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13005
Not starting.....I don't hear the fuel pump prime when the key is turned. Is this definitely the fuel pump or possibly the relay or something else. Thank...
Chris Robinson
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Oct 2, 2008
12:25 am
13006
The tool to check the fuel pressure is fairly inexpensive, if its a 3.4L V6 the test connection is on the end of the fuel rail.   If you think its the relay...
Brian Kehoe
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Oct 2, 2008
11:25 pm
13007
Wow...I can't believe it's been so long since I( was last on this board...March of 2007. I guess since the car's been running okay, I've been paying attention...
sok_pupet
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Oct 6, 2008
4:50 pm
13008
My Aleros horn went out...at least at the steering column.  If I hit the fob to lock the doors it would sound, but only then.   Someone replied and told me...
d m
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Oct 6, 2008
4:57 pm
13009
So, I have had the horn looked at...been there one that along with everything else that's gone wrong!  Mine is a 2002 Alero.  The one thing that is annoying...
amber turner
lvydvy19
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Oct 6, 2008
5:04 pm
13010
... That's the multi function (turn signal) switch. You can either clean the contacts in the switch, or replace it. There's a write-up on it at grandamgt.com...
Cliff Scott
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Oct 6, 2008
5:08 pm
13011
Here is the procedure taken from grandamgt. I have the same problem. I will take it appart next wekend I think. Johnny Belgium 1.- In order to remove the...
johnny Verhoeven
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Oct 6, 2008
5:41 pm
13012
Wow...Johnny...you're still on this board. Nice to see a name I remember. ... will be ... column. ... multifunction switch. ... remove the torx screw on top of...
sok_pupet
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Oct 6, 2008
5:56 pm
13013
Yes, yes. 1999 2.4 alero. 175000 Km. NO I, repeat NO, problems to speak off. Best car I have ever had. I run my cars until they fall appart. This one is...
johnny Verhoeven
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Oct 6, 2008
6:42 pm
13014
I tend to keep mine until the wheels drop off as well, and that was certainly my intention when I got my 2001 3.4l. I'm rethinking it now, however. Once the...
sok_pupet
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Oct 7, 2008
5:26 pm
13015
I looked at different vehicles to see what I wanted.  I've always been a truck guy and still have my F-150, but I wanted something fun to drive.  I checked...
d m
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Oct 7, 2008
6:00 pm
13016
Happy to say that my horn problem (see "My Car is Horny" thread) seems to be fixed, and didn't cost me a dime...okay, cab fare, but that's okay in my book. The...
sok_pupet
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Oct 7, 2008
11:10 pm
13017
I think the passages that carry the coolant pass through the same gasket ... From: sok_pupet <sok_pupet@...> Subject: [Alero] Intake manifold gaskets To:...
Billy Gaddam
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Oct 7, 2008
11:34 pm
13018
Replacing fuel pump - what are the options for reconnecting the fuel lines to the pump. Thank you...
Chris Robinson
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Oct 14, 2008
8:49 pm
13019
Took it appart last thusday. Very easy fix. Works perfectly again. About a hours work. Johnny ________________________________ From: johnny Verhoeven...
johnny Verhoeven
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Oct 26, 2008
8:59 am
13020
Has anybody replaced the a/c compressor on a 3.4 alero?  Mine seems to have gone bad, but I'm wondering what the process is to replace it and how difficult it...
Scott
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Nov 16, 2008
8:14 pm
13021
Hello,  Well to replace a a/c compressor is a 4 out of 5 on difficulty level... First is removing teh belt, then jack the car up on to some jack stans, then...
William Lee
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Nov 16, 2008
8:51 pm
13022
before you replace the compressor, are you sure that is the problem? ... From: William Lee <aleromi99@...> Subject: Re: [Alero] A/C compressor To:...
Billy Gaddam
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Nov 16, 2008
9:10 pm
13023
I'm not sure.  I did try to recharge the refrigerant but it didn't seem to suck any of the refrigerant out of the can when i tried that (properly).  I'm...
Scott
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Nov 16, 2008
9:33 pm
13024
Hello scott,  well you need to make sure the compressor is or did work at one time. if so then its a good possibility that it did one stop working due to low...
William Lee
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Nov 16, 2008
9:41 pm
13025
If the refrigerant pressure is too low, the compressor will not come on. The refrigerant can is pressurized, so if you hooked it up to the low pressure side...
Billy Gaddam
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Nov 17, 2008
3:36 am
13026
Hello everyone, this is my first posting. I have a 2002 Alero which I have had some problems with, the current one has me stumped. Yesterday my mother-in-law...
naptownatnight
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Jan 9, 2009
4:04 am
13027
it does sound like it could be the switch. it also sounds like the m-i-l doesn't know all of the controls. now, are you sure it was the hazard lights or just...
Mike
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Jan 11, 2009
3:49 am
13028
I wanted to thank those who offered suggestions on how to solve this problem, it has been taken care of. It seems my mother-in-law took the parking lights off...
naptownatnight
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Jan 14, 2009
4:53 am
13029
So my 01 alero GL1 with 98k miles has had this service engine soon light and the auto parts store guys said the error code is P0449. Purge / vent solenoids...
Billy Gaddam
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Jan 23, 2009
6:34 pm
13030
(2000 Alero GLS Auto) I had my fuel pump to go out on me a few years ago, way out in BFE, far from home and when they replaced it I think they left something...
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Jan 23, 2009
9:21 pm
13031
It still may be your fuel cap,  the fuel cap can still fail and make the proper clicking sound when you tighten the cap.   The gasket on the cap may become...
Brian Kehoe
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Jan 24, 2009
10:16 am
13032
Does anyone know when the dip stick is for transmission fluid is on a 2000 4 cyl alero?...
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Jan 24, 2009
3:33 pm
13033
I dont think they have dip sticks, sealed transmission....
Billy Gaddam
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Jan 24, 2009
4:02 pm
13034
Definately no dipsticks on the 6 cyl.  I have checked my 2003 Chevy Malibu also and they are lacking them.  There is however a fill cap on the driver side...
Brian C
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Jan 24, 2009
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