Thursday, March 31, 2022

Rattling Noise in the back?

Had the PH for 3 days now and not driven it much but liking it very well so far. 3 times now I've heard a rather loud rattling noise in the back. Once on the highway and twice around town. The last time was when pulling into a parking lot that had a uphill entry. I can't seem to make it happen on demand by turning or doing the brakes - it just seems to happen at random times. Maybe the shock problem others have mentioned? BTW - can't wait until I get my free Charger - still can't... Rattling Noise in the back?
Had the PH for 3 days now and not driven it much but liking it very well so far. 3 times now I've heard a rather loud rattling noise in the back. Once on the highway and twice around town. The last time was when pulling into a parking lot that had a uphill entry. I can't seem to make it happen on demand by turning or doing the brakes - it just seems to happen at random times. Maybe the shock problem others have mentioned?

BTW - can't wait until I get my free Charger - still can't...

Rattling Noise in the back?
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 23:42:31 +0000
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2018 PacHy Limited vs 2022 PacHy Limited - what's new and improved (or not)?

I'm considering trading in my 2018 Pacifica Hybrid Limited for a 2022 Hybrid Limited. Main reason is to get a 4 year newer car that hopefully has more kinks worked out (we've had a number of small issues with the 2018 plus the 2 battery-fire related recalls). I'm curious what I lose/gain by upgrading to the 2022 and would love your input. A bit more info: we have the safety package and tri-pane sunroof on the 2018 which I think were the only available upgrades (but it's been 3 years so... 2018 PacHy Limited vs 2022 PacHy Limited - what's new and improved (or not)?
I'm considering trading in my 2018 Pacifica Hybrid Limited for a 2022 Hybrid Limited. Main reason is to get a 4 year newer car that hopefully has more kinks worked out (we've had a number of small issues with the 2018 plus the 2 battery-fire related recalls). I'm curious what I lose/gain by upgrading to the 2022 and would love your input.

A bit more info: we have the safety package and tri-pane sunroof on the 2018 which I think were the only available upgrades (but it's been 3 years so...

2018 PacHy Limited vs 2022 PacHy Limited - what's new and improved (or not)?
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 23:03:50 +0000
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Monday, March 7, 2022

Anyone have issues with Stereo/Wireless Carplay on 2020 Hybrid Limited?

Wife complains constantly that the carplay wont connect, or it disconnects, etc. She's usually wireless carplay normally, but sometimes wired. Display goes out, locks up, won't connect. Just very random. Is there a way to force an update remotely by chance, is this something a dealer needs to check out?
Wife complains constantly that the carplay wont connect, or it disconnects, etc. She's usually wireless carplay normally, but sometimes wired.

Display goes out, locks up, won't connect. Just very random.

Is there a way to force an update remotely by chance, is this something a dealer needs to check out?
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:05:32 +0000
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Sunday, March 6, 2022

Dead battery woes

First-time poster here, I saw a similar thread titled "dead battery adventures". I have a '21 Pacifica Hybrid with ~8600mi on it. We drive it roughly daily, in the Phoenix valley, and it runs/works great. In November (Van 6m old, ~6,000mi), we drove it up north, and it was cold. Probably mid-20s at night. When I came out, the van wouldn't start. I went to neighbors, jump-started with their assistance, and drove to the local dealer. The dealer pulled the codes, tested and charged the... Dead battery woes
First-time poster here, I saw a similar thread titled "dead battery adventures".

I have a '21 Pacifica Hybrid with ~8600mi on it. We drive it roughly daily, in the Phoenix valley, and it runs/works great.

In November (Van 6m old, ~6,000mi), we drove it up north, and it was cold. Probably mid-20s at night. When I came out, the van wouldn't start. I went to neighbors, jump-started with their assistance, and drove to the local dealer. The dealer pulled the codes, tested and charged the...

Dead battery woes
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 02:50:14 +0000
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World commodities for battery manufacturing

Commodities boom drives up the price of EV batteries BY: NICHOLAS EARL Total battery costs for electric vehicles (EVs) have more than doubled since the start of the year, according to Rystad Energy (Rystad). The estimates are based on its analysis of spot pricing... World commodities for battery manufacturing
Commodities boom drives up the price of EV batteries
BY: NICHOLAS EARL

Total battery costs for electric vehicles (EVs) have more than doubled since the start of the year, according to Rystad Energy (Rystad).
The estimates are based on its analysis of spot pricing...

World commodities for battery manufacturing
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:16:25 +0000
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Saturday, March 5, 2022

Weird Rolling Sound?

Hi everybody, just wondering if anyone else has had an issue like this with their PacHy. We've had ours since around the end of April and just recently *once in a while* when I come to a stop I'm hearing this weird "rolling" sound. It's almost like marbles rolling back and forth on a plate or something. It seems to be coming from the rear passenger side and like I mentioned it doesn't happen every time I stop just sometimes. Initially I thought maybe it was one of the back seatbelts just... Weird Rolling Sound?
Hi everybody, just wondering if anyone else has had an issue like this with their PacHy. We've had ours since around the end of April and just recently *once in a while* when I come to a stop I'm hearing this weird "rolling" sound. It's almost like marbles rolling back and forth on a plate or something. It seems to be coming from the rear passenger side and like I mentioned it doesn't happen every time I stop just sometimes.

Initially I thought maybe it was one of the back seatbelts just...

Weird Rolling Sound?
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 01:37:16 +0000
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Thursday, March 3, 2022

17" versus 18" wheels for better handling, mpg, etc

I'm looking for a second set of wheels and am cross shopping 17" and 18", but I've not driven a van with 18" wheels. Is handling improved with the 235/60R18 versus 235/65R17? Does the fuel efficiency decline? Will Grand Caravan wheels fit the Pacifica or should I stick with Pacifica ones if I want OEM?
I'm looking for a second set of wheels and am cross shopping 17" and 18", but I've not driven a van with 18" wheels. Is handling improved with the 235/60R18 versus 235/65R17? Does the fuel efficiency decline?

Will Grand Caravan wheels fit the Pacifica or should I stick with Pacifica ones if I want OEM?
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:53:53 +0000
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