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#174 of 202 Re: Front wiper motor issue [sstiller01] by montana06

Jun 22, 2011 (8:08 pm)

Replying to: sstiller01 (Jun 20, 2011 7:14 am)
I have a 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6. Same exact thing happened to me. You need a NEW wiper arm mechanism (~$200.00). Apparently some oxidation occurs and causes the wipers to not move at all! We tried replacing the motor but that was not the problem. We bought the part from our local dealer and installed it ourselves. The hardest part is getting the mechanism out. Once it is out replacing it is a breeze! After we replaced mine, I could not BELIEVE how well they worked. We could have spent over $1,000 with trial and error the dealership, did some research and figured out the problem. Now we need to replace the rear wiper! Good luck to you!

#175 of 202 Air flow fan by cleok

Aug 02, 2011 (8:51 pm)

2002 Montana. Any idea why fan not work on position 5. Should be full 12volts. I checked fuse and want to get to switch. cannot figure out how to get plastic frame off around control center. It's loose but something on each side is holding.

#176 of 202 Re: Air flow fan [cleok] by simbamissey

Aug 02, 2011 (9:31 pm)

Replying to: cleok (Aug 02, 2011 8:51 pm)
My 2000 Montana was bought used and the fan had only 3 speeds. I had the dealer fix it by changing the fan control and later I was told that this was due to the Cabin Air Filter being too dirty. Indeed it was clogged and what I was told that this will cause excessive heat build-up on the fan control switch. There is 2 screws that hold the (temp/radio and storage/cup holder) cover that is right behind the cup holder (pull on the cup holder and you will see it.) I have mine out now as like most other Montana owners, my Delco radio has burned out 2 of 3 lights behind the display. I did this job myself but it is tricky..A lot of good info I found on the net.
Good luck

#177 of 202 Re: Air flow fan [simbamissey] by cleok

Aug 03, 2011 (7:19 pm)

Replying to: simbamissey (Aug 02, 2011 9:31 pm)
Thanks for your input. I had taken out two screws and it is loose but seems to have a tab or something on each side, still holding. Was wondering if more covers (to the sides) need to be removed ? And if that is even going to get me where I need to get. I saw a post that said the fan speed module was above the pasengers feet.
 Did you fix the display on your radio ? Mine has a couple lights out too. I didn't know what that involves but could probably do it. I repaired car radios thru the 70's & 80's for a living.

#178 of 202 Montana by simbamissey

Aug 04, 2011 (10:46 am)

Hi Sorry I just noticed that there is 2 more screws behind and above the cupholder. I was not able to figure out how to remove the cupholder but I was able to go in on the side of the cupholder and remove these last 2 pesky screws,
 
I replaced the lights with Radio Shack =The Source (Canada) with these lights
 
   http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102815&cp=2032058.2032232- .2032295&parentPage=family
 
It was not easy to do and took me a couple of hours. I used a 40 watt pencil type soldering iron and a medical Magnification light with adjustable arm.
Please,please change all 3 at the same time as I changed 2 and the 3rd. burn't hours after.
 
Let me know how it goes!

#179 of 202 Montana by simbamissey

Aug 04, 2011 (10:49 am)

Sorry I should have added this post on the procedure to replace the Radio Display lights.
 
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=446329

#180 of 202 2001 Pontiac Montana Door Lock Issue by doxz614

Aug 16, 2011 (11:51 am)

Strange One. My Montana Remote does not work for Locks. The switch on either the Drivers Side or the Passenger Side will not Lock the doors, but will Unlock all doors. If I use the key in the door it will Lock and Unlock all doors. ???

#181 of 202 Re: 2001 Pontiac Montana Door Lock Issue [doxz614] by cleok

Aug 16, 2011 (1:33 pm)

Replying to: doxz614 (Aug 16, 2011 11:51 am)
Did the remote ever work for you. Is it original. The switches commonly go bad. Mine (2002) will lock doors but not unlock them.

#182 of 202 Re: Coolant fans not turning on? [ralowth] by help69

Sep 30, 2011 (12:22 pm)

Replying to: ralowth (Apr 26, 2011 1:37 pm)
i had this problem on my 99 montana. i drove it up a steep bank. got the radiator cap the highest point of the cooling system filled it up and never had a problem again.it took awhile to get all the air out but it sure made a difference. for wiring diagrams go to badgerlink.net have your library card number and it posts a lot of them for different cars.

#183 of 202 Re: automatic sliding door [willy11] by help69

Sep 30, 2011 (12:36 pm)

Replying to: willy11 (Dec 26, 2007 7:20 pm)
my sliding door would not work. on the driver side under the carpet the wiring goes thru there. the orange one was the door.water gets in there.works just fine,

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