- #732 of 849
-
Re: Not really a miss [emmanuelchoke]
by sirius2
-
Apr 05, 2006 (4:18 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: emmanuelchoke (Apr 03, 2006 7:52 am)
I'm no help on exhaust leaks or cracked manifolds (sorry). My bad sensors always exhibited themselves with the check engine light and a code. I highly recommend throttle bottle cleaning. In fact, on Hondas it's considered regular maintenance, but not on Chevys, but it should be. What's your odometer? Good luck.
|
- #733 of 849
-
Re: Not really a miss [sirius2]
by sac220
-
Apr 06, 2006 (9:58 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: sirius2 (Apr 05, 2006 4:18 pm)
Odometer is 178000. Engine was rebuilt at about 125, but didnt change any sensors. This is the first time it has acted up since the rebuild. Was almost 6 years ago now. Was thinking headgasket but its not overheating. And it seems to run out at speed just fine. Will keep plugging thanks SAC
|
- #734 of 849
-
Re: Not really a miss [sirius2]
by sac220
-
Apr 18, 2006 (9:37 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: sirius2 (Apr 05, 2006 4:18 pm)
I know its been awhile but we finally found the problem. I was down to my last straw. I wsa taking the car to the mechanic and it died in the street half way there. Let it cool off, got it going by holding the accelerator to the floor and got it back home. Found in the manual tps sensor. Unplugged it and it would run fine. Allright I'm thinking this has to be it. Put a new one on and guess what? NOT!. Last and final straw. Talked to friend mechanic he brought his scanner over and plugged it in couldnt find anything at first, then noticed temp with running was only 53degrees. Trans was 120 degrees. Hmmmmmmm. he said change temp sensor. HHHAAALLALUYAHHHHHH> I'm on the road again. Just thought you would like to know. Thanks for all the help. SAC
|
- #735 of 849
-
Re: 1995 Lumina getting hot! [pdana]
by sac220
-
Apr 21, 2006 (3:26 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: pdana (Sep 13, 2005 3:32 pm)
I have a problem with my 95 with the fans also. The passenger side doesnt seem to be working even tho I replaced both. The ac fan on the drivers side works. Where is the sending unit and the fan switch?
|
- #736 of 849
-
1997 Lumina alternator change
by jcaruso1
-
Apr 27, 2006 (7:55 pm)
-
|
I'm planning on changing the alternator over the weekend, and would like to know what steps might be involved?
What's the easiest way to loosen the tensioner pulley?
|
- #737 of 849
-
Surging and idol woes!!
by andykkron
-
Apr 27, 2006 (8:17 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: sirius2 (Apr 01, 2006 1:27 pm)
I have a 94' Lumina Euro with apprx. 287,000 miles on original motor. The only work I have ever done to the engine is a new alternator. It has come down with a cold though I think. It is surging alot during idol and and stop lights but as soon as I am on the gas it runs great. I have changed about everything I can think of. Is there anything that I might be missing that you guys know about. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Bought it brand new in 94 and aint ready to say goodbye to her yet. Thanks in advance.
|
- #738 of 849
-
Re: 1997 Lumina alternator change [jcaruso1]
by sac220
-
Apr 28, 2006 (9:08 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: jcaruso1 (Apr 27, 2006 7:55 pm)
My son and I replaced his not too long ago and the easiest way I find is to take a crescent wrench on the tensioner pulley and And hold it tight while you take the belt off. Dont lose your grip or you WILL have busted knuckles.LOL. Make sure you see how it comes off as you will be putting it back on the same way. There should be a diagram on the belt guard that shows you how it goes. Good luck. SAC P.S. There is a square slot on the front of the pulley for the wrench
|
- #739 of 849
-
91 lumina elect cutting out
by winch
-
May 19, 2006 (10:02 pm)
-
|
hi,i have a 91 lumina euro w/3.1.thecomplete elect system started cutting out completely for a coupla secs a few weeks ago .now it just dies.theres current going to the alt but nothing works.no lites,nothing.new bat  alt 6 mos ago.i'm thinking a fusible link?
anybody ever have this problem.?
|
- #740 of 849
-
Re: 91 lumina elect cutting out [winch]
by sac220
-
May 20, 2006 (8:04 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: winch (May 19, 2006 10:02 pm)
Did you buy a rebuilt alt. ? Still could be alt. Or loose connection somewhere. When my alt. went out the lights and everything started going dim then quit. Just a thought. Dont know about fusible link. SAC
|
- #741 of 849
-
Re: Surging and idol woes!! [andykkron]
by sac220
-
May 28, 2006 (6:14 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: andykkron (Apr 27, 2006 8:17 pm)
A friend of mine happen to have a scanner and checked my 95 lumina for simular problems and it ended up being the temp sensor. It was telling the computer the engine was cold so it was feeding it too much gas. Very hard problem to find without a scanner. Might help. Sensor is by the thermostat at end of radiator hose. Autozone 13 bucks. Hope it helps SAC
|
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Sedans 
