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#1 of 40 1997 Chevy Lumina - Headlights by sebastianj Jun 10, 2007 (5:05 pm)
Hey-   I recently bought a 1997 Chevy Lumina Sedan and I love it!!! The simple and stupid question of mine is How the heck do I change the headlights. I got the right low beams from Wal-Mart yesterday and I was trying to pull the headlights out (I do have the manual and did it like it said) but it just didn't work. I just can't get them out.   Another question of mine is, when I try to switch the cooling switch to the normal blowers, it doesn't work. The lumina only shoots air out of the floor vents and the one right beneath the windshield. Also I don't think the A/C works.   I don't really know where to start on those problems and I AM THANKFULL FOR ANY HELP!!!!
#3 of 40 headlight switch by protec Dec 26, 2007 (6:34 pm)
I have a 95 lumina my dash lights wont work so i want to pull the headlight switch out i cant seam to get it out has anyone done it.
#5 of 40 97 Chevy Lumina Ignition Problem by ppost02 Jun 07, 2007 (8:05 am)
I have a 97 Chevy Lumina that has been having intermittant problems starting. When you turn the key on the dash lights up but when you try to start, nothing. Won't turn over or anything. It may act up once and then be fine for the next 6-10 times, then it might act up 4 or 5 times in a row. The engine temp or outdoor temp doesn't seem to have any affect on this problem. The "Security" light on the dash has been coming on intermittantly also. It doesn't flash but might come on one day and stay on a few minutes or for the entire 45-min drive. Then I may not see it for days again. I took it to a local garage about a month ago and they thought the starter had a dead spot and replaced the starter ($300). It was okay for about 2 weeks and then starting acting up again. I called a dealer garage today and they say it sounds like the ignition switch ($375+). I think it may be the ignition module. Any ideas? If anyone else thinks it may be the ignition module do you know where it's located? Replies to this message: tharman (Jul 18, 2007 11:43 am) ppost02 (Jul 18, 2007 5:04 pm) ppost02 (Aug 06, 2007 7:19 am) old1960 (Jun 05, 2008 7:43 pm) wzbzjmn (Jun 11, 2008 6:47 am) old1960 (Jun 13, 2008 6:23 pm) LOSTINALUMINA (Nov 30, 2008 8:11 pm) and 1 more...
#6 of 40 95 lumina with ignition problem by jasper60103 Jun 28, 2007 (11:52 am)
Hi ppost02.   I have a 95 lumina 3.1 with 165000 miles. I think we have the same problem. My problem started about a year ago. I figured the starter was going out and I had it replaced.   The problem still persisted, though intermittently and infrequently. Never could reproduce the problem at the shop. My mechanic noticed oil leaking from the manifold and assumed oil may be seeping in the starter and causing this problem. Lumina's are notorious for the manifold gasket leak. Anyway, I had the manifold gasket replaced, but still the problem occurs once in a while.   He replaced the starter (again) under warranty, but the problem still does occur intermittently. I still can never reproduce the problem at the shop. It only happens once in a while.   I've been living with it ever since. Would be nice to get this fixed.   Also, I found a work around. Turn ON the ignition switch, pause for a moment, then crank the starter. It starts up every time without a glitch.   -jasper
#7 of 40 Re: 97 Chevy Lumina Ignition Problem [ppost02] by tharman Jul 18, 2007 (11:43 am)
Replying to: ppost02 (Jun 07, 2007 8:05 am) I also have a 97 Lumina with the exact same problem, started about 5 years ago. They changed the starter because of a 'dead spot' but it still happened occasionally. Getting much worse the last couple of months. But of course, never happens at a shop or when a mechanic is around. It usually starts right up if I get out, go back inside and come back to try again.
#8 of 40 Re: 97 Chevy Lumina Ignition Problem [ppost02] by ppost02 Jul 18, 2007 (5:04 pm)
Replying to: ppost02 (Jun 07, 2007 8:05 am) I gave my key a thorough cleaning, first with a pencil eraser and then with alcohol and also swabbed the key hole with alcohol and it's been working fine ever since. What I don't understand is, when it was acting up it also wouldn't start with my remote starter. If the problem has to do with the key, the key doesn't have to be in the ignition to start it with the remote. (I forgot to mention this in my original post). Unless something went screwy from the previous time it was running (the Security light?) Also, I have not seen the Security light come on since I've cleaned the key. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it continues to work and I'm glad I cancelled my appointment with the dealer! Replies to this message: ppost02 (Aug 06, 2007 7:19 am)
#9 of 40 chevy lumina ignition by ecalkins Aug 05, 2007 (10:47 am)
So does anyone have an answer for this problem. Sounds like there is probably more than a few lumina's out there with the same problem. I have a '97 and it's really becoming annoying waiting for it to decide to start. Who said that the key had anything to do with it and why? Replies to this message: ppost02 (Aug 05, 2007 1:42 pm)
#10 of 40 Re: chevy lumina ignition [ecalkins] by ppost02 Aug 05, 2007 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: ecalkins (Aug 05, 2007 10:47 am) It's partly the key, but mostly related to the "Passkey" security system. Here's a good article that tells you how it works. http://www.motorage.com/motorage/data/articlestandard//motorage/292005/169809/ar- ticle.pdf   Here's part of another article that tells you some things to check to see if it is the "Passkey" system or a broken wire. (Which I was told if it's a broken wire it would not start at all.)   Don't let a common GM Passkey problem keep you from starting the car. On a tilt column, the tiny white wires going to the key pellet contacts eventually break.   Find these wires coming out of the steering column harness at the bottom and disconnect the pigtail. Measure the resistance across the wires going to the ignition switch key contacts with the key in. If the circuit is open, the white wire is likely broken.   Next measure the resistance across the key pellet. Attach a universal gauge tester to the harness pigtail leading to the Theft Deterrent Module. Simulate the same resistance level as was measured at the key pellet. If there are no other faults, the engine will now start and your diagnosis is confirmed.   Michael L. Martin, ASE Master Mechanic Martin's Garage, Maugansville, MD   Good Luck!

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