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by Stezieb
Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: Transmission/Clutches/Brakes
Topic: Major Electrical Problems....
Replies: 7
Views: 761

Re: Major Electrical Problems....

The ground located at the rear/left intake manifold stud is the main ground for the PCM. Many times this ground breaks when techs start digging back there. Will cause no starts, misfires, no communication with scan tool to PCM, a bunch of driveability issues. What is a good replacement ground for t...
by Stezieb
Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Valve Cover Gasket
Replies: 7
Views: 918

Re: Valve Cover Gasket

any idea what part number, or what years of aveo gaskets are compatible with a 2001 lanos 1.6?
by Stezieb
Sat Sep 19, 2009 3:18 pm
Forum: Transmission/Clutches/Brakes
Topic: Major Electrical Problems....
Replies: 7
Views: 761

Re: Major Electrical Problems....

My engine ground didn't exist.
I made a new ground connection, and 90% of the problems are fixed. :D

However my temp gauge is still screwy, and littlerally on the wrong side of where it is supposed to be, think it will need to be replaced or is there a sensor that I could check/replace?
by Stezieb
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Transmission/Clutches/Brakes
Topic: Major Electrical Problems....
Replies: 7
Views: 761

Re: Major Electrical Problems....

when you say you replaced the battery connection hardware, did you also clean the grounds at the chassis, and engine block? i know it might sound dumb, but a bad ground can cause all sorts of odd problems. a lady i work with once had her headlighs come on ( didnt turn the switch on) and could not g...
by Stezieb
Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:55 pm
Forum: Transmission/Clutches/Brakes
Topic: Major Electrical Problems....
Replies: 7
Views: 761

Major Electrical Problems....

First off, I have an 01 lanos ATX. I hope it is okay that I post this here as it is sort of tranny related, please read on. Well I've had the car for approximately 1 month now, and the car with only 50k Miles is yet to have 1 good day of driving. I have a major brake problem as well but I will wait ...