20 Most Recent 2008 Chevrolet Impala SS Questions & Answers

The 2008 Impala uses Passkey III antitheft. There is no "hot wiring". It requires a functional ignition switch/module and a transponder key programmed to the vehicle.

Should be under crankshaft pulley.

located near the back of the engine block, on the passenger side. Near the starter.

You can not disconnect traction control with out taking down the transmission pan slot involved you should be able to shut off by a switch

You need to take the vehicle an have a diagnostic scan of the control modules done . With the service staibiltrac on the system is disabled , an any number of thing's can cause system to shut down . With these systems the computer can change engine timing , RPM , valve timing etc.... All the modules on your vehicle share information , communicate on a serial data network . The communication among control modules is performed through the High speed GMLAN serial data circuits and the Low speed GMLAN serial data circuit. The modules that need real time communication are attached to the High speed GMLAN network. The body control module (BCM) is the gateway between the high and low speed networks. Communication is necessary between the high and low speed serial data modules for the vehicle to start. Refer to Body Control System Description and Operation for more information about the gateway. Signal supervision is the process of determining whether an expected signal is being received or not. Some messages are sent on a periodic basis and are interpreted as a heartbeat of a device. If such a signal is lost, the signal supervision part of the software will set a no communication DTC (U code) against the missing device. This code is mapped on the Tech 2 screen as a code against the physical device. A lost communication DTC typically is set in modules other than the module with a communication failure. When thing's like the problem your having need to be diagnosed by a qualified repair facility . This is nothing for a DIYER to mess with . When

check for codes in the ABS module to start as it controls traction control and I think works with Stabilitrak.

PROBLY A BAD LOCK ACCULATOR

Did You Disconnect your battery or replace it?

You have a bad sensor. It's on the washer reservoir. This is a 2003 pic, But gives you an idea where to look. The sensor is the one on the right.

Check the alternator to see if it's working. If the battery is 3 years or older then you should have it tested too.

Might be a battery that is near dead. You can have it checked at most auto parts stores for free.

The injectors rail is right on top of the intake. the injectors are attached to this rail.

Is the check engine light on ?If you have no acceleration, the problem could be low fuel pressure or a sensor problem. If a sensor fails, the check engine light should come on.