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Re: Cracking Noise [wallamellon]
by elpuma0720
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Jul 05, 2008 (6:16 pm)
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Replying to: wallamellon (Jan 09, 2008 5:39 pm)
friend, I got a solution for you. The noice is from a left balance unit that is at the bottom that connects the strut. Spray wd40 on it and the noice will go away. You may have t do this every year or when the noice reoccurs. Good luck
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Re: turn signal sound [2000grandam]
by tdm3
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Jul 07, 2008 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: 2000grandam (Jun 29, 2008 10:10 am)
oh my God??!! Mine does that too. I have a 99 grand am and sometimes it is sooo annoying b/c the blinking sound goes on and does not stop. Then other times it makes no noise at all for a long time. Have you found out what the problem may be?
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Re: turn signal sound [tdm3]
by elpuma0720
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Jul 07, 2008 (2:03 pm)
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Replying to: tdm3 (Jul 07, 2008 1:44 pm)
if you are referring to the rocking chair noice when you turn left or syply hit a bump, it is the lower balance-Left that is making that noice. The balance is not something that you can fix, becuase it is a compressed metal piece. Pockets of air and dirt and corrossion gets in the midle and that causes the noice. Again, sprey W40 on the balance and under it. It will go away.
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Re: turn signal sound [2000grandam]
by elpuma0720
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Jul 07, 2008 (2:07 pm)
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Replying to: 2000grandam (Jun 29, 2008 10:10 am)
you might have a ligh bulb that is acting up. Check the signal lights and see if they are acting up. The best thing to do is to pull the bulb and see if the filament is loosed. Try this, or it could ne the switch itself.
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Re: Cracking Noise [wallamellon]
by elpuma0720
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Jul 07, 2008 (2:11 pm)
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Replying to: wallamellon (Jan 09, 2008 5:39 pm)
yes, it is the lower balance unit which is located at the bottom of the strut. Spray w40 on the balance and around it. The noice will cease but you may have to do this every 6 to 12 months.
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Re: turn signal sound [elpuma0720]
by tdm3
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Jul 09, 2008 (10:40 am)
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Replying to: elpuma0720 (Jul 07, 2008 2:03 pm)
Sorry but I am not referring to a rocking chair sound. Thanks for the advice, but it is the actual signal sound. When you turn on your left or rt signal it continues to make the sound even after you have released the lever. There is definetely a problem, b/c when you release the lever the ticking noise should stop but sometimes it doesn't. My signal lights are working fine. You can hear it from the dash and can tell that it is not coming from the engine.
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Re: turn signal sound [tdm3]
by elpuma0720
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Jul 09, 2008 (2:32 pm)
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Replying to: tdm3 (Jul 09, 2008 10:40 am)
I understand. This sounds to me like you have a bad signal Switch. If you are mechanically versed, you can change it on your own, but it if not, have a qualified dealer do it. Let me know how things develop.
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Re: turn signal sound [tdm3]
by burdawg
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Jul 10, 2008 (10:56 am)
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Replying to: tdm3 (Jul 09, 2008 10:40 am)
It's the flasher assembly, which is actually the hazard switch up next to the ETS switch. It's about $14.00 on line. It isn't difficult to change, you have to pop off the bezel around the radio, heater A/C controls, etc to get to it.
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Re: turn signal sound [burdawg]
by tdm3
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Jul 10, 2008 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: burdawg (Jul 10, 2008 10:56 am)
Thanks. I've been wondering how I could get that fixed w/out spending an arm and a leg. My husband should be able to do that. Thanks again.
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severe engine rattle
by pogomonster
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Jul 20, 2008 (10:30 am)
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HAVE 1998 GRAND AM ... RECENTLY, WHILE ( MY DAUGHTER ) WAS DRIVING NORMALLY, THE THROTTLE OR CRUISE CRTL OR SOMETHING STUCK AND THE CAR OVER- REVVED .. SHE GOT IT STOPPED AND SOMEONE DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CTRL .. BUT IT SINCE IS SHAKING AND RATTLING SEVERELY .. GOES ON ONLY 3 CYLINDERS ... WILL START AND RUN , EVEN IDLE NO SMOKE OR OIL LGHT ON ... SOME MECHANICS SAY WE NEED AN ENGINE ... SOME SAY ITS A CAM/ROCKER ARM PROBLEM ... CAR IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE ALL NEW PARTS .. SYNTHETIC OIL ... WORTH A HEAD JOB??
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