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#312 of 366 Re: Problem Body Control Module (BCM) for the Pontiac Aztek & "The DISCO effect [spztek] by spztek Apr 28, 2009 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: spztek (Mar 17, 2009 1:54 pm) Well we've changed the BCM and nothing has changed. On the advice of the non-dealership mechanic, I took it to a Pontiac dealership to have them put it on their diagnostic machine. After seven hours (they needed more time, but I needed my car!), they told me I needed a new radio for the clock not keeping time. (working fine now), I probably needed a new instrument cluster, (some things were working fine BEFORE they got it), a new blower motor, and probably a new A/C clutch. They never got around to my other issues; only made one worse.   I do have another dealership to take it to, but money is getting tight for a flight attendant out on medical leave! My drivers side head light is completely out now. I just bought one tonight, but the guy at Auto Zone couldn't get the cover off to change the bulb. Any ideas out there?
#313 of 366 Cant Turn the Key to start the car, after i installed heater core! by robsroom169 May 04, 2009 (7:04 am)
Everybody knows how fun the heater core is on this vehicle, from not being able to reach the hose clamps to the very time consuming disassemble and reassemble of the dashboard.   Heres my problem!!! i installed the dashboard after the heatercore, made sure all the wires were in, i managed to finish it and start the car, sweet i say!!!!! I Go to put it in gear and forgot to put the plastic clip on the shifter cable, so when i put it in gear it stays in park and just pulls the cable.   I went a head and pulled the couple things apart and found out the electrical plug that plugs in by the shifter isnt plugged in all the way, so i push it in, attach the clip to the shifter cable bracket, and now when i go to put the key in, i think the computer doesnt think im in park, or something along them lines.   So when i go to put the key in, it wont allow me to turn it to the start position, i know the car runs and drives, but it does have a security system and shit on there. Is there a way to bypass the center council sensor by just jumping it, or is the computer just stupid and now has to be reset somehow. I did try to disconnect the battery, hammer on the brakes, slap it with a hammer, spit and shine the vehicle and still nothing. Looking forward to any replies and soon, i got the first phone call from the lady looking for her vehicle, so i have another couple days. lol!
#314 of 366 Leaking by dumtekluvr May 28, 2009 (11:44 am)
Okay so I am not sure this actually fits under electrical but I saw that much earlier on it was discussed. Anyway here's our story We used to own a 2001 Aztek, and we loved it! Even with all of its crazy problems. It was still a great car, but in 2006 when the head gasket blew and we needed a new engine we could no longer hold on the car. We traded it in and have regretted it ever since. That brings us to this past weekend, while going on a road trip we found a 2001 Aztek, fully loaded. We looked it over, seemed ok. Ran the carfax, found nothing major and on a good note the intake manifold gasktet was already replaced. Dealer stated he found nothing wrong with car and appeared to be in great shape. We bought the car on Tuesday for $2500 under KBB. Now, since we have already owned one we expected problems... But we weren't expecting them quite so soon! I'll skip all the other piddly stuff that is wrong with it but I have two questions: The fuel gauge is broke. I know we can get the treatment stuff at GM but what's the chances that it is going to fix the problem, anyone know? My other question is today when we got in it the back seats had water on them. I was going to be out anyway so I ran it over to a body shop, they couldn't locate any apparent source of the water but found the entire rear end was wet. The only thing we really know is that the water is in the body, so we know its not just a window seal leak. The body shop wants to take it in and tear it apart to find the leak. Does anyone know where the leak may be coming from? Is there any cheap fix? We do have a roof rack. We also have rear audio so I am really afraid of the water damaging the wiring systems. Thanks for any guidance you may have.   I am just really hoping that we don't end up regretting our decision to buy another! Replies to this message: vaaztek (May 29, 2009 3:22 am)
#315 of 366 Re: Leaking [dumtekluvr] by vaaztek May 29, 2009 (3:22 am)
Replying to: dumtekluvr (May 28, 2009 11:44 am) Just out of curiosity, where (city, town) are you located?
#316 of 366 starting issues by BarbaraMeints Jun 07, 2009 (1:24 pm)
I have a 2001 Aztek which I love but when it has problems they are the oddest such as whats happening now. It doesnt do it all the time but it just started this morning and again this afternoon. What is happening.... go to start "Christine" and nothing, lights and everything work fine but wont turn over or even click. Tried to jump it, still nothing. Got a ride home and came back with hubby and he tried to start it, did the same thing but when he asked me about the #42 fuse which we've had to change before and I did again before going back to get him, well this is where it gets wierd... he left the key in the on position but not trying to start it and I went to the passenger side and when I opened the door the car started all by itself. A few hours later the same thing happened... no start so I left the key in on position and started to open the passenger door and what do ya know it started up on her own. Has anyone ever encountered this issue before? Hubby calls her Christine or Voodoo, since she must be posessed or something. Any suggestions would be helpful.
#317 of 366 2002 aztek: I need help finding the connectors and how to clean properly by knowitall1979 Jun 24, 2009 (1:59 pm)
I've ripped up most of my driver side carpet, and i see wiring harnesses along the door and perpindicular accross toward my center counsel.. I have yet to find any visably connectors only wiring harnesses. could anyone please explain to me exactly where to look and what to do Im all ears, Please help!!!!!
#318 of 366 Removing the Battery by vidanachica Jun 26, 2009 (3:01 am)
Please could someone help me by explaining what do I have to remove to take out the battery. I has such littel space to pull it out. AZTEX 2001 Replies to this message: ray80 (Jun 26, 2009 3:16 am)
#319 of 366 Re: Removing the Battery [vidanachica] by ray80 Jun 26, 2009 (3:16 am)
Replying to: vidanachica (Jun 26, 2009 3:01 am) There is a procedure listed in 'guides' section here at edmunds. Just search on aztek under maintence. The last one I had to do required removing the bolt that holds underhood fuse box in place, be careful as the connector there could jump up and fall into fender never to be found again. battery
#320 of 366 Key stuck in ignition & Car won't start by bjdill Jul 01, 2009 (10:04 am)
I have a 2001 Pontiac Aztek. This past Friday when I was leaving work I started the car and it started but there was nothing in the odometer and all of the warning lights were on. I turned off the car then turned it back on and it was fine. As I was driving the car started sputtering and within five minutes it just died. It wouldn't start, no turning over of the engine, nothing. When we jumped it and pumped the gas it would go but once you stopped revving the engine it would die again. Ontop of this problem the key now is getting stuck in the ignition and will not come out. It is in park but will not come out unless you restart the car (which you have to jump and rev the engine to get started) Any ideas what the problem might be? We've had someone test our alternator and that is fine. Any help would be appreciated, thanks! Replies to this message: ray80 (Jul 02, 2009 3:43 am) aztekguy (Oct 09, 2009 3:32 pm)
#321 of 366 cliffjeep by cliffjeep Jul 01, 2009 (10:33 am)
2004, great car, small problems, nothing major...interior light switch seems to have malfunctioned. Dashboard lights won't some on. Must I replace whole unit behind dash?

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