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#827 of 849 Re: Re-Coding [jwtee1961] by mindmeld Jul 30, 2007 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: jwtee1961 (Jul 30, 2007 11:41 am) Intersting. Alright thanks much jwtee. I'll go pull the book on it since it's in the truck and see how it looks. I'm going to arm myself with some q-tips and paper towels and some rubbing alcohol and see if that does it to because that would be a might bit cheaper. Hopefully it doesn't need replacing. Thanks again. Replies to this message: mindmeld (Jul 30, 2007 3:56 pm)
#828 of 849 The magic fix by mindmeld Jul 30, 2007 (3:56 pm)
Replying to: mindmeld (Jul 30, 2007 3:32 pm) So I just went down to the car armed with a few items and a spare key we had located some time ago. It has not been used much at all to my knowledge and with this key the car started without issue 5 times in a row. My wife had noticed earlier in the day that when she put her key in and turned it to "ON" that if the security light was blinking it would not start. If it was solid she found herself fine.   With this new key it was solid all the time tested and I was surprised. I took my key and cleaned it with some rubbing alcohol and a Q-Tip and when tested it also worked fine. Could this have been some strange fluk with the car or could the keys have just been dirty enough to cause a problem. As long as it doesn't come up again, I don't care. : ) Thanks for all the responses and help everyone.
#829 of 849 Re: transmission lock out [peter6f2] by misspat Aug 12, 2007 (10:21 am)
Replying to: peter6f2 (Jul 28, 2007 8:44 am) I have a 1995 Lumina and the same thing happened to me a few years back. After numerous times of trying to get it into park. We drove into a mechanic shop that we knew and he looked and said it was a shifting arm under the hood. Mine was cracked and was stopping it from going into park. Sometimes it would land just right and you could put it in park. But as time went on it was getting harder and harder to keep it there. So please have someone check under the hood for the shifting arm and see if that is your problem. Piece is a little pricey but will fix the problem.
#830 of 849 Re: 98 not starting (security light on) [mindmeld] by misspat Aug 12, 2007 (10:28 am)
Replying to: mindmeld (Jul 29, 2007 1:40 pm) My security lockout went out on mine a few years back and had to replace it. It will let you put your key in and then it will not start. The light keeps flashing on your security light. "RIGHT"?. Have someone check this device before you do anything else. Some cars let you use a bypass code from the radio and to disengage it. But some models do not let you. Mine was the one that you could not bypass and had to replace the system which is a bit pricey $300.00 to $500.00 depending where you take it. It is located in back of the glovebox in the dash board. Hope this might give you some insight that it could be the security system itself.
#831 of 849 1996 3.1L V-6 Lumina by dmacst Dec 26, 2007 (9:02 am)
Car was not driven for 10 days and will not start, battery completely dead. Previously everything was fine. I tried to jump start for one hour and interior lights, dispay warning messages on dash, were activated and radio. Car will still not start. In addition, the theft detection audio alarm was activated and goes into alarm when I open the door, turn key and mysteriously. Any suggestions ?   Thanks
#832 of 849 Re: Starting problem [sac220] by duece69 Jan 28, 2008 (12:15 pm)
Replying to: sac220 (Jul 12, 2006 6:28 am) i had same problem i went to john deere shop got a push botton switch hooked one wire to starter and one wire to ground post on battery now i turn switch on and push the botton and it startes nobody could fig.out what was wrong
#833 of 849 90 Lumina Head Gasket problem But wait, there is more!!! by ladylumina90 Jun 22, 2008 (9:00 pm)
Ok: Car is leaking something (oil I believe the Mech. said). The reserve coolant (i believe it's called) is low (even though just got oil change). Car too hot (specially under my feet inside car). I have gotten the low coolant warning and took care of it. Car shakes terrible past 45 mph (no not the steering wheel). The car has a strong smell of something leaking or burning inside When I put gear on drive, that gear changes too hard (aggressively). One mech. said don't bother and get rid of her cause the cost of the head gasket change is too expensive. Suggestions please!!! I do not want to get rid of her and I need her around until the end of this year, at least! Replies to this message: 1987ss (Jun 30, 2008 6:33 pm) ssoperator (Jul 03, 2008 6:44 am)
#834 of 849 1993 Euro 3.1 Code 43 by 1987ss Jun 30, 2008 (6:30 pm)
Hi everyone, I have a code 43, which is the control module. I replaced it last week and i still have the same code 43 back. And i still have the same problem. When i first start it up, it runs very rough to where it almost dies, BUT it is only like this during the first 10-20 seconds. After that it smooths out and runs perfectly smooth. It does this everytime i start it, after it sits more than an 30 minutes or so. If i start it quickly, like 5 or 10 minutes after i shut it off, then it will start fine though. I did replace all the plugs and wires during the same time that i replaced the module. Someone said my computer might be bad. So what do you guys think?
#835 of 849 Re: 90 Lumina Head Gasket problem But wait, there is more!!! [ladylumina90] by 1987ss Jun 30, 2008 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: ladylumina90 (Jun 22, 2008 9:00 pm) Not sure but they are notorious for intake gaskets leaking. Just about every 3.1 has that issue. Maybe u should get a second opinion and get the intake gasket looked at. JMO Replies to this message: ssoperator (Jul 03, 2008 6:44 am)
#836 of 849 Re: 90 Lumina Head Gasket problem But wait, there is more!!! [1987ss] by ssoperator Jul 03, 2008 (6:44 am)
Replying to: 1987ss (Jun 30, 2008 6:33 pm) The intake manifold problem is common with the 3.1 Ltr engine, but make sure you get the actual GM replacement part. If you get an aftermarket part, it may be of the same faulty design as the original and may need to be replaced again. Me and my wife went through this experience with her 1999, and had many headaches with it.

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