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Headlights wont dim
Windshield wipers dont turn on (the way they should) meaning when I turn them on they dont work but when I hit the Washer button they turn on and stay on-one speed HIGH
Blinkers sometimes dont turn on and I have to click the hazzard lights to make them function. Once I do this and turn them off the blinker will work again.
Also my Traction button will not work. It remains off and pushing it does nothing.
The ABS light stays on too.
Well with all these problems I have learned to drive my car and rig these necessary functions to work (not correctly but still work) I am a single mother, with no money to spend on a 300 dollar switch (that is how much the headlamp switch costs, not including labor)
Anyway the other day I am driving and I go to make a sharp left hand turn. All of the sudden the traction light that usually says off is now saying on and the ABS light has disappeared. However the car also made a terrible grinding noise and the break peddle jumped and was stiff. Well hit the traction button, it turns the traction off, ABS light comes back on, problem solved! NOPE. Now my car does this every time I make a left hand turn! I dont know what is going on but I suspect it is serious. Can someone PLEASE help me!?
Here's instructions on how to fix it without removing the dashboard:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/93599926N00/sets/72157602620999931/
That other problems I don't know - sounds like a serious problem. Sounds kind of dangerous and you should really have someone look at it. Paying the dealer $500 for a new BCM is a lot cheaper than a trip to the hospital!
You really should replace the combination high/low beam switch.
You can probably find an aftermarket switch on e-bay for about $149.00 and see if you can find a local garage to install it for a cheaper cost than a dealer.
I changed out my switch by myself. You have to remove the steering wheel and it is difficult fishing the wires under the columnn assembly under the dash.
It took me about 2hours to install.
If you don't replace it you will be driving at night and you will switch from high to low beams and the headlight might go out! This is extremely dangerous if you are driving at night on a busy highway!
I also replaced my hazard switch too.
I'm not sure what your grinding noises are. You may want to see if a local garage can chek it out.
Good luck! :shades:
Good luck!
Thanks for any help.
Sometimes there is a delay on the running lights from shutting off.
I think you need the radio hooked up to program the timing on the light shut off. You also need the radio hooked up for other settings.
The 2000-2004 Impalas are notorious for electrical problems. Usually BCM's and the Passlock sensors are the main culprits!! :lemon:
About a month ago my wife called and said that the car was doing its thing and I got it to the mechanic while it was acting up. He put it on the computer and absolutely no codes showed up. He said it was not discharging and the blinking went away. I drove it nearly every day including a 360 mile round trip to my dad’s house. It started really acting up about 10 days ago. Clicking, all the lights on the dash flashing off and on, head lights flashing off and on. The glove box light would flash off and on with the clicking coming from that area for 4-5 hours after the car was shut off.
I was determined to drive the car until I knew it would act up at the dealers place. I could drive it all morning without a problem but in the hot afternoon for the last 3-4 days the light show would begin. The day before yesterday I opened the trunk with the remote and the back-up lights and the headlights started blinking. Turned on the ignition and got the light show. Took it to the dealer while it was acting up and the service rep saw it. Yesterday, after having it sit in the shop all morning he called and said it would not act up for them. I suggested they park it in the hot sun for awhile. He called back yesterday evening and said sure enough it put on the light display for them and the mechanic said it needed a new BCM. They replaced it this morning and went and parked it in the sun for a few hours and everything was working OK this afternoon. He said the mechanic could also “communicate” with some devices after replacing it that he could not before it was replaced so felt pretty comfortable that the BCM was the problem.
The charges were $170 for the labor, $239.06 for the BCM, $15 shop supplies, and $22.91 for sales tax. Total = $446.97. If this does not fix it I will post accordingly.
Charlie D.
Thanks for your help!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/93599926@N00/sets/72157602620999931/
I did discover during the second replacement that you don't have to pop off the front of the switch (which does break it). Instead you can slide a really skinny screwdriver or thin but sturdy metal or whatever directly into where the clip is that holds it in place. I was able to get mine off without breaking it or removing the dash. But if you break it it's probably no big deal since you are replacing it anyway.. although, if your case is like mine and the replacement is even worse.. anyway.. good luck!
I apologize for your experience. When did you start experiencing these problems? Can you please e-mail your VIN and current mileage? I look forward to your response.
Christina
GM Customer Service
You may get results. GOOD LUCK
Sometimes the security system causes the car not to start for no reason and you have to wait 10 minutes to start your car.
I am also aware that my local police dept impalas also have this issue. It is sad when a police officer is going on a call and his car will not start and he had to wait 10 minutes to "protect and serve" the citizens because the police dept chose a chev impala.
Thank you for your time.
Chevys are Junk: My 02 Impala needed a BCM, Passlock Sensor, Intake manifold gasket, ISS steering shaft is noisy, high low beam combination switch was defective.
Chevy's are Lemons! :lemon:
Thanks
Hank 64
Click on Link: http://www.angelfire.com/oh4/gmlemons/
The issue seems to be with the 2000 and 2001 models. I have a 2002 model. Does anyone know if GM fixed the problem??? :confuse: