acadia2010-2012 GMC Terrain2007-2010 Saturn OUTLOOKThis PI is being revised to add the 2012 model year and remove the Chevrolet Traverse. The Recommendation/Instruction information has also been updated. Please discard PI0185B.
Condition/Concern



Some customers may comment on any of the following conditions:
• Unwanted opening of the liftgate or trunk while the vehicle is parked and unlocked. If this condition occurs when the vehicle is locked, the liftgate or trunk will not open.• Liftgate or trunk will not open when pressing the touch pad (exterior release switch).The technician may determine that they are unable to duplicate these intermittent conditions. The vehicle may exhibit these conditions only when moisture is present at the rear liftgate or trunk release switch. The condition will most likely occur after the vehicle is exposed to rain, snow or a car wash.
These conditions may be caused by corrosion of conductive materials within the exterior release switch due to moisture and/or road salt. The corrosion may cause the switch resistance to be below the level necessary to activate the liftgate or trunk release. Severe corrosion may cause permanent increases in the resistance and cause the switch to become inoperative.
Recommendation/Instructions


Important: DO NOT replace the latch assembly, striker, control module or wiring harness for this condition. DO NOT attempt to re-align the latch assembly or striker.
Install a scan tool and perform the Vehicle Diagnostic System Check. Retrieve and record any existing history or current DTCs from all of the control modules. Refer to SI.
• If any DTC(s) are set, diagnose and repair the condition that caused the DTC. Refer to SI.• If DTC(s) are not set, first verify that the other inputs (interior switch or remote transmitter) will open the liftgate or trunk. This will verify the latch and control functionally. If the other inputs function correctly, inspect the point where the wires enter the exterior liftgate or trunk release switch for corrosion. If corrosion is present or the switch resistance is below 100K ohms when it is not pressed, replace the exterior release switch. ]]> Buick Regal General Discussion andyfest0719 http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-general-discussion/3921-bulletin-re-inoperative-trunk-touchpads.html IntelliLink Radio http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-general-discussion/3913-intellilink-radio.html Wed, 01 May 2013 17:47:27 GMT First time poster

I have a 2011 Buick RL2 with the standard cd/radio and would like to upgrade to the Buick’s IntelliLink radio that's on 2012 & 2013 Regals. I am not sure that it is possible, but would like to know if it can be done so I can stream music from my Iphone 5 without having to plug it into the USB port.....


Thank You ]]> Buick Regal General Discussion firemantom26 http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-general-discussion/3913-intellilink-radio.html Add hiper strut to 2011 CXL turbo? http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-classifieds-section/3906-add-hiper-strut-2011-cxl-turbo.html Wed, 01 May 2013 04:42:08 GMT Hey guys I'm wondering whether its possible to add the hiper strut to my 2011 CXL turbo? The price of the struts are 600 each I think, would it be possible to buy them and replace the exhisting struts? ]]> Buick Regal Classifieds Section sjr http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-classifieds-section/3906-add-hiper-strut-2011-cxl-turbo.html 2012 Regal GS Instrument Panel http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-diy-section/3898-2012-regal-gs-instrument-panel.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:55:00 GMT Does anyone know how to remove the Instrument Panel (speedometer, gas gauge, etc) in the 2012 GS? Does anyone know how to remove the Instrument Panel (speedometer, gas gauge, etc) in the 2012 GS? ]]> Buick Regal DIY Section mach5 http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-diy-section/3898-2012-regal-gs-instrument-panel.html Heater Core removal... http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-general-discussion/3890-heater-core-removal.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:48:00 GMT Hello... I own an 82 Regal Sport Coupe, and the heater core is gone south. Any tips removing this would greatly appreciate it...I am not sure... Hello...

I own an 82 Regal Sport Coupe, and the heater core is gone south. Any tips removing this would greatly appreciate it...I am not sure whether to start on the inside or try and remove the the core from the outside. Car has A/C

Thanks in advance ]]> Buick Regal General Discussion Juris http://www.regalforums.com/forums/buick-regal-general-discussion/3890-heater-core-removal.html Welcome Parts Geek! http://www.regalforums.com/forums/parts-geek/3881-welcome-parts-geek.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:45:59 GMT We would like to welcome Parts Geek as our newest supporting vendor! Please take a moment to visit their site: Buick Regal Parts - PartsGeek.com... We would like to welcome Parts Geek as our newest supporting vendor!

Please take a moment to visit their site: Buick Regal Parts - PartsGeek.com ]]> Parts Geek Administrator http://www.regalforums.com/forums/parts-geek/3881-welcome-parts-geek.html Blistein/Eibach B12 Coilovers http://www.regalforums.com/forums/wheels-tires-suspension/3874-blistein-eibach-b12-coilovers.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:15:47 GMT I've been looking around to see what everyone is doing for their suspension setups, and have been wanting to do mine for quite some time (the stock ride is just too soft). I almost pulled to trigger on some Eibach springs, but am worried about OEM strut life/wear.

I saw that Blistein/Eibach offers a full coilover suspension for the Insignia that looks like it would fit the bill. From my internet research, it seems like those on BMW forums have had good luck with the setup on their cars.

Has anybody done full coilovers on their Regal? and what do you think of the kit? (Bilstein B12 Pro Suspension Kit (46-188793), see link below)

Bilstein Vauxhall / Opel Insignia Saloon 2.0 Turbo E85 B12 Pro Suspension Kit (46-188793) ]]> jwa http://www.regalforums.com/forums/wheels-tires-suspension/3874-blistein-eibach-b12-coilovers.html Hello from Houston http://www.regalforums.com/forums/new-member-introductions/3866-hello-houston.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:04:40 GMT Hi All, Owner of a 2011 T02 M6 Carbon Black Regal here. Hi All,

Owner of a 2011 T02 M6 Carbon Black Regal here. ]]> New Member Introductions jwa http://www.regalforums.com/forums/new-member-introductions/3866-hello-houston.html