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by cougarcat454
Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement
Replies: 0
Views: 2795

Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement

Anybody have instructions or a video on how to replace the secondary air injection pump on a 2005 GXP?
by cougarcat454
Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:21 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 2005 GXP PO410 and PO442
Replies: 1
Views: 3884

2005 GXP PO410 and PO442

https://imgur.com/Rb3mudI https://imgur.com/jXnofij

Have those two codes. Came up with something about secondary air injection system. The two photos are pictures of what I believe is the secondary air injection part. Had to take out the front driver side wheel well liner to access it. Started ...
by cougarcat454
Fri Dec 28, 2018 4:43 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: PO741 Code
Replies: 3
Views: 3618

Re: PO741 Code

Thanks for the link. I am with you.I don't think that guy needed a whole new transmission.

Anyway I called the local transmission shop. He said if the solenoid needs replaced, should go ahead and replace a few other items while it is apart.
He quoted me a ball park price of $900.00. He said they ...
by cougarcat454
Thu Dec 27, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: PO741 Code
Replies: 3
Views: 3618

PO741 Code

Just thought I would check in here in regards to the service engine light being on. Got code PO741 when I checked it.

Looks like it could be a bad Torque Converter Lock up Solenoid. This is in a 2005 GXP.
I had this problem in an earlier generation bonneville that I owned. They replaced that part ...
by cougarcat454
Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:46 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Over heating? water pump? ?????
Replies: 10
Views: 5496

Re: Over heating? water pump? ?????

I am from Iowa. North of Des Moines about an hour and a half.
I put the car on a trailer and took it out to Palatine on Saturday.
Got on a plane flew out the next Friday and drove the car home just over 300 miles.
Local mechanic did not want to work on it. Called a place in Des Moines that would do ...
by cougarcat454
Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:38 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Over heating? water pump? ?????
Replies: 10
Views: 5496

Re: Over heating? water pump? ?????

I just went through this exact same thing. Do a block test see if there are exhaust carbons in the cooling system. Rent the thing from autozone. The fluid to test it cost about 8 bucks and it is very easy to do. Had the head gaskets done on mine last week. www.midwestcadillacrepair.com . Would ...
by cougarcat454
Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:44 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up
Replies: 12
Views: 5466

Re: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up

Update. Block test on car tested positive for exhaust gases in the antifreeze. Should be able to pick up the car tomorrow. Had the head gaskets done new inserts and head bolts, oil cooler lines were also leaking so had them replaced, also all necessary oil gaskets and seals replaced along with motor ...
by cougarcat454
Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:06 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up
Replies: 12
Views: 5466

Re: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up

Had car in to shop. Did a pressure check and said it held. Said found no antifreeze leaks. Did say he thought maybe it had a miss when he started it up after the pressure check, but not sure. Pressure test could push fluid in the cylinder and cause a miss. He is not fishing for a job, as he said if ...
by cougarcat454
Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up
Replies: 12
Views: 5466

Re: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up

Will monitor overflow tank see if loosing fluid over the next few days. Tank was full after work again tonight. Got home put in park and in few minutes it goes to 220 fans going as fast as they can and barely any heat. When I first parked the fans had kicked in but it was on 200 and heat was good ...
by cougarcat454
Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up
Replies: 12
Views: 5466

Re: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up

Checked overflow after work. Right on the full cold mark. Drove home everything was good. Decide to put it in park in drive and let idle. The temp gauge stayed on 200 the whole time. Heat blew hot like it should. Radiator fans kicked in, temp gauge still on 200, never moved above 200, just like it ...
by cougarcat454
Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up
Replies: 12
Views: 5466

Re: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up

OK;

1) Darcy beat me to it, N*'s do not have a separate radiator cap. The tank is the only point of access and has a pressurized cap.

2) This has NOTHING to do with the ECT's.

3) GM runs these vehicles hot on purpose for emissions purposes. 190* - 200* operating temp is 100% NORMAL! It raising ...
by cougarcat454
Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:26 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up
Replies: 12
Views: 5466

Re: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up

Have not had any work done. Bought the car in October. Has been fine up until now. I see no external leaks. Coolant was a bit below full cold mark this morning. Added a bit. Drove it 25 mile to work. Good all the way here. Then sat at idle for about five minutes temp moved to maybe 220 again and ...
by cougarcat454
Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:26 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up
Replies: 12
Views: 5466

Re: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up

I kind of figured there must be air in the system. What worries me is how it got there. No radiator cap on these cars/it is on the recovery/overfill tank.
by cougarcat454
Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:16 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up
Replies: 12
Views: 5466

05 GXP - No heat at idle - car heats up

Car just started doing this. Daughters car. She said the vents were blowing cold when sitting at idle. Plenty of heat when going down the road. I took the car for a few days. It did do what she said. Temp gauge never left the 200 mark. Went to bring the car back to her tonight. Sitting there idling ...
by cougarcat454
Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:47 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Replace stepper motors - help
Replies: 5
Views: 1402

Re: Replace stepper motors - help

Got mine on Amazon. Was like 15 bucks for six and also came with replacement dash bulbs.
by cougarcat454
Sat Oct 14, 2017 5:55 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Replace stepper motors - help
Replies: 5
Views: 1402

Re: Replace stepper motors - help

Yes the needles were removed. It is just the left quarter of the green board that wont come off. Three quarter of the right side is all loose. It does look like clips that come up through the green board in three places that may be holding it together. I put it all back in the car. Will probably get ...
by cougarcat454
Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:44 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Replace stepper motors - help
Replies: 5
Views: 1402

Replace stepper motors - help

http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/20478/normal_Cluster.jpg

Was going to try and replace stepper motors in a 2005 GXP. Got it this far apart. Left hand side seems like I can not separate the board from the face plate.
At least I didn't want to force it. Right three ...
by cougarcat454
Wed Dec 28, 2016 1:10 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 2005 GXP 110k value
Replies: 19
Views: 9646

Re: 2005 GXP 110k value

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Another one few less miles
by cougarcat454
Tue Dec 20, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 2005 GXP 110k value
Replies: 19
Views: 9646

Re: 2005 GXP 110k value

Yea, I don't think from that carfax you can knock it down to $2000.00. Good title no accidents etc.. I bought an 02 Bonneville SLE with 145k on it multiple owners etc.. purchased in May of 2013. Still have the car today with 190K, only thing been done to it is tires. The small dealer I bought it ...
by cougarcat454
Tue Dec 20, 2016 1:08 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 2005 GXP 110k value
Replies: 19
Views: 9646

Re: 2005 GXP 110k value

I guess if I was buying on eBay going off of photos only I probably would not go much over 4 grand either. Not being able to test drive or inspect under body etc...


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