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24322
I'm a tad confused on this. I looked under the dash, (steering column), and took the cover off. I don't see anything but fuses. Am I looking in the right spot?...
Brian Holmes
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Sep 1, 2007
12:53 pm
24323
... I don't think so. Sounds like you just took the padded fuse panel cover off. You also need to take the (black?) cardboard panel that's directly above the...
Dan Allen
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Sep 1, 2007
1:16 pm
24324
Peter, Point well taken;still, there are possibilities. The electrics shouldn't be difficult,just use the ECM/PCM/body harness computer from the Holden...
John
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Sep 1, 2007
9:41 pm
24325
Bill, The air shocks help stability under load, and handling by keeping the car level. The springs do their work to suspend the body's weight,;the shocks...
John
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Sep 1, 2007
10:22 pm
24326
I've got a weird problem.... My 98 Catera has a no-start condition. It does not seem to throw any spark (checked it). I can crank and crank, to no avail. I...
ctcstrela
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Sep 2, 2007
5:28 pm
24327
Added. If it is the immobilizer, shouldn't a "key" blink on the dash, or something, to let me know that it is not letting it run? Is there a way to disable the...
ctcstrela
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Sep 2, 2007
6:12 pm
24328
... ok, I bought an OBD II Scanner. It was able to communicate with the ECU, and found no codes. I am at a loss. When I try to crank the car over, the tac and...
ctcstrela
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Sep 2, 2007
7:43 pm
24329
Hey guys, Just bought a 2001 Catera with 57000 km. Car is in great shape except for the leveling light flashes when I put passengers in the back. Any idea what...
Al Triantafillakis
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Sep 2, 2007
8:01 pm
24330
Al, You probably need to replace the air shocks, and you can find them here: ...
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jbeardjr
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Sep 3, 2007
2:03 am
24331
heavy passengers? when the system is 1st going on it shows it 's working, on getting level because some where there is a small air leak that lets the system ...
Kennon Smith
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Sep 3, 2007
10:43 am
24332
... Sorry you are having such a hard time, but am glad someone else is having the same exact problem. Bought mine for 700.00 only has 48,000 miles. Changed CPS...
Kyle
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Sep 3, 2007
1:26 pm
24333
Check the Gas Pump and it's Fuse. ... or ... speedo ... key ... once ... wiring ... myself), ... days ... 48,000...
edwianni1
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Sep 3, 2007
1:38 pm
24334
Time to get back to basics. 3 things are needed for combustion: spark, fuel, compression. 1. Buy a spark tester for a couple bucks and throw it on the plug...
Chregan@...
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Sep 3, 2007
3:17 pm
24335
Solstar, God idea: The info system cycles thru all the alerts, on initial start up. But once under way,or if there is a load on start-up, the suspension light...
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jbeardjr
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Sep 3, 2007
7:19 pm
24336
not necessary so-start out with the simple (cheap) and go to the complex (expensive) the struts/shocks are the expensive ,the plastic /rubber hoses (cheap)!...
Kennon Smith
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Sep 3, 2007
7:32 pm
24337
I agree;but it isn't complex, once you eliminate bad lines,leaks,faulty compressors and fittings. To replace the air shocks isn't expenxive,approx $180-plus...
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jbeardjr
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Sep 3, 2007
8:02 pm
24338
... spark, fuel, ... Actually, spark and fuel will do....
gord_gecko
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Sep 3, 2007
11:22 pm
24339
But at 57k, it's likely that the shocks are leaking. Much more likely than the hoses. And much easier to replace than replumbing the lines. When my air shocks...
Chregan@...
chregan
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Sep 4, 2007
2:37 am
24340
Is there a way to test that this is really the part I need? All the fuses are fine. ... _________________________________________________________________ ...
Brian Holmes
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Sep 4, 2007
11:13 am
24341
... fuses ... Remove the pc board from the gray casing and tap on the back of it with the head of a screwdriver (while it's still plugged in). That is often ...
gord_gecko
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Sep 4, 2007
11:21 am
24342
... The fuel pump works. It "primes" as it should, but when you crank the engine over, you get no fuel or spark....
ctcstrela
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Sep 4, 2007
1:23 pm
24343
... spark, fuel, ... wires. ... port on the ... the intake ... determine the ... cylinders ... The car ran 4 days ago. Compression isn't the issue, I don't...
ctcstrela
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Sep 4, 2007
1:25 pm
24344
... think. ... The manual twice mentions "malfunctioning MAF may cause a no-start symptom". Disconnect the MAF and see if it starts....
gord_gecko
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Sep 4, 2007
1:46 pm
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Well, I thought I would be good for a while after the latest $1500 trip to the shop. My waterpump went and snapped the Serpentine belt. So while it was there...
fanch101
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Sep 4, 2007
3:27 pm
24346
Thanks for all the great tips guys. Now it's time to take the plunge and go visit my mechanic. Wish me luck ... From: CateraOwners@yahoogroups.com...
Al Triantafillakis
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Sep 4, 2007
4:12 pm
24347
... I replaced the CPS and the OBDII displayed no codes, had the battery checked and replaced, still car cranks but will not start. Am now starting on the...
Kyle
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Sep 4, 2007
5:57 pm
24348
... miles ... systems ... and ... Same as to the other poster with a similar issue. Try disconnecting the MAF....
gord_gecko
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Sep 4, 2007
6:00 pm
24349
I'm not sure how to do this. Anyone help? I had the shop do it last time. Thanks!...
b_holmes143
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Sep 4, 2007
6:29 pm
24350
Some time ago the car would not turn the low beams off once from the first try (hitting "lock" twice) but then it would work fine. A week ago Low Beams would...
Algis3
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Sep 4, 2007
6:38 pm
24351
... Remove grill. Remove trim around bottom of headlight. Remove headlight. Why are you replacing it?...
gord_gecko
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Sep 4, 2007
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