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#385 of 460 Re: need help with electrical problem [ibanezisgod] by babysis7

Nov 14, 2011 (2:28 pm)

Replying to: ibanezisgod (Jun 18, 2011 9:30 am)
Hello,
 
I do know that this info will help you because I have the same problem. Well hope you can save some money.
 
Here we go. Before, buying the body control module, you should check these six things.
1) check to see if wires come together in the harness
2) check camshaft sensor wires
3) check crankshaft sensor wires (2 and 3 check to see if wires come together in harness)and change and or retape wiring. Insulation wears out and they touch. Follow the wires from the cam and the crank and make sure they are not touching.
4)Check to see in you have a blown amp
5) Check fuel injection wires and make sure there not touching nothing
6) Finally, check on the 1194 Buick recall for the (starter).
 
The check engine lite would come on for all these problems, especially if its the wiring....sometimes the blank rapidly and then sometimes one or two lights stay lit.
 
Hope this help everyone out. Pay it forward and let me know the outcome.
Babysis
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#386 of 460 1995 buick park ave by alan95

Nov 18, 2011 (9:21 pm)

#387 of 460 1995 buick park ave by alan95

Nov 18, 2011 (9:21 pm)

This car has 45000 miles on it Ran good for many years but 2 years ago it quit running replaced computer then replaced cam sensor ran ok but quit again diagnosed it again said crank sensor replaced but quit again now it says crank and cam sensor need to be replaced.
Please help

#388 of 460 Climate control won't shut off in 96 park ave by holdcannon

Dec 02, 2011 (12:25 pm)

When I shut off my 96 park ave the climate control continues to stay on. The AC and heat can be turned off but the exterior temperature display stays there, and the light indicating that the climate control is off stays on also. Now it is draining my battery. Does anyone have any suggestions?

#389 of 460 Heat or Air comes only thru Vent Doors by supermicr

Dec 07, 2011 (8:09 am)

#390 of 460 Heat or Air comes only thru Vent Doors by supermicr

Dec 07, 2011 (8:09 am)

99 BPA, Heat or Air is only coming thru the Vent. Little or no air flow thru the defrost or floor. Last time i had it in for this they said the door was stuck and they used something to nudge it and it worked.
What opening or where is the door located that controls the air flow from the vent to the defrost or floor?

#391 of 460 Re: Heat or Air comes only thru Vent Doors [supermicr] by imidazol97

Dec 07, 2011 (3:21 pm)

Replying to: supermicr (Dec 07, 2011 8:09 am)
99 PA HVAC
 
#52 is the actuator for the air door that switches flow from defrost to dash to floor.
#51 may also be an actuator for driver or passenger. Your car has dual air controls, I assume...
 
The actuators have white parts that show after you take off the hush plastic panel under the dash. By turning on the Key and operating the controls, you should see movement if the actuator is moving.
 
Check connectors for poor contacts by reseating them.

#392 of 460 1998 ultra water pump by danray74

Dec 07, 2011 (3:38 pm)

#393 of 460 1998 ultra water pump by danray74

Dec 07, 2011 (3:38 pm)

How difficult is it to change the water pump?

#394 of 460 Re: 1998 ultra water pump [danray74] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 08, 2011 (11:16 am)

Replying to: danray74 (Dec 07, 2011 3:38 pm)
Book says 4.7 hours
 
The only snag I see here is how to support the engine if you don't have the special tool---you'll have to figure out a way to do that safely.
 
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the bolts from the A/C compressor splash shield.
Remove the splash shield.
Drain the coolant.
Remove the supercharger drive belt.
Remove the drive belt.
Remove the coil pack. Position the coil pack out of the way.
Remove the supercharger belt tensioner.
Install the engine support fixture J 28467A
Remove the engine mount.
Remove the power steering pump.
Remove the engine mount bracket.
Remove the idler pulley.
 
Remove the water pump pulley.
Remove the water pump.
Clean all of the gasket mating surfaces.
 
Using a new gasket, install the water pump on the engine.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
 
Install the water pump bolts.
Tighten the bolts (1) to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the bolts (2) to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
 
Install the water pump pulley. Tighten the bolts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
Install the idler pulley.
Install the engine mount bracket.
Install the power steering pump.
Install the engine mount.
Remove the engine support fixture.
Install the supercharger belt tensioner.
Install the coil pack.
Install the drive belt.
Install the supercharger drive belt.
Refill the coolant.
Install the A/C compressor splash shield.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Check for coolant leaks.

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