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What is this discussion about? Pontiac Trans Sport, Pontiac Montana, Van

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#1354 of 1485 Re: electric door [tammiej] by tiny_bambi

Jun 29, 2008 (10:18 am)

Replying to: tammiej (Jun 29, 2008 7:21 am)
Did you do the recall? They recalled these vans for that reason. Call your local dealership and you should be able to get it fixed at no cost to you. I have a 1998 Pontiac Trans sport and it still does the same thing. I took it for the recall a long time ago but they wanted for me to come back because they did not have the parts. I just keep the powerdoor button in the off position and don't use it at all. I went shopping one day and closed the door with the remote and when I came back out the door was wide open. Yikes!!!! That was before I realized that it was faulty. Oh and the doors are also known to open when your on the road although that never happened to me. You can look up the reacall notice online as well if not here.

#1355 of 1485 Re: electric door [tammiej] by tiny_bambi

Jun 29, 2008 (10:19 am)

Replying to: tammiej (Jun 29, 2008 7:21 am)
Oh and also I cleaned the metal contacts and that helped but it was not a fix.

#1356 of 1485 All Wheel Drive Sensor by jakiem

Jul 08, 2008 (7:14 am)

I have a 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 and the message center indicates that the "AWD has been disabled". The dealer says it needs a sensor and will cost over $500.00. Is this reasonable. I have no idea what something like that should cost.

#1357 of 1485 Re: All Wheel Drive Sensor [jakiem] by ray80

Jul 09, 2008 (3:37 am)

Replying to: jakiem (Jul 08, 2008 7:14 am)
The sensor that usually gets replaced for this problem is an integral part of wheel bearing/hub assembly (in other words its part of the hub and can't be replaced as seperate item). Many times the problem is really woth the connection to the sensor (corrosion/broken wire). You may want to have them check that first.

#1358 of 1485 montana issues crash65. by crash65

Jul 15, 2008 (10:59 pm)

I have a 99 montana about 135000 miles on it. I have recently had to replace the fuel pump which was a chore in and of its self. Anywho since changing the fuel pump I have had some problems with it acting like it is misfiring while I am driving it, and it dos not make a difference if I give it the gas or not it still acts the same. It also acts like the transmission is kicking in and out when I go around corners at a pretty good pace. I used a code scanner on it and it tells me that the torque converter solenoid circut is stuck on as well as EVAP EMISSION SYSTEM pressure Sensor/switch low input. EVAP EMISSION System Vent Control Circut intermittent. Any ideas on what the problem (s) could be. Thanks in advance for all the help. PLEASE HELP?

#1359 of 1485 Re: montana issues crash65. [crash65] by ray80

Jul 16, 2008 (4:37 am)

Replying to: crash65 (Jul 15, 2008 10:59 pm)
The usual cause for the evap emmision thing is loose/misaligned fuel cap, otherwise is it likely a leak somewhere in system or other problem.

#1360 of 1485 by coolio13576

Jul 28, 2008 (11:01 am)

also make sure to check your plugs/wires. all the ones ive worked on always have some chewed up wires or burnt up plugs for some reason.
 
the last one i delt with was a 99 and it ended up hardly running at all. it would have a really crappy idle and such. anyway, it ended up being the camshafts had actually twisted...come to find out, pontiac uses hallow camshafts for better weight i guess...so keep your eye on your idle as well.
 
hope this helps someone.

#1361 of 1485 by coolio13576

Jul 28, 2008 (11:01 am)

also make sure to check your plugs/wires. all the ones ive worked on always have some chewed up wires or burnt up plugs for some reason.
 
the last one i delt with was a 99 and it ended up hardly running at all. it would have a really crappy idle and such. anyway, it ended up being the camshafts had actually twisted...come to find out, pontiac uses hallow camshafts for better weight i guess...so keep your eye on your idle as well.
 
hope this helps someone.

#1362 of 1485 Re: I need help with my 2002 Montana Key issue!!!!! [garvink] by akashmer

Jul 30, 2008 (9:57 am)

Replying to: garvink (Mar 27, 2008 10:00 am)
Make another copy and tape the good key under the dash next to the ignition. the ignition will read the electronic code and the spare key will start the car.
 
or go to the stealership and get one programed/ made for $75.

#1363 of 1485 Re: I need help with my 2002 Montana Key issue!!!!! [garvink] by crash65

Jul 30, 2008 (10:35 am)

Replying to: garvink (Mar 27, 2008 10:00 am)
If you have one of the org keys look on it and see if it has pk3 stamped on it. if it does then you need to go to a locksmith and have one of the same type cut, then you can program it your self by simply starting the car with the org key and let it run for 30 seconds then turn it off and restart it with the new key let it run for 30 seconds and then do it again and that should have it programed if that dont work call a dealership in your area and ask for the service dept and tell them what you have done and then ask if you did it the rigth way or not as someone else told this and they will most likely tell you the proper way if what I have told you is wrong. best of luck.

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