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Fuel smell
by adso
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Jan 18, 2006 (9:47 am)
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I have a 1999 Chevy Venture with the 3.4L V6.The engine has 123,000 km on it and recently we have noticed a fuel smell. The smell is intermitent and has occured mostly at start-up and while idling for more than a few minutes.
We have noticed the smell even on days after a fuel fill-up.
Any idea where the fuel smell is from?
Thanks.
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- #2075 of 2457
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Re: Rear Window Wiper Motor [lorijerry]
by mitzij
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Jan 18, 2006 (12:07 pm)
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Replying to: lorijerry (Jan 14, 2006 1:05 pm)
You may have bent the 'parking pawl'. This usually happens when you've been snowed on and cleaned out the snow, a part gets bent on the wiper transmission. Sometimes a mechanic can do some adjusting to get it to work, but I believe usually you need to replace the transmission. It can be a high-dollar repair ($200-$300, thereabouts)
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- #2076 of 2457
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Re: venture woes [dmore]
by mitzij
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Jan 18, 2006 (12:13 pm)
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Replying to: dmore (Jan 16, 2006 5:14 pm)
It's been awhile since I did this, but I think the hour and minute buttons are below the tuner knob (left, lower big knob). They're very small, black, and blend into the background. There may or may not be a little "H" and "M" on them. Another idea-maybe it's not a factory installed radio.
Your cruise and brake light problem are probably related. A crapped-out brake switch or wiring problem can cause cruise and lights to not work. I'm not sure about the traction system-may be related too.
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- #2077 of 2457
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Re: venture woes [mitzij]
by just4fun2
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Jan 18, 2006 (12:45 pm)
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Replying to: mitzij (Aug 31, 1999 8:02 pm)
Check your brake light bulbs. If they aren't working, your cruise won't work.
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Re: Fuel smell [adso]
by huney
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Jan 19, 2006 (12:43 pm)
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Replying to: adso (Jan 18, 2006 9:47 am)
Hmmmm . . . . First I'd change the fuel filter then check all connections on the gas lines all the way to the injectors. The fuel fill door should be in good condition and make sure the air filter is clean. Other than that, if you don't find the problem pronto consult with your GM service dept immediately because raw fuel is a bad, bad, no no.
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- #2079 of 2457
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Raw fuel is a no no.
by huney
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Jan 19, 2006 (12:43 pm)
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- #2080 of 2457
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Re: rough shifting problem [catonis]
by yellowgreen7
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Jan 21, 2006 (11:56 am)
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Replying to: catonis (Aug 08, 2005 11:32 am)
we had a similar problem our dealer said the wire connections underneath were loose?
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- #2081 of 2457
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Re: 2000 Venture Wipers stay up [byker220]
by abs
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Jan 22, 2006 (12:35 pm)
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Replying to: byker220 (Dec 24, 2005 6:45 pm)
Not sure if you may already have the answer, but here is what worked on my 2000 Venture. The upper assembly on the wiper motor rotates forward to run the wipers. When switched off, the assembly runs backward for a turn. There is an electric operated key that needs to move out of the inner wheel to allow the drive to disengage. Over time, the lubricant gives way to the dust buildup and the key doesn't let go... the wipers move up and stay there.
Take the cover off of the upper assembly and spray about 8 cents worth of WD40 at it and you will save the 200 bucks at the dealer.
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Re: eletctric or fuse problems? [bmoran]
by abs
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Jan 22, 2006 (12:51 pm)
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Replying to: bmoran (Jan 07, 2006 7:07 pm)
I had a similar problem and eventually found the cause under the floor mat on the passenger side. It takes about an hour to get to. Look for water while you are down there.
My AC was leaking back into the cab and filled the passenger side floor with water which corroded the wires.
A bit of solder, grease, and electrical tape fixed the door problem. (Fixing my blower motor resistor will probably stop the AC condnesate from flooding the floor in the future, but I have found that running it on high helps a lot too.) Good luck.
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Re: Rear Window Wiper Motor [mitzij]
by abs
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Jan 22, 2006 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: mitzij (Jan 18, 2006 12:07 pm)
I took mine apart and found that the main gear and the worm that turns it are plastic! If the wiper siezes (or is not properly greased) and you try to run the motor, then these two gears eat each other and eventually stop working.
Bite the bullet, replace the motor / transmission assembly (mine came from an auto wrecker for $120)
My practice is to i) grease it every 6 months and ii) run it at least once a week.
Good Luck.
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