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#667 of 849 1999 Lumina Gauges Are Going Crazy by sierrasky Oct 02, 2005 (11:47 am)
I have a 1999 Lumina and it was running absoultely fantastic. I had to evacuate from Marrero, LA due to hurricane Katrina to Mooresburg, TN and now my wonderful car's gauges are a wreck. The car is running great but the gas gauge started to show signs of malfunction in MS and now when full shows it's almost empty. The temperature gauge is now stuck on 260 degrees even before I turn on the motor. There is ample water and antifreeze. I have also checked to see if the water pump is working so I don't understand what is happening. If anyone can enlighten me I would appreciate it. I love my car it has been very dependable. Replies to this message: pat (Oct 02, 2005 11:51 am) sierrasky (Oct 13, 2005 5:19 am)
#668 of 849 Re: 1999 Lumina Gauges Are Going Crazy [sierrasky] by pat HOST Oct 02, 2005 (11:51 am)
Replying to: sierrasky (Oct 02, 2005 11:47 am) You could try posting in Got a Quick, Technical Question? since no one seems to have a suggestion here. Hope your home is okay. Replies to this message: sierrasky (Oct 13, 2005 5:19 am)
#669 of 849 reply sierrasky by pluto5 Oct 02, 2005 (12:40 pm)
Could be a sign of alternator malfunction. The alternators on the Lumina are a weak point. Mine was replaced when the vehicle was about five years old but with very low mileage and the symptoms included gauge malfunctions. Get a good rebuilt one with a 2-3 yr. parts warranty since a new one is likely to be no better than the original. Replies to this message: sierrasky (Oct 13, 2005 5:42 am)
#670 of 849 96 chevy lumina by dave76 Oct 03, 2005 (9:39 am)
ok went to get my car inspected and the check engine light won't come off even with the computer being reset. any suggestions plz!!! Replies to this message: mitzij (Oct 07, 2005 5:58 am)
#671 of 849 1995 Lumina brake warning lights stay on by aluminite Oct 06, 2005 (10:24 pm)
Had to install new brake pads,rotors last year.After this the orange ABS warning light would not go off--brakes felt fine,I didn;t worry about it.Last month the battery went and after installing the new battery the red brake light will not go off--still have good brakes.Unhooked the negative battery cable for 10 min.hooked it back,no difference---warning lights still on ??? Replies to this message: mitzij (Oct 07, 2005 6:01 am)
#672 of 849 Re: 96 chevy lumina [dave76] by mitzij Oct 07, 2005 (5:58 am)
Replying to: dave76 (Oct 03, 2005 9:39 am) The light is on because the computer got a funky reading from one of the sensors it checks when you turn the car on. You have an emissions problem that will need corrected before the light will stay out. Find a good mechanic with a scanner.
#673 of 849 Re: 1995 Lumina brake warning lights stay on [aluminite] by mitzij Oct 07, 2005 (6:01 am)
Replying to: aluminite (Oct 06, 2005 10:24 pm) Something is screwy in your antilock brake system. I would guess a speed sensor got knocked loose (or broken) when the brake job was done. You should get your ABS checked out. Your regular brakes will work ok, but if you're in a situation when the ABS should kick in (slippin' and slidin'), the system might not kick in at all or be irratic. Find a good mechanic.
#674 of 849 Re: Melvin [tfortwo] by wattsne1999 Oct 07, 2005 (10:27 am)
Replying to: tfortwo (Oct 01, 2005 8:35 pm) Hi  Glad to know I am not the only one with this problem with the 96 Lumina. It has driven me nuts. But if it happens I wait about 5 minutes and it would start. Replaced the Ignition switch 3 years ago and same problem still happens. It has been a strange glitch. Now the ignition switch has gone bad at a cost of about 240 to replace again ouch. Replies to this message: wattsne1999 (Oct 07, 2005 4:13 pm)
#675 of 849 Re: Melvin [wattsne1999] by wattsne1999 Oct 07, 2005 (4:13 pm)
Replying to: wattsne1999 (Oct 07, 2005 10:27 am) Hi  Turns out the Ignition switch is good. Time to lose the car. Ouch
#676 of 849 Re: 1999 Lumina Gauges Are Going Crazy [pat] by sierrasky Oct 13, 2005 (5:19 am)
Replying to: pat (Oct 02, 2005 11:51 am) Well I am pleased to say I got help from my brothers who found out my thermostat sensor was bad. I now have my dependable Lumina back. My family home was seriously damaged. We plan on staying here in TN to start all over again. Thanks so much for your information with regards to my gauges. Have a great day.

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