20 Most Recent 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Questions & Answers

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Interior Light Removal - Monte Carlo Forum

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Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Pressure Hose
Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.8L)
Removal Procedure
1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. The power steering pressure hose is the lower hose at the power steering gear.
Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear.
6. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
7. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the clamps on the power steering gear.
8. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the power steering pressure hose to the vehicle.
2. Install the power steering pressure hose to the clamps on the power steering gear.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.
^ Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.
^ Tighten the pressure hose fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the accessory drive belt.
9. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid.
10. Bleed the power steering system.
11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.

REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. 2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System. 3. Use J 38185 in order to position aside the heater hose inlet and outlet clamps at the heater core. 4. Disconnect the inlet and outlet heater hose from the heater core. 5. Remove the RH Instrument Panel Closeout/Insulator panel. 6. Remove the LH Instrument Panel Closeout/Insulator panel 7. Remove the floor carpet. 8. Remove the rear floor air outlet duct from the holes in the floor reinforcement. 9. Disconnect the rear floor air outlet duct from the heater air outlet cover. 10. Remove the rear floor air outlet duct. 11. Remove the heater air outlet cover screws (2). 12. Remove the heater air outlet cover heat stakes (1) with a small chisel. 13. Remove the heater air outlet cover from the HVAC module assembly. 14. Remove the heater core cover screws (2). 15. Remove the heater core cover heat stakes (1) with a small chisel. 16. Remove the heater core cover from the HVAC module assembly. 17. Remove the heater core from the HVAC module assembly. 18. Remove the heater core foam seal (1) from the HVAC module assembly

If you leave your key in the ON position for 15 minutes, the security system should relearn it and work once again. But the halo around the lock cylinder needs changing. You can purchase a kit from GM that includes the lock cylinder along with the halo. you do not need to replace everything, just the halo is what usually goes bad.

The three plugs in the back are a bit tricky but 2,4,6 are all back there 6 is right by the O2 sensor you might have to feel around for them but you don't need a jack or any special tools just a ratchet, small extension 5/8 SP socket slide the metal sleeve forward and yank ******* the rubber plug wires after a while they will come loose 4 it about 3 inches to the left of 6 and 2 is back behind the coolant Reservoir

If it's blue smoke, your burning oil. Get the head gasket checked. If that's ok your looking at something more serious, (more expensive), inside the engine.

I suspect your catalytic converters are the culprit. Once they become clogged, they will rob your engine of power and provide false readings to the O2 sensors. I would also check the compression on all cylinders to ensure you do not have any valves burnt or not seating completely. Finally, these aluminum engines are notorious for blowing head gaskets, although I am still leaning towards the catalytic converters. FYI - there should be O2 sensors pre and post cat, which should help with troubleshooting. I hope this helps.

Flashing check engine light is a SERIOUS misfire. Read this post Flashing check engine light is serious Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice

Air bag light lit ? Have checked for DTC'S -diagnostic trouble code's ! on top of the steering column an under the steering wheel is a part called clock spring . This colck spring allows the steering wheel to be turn full right to full left to keep electrical connection between the air bag module an the buttons on the steering wheel . Problem with the clock spring ,maybe .

you can help from the service and repair manual which will provide every knowledge about your car with diagram and picture and you can fix the problem by your own and to get the manual go to the given link http://toolsnyou.com/

Check the neutral safety switch

Could be a bad relay. Or Programming to fob has been lost.. See if you can reprogram the key fob. Check website for procedure and see of that solves the problem..Check the obvious ..a weak battery in the key fob.

It dosn't sound like you have a major problem .I would take it to a transmission shop for service oil filters testing for codes its about 100 bucks .new transmissions are a lot more .

Does the car have DRL ? daytime running lamps Do you know how to test automotive electrical circuits using voltage drop testing . Do you know how to use a DMM - digital multimeter ? How to read an use a wiring diagram to find testing points in an electrical circuit ? IF not you probably won't be able to find the problem . Electric Testing Techniques You Need to Know Mastering Voltage Drop Testing with Pete Meier and Jerry Truglia You will need wiring diagrams http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html Enter vehicle info. year , make , model and engine size . Under system click on lighting ,then under subsystem click on headlamps . Click the search button then the blue links . Check B+ voltage to the fuse's ,check the headlamp relay in the left insturment panel junction block . Do you know where that is ? Your owners manual should say .

If the car is otherwise working OK, it's probably your instrument cluster (IPC). There is an electronic sensor on your transmission that sends a signal to your engine computer (ECM) and the IPC. Your transmission changes gears in response to this sensor, so if it's shifting properly, and the other gauges are ok, the ECM should be OK