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#13465 of 13540 What's wrong with the temperature gauge 04 impala 3.8 by audition8 Mar 26, 2008 (9:53 am)
Before starting the car, the temperature gauge already shows a temperature of 170 (normally 130-140). After I drive the car, the temperature increased per the gauge to around 250, right before the red zone of 250 to 260. The temperature decreases a little bit once I was on high way, but keep at the range of 230 to 240.   Is this a gauge cluster problem or thermostat problem or some kind sensor problem? The fan is running when I turn AC on. Once turn off AC it will stop. Don't like thermostat malfunction. Replies to this message: thomasjw (May 19, 2008 12:28 pm)
#13466 of 13540 Speedmeter problem with 04 impala 3.8L by audition8 Mar 26, 2008 (10:19 am)
After about 20-30 minutes drive, especially after several stop and go, the speedometer needle will drop to 20m/h and stop there. Next time start the car, it will be normal again. Somebody told me this is the cable which connects to speed sensor is malfunctioned. Is it possible a malfunctioned gauge cluster since my tamp gauge is also abnormal? or speed sensor? Thanks a lot. Replies to this message: thomasjw (May 19, 2008 12:35 pm) ejohns321 (Jun 17, 2008 11:37 am)
#13467 of 13540 Advice needed.. by torque3k1 Mar 30, 2008 (12:09 pm)
I have been struggling with a problem with my 2003 Impala Sport over the last 6 weeks, and there seems to be no solution.    It started when my impala lost the ability to spray washer fluid, it just stopped, and the whole arm unit with the wiper controls that sticks out of the steering column was the culprit, so that whole unit was replaced. $800.00 later, I could spray washer fluid. I went to pick my car up from the dealer, and the battery was completely dead. After a boost I was on my way home. This was Friday, and on Monday my battery was dead again.    I took the car back to the dealer, and they put a new battery in, and worked fine for almost a week, and then it died. They replaced it with another one, and another week later, died again. I made an 'x' on the batteries, so knew that they were replacing them for sure.    I decided to take the car to another dealer, and they had it for days, saying in the end that no problems were found with anything like alternator, starter, trickle power draw, and the battery itself. Eventually, when the battery had died again, they declared the faulty battery was the cause. cry. So they put another battery in, and I went home (40 minutes north) and 2 days later (yesterday) it was dead again.    Initially, the dealer assumed it was my satellite receiver, but that is never plugged in overnight, only when I am in the car. That was ruled out after leaving it at the dealer for the weekend after they put their new battery in (all batteries have been delco), and was dead in their lot over the weekend.    SO, here is my conclusion, which I mentioned to the dealer:    The replacement of the Wiper control arm is the cause of the subsequent power problems. Somehow. Not sure how, but could it be faulty? Or put in wrong? A short maybe? Could it be something else completely?    Although the dealer agreed this could be an issue, they just keep replacing batteries, and I am getting very frustrated.    If anyone here has any thoughts, would appreciate it. I am planning on just going to another dealer, and asking them to go right to where I believe the problem is, and paying them to check the part and reinstall it. I really don't know what to do, but I commute 40 mins to work, and having a constantly dead car is causing me and my wife a lot of headaches.    Thanks, Russell Replies to this message: jayco1 (Apr 05, 2008 4:37 pm)
#13468 of 13540 Re: Advice needed.. [torque3k1] by jayco1 Apr 05, 2008 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: torque3k1 (Mar 30, 2008 12:09 pm) Hi I also have a 03 ls impala and having dead battery problems and occasionally the security light comes on .I installed a new battery but to no avail I have 55,ooo miles on it . Did you find the problem? Im guessing something is staying powered up when the car is off any ideas ??   thanks jay jay7602yahoo.com
#13469 of 13540 Re: car is dead [fathertyricius] by bbuck11 Apr 30, 2008 (9:15 am)
Replying to: fathertyricius (May 22, 2005 8:12 pm) I have a 2002 impala on which I've replaced the ignition switch, battery, and alternator in the pat 8 months. I have had the same no crank, wait 20 minutes situation in the past and it did solve the immediate problem but it recurred monthly. I replaced the switch to eliminated the problem but I've had the security light on for several weeks and today it was totally dead. The key is new. Do you have any idea, in light of what I've already done, how to reset the security light? I took it to my mechanic recently for the door lock system which had stopped working and he was unable to reset the computer to turn off the security lock down system. Replies to this message: fathertyricius (Apr 30, 2008 9:54 pm)
#13470 of 13540 Re: car is dead [bbuck11] by fathertyricius Apr 30, 2008 (9:54 pm)
Replying to: bbuck11 (Apr 30, 2008 9:15 am) Since I originally posted my original message regarding this issue of the secuirty light, and car being dead almost three years ago, on occassion the car would just fail to start, nothing, dead. I learned that my problem was due to the BCM failing. I had the BCM replaced (expensive) and never again did this issue ever happen again.     If your car fails to start, no power, just turn the igintion key to accessory and leave it this way for ten minutes. You will notice that the security light will blink. This will stop in ten minutes. Once it stops blinking, turn the key to off, and try to start the car. It should start. Good luck...
#13471 of 13540 Re: Vibration in Front End of 2005 Impala SS? [smackowv] by metalgod27 May 13, 2008 (8:20 pm)
Replying to: smackowv (Aug 16, 2006 4:22 pm) This is definitely a problem. I've had the same thing for about 6 months now - I have an '03 with 85,000 miles on it. Everything I've read says nobody knows exactly what's wrong. I've seen quite a few posts about this topic. Mine vibrates slightly at most speeds, but most noticeably at moderate highway speeds. It tapers off again once you get close to 80mph. Also, if I'm going slow (15 - 30mph) and turn the wheel but keep my grip loose, the wheel doesn't move smoothly back to center - it moves back in semi-jerky increments.      I wondered if it was a bad strut, tie rod ends, steering box or assist, or an out-of-round tire, but none of these seems like it covers all the things I'm noticing. On occasion it almost feels like wheel hop when I first start driving. I have not had it looked at b/c I don't want to have all the things looked at / replaced that you did. I'm hoping I find a decent answer to take to the dealer and save myself alot of money and trouble. Keep looking! Somebody has to know what causes this.
#13472 of 13540 Re: What's wrong with the temperature gauge 04 impala 3.8 [audition8] by thomasjw May 19, 2008 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: audition8 (Mar 26, 2008 9:53 am) Same thing happened to mine,after about a month or 2 the speedometer started reading whatever it wanted. took to dealer and was told it is caused by the dash power cluster, and would cost about 400.00 to replace.the 2005 impala is getting to be well known for this issue.If you call chevy hotline they will tell you to: go to a dealer or certified chevy shop and have a scan done.then chevy will call you back to tell you if they will help with the cost of the part.(by the way they will not help).im dealing with all this now.Filed a complaint with the BBB and FHTSA.Hoping to get a recall started since this is a safety issue.Hope this helped.
#13473 of 13540 Re: Speedmeter problem with 04 impala 3.8L [audition8] by thomasjw May 19, 2008 (12:35 pm)
Replying to: audition8 (Mar 26, 2008 10:19 am) Mine is doing same thing I took it to a dealer and was told it is caused by the dash power cluster, and would cost about 400.00 to replace. the 2005 impala is getting to be well known for this issue. If you call chevy hotline they will tell you to: go to a dealer or certified chevy shop and have a scan done. then chevy will call you back to tell you if they will help with the cost of the part.(by the way they will not help).im dealing with all this now. Filed a complaint with the BBB and FHTSA. Hoping to get a recall started since this is a safety issue. Hope this helped. Replies to this message: ejohns321 (Jun 17, 2008 11:37 am)
#13474 of 13540 coolant level sensor replacement by matteo2 Jun 09, 2008 (5:48 pm)
I have 2001 base impala, I need to replace the coolant level sensor. What are the steps to replace this? I have the sensor and know where it is.

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