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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: Transmission Tag Codes |
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:11 am
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| That is unknown territory to me. I'm 90% sure it would work, but their might be a minor difference in the torque converter stall or something. |
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Forum: 1992-1999 Topic: Transmission slow to engage first gear when cold |
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:41 am
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| If it was down 1.5quarts, it has a leak somewhere. Even being down that much on fluid, it can cause slipping issues. The shift solenoids control the shifts, not the clutches. I'd try some Lucas trans fix before anything else. |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: Transmission Tag Codes |
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:04 am
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| They are compatible. Anything from a 2000-2002 SSEi will work in your 2000 SSEi. 2003 will NOT work. |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: 03 Bonneville pulling codes c1214 and c1248 |
| harofreak00 |
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:20 am
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| EBCM (electronic brake control module) is bad, must replace. I sell them if you need one, PM me. |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: About 4 Years |
| harofreak00 |
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:31 pm
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Still here, but center taillights are slim pickens. The last really nice one I had sold for $400.  |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: Battery or Alternator |
| harofreak00 |
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:33 pm
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Replies: 8
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| Yes, only the SSEi uses the 140amp. |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: Battery or Alternator |
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 9:58 am
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Replies: 8
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| Sounds like a failing alternator. Your car will run at 14v even if your battery is junk. However, a failing alternator can cause a weak battery to fail completely. If the battery is already 5 years old, replace both. With this weather the last thing you want is a dead car. |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: Conducting a smoke test? 2001 SE |
| harofreak00 |
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:58 am
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Replies: 7
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| Absolutely its made to be used seriously, though it was very finicky and took a lot of work even to keep the smoke flowing for a couple minutes. After I built it, I never actually used it for any diagnosing purposes. The rust on the filler neck can be cleaned up, but I've found its just easier and m... |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: Conducting a smoke test? 2001 SE |
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Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 9:53 am
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I real smoke test needs to be done by an EVAP smoke machine costing hundreds if not thousands of dollars.
If there is any rust on the filler neck, just replace it as that surely the problem. |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: Complete dashboard removal??? |
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Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:17 am
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Replies: 4
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| PM me your email address and I can send you a PDF with the FSM instructions on how to remove everything. |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: 2000+ Common Problems & Solutions (updated 5.11.11) |
| harofreak00 |
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 11:50 am
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Replies: 81
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This post just recently hit 100,000 views. WOW.  |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: 2000 SE Rear Speakers |
| harofreak00 |
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:44 am
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Replies: 6
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| I have a pile of aftermarket 6x9's from cars that I've parted out. Send me a PM if you're interested. |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: HELP...PLEASE Old fittings to new 1/4" line--can it be done |
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:31 pm
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: HELP...PLEASE Old fittings to new 1/4" line--can it be done |
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:09 am
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| You need 3/16" line, not 1/4" |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: 2000 SE Rear Speakers |
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:07 am
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Replies: 6
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| They come out the top, so the rear dash piece needs to come out. In order to get that out, you need to remove the C-pillar trims and also the back of the rear seat. It's no small task just for a speaker change. They are 6x9's. |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: fuel injectors? |
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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 10:40 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 358
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| Get a scantool that can read live data and then watch the misfires to see which cylinder(s) is your culprit. That will eliminate a lot of diagnosing. Once you figure out what cylinder, pull the spark plug wire off the coil to see if its getting spark. If you have spark there and you have new plugs ... |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: fuel injectors? |
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:10 am
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Replies: 12
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| Bleed off any fuel pressure at the schrader valve. Remove the 4-10mm nuts that hold the fuel rail down and then pry it up. You can leave the fuel lines connected. Release the clips and then wiggle/pull out the injectors. |
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Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP) Topic: fuel injectors? |
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:58 pm
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Replies: 12
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| Get a scantool that can read live data and then watch the misfires to see which cylinder(s) is your culprit. That will eliminate a lot of diagnosing. Once you figure out what cylinder, pull the spark plug wire off the coil to see if its getting spark. If you have spark there and you have new plugs a... |
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Forum: 1992-1999 Topic: Salvage Parts Question |
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 4:10 pm
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Replies: 3
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Nothing 2000+ will be compatible. It was a complete platform redesign.
This is a discontinued part, no dealers will have it. You'll need to source it used somewhere. It can come from a Bonneville or LeSabre. |
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Forum: 1992-1999 Topic: 95 BUICK PA NA SOUND FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL |
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:59 pm
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Replies: 5
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| Wheel bearings can sometimes be tricky to determine what side is bad. You are talking entirely about the left front, have you looked into the right front? I always replace wheel bearings in pairs because if one side failed, the other is probably on its way out. |
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