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Chevrolet Impala: Problems & Solutions
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1. Is your coolant level correct in the engine? Check the coolant reservoir and see if you have anti-freeze in the overflow tank. A low coolant level might allow enough to cool the engine, but not enough to flow good through the heater coil.
2. What is your temperature guage reading? It should be about mid-scale on the guage. If the engine is running quite cool, you may have a thermostate stuck in the open position....a $5 part.
3. At 43K miles your anti-freeze shouldn't be in too bad shape, but if it appears dirty, a good radiator flush and refill with new anti-freeze might help.
4. Beyond that, the valve that allows coolant to circulate through your heater coil may be bad....I'm not sure where the valve is on an '04...but that should not be a very expensive repair. .
I owned a 1995 Lumina for years, putting over 150,000 miles on it. So, when it came time for a new car I choose the Impala replacement model for the Lumina. And for two years I was happy, no problem, until I ran into this %$##!^& passlock. What crazy engineer at Chevrolet dreamed this up. As some on this board said this keeps the owner from starting the car - the thieves have no problem.
It began about two months ago. My wife or I would suddenly find the car would not start - no crank - no turnover - lights and radio and all electric fully on. The car started after I called road service arranging for a tow and the guy asked me to turn the key so he could hear it! Took it to the chevy dealer that I had good experiences with - car worked fine no problem can be found - week later same problem no crank no turnover lights work fine - I fussed with it and it started after ten minutes ( I found out on this board that waiting ten minutes allows it to start again - I thought it was because a tapped or moved the shift, the break or sware 50 times). Back to chevy - could find no problem --- then a period of uncertainty - will the car start or will it not -
Then the securty light started to come on as we drove - that made me suspect the passlock - returned to chevy and paid $400 to replace ---
now I am wondering why chevrolet is not recalling this defective passlock -- if you have had experience with this post it here - if you know of other posts let us know the boards that they may be on - if enough customers have this problem maybe we can get a recall with a retroactive cover for those who paid for a new passlock.
The solution to this is simple. Did you get the car like this already? The factory disconnects the door switch at the doors themselves. Unscrew the door indentation with a torx screwdriver and reach into the slot and pull out the wire bundle. Then unwrap the tape and you should see an unplugged wire tap that you just plug in again. That should do it. Also check the bulb first and then the wire that goes to the dome light to make sure that is plugged in.
did you ever resolve the heated seat issue? i have a 2000 impala ls and i went through the entire winter last year w/o heat, so i'd like very much to get under there and fix it!
if you have any suggestions, please email me
thanks!
auto door locks and trunk release won't work. When you turn key in ignition engine will not turn over . No power to radio and courtesy lights will not burn. Prior to this problem Security light would come on periodically, but never created problem. Low tire pressure warning did come on and was reset prior to this problem. Any help out there!!
Thanks, Hugh
It's under warranty and I have an appointment in the AM . I was just wondering if this is common or not.
Rodger
Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement . . . 7.4 quarts (7.0 L)
After Complete Overhaul . . . . . . . 10.0 quarts (9.5 L)
When draining/replacing converter, more fluid may
be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3400 (Code E) V6 . . . . . . . . . . . 11.3 quarts (10.7 L)
3800 (Code K) V6 . . . . . . . . . . . 11.7 quarts (11.0 L)
these are the capacities pasted directly from my owners manual of a 2002 impala owners manual avail. at following web site just register and download pdf
https://www.mygmlink.com/main/US/en/gm/home?cmp=gmcomhp
Chris
Hazard Signal Button is also the "relay" for the turn signals.
If you can pop out the Hazard Signal button you press to turn on your hazards, you can replace it for $16 from the dealers Parts Department yourself. Takes about 10 minutes.
Look for instructions on taking off the instrument panel cluster face plate on a website called impala HQ dot com. They have a "how to" page with directions on taking apart the IP Trim , once that is open and off, replacing the Hazard button takes 2 minutes and a small flat head screw driver.
for me it was better than leaving the car at the dealer for a whole day and paying them $50 labor and $16 for the part. Just be sure you are in a driveway or someplace where you can have both front doors wide open while you work. it makes it easier to unscew the approx 8 screws holding the IP Trim plate to the dashboard.
Also, for me, the turn signal situation of not working has arisen a couple of times. I can get them working for again a long period by simply engaging the emergency signals and releasing it.
Also, the fuel gage problem was eliminated by adding injector cleaner and a tank of premium (as per another's previous post).
So far, I have been able to correct all the problems I have encountered with the Impala. Any questions that I can help with, send email to henco35@hotmail.com. Include a subject of HELP IMPALA as I dont usually read my junk mail, which is where your mail will arrive.
I have had the same problem but did get it solved. Take off the air grate under the hood. Its at the bottom of the windshield . Theres a rubber gasket that keeps water out, yours like mine came unglued. I found this out when I had my windshield replaced. Problem solved, such an easy fix.
Your car alarm is arming it self while you are driving causing the car to shut down. This may be related to the sensor in the door on the drivers side. It's connected to the inside of the door handle rod. This sensors tells the the alarm and everything else that you are in it or not. Mine did the same including not remembering that I exited the car leaving everything active. Took my mechanic a week to find it. The repair with parts was $270. This may be the issue.
Taranto
Sal
Dealer checked Passlock system and charging system and has found no problems??? Will be going back to dealer for another look when light comes on again.
Tom