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    3.8 temp gauge on dash hot engine not

    02 3.8 in a gt On the dash even when engine cold it is showing a high temp before i even start engine. I have a solus and i can monitor temp on that and it is reading fine. Fans kick on at 212 and stats opening however my dash gauge is reading high. I replaced the temp sensor still have the...
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    lost key pad

    i just recently lost the keys to my 97 grandprix. Do i have to go to the dealer to get a programed set. i still have a key for the ignition but i want my keyless back. thank you
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    multi missfire when restarted warm

    97 3.8 104,000 When vehicle is started after engine is warm i get a multicylinder missfire that remains untill engine is reved through a power cycle. Check plug wires and routing ok they were replaced at 64,000. I am leaning toward ignition module but dont have acces to a flow chart mitchell...
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    small spudder after strt caused by 02 sensor?

    I have a 97 G.P. with 78k that just had the service engine soon light come on after the temp drop last week12/22ish. I realize this could be a coincidence but I think it may have been cause by the extreme cold because I am thinking sensor. The light did turn off after the temp rose but now the...
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    What is the final call with DEXCOOL

    I just replaced my lim uim gasket on my 97 grand prix that is now switched over to green coolant because i was told dexcool is the reason for the gasket failure. My mom just bought a 02 gp 3.8 and i justnoticed that is still on dexcool. This vehicle has 100,000 and shows no sign of uim lim...
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    lost hvac control 97 3.8

    I just recently lost my hvac level controls. I have been down this road before but i must have a different problem this time. I have good vacuum lines all the way down to the control. I had a break in a vacuum line last year. I have checked the vacuum line that runs down through the firewall to...
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    Replacing uim and lim 97 gp 3.8 (Coolant Elbows?)

    Hello: This upcoming weekend I will be replacing the uim and lim gaskets on a 97 gp 3.8liter with 75,000. I am pretty sure only the upper is leaking but I bought the aluminum lower replacement and since it has been such a problem with this engine I want to do it once while everything opened up...
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    Vacuum hose

    I had to instal a pushlock splice on the vacuum hose that runs of the engine down through by the washer reservoir and batt last year. It controls the vent controls inside the dash. I lost my controls again this week and checked that vacuum hose and it has a leak. Instead of tracing the leak...
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    Throttle body gasket?

    Hello, 97 grand prix just hit 75000. Bought the car (one owner older lady) about 6 months ago. Did a good look over when i bought it but for the price and the low miles it was a good deal even if i have this issue. I started smelling oil when i pull in my garage so i pulled the engine cover to...
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    No hvac control

    Hello, Bought a 97 grand prix 68k all stock 2 months ago. The havc control did not work but it was no biggy at the time. It seems to be in a bi-lev postion with some defrost in it so its been ok to drive. Bought my chilton and was supprised to not find much for troubleshooting this in there...
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