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First try tightening both battery terminal bolts, (Cheapest and simplest fix) continue driving car. If problem reoccurs try having computer on passenger side under glove box on firewall replaced. I had this done before tightening battery terminals, dealer changed for about $275. Several months later the loose battery teminals caused the problem. Now I just had a recurrence and a mechanic tapped the ICM under the ignition coils and that solved the problem this time. However he said this is fairly common and the ICM (Ignition Control Module) is on the way out and should be replaced. I just bought the ICM, Three new coils, for about$196 but have not put them in yet. You have replaced the ICM , so try the other fixes. Other than that it is a great machine. Good Luck
Have you been able to find a solution to your problems yet? We have not - It just started 2-3 mo. ago. We are very eager for a solution, s our car is really starting to smell.
Thnaks, Toni
first the check tire pressure light is on constantly.
second the windshield wipers are in delay mode all the time.
they won't turn off.
If so how did you re-seat the piston. I could not easily get that pin into the recessed area of the piston from the back of the brake pad.
I am usnderstanding that simply turning the piston clock-wise will seat it in the bore. What type of tool did you use.
Thanks
How did the water leak play out. I have a 98 also and I have puddles in front of the driver seat as well as behind it. I think the water is coming from the front but I am just getting going on pulling up carpet. Any information would be appreciated.
Regards,
Martin
Test the sunroof drains. They can back up and overflow into the car if the rubber is disconnected at the sunroof corners or not.
Then most likely your problem is inside the door. If any work has been done on either door that's a tipoff. There's a moisture barrier that doesn't seal again at the bottom. There's a gummy, butyl like sealer on the plastic to hold it to the metal at the bottom of the door. If it doesn't, or the plastic is torn or damaged, water ends up coming inside the car from the door itself.
Once you have a wet carpet, the mat underneath is wet (obviously). The best solution is to remove the seat bolts or whatever else is needed and take the thing completely out and hang it up to dry for a few days. Otherwise mold is a problem especially for the nonsnow states. (In snow area humidity has dropped enough a house fan blowing air into car may be able to pull moisture out after a few nights of sitting with fan blowing against edges of carpet.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
As to the hose into the vents, is that on the engine side looking at the fire wall or is it on the inside (since you mentioned pulling up carpet)?
I am wondering about the door because I noticed a torn door seal halfway up the frame.
Again, thanks for the information.
If you found a torn door seal, try hosing the windshield and door and roof in that area and seeing you can find water tracking into the car. Repair the door seal with silicon caulk, e.g., like you'd buy for a door or window or bathtub repair. It also comes in smaller tubes with screwon caps.
But several people have found inner door plastic layers that are not sealed down causing the water to get inside.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
If you found a torn door seal, try hosing the windshield and door and roof in that area and seeing you can find water tracking into the car. Repair the door seal with silicon caulk, e.g., like you'd buy for a door or window or bathtub repair. It also comes in smaller tubes with screwon caps.
But several people have found inner door plastic layers that are not sealed down causing the water to get inside. To check that the door inner panel has to come off to see the plastic that keeps the water going back outside instead of to the inside when it gets in around the window seals...
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
As for your question, yes, the center console gear indicator should be lit as well. I noticed that at the same time... that it shows the gear indicator in yellow on the dash (the other gears not being used are still reddish orange), and the center console gear indicator also shows the same thing, backlit in yellow for the gear you're in and orange for the ones you aren't...
water pump
valve cover gaskets
oil pan gasket
power steering, ( which I had dealer replace for $ 700.00 )
The estimate from dealer for all replacements was $ 2700.00
The PS is the only repair I have approved. Will trade the car before I would sink another $ 2,000 into the car,
The 3800 series motor has been a great motor for Gm, but cannot figure what is going on with mine??
Your thoughts??
Kevin
I am leaning towards an ignition problem, clogged catty or stuck values. I'm going to start with checking the coils for wear and damage. If they check out I will change plugs and wires. If that fails I'll replace Ignition Module. If that fails I'll have the catty checked. Is there anything else I could be overlooking? Like I said the car ran great and suddenly went bad.
It's a 95 Bonneville SE 193,000 miles on it. It has a rebuilt engine in it with about 60-70K on it.
P.S.
No exhaust color but I can smell it's running rich.
My headlights will not shut off when car is off.....
I have to unplug the battery ...97 bonneville se
Could I have a bad computer? Are there any other ground connections that I have missed?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks,
Dave