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#77 of 116 Re: tranny will not shift?? [diablo8413] by jhirneisen Nov 05, 2008 (7:49 pm)
Replying to: diablo8413 (Nov 05, 2008 4:34 pm) I had a very similar problem. It turned out to be a bad fuel injector! The computer was confused and refused to shift the transmission. Sounds wierd doesn't it? Nothing surprises me about this vehicle... Jack
#78 of 116 Re: Power Loss [baileyjm] by paulhook Nov 15, 2008 (10:12 am)
Replying to: baileyjm (Jun 22, 2008 6:01 pm) Hi I just bought a 1999 Montana that had the head gaskets replaced with the same problem. Did you find out what the solution was? Any help or advice will greatly be appreciated. Replies to this message: jhirneisen (Nov 15, 2008 3:33 pm)
#79 of 116 Re: Power Loss [paulhook] by jhirneisen Nov 15, 2008 (3:33 pm)
Replying to: paulhook (Nov 15, 2008 10:12 am) This has been discussed several times on this site............that year Montana, as well as lots of other GM vehicles and model years, had silicone gaskets that were deteriated by GM DEXCOOL coolant. The gaskets were replaced and the DEXCOOL was reformulated. GM was sued, and settled a class action suit. Jack
#80 of 116 Radio Display / Clock will not turn off by revbill Dec 17, 2008 (6:49 pm)
I have a 2005 Montana. The other day we realized that the radio was acting funny and would not let us turn it off or change the volume. Now we have discovered that the clock / radio display remains on even when the van has been shut off and the key removed and locked up. We tried pulling the fuse to reset it, but it is still happening. Any suggestions. Replies to this message: jhirneisen (Dec 17, 2008 9:09 pm)
#81 of 116 Re: Radio Display / Clock will not turn off [revbill] by jhirneisen Dec 17, 2008 (9:09 pm)
Replying to: revbill (Dec 17, 2008 6:49 pm) There is a chance it might be related to the much discussed electrical short in the tail lights, stop lights or rear turns signals...........the pig tail (socket) is overheating and starts to melt causing a short of the black power wire. Caused by the use of substandard plastic in the pig tail. Another common problem with this vehicle which GM refuses to acknowledge. Jack
#82 of 116 program mode not working by auto123 Jan 10, 2009 (11:52 am)
I just got my 2003 Pontiac Montana back from the transmission shop -- major work, not sure if it's 100% -- but that's another post. Since it was all pulled apart, a number of electrical things are not working: the automatic door lock, the power sliding doors and the parking aid are all non-functioning. The first time a tried reprogramming the locks I was successful at entering programming mode. The chimes indicated that the door locks were set at Mode 3; however they were not functioning that way and, when I tried to set at Mode 4, nothing happened. Now, I am unable to even enter programming mode. The manual indicates you're supposed to hear 2-4 chimes when you enter the programming mode; I'm getting 5 chimes. Any thoughts? Thanks, in advance.
#83 of 116 Re: Power window problems [05montana] by cdyoung Jan 19, 2009 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: 05montana (Jan 19, 2008 6:25 am) I live in the Netherlands and my good friend with a recent Montana also is having major problems with first the temperature guage going bad and then the fuel and speedometer going bad. Please make a post to this site is the dash cluster fixes the problem and the approximate cost. I have read several posts of eltrical shortages in the taillights and will check that out immediately.   David
#84 of 116 1998 Trans Sport Montana by rstonehouse Jan 27, 2009 (4:41 pm)
Hi Folks. I just bought a 1998 Trans Sport Montana with 125K. The Engine "seems" to OK??? However I am concerned with the Dexcool problem with the Head Gaskets. After 125K, the gaskets may or may not have already been replaced. Is there a failsafe way to check to see if I may be facing a gasket failuer in the near future??? The problem I have already encountered is with the auto lock system. In short. it doesn't work!!!! LOL The auto sliding side doors do not funtion and the rear gate can not be opened even with the key!!! I oliterrally just bought the car today (01/27/09). I have numerous switches and have ppushed many off and on several time to see what they do. Perhaps I disabled the auto Door Locks??? The side doors seem to "Rattle" a lot on rough roads, and the rear end seems like it could use new shocks??? IN any case, I think I will be needing the expertise and experience of everyone on this site to help my diagnose and fix what seems to me a multitude of mechanical problems. My primary concern at this point is to determined the condition of my head and manifold gaskets!!! Any and all infowill be greartly appreciated!!!
#85 of 116 Turn steering wheel to left or right causes van to shut off by Cruz70 Feb 18, 2009 (7:39 am)
My husband recently purchased a used 1999 Pontiac Montana,The van runs great except for when purchased the pass key light and the ABS light is on, He was told all he had to do was replace a sensor to fix those two things but now it seems after putting the van in reverse trying to back up, when the steering wheel is turned to left or right the van shuts off? What could cause such a thing? I'm not mechanically inclined and my mechanic has never heard of this issue. Would these two issues be connected?R.Cruz
#86 of 116 electrical by santana12 Feb 19, 2009 (5:55 pm)
my 2002 montana wont start. wont click nothing. it has a new battery and starter. any ideas? Replies to this message: kennie (Feb 19, 2009 6:25 pm) kennie (Feb 19, 2009 6:28 pm)

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