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    Need help with antifreeze leaking

    I have a small amount of antifreeze leaking, it will take 3 days to leak out completely. I have replaced the thermostat (100K ago), Water Pump (5K ago), and just replaced the coolant elbows. The leak seams to be coming from the passenger side, in the back under the alternator (might not be...
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    Serpentine Tensioner wont tighten, any ideas

    My battery is draining and I am trying to figure out why. Alternator and battery fine, it has been tested. I tried to tighten the tensioner and the bolt keeps spinning and it wont tighten. Do I need a new bolt or a whole new assembly? Also when turning off my car the alternator makes a spinning...
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    New Battery, New Alternator, Battery still dies. Any Ideas?

    My battery and alternator are less than a year old and as of late my battery died twice randomly. Once I went into a store for 30 minutes and came out and it was dead and it happened again today. I went into a store for 10 minutes and came out and it was dead. I needed to get a jump and stay...
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    Trunk Latch wont work? Need some help

    I opened my trunk one day and it wouldnt close, I got a part from the wreckers that supposedly worked. Put it in and it wouldnt work hmmmm. I bought a brand new trunk latch and it still doesnt work. When plugged in and I hit the button on my fab it unlocks. What could be the issue???? Very confused
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    AC and Heat stopped working in 04 grand prix gt

    For some time, whenever I went over a bump it would either start the air or stop the air from coming through the vents (ac and heat). It has recently stopped all together and now you can feel the cold ac but adjusting it does nothing. What could be wrong and how do I fix this problem?
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    I think my fan blower is gone (AC and Heat not coming through)

    My AC and Heat started to go, whenever I went over a bump it kicked in. It has finally stopped all together though. I believe I need to replace the blower and motor assembly. Is this an easy task? How long should it take? I checked the fused but their the big square fuses and I am unsure on how...
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    04 Grand Prix GT rear window assembly and motor question

    My driver side rear window assembly and motor went or so I thought. I replace the whole assembly and motor and now it works fine. When I pulled out the old assembly it looked like the assembly was find and I believe it was just the motor. 2 weeks later my rear passenger side window wont roll up...
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    Transmission Service, Need Advice

    I always get my transmission serviced at 80,000 kms at the dealership. It has been 50,000 kms since I have done it last and it is turning a burnt color, meaning it needs to be exchanged. Should I still get the full service done? Also does it matter if it goes to the dealership or one of those...
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    Transmission fluid change, Dealership or Typical Oil Change place?

    Just wondering if I get a transmission fluid change whats the difference between the dealership and your typical oil change place. What are the pros and cons? I usually go to the dealership but it takes hours and costs double. Also how often should you do this when you get over 200,000 kms...
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    Rear Window Goes Down but not UP 2004 grand prix gt

    I thought my window fell of the track as it went down but not up. I took off the door panel and looked inside and everything was normal. Now the problem I have is, the window goes down but not up. I can manually lift the window close but not with the button. What could the issue be and is it an...
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    Is the ignition key the same as the door key in a 2004 grand prix?

    I have a 2004 grand prix and the key has never been able to unlock the door. I bought this car in 2009 so I am not the original owner. The ignitian key works for the glove box, trunk and to start the car but not for the door. My remote for unlocking the doors is not working at times and I...
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    Changed my battery and now the car doesnt turn over as well.

    I just changed my battery out for a new one. It is the right battery for my model and year but since I changed it it doensnt turn over as well when starting. How come and what could be the cause?
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    I cant find the second bolt holding my battery in place in a 04 grand prix?

    I am replacing my battery and I took off the one bolt that is holding a plastic piece which holds the battery in place but the thing still wont budge. There is obviously a second bolt holding it in place but I cant find it. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks
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    Charging system failure? Is this battery or alternator? Is it easy to change alternat

    I was driving the on the highway and I got the message "charging system failure" Is this the Alternator or Battery. I phoned the shop I usually deal with and they said they would have to do a diagnostic to be able to tell the problem but they said it was more than likely the Alternator. If it is...
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    04 stalls at start up throughout the day even when not cold whats the cause?

    I have a 2004 Grand Prix GT it has 170,000 kms and has been having problems at startup. Sometimes when I start up it stalls out and I have to try again and it starts fine when applying gas. It does it on warmer days as well as colder days. I find it does it more frequent on Cold days but the...
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