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by ColoBonne
Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:21 am
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Could the ignition switch be the problem?
Replies: 0
Views: 5113

Could the ignition switch be the problem?

A little while ago, I posted a question here about a crank, no start problem I had with my 2005 SE.
I did all the tests and diagnosed it as a failed crank position sensor. Turns out I don’t have the tools necessary to do the job. (Couldn’t break the vibration damper bolt loose) and took it to a ...
by ColoBonne
Sun Jan 09, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: 2005 SE Won’t Start
Replies: 4
Views: 792

Re: 2005 SE Won’t Start

Discovered the problem, bad crankshaft position sensor.
by ColoBonne
Sun Jan 09, 2022 2:32 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: 2005 SE Won’t Start
Replies: 4
Views: 792

2005 SE Won’t Start

My wife’s 2005 SE was running fine. Went out to go to work next night and the car won’t start. Turns over just fine. Has 55psi of fuel pressure. Has spark at all the plugs. Nothing blocking air intake. No trouble codes. Can see the valves from the oil fill cap moving. What can the problem be?
by ColoBonne
Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Brake Issue I Can't Understand
Replies: 6
Views: 1806

Re: Brake Issue I Can't Understand

Is replacing it doable by me or does it require something special to bleed the brake system afterwards?
by ColoBonne
Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:17 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Brake Issue I Can't Understand
Replies: 6
Views: 1806

Brake Issue I Can't Understand

My 2005 SE has a braking issue I don't quite understand. When slowing down to a stop and I lessen the pressure on the brake pedal to make a nice smooth stop the pedal falls away so that it's just above the floor. If just slowing down for traffic, the pedal does the same thing, but if I lift ...
by ColoBonne
Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: HVAC Controls
Replies: 0
Views: 1976

HVAC Controls

Think I know what my problem is, but I just want to see if I'm on the right track and if there is anything I might be missing.
The air output on my 01 SSEi will only blow out of the dash panel vents. Won't change to floor, defrost or anything else. If I press the Auto button, it appears to be on ...
by ColoBonne
Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:32 am
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Want to Confirm my AC issue
Replies: 0
Views: 1736

Want to Confirm my AC issue

I've been reading through earlier posts to diagnose what is happening with my Bonny, and I just want to confirm with all of you what is the problem and how to fix it.
My 2001 SSEi A/C only blows out of the panel vents. Will not change to floor, or to the windshield. Air mix actuator, correct ...
by ColoBonne
Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Hard Steering
Replies: 2
Views: 1208

Hard Steering

What could be the cause of my 2001 SSEi having hard steering (no power assist) only when turning right? Turning left is fine, and every once in a while when turning right it works fine. Is it the pump, the steering rack or something else? I've been putting up with this for quite a while, and I'm ...
by ColoBonne
Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:47 am
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Unusual Steering Problem
Replies: 1
Views: 1145

Unusual Steering Problem

My Bonny has developed a strange steering problem.
Turns to the right are very stiff, feels like no power assist. Turns to the left are fine.
Checked the P/S fluid, and is very slightly low, but not enough to really make a diff.
Yesterday when it was a little rainy and damp here, worked fine in both ...
by ColoBonne
Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: No Power but with blinking SES
Replies: 8
Views: 1902

Re: No Power but with blinking SES

If it's the wires, why would it be throwing a code for the EGR flow?
If it's possibly a plugged cat, would it still be able to rev up normally in neutral (4000 rpm) with no stumble or miss?
by ColoBonne
Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:46 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: No Power but with blinking SES
Replies: 8
Views: 1902

Re: No Power but with blinking SES

Just put in new NGK TR-55's about a month ago. But didn't do the wires.
by ColoBonne
Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:29 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: No Power but with blinking SES
Replies: 8
Views: 1902

No Power but with blinking SES

For a couple of weeks, car has had almost no power.
If I'm light on the gas, will accelerate normally.
If I drive normally, right at 2300rpm the engine feels like it's cutting out/missing and the SES light comes on blinking.
When I let off, after a few seconds to a minute the SES light goes out ...
by ColoBonne
Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:45 am
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Window Regulator Just Broke!
Replies: 8
Views: 3125

Re: Window Regulator Just Broke!

I'm with harofreak00 on this. The fix works great.
For less than $10 bucks and about an hour to make the part, fixes the prob and it WON'T happen again
by ColoBonne
Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:40 am
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Code P0401 - Need help
Replies: 0
Views: 3489

Code P0401 - Need help

Have been getting the P0401 code intermittently for a couple weeks now.
If I'm really light on the gas from a stop the engine runs smoothly and no SES light.
If I drive normally or really step on it, it has no power, acts like it's missing, and the SES light blinks.
Soon as I let off and cruise, SES ...
by ColoBonne
Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Coolant Temp with 180 Stat
Replies: 1
Views: 1854

Coolant Temp with 180 Stat

Just changed the stock 195 stat to a 180, yet the car still seems to be running at the same temp.
Gauge needle is just a tiny fraction past the 200 degree mark. Radiator is full, and overflow tank is also to Full Hot line.
Shouldn't the gauge now be at least 1 full mark under the 200?
What could be ...
by ColoBonne
Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Solid front motor mount
Replies: 10
Views: 8297

Re: Solid front motor mount

It's ironic that I have to do something like this for my 2001 Bonny.
I've had to do something like this for my '63 Studebaker GT Hawk.
The original front mounts, while not liquid filled like the Bonny's, I kept destroying.
They were solid rubber, but with steel plates molded in on each end.
During ...