Window clips

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by PotIsYourFriend

Well I took it to AutoZone to see what the Check Engine Light was on again.. I was prepared to buy an O2 sensor thinking this was the problem but he wanted to hook up the scanner to it.. And it had an error 128.. Which is the sensor for checking the engine temp for the temp gauge... Wow, does the light really need to come on keeping me from getting it inspected? I already knew it wasn't working because my temp gauge never moves... Now hopefully when I replace it, it won't come back on with another problem...

That's coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature. I used to get that error code when I ran a 160 degree thermostat in my GTP. If you have the 195 degree it means the thermostat is stuck open or the temperature sensor (ECT) is out of calibration feeding an erroneous signal to the PCM and temperature gauge.

At least it wasn't the CAT convertor this time.

[PotIsYourFriend]

LOl, true.. I've never replaced the thermostat and I have over 128k.. Should I replace it?

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by PotIsYourFriend

LOl, true.. I've never replaced the thermostat and I have over 128k.. Should I replace it?

Based on your symptoms I would. It is a classic problem on the 3.4 engine.

[PotIsYourFriend]

Well I replaced the sensor for the temp gaugeand GOT IT INSPECTED!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank Jesus... But the thermostat doesn't look very esy to get to.. The intake where the cables for the gas pedal line is in the way and honestly I'm tired and broke from getting this POS fixed... I'll do like I always do and wait till it F's up... Thanks again for your help bnaylor.. If anyone wants 2 window clips for free let me know...

[Parsonmac]

I was able to remove the white broken window clips today off my daughters 2002 Alero. They were epoxied on and very hard to get off. I used a jigsaw with a fine blade and was able to remove both of them with 3 cuts each. First I CAREFULLY cut the bottom off (about 1/4 inch) cutting as close to the glass as I dared. Then I used the saw to slice the clip off each side of the window. I then used a sharp box-cutter knife to finish scaping the rest off the window and clean up the epoxy. I was able to get both clips off without breaking or scratching the window. Be careful in buying new clips. I got a new design - metal clips, that do not fit correctly and had to do some more jury-rigging to make them work.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by Parsonmac

I was able to remove the white broken window clips today off my daughters 2002 Alero. They were epoxied on and very hard to get off. I used a jigsaw with a fine blade and was able to remove both of them with 3 cuts each. First I CAREFULLY cut the bottom off (about 1/4 inch) cutting as close to the glass as I dared. Then I used the saw to slice the clip off each side of the window. I then used a sharp box-cutter knife to finish scaping the rest off the window and clean up the epoxy. I was able to get both clips off without breaking or scratching the window. Be careful in buying new clips. I got a new design - metal clips, that do not fit correctly and had to do some more jury-rigging to make them work.

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