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    3.8L 3 series ghost misfire

    could be a fuel injector issue, vacuum leak, dirty MAF. I cleaned MAF and throttle body once a year. always noticed smoother running after
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    Where is the Transmission control module on an '08? Is this it?

    I believe there's a solenoid under the center console to release the shift lock out to shift when the brake pedal is pressed. could be the brake pedal itself maybe?
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    A Little Surprised!

    IMO, one issue is the w bodies I don't think were considered muscle cars. there were a few models that "might" be considered muscle cars but the majority of them were commuter cars
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    New accelerator pedal reset procedure on '08. Need the procedure or steps.

    allright, thinkin through a bit after some morning caffeine and awake, showing reduced power screen- with original pedal was there an issue with acceleration? thinkin that I recall a dirty MAF sensor can cause acceleration and misfire issues as can a dirty throttle body. I do know mine acted...
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    New accelerator pedal reset procedure on '08. Need the procedure or steps.

    is one of the codes low voltage? if so there could be an issue with wiring or pin in the connector
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    New accelerator pedal reset procedure on '08. Need the procedure or steps.

    its been a minute since I replaced the one on my 08 but don't recall much more than disconnecting the battery while I did it.
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    2002 Grand Prix GTP Front End Grinding

    you got that right! I had to take a break, get on YT and see if there was some video showing an easier way or something I was doin wrong. nope- just needed more cuss words.
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    2002 Grand Prix GTP Front End Grinding

    congratulations on informing us you filled the PSP without using cusswords.:ROFLMAO: if ya have to replace the PSP at any time, there WILL be cuss words involved.:ROFLMAO:
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    2002 Grand Prix GTP Front End Grinding

    that sounds like PSP whining. could be low fluid level. if the fluid level is low ya might have a leak somewhere
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    F off winter!

    I used to love winters. ice fishing and wreaking havoc on my snowmobile. not a fan too much anymore. I decided with is being bone smokin cold, it was time to tackle a drywall repair. had new AC unit installed a few years ago needed new whatever lines ran to furnace. whoever owned the house...
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    ICM, CPS, AND LCAS for sale

    all new never used. parts were planned for '08 GP base that was totaled a few days ago. LCAs: Moog rk620675 and rk 620676 left and right. comes with dorman sway bar links Sl92005RD. $75 GM ICM part #D1977A. still in box never used. I bought it a few years ago when prices were lower than what...
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    my ride was totaled today

    265k miles on my '08 and was going to make 300k. totaled by a distracted driver that ran a red light. slammed into rear door/tire going about 45 mph.she admitted to popo she was distracted by her phone,too. I was pretty calm when it happened but I'm getting a little.... I'll just say upset. I...
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    hummin from left front

    '08 base 3800 GP with 4t65e. started getting a hummin that was getting a bit louder a bit ago. wheel bearing replaced still there so onto CV axle. replaced with Napa axle. the hummin is still there. pitch changes on turns. I haven't rotated the tires yet ( heading out inna bit to do that) but...
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    coolant temp issue

    '08 GP base 3800. back in early fall I did a coolant flush and decided to replace the tstat along with it. temp went from running halfway on the gage to 1/4 on the gage. in cab heat when from blaring heat to "meh." broke down earlier this week and thought possibly defective tstat. without...
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    think a new alternator is in my near future

    '08 base GP. been having a whine under the hood that could use a Talkin from my ex on how to really whine.;) and its coming from the alternator. im assuming a new one is in the near future. any recommendations on replacement brands or since electrical stick to AC Delco?
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