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Re: Lights still on [carguy38]
by christih
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Jun 21, 2007 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: carguy38 (Mar 12, 2007 5:13 pm)
Hi - Did you ever find a solution to this? After reading other posts, sounds like a common problem for these cars. I have a 2000 doing the same things. I am starting to get a lurching motion when the "trac off" light pops on. My main question is, I'm going out of town tomorrow - 230 miles out and back. Do you think it would be safe to drive?
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Re: Service Engine Soon / ABS / Trac Off [catdug]
by christih
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Jun 21, 2007 (10:03 am)
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Replying to: catdug (Jan 12, 2007 9:46 pm)
Hi - Did you ever find a solution to this? After reading other posts, sounds like a common problem for these cars. I have a 2000 doing the same things. I am starting to get a lurching motion when the "trac off" light pops on. My main question is, I'm going out of town tomorrow - 230 miles out and back. How long did yours last before you (hopefully) got it fixed? Do you think it would be safe to drive?
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Re: Service Engine Soon/Trac Off [kisbowl]
by christih
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Jun 21, 2007 (10:07 am)
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Replying to: kisbowl (May 14, 2007 2:23 pm)
I'm having the same problems. Does the ignition module have anything to do with the car starting? I've noticed that it starts a little rough sometimes - did you experience that along with the lights popping on?
Thanks!
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Re: Service Engine Soon / ABS / Trac Off [christih]
by joe318948
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Jun 21, 2007 (10:45 am)
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Replying to: christih (Jun 21, 2007 10:03 am)
It seems that it is the SLRS fuse underneath the hood. It is a 15 amp fuse. i had to buy a 25 pack and replace them about every week or so. Luckly GM is buying this POS from me for an incident that happened with it.
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Re: Service Engine Soon/Trac Off [roxp55]
by stevew2
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Jun 25, 2007 (6:30 am)
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Replying to: roxp55 (May 21, 2007 10:21 am)
Rox, the ignition switch or the ignition module?
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Re: Service Engine Soon/Trac Off [roxp55]
by ginny13
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Jun 26, 2007 (4:46 am)
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Replying to: roxp55 (May 21, 2007 10:21 am)
i have the same problem and just like everyone else dont want to replace parts not needed.. id love to know if this fixes yours.. please reply..virginia 
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Re: Service Engine Soon / ABS / Trac Off [christih]
by ginny13
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Aug 21, 2007 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: christih (Jun 21, 2007 10:03 am)
i got the Hazard module and the plugs and hubs replaced and havnet had anymore problems .. i do have to get a new gas cap cause the vapors are causing caos with the check engine light it makes it come on when it is not a securly fitting cap.. 
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Re: ABS/Brake/SES lights all on [carguy38]
by ginny13
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Aug 21, 2007 (6:11 am)
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Replying to: carguy38 (Jan 31, 2007 6:54 pm)
first module i replaced was only $69.oo that was the Hazard module,the hubs and plugs were just $40.00 and now i have to do the gas cap approx $6.00 I did mine one thing at a time and that way i could afford the fixes.. you dont have to do it all at once.. wish we could but have tight budget also so i definitly understand..
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Sluggish acceleration & 'Service Engine Soon' light on
by ijennings1
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Aug 25, 2007 (1:40 pm)
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As our Alero is very similar to the Grand-Am, I hoping someone on this site, may br able to help:-
Our 3.4 2002 Alero (65,000 miles), has a problem with acceleration. It is very sluggish when accelerating, although after about a 5 mile run on the freeway, it improves, but is not perfect.It's now virtually impossible to drive safely, and on an incline, we are in trouble!
About 10 days ago, we filled it up with gas from our usual gas station, and inserted a well known make of fuel-injector cleaner, which we use about every 3 months. Therefore, we thought it may be some dodgy gasoline. So, when it dropped to about 1/4 full, we filled up again, but it has made no difference. Now the 'Service Engine Soon' light is on, but is not flashing. I've checked the fuel cap, and that seems to be fine.
Can anyone advise before I take it to my shop for yet more remedial work!
Thanks!
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Re: Sluggish acceleration & 'Service Engine Soon' light on [ijennings1]
by ijennings1
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Aug 30, 2007 (1:30 pm)
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Replying to: ijennings1 (Aug 25, 2007 1:40 pm)
Turns out the repair shop guys ran a scan, and the catalytic converter was shot! Apparently, the average life for the 3.1, 3.4 & 3.8 liter engines is 71,000 miles. Total cost to repair was around $450! HOWEVER, the good news is, GM waranty these converters for 8 years or 80,000 miles; at least for our model (2002). So, if you have this problem, check with GM, to see if it is covered by their warranty.
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