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| Power Steering for 93 Grand Prix | 11/11/2009 |
Q: My power steering just started leaking a lot of fluid By a lot I mean I can drive about 20 miles ...
A: you could check with a local pontiac dealer they should be able to print you a picture of where the ...
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| 2003 pontiac vibe gt | 11/7/2009 |
Q: woundering how to tighten the e brake cable on a 2003 pontiac vibe gt disc brakes
A: •Pull the park brake lever with approximately 20 kg (44.1 lb) of force. •Count the number of clicks ...
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| 2002 Sunfire Cooling Fan problem | 11/4/2009 |
Q: Yesterday the engine service light came on. I connected the code reader and it gave a P0480 code ...
A: no real way of checking the relay, or the fan since it will work until it blows the fuse, guess the ...
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| 94 TRANSPORT | 11/3/2009 |
Q: HOW DO YOU CHANGE AN INNER TIE ROD END ON A TRANSPORT. WHERE IS THE RACK LOCATED. 1994 TRANSPORT
A: rack is mounted to the engine sub frame, somewhat difficult to remove, if you do not have a special ...
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| Removing a Starter 1998 Pontiac Bonneville | 11/1/2009 |
Q: Can you please tell me and or direct me to a sight that has step by step instructions for the ...
A: if memory serves me right the starter is in the front of the engine, you will need to lower the ...
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| 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE airbag deployment | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I rear-ended another car going about 45-50 mph I'm guessing; didn't have much time to brake by the ...
A: no not necessarily, the air bags deploy based upon how fast the car comes to a stop when it hits ...
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| Power Steering Trouble | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix with just over 100,000 miles on it. I’m having trouble with what I ...
A: the issue is the steering gear, the lower pinion bearing sounds like it seized and broke that was ...
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| 05 grand prx gtp | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Hey I just got an 05 grand prx gtp and when I make a full turn there is a slite winning
A: power steering fluid is most likely low and has some air in it. I am assuming you have a 3.8L V6, ...
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| 02 Bonneville heat a/c | 10/25/2009 |
Q: Tim, My 02 Bonneville has driver/passenger climate control. No matter if I adjust the driver or ...
A: sounds like the actuator is bad, only thing left you can try is disconnect the batter for a couple ...
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| 02 Bonneville heat a/c | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Tim, My 02 Bonneville has driver/passenger climate control. No matter if I adjust the driver or ...
A: first thing would be to make sure all the actuators are responding correctly to the commands from ...
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| Heater | 10/9/2009 |
Q: My AC works just fine and the blower is working also. The problem is when I turn it over to the ...
A: possible blend door actuator issue, is the vehicle under warranty? the actuator is located inside ...
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| wiper motor | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My ? Is... Is it easy? How can it be done and what all do I need?
A: you will need to remove the cowl cover and wiper arms to access the motor Wiper Transmission ...
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| Power Steering Fluid Leak | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have 1995 Pontiac Bonneville SE edition, with a 1 month leak in power steering fluid. When I went ...
A: i have seen the hoses leak on many of those cars, the pump may be leaking but it is probably very ...
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| front end noise | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a 2001 Grand Am. She recently started hearing a noise in the front end. It's not ...
A: would you describe the noise as a growling type noise or an itching type noise over bumps? if it ...
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| EBCM | 9/9/2009 |
Q: ...kind of a 2 part quest. display came up on my 2004 GTP that read"service variable effort ...
A: it is possible that it is the EBCM, without knowing what code it set its hard to diagnois, but the ...
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| blown head gasket? | 9/9/2009 |
Q: why do I have steam in exhaust in my 1996 grand prix? Could it be head gasket or intake gasket? ...
A: some water vapor is normal from the exhaust, do you have any other driveability issues? just ...
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| steering | 9/8/2009 |
Q: do you have to bleed power steering lines after it runs out of fluid and you fill it back up. as i ...
A: yes it is a good idea to bleed the system, as there will be air trapped in it. Easiest way is to ...
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| Tapping sound | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix with about 58,000 miles on it. It has an awful tapping sound when ...
A: first off i guess we need to make sure the noise is coming from the engine itself? if so, that does ...
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| 1996 Pontiac Trans Am | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I have 96 T/A with only 39000 Miles and the car makes a bad sound in the rear end when turning a ...
A: i have never heard of greasable bushings but you could just apply some lube to the ones that are on ...
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| 2000 Firebird 3.8 | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Tim, where is the knock sensor located on my 3.8 firebird? Is it something I can do myself or is ...
A: its mounted to the bottom left side of the engine block, best guess would be if you can get under ...
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| 06 Grand Prix GT, Traction Control Alarm | 8/25/2009 |
Q: Car: 2006 Grand Prix GT 3800 Series III w/SC. I've done a little research and think I know the ...
A: you could have a worn out hub and bearing and or just a bad abs sensor in a hub causing it, however ...
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| 2002 GRAND AM | 8/22/2009 |
Q: CAR OVER HEATS. TOLD I NEED A NEW RESUVWAR (sp) BUT I SEE IT COULD BE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OR THE ...
A: it could be the resevoir, intake or thermostat housing, without actually seeing it, it would be very ...
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| abs light on/whirring noise | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 2003 pontiac montana minivan. My ABS lights come on and go off inconsistently when I drive ...
A: unfortunately it sounds like you have a wheel bearing issue, we have had many problems getting ...
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| pontiac grand am brake lines | 8/18/2009 |
Q: i am trying to replace the brake lines on a 1993 Pontiac grand am, i have having difficulty tracking ...
A: they usually spiral down along the firewall, to the abs unit, then from their they go to each wheel ...
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| A/C | 8/11/2009 |
Q: Tim, I have a Pontiac vehicle and the A/C blows cold through the passenger side vents but luke warm ...
A: yes it would, you can try disconnecting the battery for about 5 mintues, that will give the modules ...
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| 1999 Pontiac Montana TCC bypass? | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My wife has a 1999 Pontiac Montana Minivan. She has been experiencing intermittent problems with ...
A: to unpluge it you would need to remove the side cover of the trans, it will set a fault code and ...
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| hood release cable | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I can't open the hood on my 2003 pontiac vibe. When I pull the release tab inside the car, it feels ...
A: not sure what you can do aside from making sure there is not supposed to be some sort of retainer on ...
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| heater core | 7/31/2009 |
Q: i changed the heater core in my 96 grand am gt 3.1 3100 and i want to know how to bleed the air out ...
A: should be two bleeders one on the engine and one on the thermostat housing, it is very hard to get ...
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| Pontiac Repair | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 1999 sunfire GT 2.4 liter 5-speed with 80,000 miles on it for $600, theres a huge ...
A: i would definately be concerned about the computer, it manages fuel and timing etc. The computers ...
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| struts/coil springs | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I am going to replace the strut, shock absorber, coil springs. Both front sets. I know you normally ...
A: need more vehicle info to give you a complete idea of what to remove, but first and foremost you ...
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| ABS,TRAC,BRAKE | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I know you have had a question about this before but I have been struggling with this for a very ...
A: if the ABS light has come on then there is a code stored in the system, if you can get ahold of a ...
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| Pontiac Repair | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 1999 sunfire GT 2.4 liter 5-speed with 80,000 miles on it for $600, theres a huge ...
A: well if it shot a rod, you will definately be looking at some major engine work, if it was just that ...
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| pontiac repair | 7/20/2009 |
Q: how to replace the serpentine belt tensioner ANSWER: need year and type of car ---------- ...
A: Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK ...
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