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    Testing for P0455 code 08 Base

    Hey, Well the 08 is acting up. Was getting the check gas cap warning. Replaced the gas cap. 2 days later the warning came back. Now I am getting the check engine light and a P0455 code. In reading looks like it could be the Vapor Canister Vent Solenoid or Purge Solenoid. Before just...
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    Oil light in dash on and off Oil level OK. 08 Base

    Got a weird issues that just started on my wife's car. The Oil pressure light on the dash is coming on and off at times. This morning she informed after getting to work it was on about the first 5min of her drive. The oil level was good on it this morning when she left (checked the dip...
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    hiss from dash/center-console when Accelerating 2008 Base

    My wife's Grand Prix is acting like normal. My Radiator blew on my 08 Subaru. After she gets attention the Grand Prix wants some. Not kidding 3rd time this has happened after a repair to my car! Only when about flooring the 08 Grand Prix base model do I get a hissing sound from under the...
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    08 needing tuneup any added musts?

    Got a little warm weather and the wife is noticing this year with the AC on she can feel less power a lot more. The car is at about 98K so know it is time for a tune up. Searched but could not find find much tune up info. Know to get plugs and wires. Did a belt and flush not that long ago...
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    Front inner fender hitting strut over bumps

    For a few years our 08 Grand Prix has a clunk/popping sound when going over bumps at times. Started after she hit a hug pot hole. I have replaced lower control arms, tie rods, and sway bar links and all needed to be replaced but none fixed the issue. When jacking up the car this weekend I...
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    Write up changing cooler lines 2008?

    When changing out the radiator hoses on my wife Base 2008 I noticed a little oil residue on the lower transmission cooler line. It is leaking were the rubber and metal line fit. Been doing searching see it has quick disconnect lines. Is there a part number for the blue o-ring in the fitting...
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    Changed coolant and Thermostat still very little heat 2008

    My wife said she noticed yesterday that she was not getting much heat out of her vents. The fan is working well but he temps are not there. Some times she would feel heat for a short time and then it would stop. Figured since the thermostat had never been changed it was a good chance because...
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    Lower Control Arm or just lower ball joint

    After fixing the sway bar end links, tie Rod ends, and wheel bearings I have a new item to fix. When my wife's 08 car goes over bumps at low speeds or you turn the wheels all the way you hear a clunk. It is getting louder. I am sure the lower ball joint is shot. I know from seeing videos...
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    Down to a clicking noise after replacing wheel Bearings and Tierod ends

    My wife has a 08 Base model she had a large clucking sounds that were getting worse. Found out the tie rod ends and wheel bearing where both bad. After that is done 98% of the noise is now gone. I am just down to a clicking sound now and then. It happens when she is turning or some times...
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    Replacing the BCM on a 08?

    I think I have the lock issue and battery drain figured out on my wife's 08. All signs looking to be pointing at the BCM is starting to go bad. From reading it looks like the Lock Relay is built into the BCM unlike past years. I have a relay going bad that is not allowing us to lock the car...
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    08 Seat heater bulb replacement?

    Little by little I am getting my wife's 08 Base Grand Prix back to looking great. One of the last things I am still trying to figure out is her heated seats. On the heater controls the bulbs are burnt out for the heater seat button. I can find DIY's to replace bulbs in the older heater...
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    2008 Grand Prix Wheel Bearing/Hub DIY?

    My wife's car was getting a radiator flush done and while there they said her tie rod end and wheel bearing are starting to go on her right side. I tried to search for a DIY but I can not find one. Is there one on this site I can not find? I found out for up to 2000 but I am sure if...
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    2008 Grand Prix heat is starting to fail

    My wife's car is starting to loose its heat. I am going to be changing the thermostat this weekend. I do not see any leaks. Is there anything else I should be checking. This is her 3rd Grand Prix and all of them have had heater problems about 4-5 years in. Where I have never had a car or...
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    08 GP will not lock but will unlock

    I have having a very weird issue with my Wife 08 GP. Her is is not locking about 75% of the time. It will not auto lock, lock with the fob, or when the switch on the door. It will unlock just fine. When I click for it to lock from the inside of the car I hear a clicking coming from near the...
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    Dash lights going out on 08 Grand Prix

    On my wife's car her dash lights are starting to go out on the center consol area. Mostly the heating/ac controls. Is there a easy way to fix this? Searched but I can not find anything on it. Thanks.
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