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Replying to: root777 (Nov 09, 2009 9:04 am) |
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Replying to: jensolds00 (Nov 07, 2009 7:19 am) A faulty ignition switch can cause many weird things to happen including what you described. Are you having any other issues like hard starting, stalling, etc.? The air conditioning problem could be a loss of refrigerant. I'm basing this on your comment that the compressor is coming on and the blower is working. I would have a mechanic test the system and add refrigerant with the dye in it. The AC system is a closed system so you should never need to add refrigerant unless there is a leak. IF the problem is low refrigerant, you likely have a leak in the system. I had the same problem with the fuel gauge in my 2000 Intrigue. It floated for a while and finally only showed "full" or "empty". Interestingly, the bell would go off when the fuel was low. I never bothered to get it repaired and simply relied on the trip odometer. Based on my commute I would fill up when I reached 375 miles. If i did more city driving that tank, i would fill it up earlier. More highway, it could last to 425 miles. I actually made it to 450 miles. My car cutoff as I pulled into the station and I coasted to the pump. The fuel gauge is located on top of the fuel tank which can be accessed through the floor in the trunk on the driver side. Check prices at websites like Rockauto or GMpartsdirect.com Also get the car scanned for OBD codes. You could have other issues that tripped the check engine light. Good luck and let us know how things work out.
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Replying to: dtownfb (Nov 12, 2009 8:33 am)
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Replying to: jensolds00 (Nov 12, 2009 2:38 pm)
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Replying to: billcarson (Nov 13, 2009 5:30 am)
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| back in 2004 or so my wife complained that as she sat watching tv in the evening she would hear loud sounds coming from the attic.i was working nights at the time and told her that birds were nesting in there and i did not want to disturb them.turned out to be a family of racoons and a few thousand dollars later and four months down the road they were gone.well i guess my ex wife was right.as far as your car goes i feel your pain as electrical issues are the hardest to troubleshoot, especially in this vehicle.i am an electrical engineer so the first thing i did was test all aspects of the electrical system that i could.all connections on this car must be cleaned.i have read so many blogs about alternator, grounding,sensor and components affecting the electrical system problems that i am afraid to wander too far from home in mine.too bad because they ride soooo nice when they are right.i wish i could help you but you may need a visit from father caras. good luck. | |
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Replying to: jensolds00 (Nov 13, 2009 12:38 pm) have your husband read this forum and he'll understand some of the problems with the Intrigue. |
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I have a chance to get a 1999 Olds Intrigue with the 3.8L and 112k miles for $2000 / may need some front end work because it hits bumps hard and some noise from the front end. Very clean in and out and one owner. Any comments please!!!!!!!!
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Replying to: coolj (Nov 28, 2009 10:28 am) |
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I was talking to a mechanic earlier who looked at my 'trig (1999 w/3.5 186k miles) and told him I was planning to drive to Georgia in January, about 550 miles. He told me he wouldnt advise it because of the mileage and thinks her road trip days are long gone. It is my daily driver I am confident it make the trip and back.I've made several long trips over 120k miles with no problem. I love this car and am very meticulous about maintenance and upkeep. I think with a fresh tune up and oil change before the trip it should be fine like it always has been. What do you fellow trig owners think?
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