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363 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 9:16 AM
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Seems like I might be having a similar problem, my newly purchased 2005 pontiac aztek Fuel Gauge isn't responding or is eratic if it does start to work. Though it seems this is a repeat issue people are having.
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Replying to: ray80 (Mar 08, 2008 10:39 am) |
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Replying to: jacean (Mar 10, 2008 4:22 pm) |
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Replying to: belloli (Feb 19, 2008 6:07 pm) Thanks, all...
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Replying to: belloli (Mar 18, 2008 6:09 pm) |
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I've spent about $260 to a mechanic who discovered some bare wires to the BCM and re-insulated them in the belief that this would fix my problems. (I too have the "disco effect" and the door locks cycle and the hatch opened without warning a few weeks ago.) Still having similar problems, I suspect that the BCM is the next thing to replace. Anyone have suggestions for a source for a new, inexpensive BCM? |
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I've been reading on this forum about problems with the BCM, and I suspect that my 2001 Aztek has a similar problem, but with perhaps a slight difference: My problem happens ONLY when the car is warm--like after it's been running for a while (more than 10 or 20 minutes) or if it has been parked in the sun. Also, nothing ever seems to go wrong WHILE driving, even for extended times. The problem only occurs when I shut it off and then RE-crank it. Occasionally, on these occasions, the problems go for a while, and then the car settles into stasis and everything works as it should, while at other times, I get the "Service Vehicle Soon / Security" light, and sometimes even get systems to lock (like the radio and window controls). Has anyone else noticed this particular sequence of events? That is, nothing goes wrong except when the car is cranked when warm? I'm thinking about ordering a BCM online, since my local Autozone couldn't locate it in their catalog. Any advice? Thanks for any help. |
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Replying to: belloli (Mar 18, 2008 6:09 pm) |
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Ever since we bought the Aztek 2 years ago now I've suspected it of having some electrical problems. At first it was just the radio switching sources (say going from FM to CD player, or changing stations) from the time we turned it off to the next time we started it up. The radio would also be up ALL the way after starting it up sometimes. Then we had our first oil change and the people could not figure out how to turn off the "change engine oil" indicator. It still goes away off and on to this day. Next the rear hatch would not open completely with one press of the button (mostly when it is colder out) and one of us would have to be pulling up on it when we pressed the button again for it to open. Now, oh boy, now we have all sorts of problems. The AC is currently out. We're having a local mechanic look at it and they think that is just due in part to a leak in one of the hoses. They put some free-on in and it worked great again for a day, but now it's back to just blowing air. They put a dye into the system so hopefully they will be able to find a leak for that. Aside from that, the check engine light will randomly come on every once in a while for no reason. Recently my fiancee had told me that the temperature gauge had been spiking up and getting the warning on the display. After turning the car off and coming back, it's back to normal. I've read a few things to try, like the method to turn off the oil light and a round about way to get rid of the strange happenings by detaching the battery for a while. I keep seeing BCM though. I'm not familiar with what this is so if anyone could give me any additional advice as to what to do for my issues, and/or explain to me what the BCM is and what it does, I would be greatful. Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: audiofenix (Mar 26, 2008 11:03 am) |
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