Could you please tell me if there is a write up somewhere on how to replace the ELC sensor on my 00 SE, and if not, could you tell me what I need to do in order to change it. thanks

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2000 Pontiac Bonneville SE
1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight LS
1993 Buick Regal GS Coupe
1992 Buick Regal Limited Coupe

Automatic Level Control Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure


Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the wheel from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Disconnect the height sensor connector.
Disconnect the sensor link from the ball stud.
Loosen the sensor mounting nut.
Disengage the anti-rotation tab and slide the sensor downward.
Remove the sensor from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


Insert the head of the sensor mounting stud into the key hole.
Slide the sensor upward until the anti-rotation tab engages in the lower hole.

Tighten the sensor mounting nut. Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

Connect the sensor link on the ball stud.
Connect the height sensor connector.
Install the wheel on the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 57k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 115k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 280k | Official Bonneville Hauler

ddadler suggested the following calibration procedure to me just the other day.

It might possibly not be a neccesary step but here's the info: viewtopic.php?f=18&t=10913

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Mark
The Familyman's Trans-Am
Intense 3.4 MPS, Intense FWI, Intense PCM, copper NGKs TR55's, MSD wires, MSD coils, BWD ICM, MagnaFlow High Flow Cat, drilled 180 'stat, solid front mount, Monroe Max Air rear shocks, Moog rear mounts, Moog suspension bushings, cleared front corners, 190,000 miles

would a bad sensor cause the back end of the car to jack way up? but the compressor to shut off after about 5 minutes

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2000 Pontiac Bonneville SE
1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight LS
1993 Buick Regal GS Coupe
1992 Buick Regal Limited Coupe

Yes, this is possible. Sounds like the sensor beleives more has to be done to level the car and the pump simply keeps running. My buddy who had a 92 SSE had this problem.

Keep in mind however that it may have had a lot of pressure to RE-build-up. 5 mins sounds like an aweful long time though. Are you sure it's TOO jacked up? Or might it just look that way compared to the lower position you got used to?

I replaced my sensor two weeks ago because the linkage and faceplate of the sensor broke off and I was experiencing the opposite issue you are experiencing. The pump never engaged beyond the start-up check which should last only about 5-10 seconds. I actually had to readjust the pitch of my driver seat after the fix! lol

Do you have the linkage installed as per the diagram?

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Mark
The Familyman's Trans-Am
Intense 3.4 MPS, Intense FWI, Intense PCM, copper NGKs TR55's, MSD wires, MSD coils, BWD ICM, MagnaFlow High Flow Cat, drilled 180 'stat, solid front mount, Monroe Max Air rear shocks, Moog rear mounts, Moog suspension bushings, cleared front corners, 190,000 miles

Now I broke the passenger side air line going to the shock, does anyone have a diagram of how thats routed? thanks.

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2000 Pontiac Bonneville SE
1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight LS
1993 Buick Regal GS Coupe
1992 Buick Regal Limited Coupe

And is that a dealy only part?

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2000 Pontiac Bonneville SE
1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight LS
1993 Buick Regal GS Coupe
1992 Buick Regal Limited Coupe

Do you have a picture of where its broken? Is it mendable?

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 57k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 115k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 280k | Official Bonneville Hauler