http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:33:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970650&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:55:09 GMT My 06 impala has an oil plug that was either overtightened or is rusted on. Anyone have any advice?

If not I'm going to bring this guy in and let it be someone elses problem. ]]> Impala / Impala SS Dave_s http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970650 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970591&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:58:43 GMT replaced LIM gasket set on my car, stopped oil and coolant leaks , but now have intermittent check engine light with code P0507 . I replaced my IAC and cleaned out the port it is installed and the throttle body. I was wonder ing if anybody knows of any place short of the dealer to get the PCV to throttle body to Valve cover vacuum hose ? every thing looks good and i tried spraying carb cleaner on the intake but the idle didnt change. lastly i have a base impala so no Tach on the dash. any help would be great replaced LIM gasket set on my car, stopped oil and coolant leaks , but now have intermittent check engine light with code P0507 . I replaced my IAC and cleaned out the port it is installed and the throttle body. I was wonder ing if anybody knows of any place short of the dealer to get the PCV to throttle body to Valve cover vacuum hose ? every thing looks good and i tried spraying carb cleaner on the intake but the idle didnt change. lastly i have a base impala so no Tach on the dash. any help would be great ]]> Impala / Impala SS HUSTLEMANLV http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970591 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970544&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:45:40 GMT Hello, My 06 Impala battery went dead and oce dead the OnStar backup battery kicked in to keep the OnStar system alive. The battery was replaced in the car and then the OnStar light was red. I called OnStar and it was reported that the battery was dead for the above reason and I have to replace it. Does anyone know how much this battery is and is it user replaceable, or do I need to bring it to the dealer for this? Thanks, Tom Hello,

My 06 Impala battery went dead and oce dead the OnStar backup battery kicked in to keep the OnStar system alive. The battery was replaced in the car and then the OnStar light was red. I called OnStar and it was reported that the battery was dead for the above reason and I have to replace it.

Does anyone know how much this battery is and is it user replaceable, or do I need to bring it to the dealer for this?

Thanks, Tom ]]> Impala / Impala SS luvmy02impala http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970544 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970448&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:21:52 GMT o3 chevy impala and the defoster blower only works on high lower speeds stopped working all of a sudden where is first place to check to fix the problem? thanks for the help o3 chevy impala and the defoster blower only works on high lower speeds stopped working all of a sudden where is first place to check to fix the problem? thanks for the help ]]> Impala / Impala SS fly066 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970448 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970396&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:51:36 GMT Hello I have a set of 4 Impala Cop Rims and tires for sale. Tires are pretty much shot, maybe could use for spares but rims are in good shape. No bends no marks. Selling for reasonable offer. Thanks Chad Email me at unstopable_baller24@yahoo.com Email for pics! Hello I have a set of 4 Impala Cop Rims and tires for sale. Tires are pretty much shot, maybe could use for spares but rims are in good shape. No bends no marks. Selling for reasonable offer. Thanks Chad Email me at unstopable_baller24@yahoo.com
Email for pics! ]]> Impala / Impala SS unstopableballer24 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970396 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970179&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:48:50 GMT I bought a good used transmision from an 01 Impala and want to put it into my 03------but have now been told by several people that it will not work.

Can anyone tell me what the differences are, and if there is a way to modify the 01 Tranny so it will work in my car. (both cars are 3.4's)

Any and all advice will be appreciated ]]> Impala / Impala SS MNSubbie http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970179 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970068&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:28:34 GMT I have 70 Camaro and I run 9.90 and only have 7 wires on it could git away with 3 if I toke the MSD 6A of I post to the passlock 2 Thread it is my old ladys car [was] she gave it to me and toook my S 10 SO HELP ME please low tire oil change low coolent lights stuped red light flashing wont start think the heated seats are coming on howe the he__ can i shout the head lights out never seen such a bag of s__t HELP ]]> Impala / Impala SS BUSHY409 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970068 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970024&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:33:09 GMT My Chevy began hesitating when taking off and when driving straight runs you can feel the car jolting a bit. The check engine light comes on intermittently. Took it to have the check engine light checked and it came back a p0404 code. The kid at the mechanic shop said it was the egr valve and to replace it was a bit over 300. I thought it sounded high so I declined to have it ficed just then as I wanted to look up this issue. After reading many items it says this could be multiple issues including an o2 sensor. What is the best way to troubleshoot this issue to narrow it down? It just recently failed inspection for the code p0404 as well. Money is very tight right now and I cant afford to pay 300 and to not have it resolved the issue. My Chevy began hesitating when taking off and when driving straight runs you can feel the car jolting a bit. The check engine light comes on intermittently. Took it to have the check engine light checked and it came back a p0404 code. The kid at the mechanic shop said it was the egr valve and to replace it was a bit over 300. I thought it sounded high so I declined to have it ficed just then as I wanted to look up this issue. After reading many items it says this could be multiple issues including an o2 sensor. What is the best way to troubleshoot this issue to narrow it down? It just recently failed inspection for the code p0404 as well. Money is very tight right now and I cant afford to pay 300 and to not have it resolved the issue. ]]> Impala / Impala SS tirwin88 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970024 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970019&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:19:05 GMT i have a 01 impala thats im currently coming up for a oil change and currently running royal purple but was wondering is it as good as they say or is there better oil, was considering to try new castrol edge, valvoline, or mobil 1 extended performance sythentic. which is better? Also my tranmission i was gonna service but instead of dex III i was gonna switch to Dex VI but not sure which brand is better Valvoline, Castrol, Etc? Please help me out asap with your opinions. thanks i have a 01 impala thats im currently coming up for a oil change and currently running royal purple but was wondering is it as good as they say or is there better oil, was considering to try new castrol edge, valvoline, or mobil 1 extended performance sythentic. which is better? Also my tranmission i was gonna service but instead of dex III i was gonna switch to Dex VI but not sure which brand is better Valvoline, Castrol, Etc? Please help me out asap with your opinions. thanks ]]> Impala / Impala SS samuelcb409 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970019 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970004&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:38:53 GMT i have a 2003 chevy impala, i have changed the speed sensor but the imput speed sensor is bad now but i dont know where it is or how to change it. i have a 2003 chevy impala, i have changed the speed sensor but the imput speed sensor is bad now but i dont know where it is or how to change it. ]]> Impala / Impala SS sjw1109 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970004 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969993&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:39:23 GMT New to the forums, tons of good information here thought I'd share my experience. Hopefully this may help someone else with these type of problems.

Here is my 01 Impala BCM replacement adventure:

About a month ago the power door locks stopped working. Upon investigation I found that the BCM controls them and it might be the culprit.
Didn’t go any further, but as time went on the HVAC blower would decide to work whenever it wanted to , rear window defogger stopped working and, until last week the dash lights for the ABS, air bag and brakes would randomly go on and when I would use the directional’s I just hear a buzzing sound.
Ordered a new AC Delco BCM from Rock Auto, $145.00. In the meantime starting problems occurred, never had a security light problem though. Sometimes the car would start no problem, other times had to keep trying for 10 minutes or so.
BCM arrived last Thursday, pulled the old one out plugged in the new one and performed the Passlock relearn procedure, car now starts everytime, everything else came back to life.
Only issue was the airbag warning light stayed on and the radio displayed LOCKED and didn’t play. I knew I had to go to the dealer and get the BCM programmed to the car so that’s what I did. A half hour and $85 later all problems solved.
Total cost $230 and a few hours work. Would have been less time but I figured since I was at it I would pull out the ignition switch assembly and clean the 5 contacts at the rear, 2 had heavy carbon deposits on them.
Hopefully everything will be OK for a while (or more), keeping my fingers crossed ]]> Impala / Impala SS caps620 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969993 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969903&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:26:15 GMT Wondering if there is an easy way to tell what year a 3.4 engine was made-----and what year tranny is attached to it. (so I can see if an engine swap will work) I have on 03 Impala---and the engine in the car has an 03 stamped into the intake casting, right in front of the throttle body. I have another engine, which may be out of an 2000 Impala that has an 00 stamped in that same place in the intake. Is that how I tell what year these engines are---or is there a serial # I should look for? And on the transmission, (same car) there is a white plastic tag attached on the passenger rear of the trans, with the following code: 611RDBW125J. Does that tag and code allow me to determine when the trans was built? Any and all advice would be great. Thx Wondering if there is an easy way to tell what year a 3.4 engine was made-----and what year tranny is attached to it. (so I can see if an engine swap will work)

I have on 03 Impala---and the engine in the car has an 03 stamped into the intake casting, right in front of the throttle body. I have another engine, which may be out of an 2000 Impala that has an 00 stamped in that same place in the intake. Is that how I tell what year these engines are---or is there a serial # I should look for?

And on the transmission, (same car) there is a white plastic tag attached on the passenger rear of the trans, with the following code: 611RDBW125J. Does that tag and code allow me to determine when the trans was built?

Any and all advice would be great. Thx ]]> Impala / Impala SS MNSubbie http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969903 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969884&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:34:48 GMT The speedometer got the best of me, 2 am friday morning on my way home from work, half asleep, set cruise for 55mph, only problem was 10 miles down the road i got a ticket for 70/55, should of been 82, so now im just giving the dealership the car to fix all the steppers. Thought something was wrong when passing everyone, took the cop 2 miles to catch me she said, oh well. First time for everything, first ticket, now its time to get the car repaired. The speedometer got the best of me, 2 am friday morning on my way home from work, half asleep, set cruise for 55mph, only problem was 10 miles down the road i got a ticket for 70/55, should of been 82, so now im just giving the dealership the car to fix all the steppers. Thought something was wrong when passing everyone, took the cop 2 miles to catch me she said, oh well. First time for everything, first ticket, now its time to get the car repaired. ]]> Impala / Impala SS Gman2007 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969884 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969795&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:32:59 GMT hi peeps wanna know if anyone can help or has an idea i have a 2000 imp 3.8 i had a leak in my radiator took to my uncles radiator shop and had it fixed when i put radiator back in i was puting coolant level sensor back on radiator and when i looked at the sensor probe on the sensor it was rusted when i touched it it fell off so i put sensor back on radiator and now cooling fans do not turn on anyone had this happen please help..... hi peeps wanna know if anyone can help or has an idea i have a 2000 imp 3.8 i had a leak in my radiator took to my uncles radiator shop and had it fixed when i put radiator back in i was puting coolant level sensor back on radiator and when i looked at the sensor probe on the sensor it was rusted when i touched it it fell off so i put sensor back on radiator and now cooling fans do not turn on anyone had this happen please help..... ]]> Impala / Impala SS slabrida http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969795 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969464&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:27:08 GMT Need to reconnect the upholstery on bottom of head reset. Can't seem to get it done on the seat. Anybody know how to remove the headrest? I have tried holding in the locking unit on one side and oppened up seat back but cannot get to bottom of shafts. Yuor help appreciated.

Teegolf ]]> Impala / Impala SS teegolf http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969464