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Replying to: mooner2 (Oct 10, 2008 9:34 am) three pressure-latch-connector things attach it near the front. it's really a very solid setup, but i already broke one of the latch/connector things on mine, so don't be a doofus like me and pound on it trying to get it to re-latch. you can pry it open gently, just keep applying more force gently down at the seam/gap directly facing driver, and the panel will pop open. btw on mine i found a 20A fuse inserted for the USA-absent-cig-lighter, conveniently available for replacing the burnt fuse for accessory/center-console. 
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Replying to: jaromirj68 (Jun 06, 2008 5:14 pm) |
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Replying to: elias (Jun 09, 2008 6:58 pm) Can you advise me? Or other members? Question----Engine Service Lite came on---26500miles-----possible oxy. sensors ??? Can I still drive around? What Service should I have done? coolant,plugs, filters???? Thanks Guys 
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Replying to: mparis1 (Dec 30, 2008 8:01 am) GTO Robert's ls1gto/ls2gto web site seems to be doing fine! Let's hear it for $1.53 gasoline! Woo Hoo! 26500 is way early for an O2 sensor to go. Is your gas cap loose-goosy? If yes, you can probably get a free pontiac replacement at a dealership with a quick unscheduled stop like I did. Pontiac has sent letters extended the warranty on the GTO gas cap twice so far. |
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Just informed my Pontiac Dealer, largest one in brooklyn,ny ,BRUNO PONTIAC, is closing this month....NO GTO service guys left in Brooklyn. Do any of you fellows recommend a place for service in the NYC area? 
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I have a 2005 Pontiac GTO with 70,000 miles on it. Only problems I have had are tire issues which I have seen are due to struts now and my car eating batteries. But other then that it has been a great car! But here's my problem now. Back in February I was sitting in traffic and then my car said it was overheating so I pulled over. No smell of overflow like you smell when a car overheats. Sat there for a bit and then proceeded to drive 50 miles home with no other problems. It's not late August and it did again twice and both times I waited a bit and drove it home. No problem. All the times it happened I was sitting still and idling. I replaced the thermostat and while idling from a very cold start (overnight) it sat half way for a few then the temp gauge started to move. The fan kicked on and stayed high a little and then moved again and then it sounded like a bigger fan kicked on and it stayed a few and then moved up. I had some sensing the heat of the engine. The manifolds where about 240 but the rest of the engine including by the thermostate was only 130 degrees. Again no smell of over heating. I also have had no loss of water/coolant either. Any suggestions?
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Replying to: coachred (Aug 30, 2009 8:40 am) my 05 gto also has 70k miles - just got a new battery and trans-fluid swap after giving symptoms of clutch not totally disengaging the gears. for your car, sounds like the two cooling fans are operating normally. maybe the temperature-sensor is malfunctioning and reporting overheat when there is no overheat? presumably you are talking about the analog temperature gauge as the one which indicated overheat. fwiw, if you turn on the A/C that should make both cooling fans run all the time, helping to cool the engine! possibly check ls2gto.com also - lots of knowledgeable folks there... please do let us know if anything interesting is discovered. cheers...
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Replying to: elias (Sep 04, 2009 2:20 pm) what battery did you get. my understanding is that the group 85 battery is only available from GM. Thanks, RR70
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Replying to: roadrunner70 (Nov 08, 2009 9:35 am) not sure i recall all the details. iirc, "type 34 fits" is one answer , and you should not have to cross-over the +/- cables - should be an exact fit. ls2gto/ls1gto web site has plenty of battery discussion/advice to help you.
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Replying to: elias (Nov 09, 2009 6:42 am) |
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