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#3937 of 4276 Re: 2001 GC error codes [mrbizness1] by mfahey1 May 04, 2006 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: mrbizness1 (May 03, 2006 7:22 pm) I had heard this but didn't notice any difference in driveability. Same when I replaced the battery as a precaution.
#3938 of 4276 No spark by austinroy May 04, 2006 (5:42 am)
I just changed the water pump, checked the timing multiple times, but still has no spark.
#3942 of 4276 Re: Auto shutdown relay - 3.0L 1991 [jcmorsejr] by surfingvan May 10, 2006 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: jcmorsejr (Mar 05, 2006 7:50 am) They are next to the battery! I had a hard time finding these myself. On my 94' there's a small rectangular looking box near the battery. Take the cover off and you'll see several big black looking cubes all in a row; those are the relays, and on the inside of the cover there's a little cheat sheat diagram telling you which one is the auto shut down relay. In addition you'll also find some normal looking fuses too. Just wiggle the relays and they'll eventually come out. An easy way to check the AUTO SHUT DOWN RELAY is by simply switching it with one of the other ones in the container. Just make sure you switch it with one that has the same part number on it. Hopefully the relay is the problem, if not at least you'll know were to find it in the future.
#3943 of 4276 Re: Solved Power Liftgate Problem and Front Suspension Knocking Noise by masterpaul1 May 11, 2006 (9:33 pm)
Replying to: masterpaul1 (Nov 16, 2005 5:21 pm) Okay, I took our 01 DGC EX in for service to fix the knocking noise from the front suspension and the power liftgate before our Maximumcare warranty expired from miles which was 75K. (We have 74,952). First, let me say that I stand corrected with what I thought the problem was as to why the liftgate would not open in cold temps. Apparently, the latch on the liftgate was bad and needed to be replaced. Also, they upgraded the computer software and adjusted the liftgate. (That fixed the problem.) According to my receipt, there was a TSB for the liftgate. It is TSB 23-035-00 REV.B   The knocking noise that I was hearing when going over bumps, was the outer tire rods on both wheels. They changed them and set the toe. I can really feel the difference in driving and handling. The steering is a lot tighter now. Total cost with a day rental was $451.25. Everything was covered under our Maximumcare warranty, so we only had to pay the $100 deductible and $5 for the mileage we went over in the rental.
#3944 of 4276 O2 sensor by timothyf May 13, 2006 (6:12 pm)
I have a 2002 GC ES AWD. Anyone have any idea how many miles the O2 sensor is typically good for before it should be replaced? Thanks,
#3945 of 4276 startup rod knock 99 LXI by pianojazz May 14, 2006 (7:23 am)
Bought car last fall and it made no noise then at startup. Now two oil changes later the rods rap for 2-3 seconds if the van has sat for a couple days. Otherwise, you hear nothing. It sounds exactly like the engine sounds right after you change the oil and the oil pressure hasn't yet come up. My son thinks a check valve in the oil system has a weak spring. Replies to this message: shipo (May 14, 2006 8:03 am)
#3946 of 4276 Re: startup rod knock 99 LXI [pianojazz] by shipo May 14, 2006 (8:03 am)
Replying to: pianojazz (May 14, 2006 7:23 am) Cannot say for sure what your issue is, however, I've heard some engines with soft lifters that "sounded" like they had a rod knock.   Just a thought.   Best Regards, Shipo

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