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#87 of 116 Re: electrical [santana12] by kennie Feb 19, 2009 (6:25 pm)
Replying to: santana12 (Feb 19, 2009 5:55 pm) Well, could be a number of things. I'm no expert but in the past, if you steering wheel is locked then your van won't start. It locks when the key is removed. If you put the key in, turn it just enough that the steering wheel is movable in both directions - you should be able to turn it, although hard, it will turn both ways. Then start the vehicle - sometimes when you turn the key the steering is pushed in one direection too far and the computer 'thinks' that someone is trying to steel the van. Another thing is that your battery terminals are dirty - be carefully about disconnecting battery if your radio is the kind that locks if the power is removed you may need to take your radio out and prove to a dealership that it needs resitting (pain in ass - this is not the case fro the 2000 montana). Another reason is that somone put a key in the ignition that is not coded to the vehicle and the computer shuts everything down - i'm told only for 10 to 15 minutes then your keys will work again. Well this is not the case for me... I had to reset my computer (either that or the steeing wheel was too far over) by turning the ignition to on postion (not starting it) and then within 5 seconds pushing the accelorator to the floor and up 3 times in a row (within 5 seconds).... giver a try. Cheers. Kennie
#88 of 116 Re: electrical [santana12] by kennie Feb 19, 2009 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: santana12 (Feb 19, 2009 5:55 pm) If this saved you some bucks and time think about helping me raise a few bucks for the MS Society that I annually do pledge drives for ! https://msofs.mssociety.ca/2009walk/SponsorTeam.aspx?PID=1072373&L=2 Cheers, Kennie
#89 of 116 Dash lights gone out by ptrent2 Mar 12, 2009 (6:33 pm)
I have been having an issue with my turn signals coming on barely then after a while they go out. The rear amber bulb stays on all the time til it goes out or corrects itself. Now that my turn signals are working my dash lights have gone out but the headlights stay on all the ime now. And when i get out of the van the chime is going off when everything is off. What's up any ideas on what may be the problem with this van. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: jhirneisen (Mar 15, 2009 10:37 am) ck9show (Apr 29, 2009 1:39 pm)
#90 of 116 Re: Dash lights gone out [ptrent2] by jhirneisen Mar 15, 2009 (10:37 am)
Replying to: ptrent2 (Mar 12, 2009 6:33 pm) Sounds like it might be the common problem on this vehicle.......an electrical short in the rear tail light socket (pigtail). It causes various electrical feedback problems throughout the vehicle. See earlier posts on this web-site....diagnosis....repair, etc.. Jack Replies to this message: ck9show (Apr 29, 2009 1:39 pm)
#91 of 116 OBD2 LINK ERROR by jimjam3 Mar 28, 2009 (2:19 pm)
I cannot start my 1998 Montana. The motor rotates, but the pump does not spool up (no current going to pump) no spark on the spark plugs and when I connect my OBD2 scanner to check on any codes I get a "Link Error" message on my scanner. I checked the pump by jumping a positive wire to it and it'll work. I have a new spare computer and installed it only to get the same results. I have never gotten the "LINK ERROR" until now and I would like to know how can I fix it. Could it be a bad wire? Bad ground? I need to try to fix it and would appreciate any advice and/or assistance
#92 of 116 Re: Power window problems [jhirneisen] by labrat68 Apr 03, 2009 (5:35 pm)
Replying to: jhirneisen (Apr 19, 2007 7:33 pm) Hello, My name is Patrick Arnold is there any way that you could send me the wiring diagrahm for the montana switches please!!!!!!!!   Any help would be greatly appreciated.   Patrick Replies to this message: jhirneisen (Apr 06, 2009 9:30 am) goody91 (May 06, 2009 11:20 am) jhirneisen (May 06, 2009 7:37 pm) zclarke (May 18, 2009 1:49 pm)
#93 of 116 Re: Power window problems [labrat68] by jhirneisen Apr 06, 2009 (9:30 am)
Replying to: labrat68 (Apr 03, 2009 5:35 pm) Patrick, Sorry, but I deleted all that stuff when I sold the Montana 3 months ago. Jack Replies to this message: goody91 (May 06, 2009 11:20 am) jhirneisen (May 06, 2009 7:37 pm) zclarke (May 18, 2009 1:49 pm)
#94 of 116 Pontiac Montana Electrical Problems.....windows/locks/chime/dome lights by zclarke Apr 22, 2009 (1:53 pm)
Hi,   I have a 2004 Pontiac Montana and am having serious problems and wondering if someone can help....I had a mechanic trace all the wiring harness and has not found the source of the problems. First thing to happen was the passenger power window stopped working (worked intermitt, now stopped completely), then the chime (as if you had key left in the ignition) would come on even when there was no key in the iginition but when you started the van it would go away so I was not too worried about it.... Well for the last week, the interior lights will stay on unless I use the override switch, none of the power windows or locks are working, when you turn on the turn signals the power locks start clicking to the beat of the turn signals and the key chime is constantly on....it will not go off even though all doors are closed and key is out of the ignition.....Thanks for your help   Zelda
#95 of 116 Pontiac Montana Electrical Problems.....windows/locks/chime/dome lights by kennie Apr 22, 2009 (2:19 pm)
I have heard of electrical problems before. I have read in post either here or on other sites that sometimes these problems are lead back to the tail light harnesses (short) - but I would not be able to find those posts, it would take some time. Do some searches and see what you can find... good luck. Kennie Replies to this message: zclarke (Apr 27, 2009 4:10 am)
#96 of 116 Re: Pontiac Montana Electrical Problems.....windows/locks/chime/dome lights [kennie] by zclarke Apr 27, 2009 (4:10 am)
Replying to: kennie (Apr 22, 2009 2:19 pm) My mechanic is after checking the complete wiring harness as well as the tail light assembly and still nothing - wondering now if maybe it is something to do with the computer????any suggestions??

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