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Lights come on but car wont startmizeve1 - 2007 Pontiac G6 - Preventive Maintenance - 2/24/2013key fob hasn't been used in a year just put new battery in it all bottons work now it wont start-
2/24/2013 HouseCallAutoYou have to check the computer for fault codes and all modules have to be checked for codes. This will require a professional scan tool that can BCM data. It could be a bad starter but it could have other causes as well. Check fuse 26 in the underhood fuse panel.
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After installation of a After Installation of new ignition lock do I need to get car reprogramedrufive52 - 2005 Pontiac Grand Am - Preventive Maintenance - 2/23/2013Is reprograming necessary after installing a new ignition lock-
2/23/2013 A O Auto Repairyes , you can do it with 3 , 30 minute cycles, Turn the key to start, release it to run position the security light will go out after 10 minutes turn key to off. Repeat this 3 times and it is programmed -
2/23/2013 HouseCallAuto1. Verify the battery is in good condition and is fully charged, as this procedure takes about 30-35 minutes.
2. Turn the key to the crank position. As the engine starts/stalls, release the key to the "ON" Position for 10-11 minutes. At the end of the time period, turn the key to the "OFF" position for about 10 seconds, then repeat this exact procedure an additional two times.
During this procedure, do not cut short the time the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. For instance: if the key if left on for 9 minutes 56 seconds, then cycled to "OFF", the relearn will abort. It must see at least 10 minutes. If after the 3rd cycle (30 minutes into the relearn), the engine still starts, stalls, add an additional cycle to the process. Sometimes it takes a 4th cycle to get the system to relearn correctly.
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Put in new alternator but car wont start trys to start but wont turn over is a code needed or somethingjones - 1999 Pontiac Montana - Preventive Maintenance - 2/21/2013-
2/21/2013 BillMy obvious question is have you tried jump starting and know you have a good battery.
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2005 Pontiac Grand Prix put plugs and wires new in now misfiring and chugging bad help and its a 3.8 please help:(terryway - 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix - Preventive Maintenance - 2/17/2013Took to advance auto they said its misfiring don't know why imagine that lol-
2/17/2013 JimmFirst step - double check the spark plug wires installation to make sure they are routed to the correct cylinder, and in the correct order. Next, make sure the spark plug gap is correctly set (adjusted) on each spark plug. Then, make sure the spark plug wire boot is firmly installed to the spark plug.
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What causes headlamps not to come on at night. when car is in gear.pete - 1999 Pontiac Bonneville - Preventive Maintenance - 2/5/2013headlamps were working but just stop working. they come on in the day time. but not at night. is there a sensor that control that.-
2/5/2013 CVOThere are two lamp monitor control modules, they both connected to the lamp control module ( LCM ). One of them must be malfunctioned.
Use this
1999\GC\GCWR99LESAB021c as a reference to search the wiring diagrams at http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html
2/7/2013 peteCVO,thank you that tip was very helpful. I was wondering what control the lamps at night.
Now is this under the dash board and is this something a first timer can do.
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Engine temp indicator on dash stopped indicating and reads ....F. Is there a fuse or something? All other readouts workretiredgeezer - 2006 Pontiac Solstice - Preventive Maintenance - 1/24/201323906 miles. No warning lights on. -
The change engine oil came on and after having the oil changed the light is still on. How do I get it to go off?glenda.parker - 2003 Pontiac Grand Am - Preventive Maintenance - 1/21/2013-
1/21/2013 felplayDisplay OIL LIFE RESET on the driver information center (DIC).
Press and hold the ENTER button for at least one second. An ACKNOWLEDGED display message will appear for 3 seconds or until the next button is pressed. This will tell you the system has been reset.
Turn the key OFF. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL light comes back on and stays on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not been reset. Repeat the procedure.
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What is the factory fuel capacity in gallonsmtbBill - 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix - Preventive Maintenance - 1/16/2013-
1/16/2013 CVOSee this Fuel Tank
For your 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1L SFI OHV 6cyl
http://www.autozone.com/.../N-j1nyaZ8vday
Note: 16 gallons.
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HAS TO FILL RADIATOR OFTEN WITH COLANT DONT SEE A LEAK.JACLGLOVER - 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix - Preventive Maintenance - 1/5/2013-
1/5/2013 JimmPossible leak points include; hoses, the radiator, heater core, water pump, thermostat housing, head gasket, freeze plugs, automatic transmission oil cooler, cylinder head(s) and block.
Make a careful visual inspection of the entire cooling system, and then pressure test the cooling system and radiator cap - with the engine and system cold. A pressure test will reveal the leaks. A good system should hold 12 to 15 psi for 15 minutes or more with no loss in pressure.
It is important to pressure test the radiator cap, too, because a weak cap (or one with too low a pressure rating) may be the leak source.
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Uscollanting lots of collantJACLGLOVER - 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix - Preventive Maintenance - 1/5/2013 -
What is the average life of your oil filter if you change your oil @ 4K miles?flaminpeppers - 2007 Pontiac G5 - Preventive Maintenance - 1/5/2013-
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1/5/2013 JimmCVO -good answer. The oil filter should be changed regularly - with each oil change replace the oil filter at the same time. The specific mileage matters less than the frequency; besides it makes no sense to add clean oil to the engine and expect a dirty oil filter to keep the oil cleaned for the next xxx miles.
1/5/2013 CVOMr Jimm. Thank you very much and Happy New year.
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My car will make a clicking noise from the dash as if the blinker is being used then after 2-3 minutes it stopsChris - 2005 Pontiac Grand Am - Preventive Maintenance - 12/29/2012It's when I'm driving -
Have 07 pontiac g6 with 92,000 miles. From what I have been told never had any real maintenance done except regular oilsupremebbc - 2007 Pontiac G6 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/29/2012Would like to know all things I should have done.-
12/29/2012 JimmFollow the regular maintenance schedule as listed in the owners / manitenance manual. For example, transmission fluid and filter changes, air filter and fuel filter changes, brake fluid changes - and so on. Never too late to start -as long as the car runs OK.
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Compound to use to repair a crack in the radiator. PLASTIC.sparkzbarca - 2000 Pontiac Sunfire - Preventive Maintenance - 12/17/2012this is not the overfill reservoir. This is the hard black plastic that is along the side of my radiator fins. It is a reservoir basically it appears except its the non overflow one. Its made of plastic so metal welding compounds wont work. I tried one and it ...-
12/17/2012 JimmTry this website and related information.... http://www.permatexrepair.com/product/radiator -
12/17/2012 jlofwashtry jb weld, its a 2 part adheasive, and it dries rock hard and is drillable, be sure to scuff up the repair area first...................j
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Why does the low coolant light flash on and offthant0s - 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix - Preventive Maintenance - 12/16/2012every now and then the low coolant light comes on and starts flashing. i've checked the coolant level and it has always seemed to be where it is suppose to be. anyone got any ideas?-
12/16/2012 SacgirlI had the same issue with my 97 GTP, turned out to be the coolant sensor. Check the antifreeze, if it's not low then chances are that's the problem.
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