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    Body control modual

    DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING runs through the BCM. I have a problem where the blower works intermittly. All parts haved been changed motor resistor blower motor speed switch so all of the actual parts are fine. I brought it to an electrical place and they...
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    Noise like blower motor bering

    I have a noise like a blower motor bearing needing lube hum. But its not the blower motor. I have replaced the motor and also listen to the blower motor not installed and it is quiet. The noise is coming from behind the dash but I can not tell from where exactly. If I turn the blower motor of no...
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    Replacement drivers seat

    Anyone replaced their front drivers seat with an aftermarket seat. I have a 1999 grand prix with a 6 way leather seat that no longer works and hurts my back. Don't feel like rebuilding it. Dont see anything in searches for replacements except a few from junk yards way over priced..
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    Recall 15767 Front valve cover oil leak

    I have 2 cars which recall notices have been received: a 1999 3.8 k Grand Prix and a 2001 3.8 k Monte Carlo SS. The notice says the front valve cover and gasket will be replaced with an improved design, and the plastic "beauty cover" and oil fill tube will be removed. No notice of what they...
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    4t65e transmission hard 1 to 2 shift.

    1999 Grand Prix 4T65E transmission. When slowing down to about 10 mph if I feed gas I get a hard shift from I guess to 2nd gear. The transmission slams into gear. This is only when warm and intermittent. This transmission IS A REBUILT AND ONLY HAS 4500 MILES ON IT. THE WARENTY IS STILL IS...
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    Rack and Pinion recommendation

    Free play in my steering 1999 Grand Prix GT magnasteer rack. 170,000 miles. I have read reviews on remanufactures like Cardone and they are not good. Seems like the Racks carried by the auto stores are junk and tend to have problems like leaking. Some mechanics told me to stay away from...
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    Fuel Pump Install

    I don't know where else to post this but I installed a new Denso fuel pump in my 1999 Grand Prix GT. I had a ***** of a time trying to get the new pump to seat so I could install the snap ring. I had seen a few videos on you tube which made it look so easy and a drop in fit. I spent 3 hours...
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    Inner tie rod

    I had a slight movement on the driver side inner tie rod. I got a opportunity to use a lift so I had to buy the inner tie rods right away. I usually buy premium parts from Rock Auto. I bought the Driveworks brand DW-EV195 from Advance auto. I think Car Quest also sells them. They were $17.00 a...
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    1999 Grand Prix 166,400 miles.

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    4th transmission

    1999 GRAND PRIX GT 165,000 miles. I just had the 4th transmission put in at a cost of $2800.00 3 year warranty. The car was shifting very hard and a whining noise could be heard upon acceleration. I went to a rebuild transmission shop and my general mechanic. The rebuild guy wanted to take it...
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    Ingnition coils

    I have 162000 on my 1999 3.8 grand prix. I was thinking of putting in new coils or high power coils like msd. I have new plugs and wires and no misfires. Do you think there will be a slight performance increase or smoother idle with new coils?
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    Heat Sheilds spark plug wires

    Anyone found a way around using the heat shields for the boots of spark plug wires. 1999 Grand Prix GT 3.8. I noticed pictures on the box of Auto Light wires that show metal surrounding the boots of some of their wires. Cannot find any pictures of 3.8 wires. Tried using 8 mm taylor wires but...
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    BCM replacement

    I have a 1999 Pontiac grand prix gt. I was told by an electrical shop my BCM has to be replaced. They wanted to send it out to be repaired which means I would be without a car for a week or 2 not an option. I told them I could get a rebuilt or new one. Would it have to be reprogramed of...
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    Review of very useful toolI did on Amazon

    Thexton 419X GM Engine Moving Tool Price: $43.74 19 used & new from $35.38 Important Review Please Read, June 7, 2014 Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Thexton 419X GM Engine Moving Tool (Misc.) Great too does...
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    Posting pictures

    Any where on the site where it tells you how to post pictures? could not find anything in search. Used photo bucket which lets you pots links which is a pain for anyone to look at.
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