[quote="willwren"]Most locksmiths (big enough business to actually have a store, not a mobile-only smith) will have the key. You have to know the value of the key, though. There are varying resistance in the chip resistor that the VATS module is looking for.


Thanks. Do you how much dealer will ...

I hope it is appropriate to post here. I lost the only ignition key of my 2000 buick regal ls. The key has a chip on it.
I wonder what is the best solution? Will dealer be able to cut a key for me based on VIN number? How much it will cost?

Thanks.

Ok, some update, more symptoms emerging this morning, after I started the car (car will start fine), if I release the parking braking, the engine will quit. I end up releasing the parking brake before starting the car. I repeat this problem several times, engine always quits upon releasing of ...

Archon wrote:The latter.

Thanks for the quick reply. I did got my key stcuk in the ignition cylinder several times before. So the ignition switch is indeed faulty. I wonder if this faulty switch would also cause some contact problem that shut down my car?

That's the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock. It may keep you from being able to shift out of park, or into park and remove your key, but shouldn't cause a stalling problem.


Do you mean the faulty ignition switch will not cause a to stall? Or you mean this specific malfunction of Brake ...

Ignition switch?

Ok, I brought the car into shop today. The shop is highly regarded in local community. The mechanics didn't find anything screwed during the LIM repair. He found the ignition switch is bad, " Ignition switch BTSI circuit is open circuited". Does this make sense?

Still working on the intermittent stalling.

All wire connection are tight and battery terminal connection are cleaned.

But I stll have the stalling, now I found the stall always happen at low speed, often at stops, after the car is warm up. The idle is pretty smooth and stable, so I think I can ...

Jrs3800 wrote:Just out of curiosity, where did you get this Regal?

I got it from Nashville TN in 2007.

Folks,

Here are some of my finding, I don't know if they will cause my car to stall?

Bascially all electric connection seem tight and no exposed wire. But I did notice:
1. Some corrosion on the battery cable, possibly caused by the coolant spilled during my LIM repair as I didn't notice these ...

When it stalls, check to see if you are getting spark. Checking fuel pressure would help, too. Also, take the car somewhere to get the code pulled.


The light was only on for a short while. I tried to pull code using a OBD II scanner, but it seems there is no code stored.

Now assuming I did mess ...

Hi folks,

After 8 hour outside in 35 degree, I finally put in a new LIM gasket on my regal ls. However, my wife complained that I screwed the car since it stalled once on her. I checked the car over, no loose connection of power and vaccum, engine runs smoothly. Today, as temprature is extremely ...

Ken_W wrote:That is a nice shortcut if it works out -- please let us know how it goes!



Ken_W

Yes, it works. I took out UIM and TB as a whole piece. Then unbolt TB from UIM for a complete cleaning.

Does it appear that there was sealant on both sides? I can see in the picture it looks like some on the LIM surface, but was there any on the block or head surface? When I do them, I always put a dab of sealant on before the gaskets and then another on right after.

Other than that, the bolts could ...

Folks, I am tearing apart my LIM to fix a previously menioned minor coolant leak
around passenger side LIM. (previous thread:http://pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=22219)

Today, I took out the LIM and really can't see what is the wrong with LIM and gasket. The LIM is not ...

Hi,
I am having some fun tearing apart the LIM. I have some problem to remove the TB because one bolt is blocked by TB bracket. Some one suggested to push away the bracket to give enough clearance. I want to if I can ubolt UIM with TB as a whole piece, then remove the TB?

Thanks.

Couldn't help but notice the proximity to the notorious coolant elbow. What are the chances of it spraying on to the gasket, and running down from there?

Thanks for the head up, that was my first guess and I went ahead replaced the elbows. The leak is still there. If I wipe out the wet area, I ...

If the leak is seeping past the LIM gasket, and out there, you can be certain that at least that much, and likely more, is leaking into the lifter valley and then into the oil. It's not something that I'd suggest that you ignore.

Well, I am also considering replacing the LIM gasket. A quick ...

Just for what it's worth my 95 has a coolant leak in that exact spot. It was wet when I got it 5 years ago but now it leaks about a half gallon a month especially during the colder months.

Thank you all for the help. AZU, thanks for your information. So you never fixed the problem and the motor ...

Hi folks,

I really need some help from GM3800 gurus. The N/A 3800 II in my regal ls got the updated LIM gasket (the aluminum GM parts) about three years ago. Last week I noticed the coolant leak around LIM at passenger side. http://i52.tinypic.com/2u8832a.jpg

Pic URL is http://i52.tinypic.com ...