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#1486 of 2014 Re: 2001 chevy impala periodically won't start [kzwinger] by highway2

Oct 05, 2005 (6:31 am)

Replying to: kzwinger (Sep 28, 2005 10:26 am)
For the start problem, I just took care of that, there is a small capacitor in the ignition switch that went bad. A good mechanic needs to replace it but it requires a chevy dealer to reprogram it. So if your mechanic is good, he can remove it and send it to your local dealer and fix it and your mechanic can reinstall it. What type of radio is in your car? If it is a no frills one, then do the following: turn exterior lamp control from OFF to parking lamps 3 X while ignition is in ON. If you have an RDS radio, Then: 1) Turn ignition to ACC or ON and turn radio off. 2) Press and hold the DISP button on radio for at least 5 seconds until settings is displayed. 3) Press SEEK up or down arrow to scroll through the main menu. 4) Scroll until TIRE MON appears on the display. 5) Press PREV or NEXT button to enter submenu. RESET will be displayed. 6) Press DISP to reset. A chime will be heard to verify. DONE will be displayed for 1 second. Once monitor has been reset, scroll to EXIT. 8) Press DISP to exit programming. Done. Make sure ALL tires are at same pressure.

#1487 of 2014 Re: Same Ol Problem [sweetscience] the passlock [rich472] by lodtcd4

Oct 05, 2005 (10:33 am)

Replying to: rich472 (Oct 03, 2005 8:03 am)
HI there, I am having the passlock problem too and last night it temporarily shut down my AC and the battery-service engine- and security lights rotated flashing. also accompanied by a clicking. Who do I report this to for a possible recall and can I do without passlock?

#1489 of 2014 Re: the passlock by lodtcd4

Oct 05, 2005 (10:35 am)

Replying to: rich472 (Oct 03, 2005 8:03 am)
HI there, I am having the passlock problem too and last night it temporarily shut down my AC and the battery-service engine- and security lights rotated flashing. also accompanied by a clicking. Who do I report this to for a possible recall and can I do without passlock?

#1490 of 2014 Re: Security warning by lodtcd4

Oct 05, 2005 (10:51 am)

Replying to: kwhittum (May 09, 2005 11:44 am)
Why did you get it for free? Did you have a warranty?

#1491 of 2014 Re: Rhett2 [amysinger] by cshel008

Oct 05, 2005 (9:23 pm)

Replying to: amysinger (Sep 10, 2005 7:15 am)
it's a bushing in your steering joint. impalahq.com has an explanation and even a fix listed for it. you should check it out. i have the same problem on mine, which has been wrecked before. i haven't fixed it because i don't think it's a mechanical problem as much as it is annoying.

#1492 of 2014 2003 Impala LS hesitating and lurching by drivingmecrazy

Oct 06, 2005 (1:16 pm)

I really like this car, but it's been giving me one headache after another since April - most recently, the car seems to have trouble changing gears...when I accelerate, it's very sluggish and then seems to "lurch" into gear - once it did this as soon as I took my foot off the brake; other times, I'll be driving along and the car will lurch slightly even when I'm not accelerating. The problem is intermittent; days will go by and nothing happens...this morning, it did it again. This just started about a month ago. Before I take it in, I'd like to have some idea of what's causing this if possible. Anyone else had/have this problem or have any idea of what it could be? I sure would appreciate some input!">

#1493 of 2014 Re: 2003 Impala LS hesitating and lurching [drivingmecrazy] by nosirrahg

Oct 06, 2005 (3:14 pm)

Replying to: drivingmecrazy (Oct 06, 2005 1:16 pm)
I had a similar problem maybe 2 years ago on my 2000 Impala..seems like they replaced a pressure control module or something on the transmission. I don't remember exactly what it was (or what it cost), but I've had no shifting problems since. I do have some occasional transmission noise (a whine, especially at low speeds), but that's about it.

#1494 of 2014 Re: EGR valve cleared with fuel system cleaner [txguy] by allensco

Oct 07, 2005 (4:38 am)

Replying to: txguy (Aug 13, 2005 12:46 pm)
I have been having same Check Engine light error message for some time. I I had fuel injection system clean done by my shop since this error came up. If so, that didn't help, but I'll certainly try your suggestion before biting the bullet and replacing the valve...I was also quoted ~$200 for the part but did find it online AutoZone for ~$150. Anyways, where can I get that SynFuel you are talking about? I Googled it and it didn't really come up with any hits. Is it easily found at AutoZone or other auto store? Also, do you think the Premium gas helped when you tried it? Just never use anything but regular in my car (2001 Impala). To confound the problem, my fuel gauge has been on the fritz for some time as well (since my wife ran out of gas ~15months ago) and gives a voltage error reading on the computer. Thanks!

#1495 of 2014 Re: 2001 chevy impala periodically won't start [kzwinger] by allensco

Oct 07, 2005 (8:10 am)

Replying to: kzwinger (Sep 28, 2005 10:26 am)
to reset the low tire pressure light you have to have the car running and turn on the parking lights 3 times consecutively in ~3-5sec (pull/push the light fob)

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