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#1477 of 1487 Re: Temp control stopped working [kkollwitz] by kkollwitz

Oct 19, 2011 (10:11 am)

Replying to: kkollwitz (Oct 19, 2011 8:56 am)
Weird. I just got home, my wife reports it's working now. Still, I'd be happy receive comments.

#1478 of 1487 Re: Temp control stopped working [kkollwitz] by kkollwitz

Oct 19, 2011 (10:16 am)

Replying to: kkollwitz (Oct 19, 2011 8:56 am)
Had a look at replacement units on ebay, looks like the control connects to a wire harness, which I guess may be loose in my car.

#1479 of 1487 Re: Temp control stopped working [kkollwitz] by mail

Oct 19, 2011 (11:00 am)

Replying to: kkollwitz (Oct 19, 2011 10:16 am)
All speeds except 1 and 2 worked on mine. Its a bitch to get out but pull the motor and pull the control board, if burnt like mine just repalce it (wreaking yard or new) and you'll be good to go. Mine was obviously burnt and low speeds did not work at all. Maybe your's is on the way out but still "kinda" working.... good luck. Kennie

#1480 of 1487 Re: I need help with my 2002 Montana Key issue!!!!! [crash65] by pauldm2261

Aug 29, 2012 (10:09 am)

Replying to: crash65 (Jul 30, 2008 10:35 am)
If you have two original keys, which you should have, plus the new pk3.
Go to hardware store or locksmith and have it cut.
  
1. Insert the first original key into ignition, turn to on, but don't start engine.
2. Leave on for about 5 seconds.
3. Remove
4. Insert second original key. Turn to on, but don't start engine.
5. Leave on for about 5 seconds.
6. Remove
7. Insert new pk3 key into ignition, turn to on, but don't start engine.
Leave on for about 15 seconds. Start engine.
 
I am not sure but if you have three keys you may have to insert it into repeat steps 1 -3 before if you have to step 7.
 
I have successfully programmed my pk3 in my 2002 Pontiac Montana, using steps 1 through 7.

#1481 of 1487 Re: 2003 Montana keeps stalling/stopping [smith104] by richardjewell

Feb 10, 2013 (8:05 am)

Replying to: smith104 (May 05, 2004 7:45 pm)
I am having the same problem and it is driving me nuts! I have replaced almost everything and can not solve the problem. When you first start it up it cranks over smooth first turn. Then at random intervals while driving it will just turn itself off and the power steering goes away. It scared the hell out of my kid and we really did almost get creamed by a big truck. Thank God for that trucker's skills and reflexes because he barely missed us, pulled over, and came back to help us and call for help. The crazy part was when he said that another buddy of his had a similar problem with another Pontiac Montana and suggested that I wait 20 minutes and try to start it. So we did and it fired right up like nothing had ever happened. It has done this at least a dozen times since and as I said nothing I do to it seems to help in any way. So, Please, I am open to any suggestions. Help!!!

#1482 of 1487 Re: 2003 Montana keeps stalling/stopping [richardjewell] by kkollwitz

Feb 10, 2013 (8:20 am)

Replying to: richardjewell (Feb 10, 2013 8:05 am)
I had this problem last August, 130650 miles. The dealer service dept replaced the ignition switch and it's been just fine ever since, but the diagnosis involved the technician referring to a "TAC case" to figure out the problem.

#1483 of 1487 Re: 2003 Montana keeps stalling/stopping [kkollwitz] by richardjewell

Feb 13, 2013 (4:51 am)

Replying to: kkollwitz (Feb 10, 2013 8:20 am)
Thank you. Ok. Replaced the ignition switch and it is still doing it. Suggestions anyone?

#1484 of 1487 Re: 2003 Montana keeps stalling/stopping [richardjewell] by kkollwitz

Feb 13, 2013 (6:41 am)

Replying to: richardjewell (Feb 13, 2013 4:51 am)
If you email me at chrisleb1aol.com I can send you a scan of my repair sheet- it has some diagnosis on it.

#1485 of 1487 Re: 2003 Montana keeps stalling/stopping [richardjewell] by tiny_bambi

Feb 15, 2013 (1:58 pm)

Replying to: richardjewell (Feb 13, 2013 4:51 am)
I had a 1998 Pontiac Trans sport but salvaged it in Oct 2012. over 100,000 miles on it and found oil in the radiator this time. It was her time. Wow I had never had stalling issues with the van though. That can be scarey!! Have you checked fuel filter and the fuel pump? Almost sounds as if your not getting enough fuel pumped up to the engine. Could be that or the fuel injectors are in need of cleaning or replacement and or the fuel pump/filter.

#1486 of 1487 Deteriorated rubber hose under left rear What is it and where does it go? by bighank1

Jun 10, 2013 (1:08 pm)

Saw a vacuum line hanging down underneath at left rear at very back of the Montana. It is a single line going forward but splits to 2 lines which are about 5" long. Line is about 5/16" or so and is deteriorated. Is raining cats and dogs here so I didn't jack up the van or crawl under to determine where the line came from or why it is split into a T near the back. It is near what I think is the pump for the inflatable shocks. When I changed the shocks about 2 years ago I remember hard plastic lines going to each of them not rubber hoses.
Just pushed the dangling hoses up and over the electrical wires which are running along with the rubber hose.
 
What is the line for and where does it connect in the back and further forward?

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