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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...
ecujason
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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?...
ljb82040@...
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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
6:45 pm
13035
Thanks! I found the filler cap, appreciate it. ... From: Brian C <conrail_66@...> Subject: Re: [Alero] transmission dip stick To: Alero@yahoogroups.com ...
Larry Byron
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Jan 24, 2009
6:48 pm
13036
Speaking of the devil, at what point do you guys think should I get the trans fliud changed? some people say not to get it flushed. Any advice?  ... From:...
henok asfaw
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Jan 24, 2009
9:22 pm
13037
my 01 gl has 98000 and never touched the transmission. About the only thing that has not given me problems (touch wood)...
Billy Gaddam
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Jan 24, 2009
9:33 pm
13038
2003 olds alero 4 cy 2.2L 115,000 mi the fuel injectors are not pumping. it has fuel pressure at the injectors but won't crank. if you use starter...
Tammy
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Feb 10, 2009
12:26 am
13039
Not an expert but it really sounds electronic, my guess is that the injectors are not getting the signal to fire. Do you have a Chiltons or Haynes that would...
G. Yovich
fibersort
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Feb 10, 2009
12:36 am
13040
Have your ignition modular replace it sends a single to the injectors to open... you should have some engines codes that will cover this problem...  If not...
William Lee
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Feb 10, 2009
2:53 am
13041
have you confirmed that you have a spark? the engine could run on the starter fluid even without the plugs firing....
Billy Gaddam
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Feb 10, 2009
3:00 am
13042
Will starting fluid ignite with only compression? From: Billy Gaddam Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 9:00 PM To: Alero@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Alero]...
G. Yovich
fibersort
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Feb 10, 2009
3:18 am
13043
And the saga continues, I have replaced the fuel cap and the SES light goes off for a day or so and then it is back for a few days..... does anyone have an...
Billy Gaddam
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Feb 10, 2009
1:02 pm
13044
... Basically the service info says that there's either a problem with the valve itself or with the wire going to the valve. -Cliff Scottt '04 AleroGX ...
Cliff Scott
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Feb 10, 2009
6:27 pm
13045
Could the chip in the key be bad? Is the security light on? ... firing....
Chris Robinson
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Feb 10, 2009
11:55 pm
13046
Billy,   I found this info in my dad's Chevy Malibu Tech manual, basicilly the same car:   DTC P0449   An ignition voltage is supplied to the evaporative...
Brian C
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Feb 11, 2009
1:10 am
13047
thanks Brian. This car is what made me swear I will never buy another GM product....
Billy Gaddam
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Feb 11, 2009
1:24 am
13048
Our Alero has caused me to say the same thing, along with GM not caring about their customers. From: Billy Gaddam Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 7:24 PM To:...
G. Yovich
fibersort
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Feb 11, 2009
1:31 am
13049
All cars are headaches.  Anything with moving parts will always wear down and break eventually.  I still like old mechanical systems.  They seem to last...
Brian C
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Feb 11, 2009
1:24 pm
13050
I don't believe there's an encoded security chip in the key . . . At least I don't think there is on my '04. I have a total of 5 keys, three of which were cut...
Tom Stoner
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Feb 11, 2009
7:24 pm
13051
I thought that the GM keys had a resistor that had to match another resistor in the car to allow it to start. Besides, if the key does not match, the car will...
Billy Gaddam
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Feb 11, 2009
9:35 pm
13052
Billy, That's true on both the '95 Cutlass Supreme convertibles and an earlier '91 Ninety-Eight I've had. They both had the keys where the resistor pellet is ...
Tom Stoner
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Feb 12, 2009
11:29 pm
13053
My '01 was just over 100k it was cranking - would not start - the key was bad....
Chris Robinson
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Feb 13, 2009
4:33 pm
13054
where would the 'pcm' which controls the fuel injecters be located on a 2003 olds alero cyl 2.2 l engine. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
tammy steward
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Feb 15, 2009
2:32 am
13055
The Pcm-Ecu are on the drivers side dash , have to look under and you'll see a silver box.. you need a 7mm and a ratchet..   ________________________________ ...
William Lee
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Feb 15, 2009
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