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 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: Aftermarket Key Fob Randomly Stops Working

Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2023 10:29 am 

Replies: 2
Views: 173


The key and fob are 2 completely different systems and have nothing to do with each other.

I've used the cheap aftermarket fobs for years, never had a problem. I'd just try another one. Are you using quality batteries or cheap Chinese ones?

 Forum: General Chat   Topic: finally found a way to reseal the taillights and reflector

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:08 pm 

Replies: 3
Views: 203


got pics? I've tried what you're talking about and it looks horrible, especially on the horizontal black lines

 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: 2002 - Location of Ground Point - Passenger side

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 6:37 pm 

Replies: 3
Views: 206


The 2000+ era have virtually zero issues with grounds, even with all the water leak issues they are prone to. It is much more likely to be a problem with the stepper motors in the cluster.

 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: Best glue for Cardboard above headliner??

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:52 am 

Replies: 5
Views: 233


I've recovered many non-sunroof headliners and never glued the cardboard back up. I think it aids in the assembly process but isn't necessary. There are plenty of other points holding it up.

 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: Broken flywheel?

 Post subject: Re: Broken flywheel?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 6:01 pm 

Replies: 1
Views: 182


You either have to pull the engine or the transmission to gain access to the flex plate.

 Forum: 1992-1999   Topic: 1998 bonneville se 3.8 "something keeps draining my battery"

Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:01 pm 

Replies: 27
Views: 888


The effect of corroded battery terminals or cables is responsible for excessive voltage drop, not parasitic current drain. You might be fixing A problem, but you're not fixing THE problem.

 Forum: 1992-1999   Topic: 1998 bonneville se 3.8 "something keeps draining my battery"

Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:23 am 

Replies: 27
Views: 888


I think you watched the wrong video #-o How To Perform a Parasitic Draw Test - EricTheCarGuy - it shows you how to hook up your multimeter and individually pull fuses to watch the current draw. You said your fuses have "been checked", but you're not looking for a bad fuse, you're looking f...

 Forum: 1992-1999   Topic: 1998 bonneville se 3.8 "something keeps draining my battery"

Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:29 pm 

Replies: 27
Views: 888


Follow this video, and you're only checking fuses not relays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF1gijj03_0&t=493s

 Forum: 1992-1999   Topic: 1998 bonneville se 3.8 "something keeps draining my battery"

Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:19 am 

Replies: 27
Views: 888


It will not damage it or short it out. The clicking noise is normal and it means that the relay is being commanded on and is functioning as it should. But you should be looking at fuses not relays. All relays get their power from fuses first.

 Forum: 1992-1999   Topic: 1998 bonneville se 3.8 "something keeps draining my battery"

Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:05 am 

Replies: 27
Views: 888


If the current remained the same after pulling fuses, then you simply didn't pull all the fuses. There are fuse boxes under the dash on the drivers side AND passenger side, along with the big ones under the hood on the firewall.

 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: Missfire #2 PLEASE HELP!!!

Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:43 pm 

Replies: 8
Views: 398


partlowman wrote:
so far I've replaced all three coil packs, new wires and plugs the ICM and the injector on that cylinder.


uhhhh.... :bhuh:

glad you got it figured out

 Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars   Topic: GXP is going. I don't have time.

Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 6:01 pm 

Replies: 1
Views: 403


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 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: Missfire #2 PLEASE HELP!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:08 pm 

Replies: 8
Views: 398


I would really think it should be able to do the injector leak-down test, but if it doesn't you can just do the DIY way. Put your fuel pressure gauge on there and give each injector your own version of an injector pulse (9v battery works good) and just watch the gauge to see if any of them are diffe...

 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: Missfire #2 PLEASE HELP!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:38 am 

Replies: 8
Views: 398


I've done a LOT of compression tests on 3800's. The average that I see on a healthy engine is 150psi. Do you have really low mileage or something? And you're saying cylinder 2 isn't down at all compared to the rest? Not even a 10% loss? If you're suspect of injectors and you have a snap-on scanner, ...

 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: Missfire #2 PLEASE HELP!!!

Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 5:27 pm 

Replies: 8
Views: 398


Have you done a compression test?

 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: improved water pump

 Post subject: Re: improved water pump
Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:29 pm 

Replies: 5
Views: 315


I use the 252-692 water pump on any project or customer car that comes though my shop. I don't see any disadvantage, there is no weight difference from OEM (2lbs 5.5oz vs 2lbs 8.5oz) and its not costly. I buy them for $25-30. I don't see a lot of impeller failures, mostly bearings and seals on the O...

 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: Hood question

 Post subject: Re: Hood question
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2023 10:50 am 

Replies: 1
Views: 177


Nope, not even close. The GrandAm is a much smaller car.

 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: Fuel lines

 Post subject: Re: Fuel lines
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 3:25 pm 

Replies: 3
Views: 425


I've used LinesToGo for brake lines on a few different vehicles, really happy with them. Glad to hear it worked out for you.

 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: P0620 - voltage light on - 2003 Buick Park Avenue

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 4:00 pm 

Replies: 4
Views: 433


I figured this out. Assumptions were made and they bit me. Turns out Bonneville and Park Avenue alternators are not the same. I was using Bonneville parts that I had on the shelf because I already had them and I assumed they were the same. They physically look identical, they must just have a differ...

 Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)   Topic: P0620 - voltage light on - 2003 Buick Park Avenue

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2023 5:50 pm 

Replies: 4
Views: 433


2003 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 with a P0620. Voltage light comes on dash after running 30 seconds. I have replaced the alternator and the PCM. Alternator does charge, digital cluster displays 13.6v, multimeter directly on battery shows 14.7v. I followed the Factory Service Manual steps for this DTC: 1. ...
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