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Could be that? and will the dealer fix it for free? Is it a recall? My car has 132 k on it.
The first clue as to what is causing this problem is that the red security light in the dash will flash when the key is turned to start the car.
About 10-15 minutes later the car will start as if there is nothing wrong. Is there anything that can be done to prevent this from happening?
Thanks.
Thanks
Wayne
Where can they be purchased?
Should i leave it as is, or buy an after market one (any links?), the dealer wants $250 cdn$ for it!
80,000 km and going fine, though i have this mysterious noise from the front end lately, it sounded as though you are sitting on an old sofa when i turn the steering wheel.
Sure, it's used, but so is every other part that is on your 80000km car.
Apparently some people actually had it removed so the car wouldn't understeer.
So far i have not experienced any sway going straight or turning corners, may be i am too civilized?
I have more concerns about stopping at high speed, the car tends to wobble; i was told i need new rotors; they don't like to machine them these days.
I really like the performance of my Intrigue GL 2000 but I was wondering if I could improve the acceleration with some performance parts. I found a site with several parts: an "Oxygen Sensor Power Performance Chip" -> http://www.autodirectsave.com/prod/Tuning_Performance/Performance_Parts/Performance_Chips/Oxygen_Sensor_POWER_Performance_CHIP/17964, a "Surge performance chip" -> http://www.autodirectsave.com/prod/Custom/Performance_Parts/Performance_Chips/Surge_Performance_Chip/17558. The first claims to be adding 15-25 HP and the last one claim 35 HP. Could this be really working? They also have 2 superchargers (http://www.autodirectsave.com/product/list/2000/Oldsmobile/Intrigue/Performance_Parts/Superchargers ).
I also heard that changing the air filter could improve performance and fuel economy.
Knowing the intrigue 2000 is doing 0-60 mph in 8.0 seconds, how much faster could I expect?
Does any of these modifications:
-Oxygen Chip
- Surge performance chip
- Supercharger
- Air filter
worth it?
Thank you,
Sylvain
I used an oil filter wrench on the canister without much difficulty. But instead of draining the oil from beneath, I used a manual pump through the dipstick, which is much neater.
After screwing the canister back in, however, I wasn't sure if it was installed properly. I thought that before I had it removed it was flush with the oil pan, but then it was sticking about 1/2" out. Just on be on the safe side, I paid to change the oil at a lube shop. But I looked under the car when I got to work and it was still sticking out.
In the end, I took about 3h to change the oil on 3 cars, including having to go to the auto-parts store to return an oil filter.
On a side note, I couldn't use the pump on my Bonneville with the 3.8 V6 engine, for I couldn't get the hose through the dipstick all the way into the oil.
That's one of the disadvantages of not being able to be fully under the car. I could definitely use extra 4" of clearance...
I don't like the idea of getting under a car on jacks either, but I was thinking about something else. Actually, I replaced the oil of my Bonneville by parking it with the wheels of one side on the curb and I'll be doing the same with my Intrigue tomorrow. As I use a pump to drain the oil through the dipstick, it's easy to pour it back after I check why the canister is sticking out about 1/2", even though it's tightly screwed in.
Thanks.
Try ramps. Much safer and they even make solid plastic ones now.
TIA
Now the canister is about just 1/8" sticking beyond the oil pan, which is perhaps fine.
Using a mirror to inspect how the canister sits on the engine, I was surprised to find out that the canister itself is not flush with the engine, but is burrowed in it.
At least I'm now more tranquil about it.
If there is anything else I should check, or if you've had this problem, let me know.
Thanks!
Long live the Intrigues that are left on the road. Great vehicle.
Date: May 27, 2004
Subject:
Check Engine Light On, DTC P0410 Set, Water in AIR Pump (Replace AIR Pump, Install New Hose and Shield)
Condition
Some owners may comment on the check engine light being illuminated. Upon investigation, the technician may find a DTC P0410 indicating that there is a concern in the secondary air injection system. When removing the air pump, the technician may also note evidence of water intrusion in the secondary air injection pump.
Cause
Water may have collected in the AIR pump and frozen or corroded the pump.
Correction
Replace the Secondary Air Injection Pump and install a new hose, shield and cleaner
Chad
Chad
how long can i drive with this problem,any idea? my SES lite is on. can i make it worse by keep driving it?
TIA