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by gold8165
Fri Apr 04, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: charcoal canister saturated po171?
Replies: 4
Views: 1259

Re: charcoal canister saturated po171?

then hopefully this post may help someone else because the car passed inspection today.No more check engine light.The dealer said they were confused at first because code said lean but the fuel trim said rich.They said the raw gas was being sucked into the engine.Maybe the PCM was turning up the air ...
by gold8165
Thu Apr 03, 2014 4:22 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: charcoal canister saturated po171?
Replies: 4
Views: 1259

Re: charcoal canister saturated po171?

Archon thanx for info.Was wondering if anyone had ever heard the po171 code related to the canister? The reason i ask is if it is the problem i never found that info on this site unless i overlooked it.
by gold8165
Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: charcoal canister saturated po171?
Replies: 4
Views: 1259

charcoal canister saturated po171?

will a saturated charcoal canister cause a po171?
Took my car to the dealer today and they said when the pulled the line to the charcoal canister gas came running out and this is causing my po171.They said they will replace it for $270 labor included.
Will this solve my check engine light problem ...
by gold8165
Thu Mar 27, 2014 5:31 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Stability System
Replies: 3
Views: 1190

Re: Stability System

Archon thanks for the reply.Took it back to garage today were hubs were done.The work was still under warranty.They said the left sensor wire was rubbing up against the axle.Trac is working correctly now and not getting trac off,anti lock or service stability lights anymore.What a relief.I cant ...
by gold8165
Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Stability System
Replies: 3
Views: 1190

Stability System

I am getting trac off,anti lock and service stability system come on all at once.Had codes read and got
c1225 left front wheel speed signal
c1232 left front wheel speed sensor erratic
c1241 magnasteer circuit malfunction
c1245 low tire pressure (dash readout says tire pressure normal)
Last year i ...
by gold8165
Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:05 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: 2002 SSEi Electrical Issues - Need some advice
Replies: 7
Views: 2998

Re: 2002 SSEi Electrical Issues - Need some advice

thanx to harofreak00 my problems are fixed! He shipped me a rim very quickly at a good price and everything is working great once more.
Thanx haro!
by gold8165
Sun Aug 04, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: 2002 SSEi Electrical Issues - Need some advice
Replies: 7
Views: 2998

Re: 2002 SSEi Electrical Issues - Need some advice

i am having some of the same issues above on my 2002 SSEi
Power Locks, Sun Roof, Reverse Lights, Plate Lights maybe (haven't checked plate lights will tonight), Trunk Release in glovebox, interior lights, rear defog and cig lighter.
Sound like a RIM to you guys?
Checked all fuses with test meter and ...
by gold8165
Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:25 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: heater blower fan
Replies: 2
Views: 1944

heater blower fan

how can i tell which heater blower (motor) fan i need for my 2002 pontiac bonny supercharged? With or without cooling tube?
To make it run i currently have to tap the heater box.Any info, links,help will be appreciated.I do not wanna spend the 150$ the local parts store is asking for one.
Thanks.
by gold8165
Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: ac problem with pix..need advice
Replies: 0
Views: 1860

ac problem with pix..need advice

I have a ac problem and have 0 clue how it happened.If anyone has a clue how this happened would ease my mind.There is a white connector right behind the clutch on the compressor.When wifey told me today that the ac in her car quit working, I first checked fuses.All fuses okay.So next step was to ...
by gold8165
Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:06 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: "Changed Transmission Fluid, found something interesting"
Replies: 23
Views: 4107

Re: "Changed Transmission Fluid, found something interesting

Thanx willwren for endplay detail.Right on the money, was a roll pin from differential! Good news is its fixed now and was really no damage, due to half the rollpin was still holding everything together.Nerveless while tore down,HD diff, cover & output shaft were all changed.Once again thanx to ...
by gold8165
Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:46 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: "Changed Transmission Fluid, found something interesting"
Replies: 23
Views: 4107

Re: changed fluid

Parts came today all looks good.I layed the broken rollpin beside the differential to compare.The broken rollpin lines up exactly were it looks like it would break if to much torque was applied to the differential.Laying the broken rollpin beside the differential the break would be right were i ...
by gold8165
Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Everything Electrical and Electronic
Topic: drivers side park light
Replies: 7
Views: 2485

Re: drivers side park light

Found a wiring diagram for left park and right park side marker lamps.Its to cold outside right now but looking at the diagram it should not be to hard to find the problem.Looks to me the power for the park light is coming from the fuse block underhood.The harness comes from fuseblock to passenger ...
by gold8165
Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: P0420 code fixed now (new cat) now p1441 code
Replies: 7
Views: 4577

Re: P0420 code fixed now (new cat) now p1441 code

Wooohooo fixed!! After changing Canister Vent Valve check engine light and check gas cap light went out.
by gold8165
Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:21 am
Forum: Everything Electrical and Electronic
Topic: drivers side park light
Replies: 7
Views: 2485

Re: drivers side park light

The Haynes manual is vague for a 2002 bonny..anyone know were i can get a decent wiring diagram for park lights? Or info would help also.I noticed the purple wire is the park wire and should be hot but isn't on drivers side.When tracing purple wire from light seems to be going to passenger side ...
by gold8165
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:17 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: P0420 code fixed now (new cat) now p1441 code
Replies: 7
Views: 4577

Re: P0420 code fixed now (new cat) now p1441 code

Canister Vent Valve is what advance tryed giving me instead of purge solenoid..got solenoid replaced but check engine light and gas cap light still there.Canister Vent Valve maybe bad? If so this could maybe cause the gas cap light to stay on?
by gold8165
Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: "Changed Transmission Fluid, found something interesting"
Replies: 23
Views: 4107

Re: changed fluid

Found one out of a 98 gtp 125$ shipped..that should work right?
by gold8165
Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:28 am
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: "Changed Transmission Fluid, found something interesting"
Replies: 23
Views: 4107

Re: changed fluid

help please
by gold8165
Sun Mar 20, 2011 1:42 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: "Changed Transmission Fluid, found something interesting"
Replies: 23
Views: 4107

Re: changed fluid

Could someone please point me to a good reasonably priced differential rebuild kit for this 2002 SSEI

Did some searching and found a pretty good post on how to do this.The cheapest 4T65E-HD Differential i have found at this point is $160..also found some sprocket sets for 50$..from what i have read ...
by gold8165
Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:22 am
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: "Changed Transmission Fluid, found something interesting"
Replies: 23
Views: 4107

Re: changed fluid

Just gonna have to start saving your pennies for a transmission and praying that it lasts.

Also, just so you know my post was just some constructive criticism, not trying to be mean, just trying to help you make your post as good as possible.

No problem,thanx for your help.Yes your right i will ...