HVACctrl23.jpg
58 hits | 25.36 KB | Posted: 2/20/24
The replacement control panel's backlight is failing... The mode is not visible at night.
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TireLeak01.jpg
85 hits | 95.79 KB | Posted: 2/20/24
After noticing slow leaks from both (new) front tires, I eventually tracked down the cause.
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VIN-RPO14N.jpg
82 hits | 51.79 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
DATE OF MANUFACTURE 10/02
GVWR 1860KG 4100LB GAWRF 1019KG 2246LB GAWRR 841KG 1854LB
VIN (edited) 1G2NV52E13M######
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/72354][/u...
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Oil161K.jpg
251 hits | 76.98 KB | Posted: 9/24/22
Oil & Brake Fluid Change
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After changing the oil & installing an ACDelco PF47E filter, the oil light was reset (floor & release gas pedal 3x within 5 seconds of turn...
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20220918_162612.jpg
139 hits | 89.47 KB | Posted: 9/24/22
In Sep.'22, there was a noise from the rear end that the local mechanics couldn't diagnose, so it came back.
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StrutsRust.jpg
159 hits | 57.97 KB | Posted: 9/24/22
Somehow, the local mechanics thought that the struts were causing a THUNK in the rear end when turning.
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Rust22.jpg
167 hits | 45.94 KB | Posted: 9/24/22
The local mechanics called this a "rusty old car".
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SwayBushR.jpg
182 hits | 67.4 KB | Posted: 9/24/22
Moog K201413 Rear Sway Bar Bushings
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After a couple of test-drives and inspecting the suspension, the noise was isolated to the rear sway bar bushings, which had wal...
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HVACctrl.jpg
166 hits | 77.13 KB | Posted: 9/24/22
The used HVAC control panel was cleaned & installed.
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The white pointers on the knobs were also touched up.
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Coolant161K.jpg
146 hits | 85.03 KB | Posted: 9/24/22
Coolant Flush
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The low coolant light came on a few times, and the coolant was getting dark, so it was dumped, flushed, & replaced. The hose nipples were wire-brushed & coated with gasket shellac.
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20211124_112515.jpg
248 hits | 52.05 KB | Posted: 11/24/21
Both front fog bulbs are burned out, and the right lamp assembly is missing.

WM bulb $7 https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/16913600 left only
LED pair $17 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098KW62G7
Dorman right $52 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JW27J0Q out ...
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ACcharge.jpg
141 hits | 42.09 KB | Posted: 6/4/22
After holding vacuum for 15 minutes, the system was recharged with 1.35 lbs of HFC134a. An insignificant amount of oil was lost, so none was added.
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Unfortunately, the temperature knob cracked, and the control sha...
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ACLeaks.jpg
195 hits | 63.04 KB | Posted: 6/2/22
The A/C quit working, and was found to have >20psi of refrigerant left. After adding a few ounces, and disconnecting the gauges, both service ports were found to be leaking badly. After evacuating the system, the high-pressure port was easily replace...
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FPR.jpg
123 hits | 56.88 KB | Posted: 6/2/22
The FPR was dumping gas, so it was replaced with a [url=https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/standard-ignition/fuel-delivery/fuel-injection/fuel-pressure-regulator/0ce0f00c815f/standard-ignition-fuel-injection-pressure-regulator/std0/pr234/v/a/4692/a...
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20211216_173619.jpg
186 hits | 115.87 KB | Posted: 12/16/21
After straightening the lips of 2 wheels, the bald rear tires were replaced with Starfire WR 225/50R16 92W & installed on the front, with the usable front tires now on the rear. All the mounting surface...
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DoorPnlLHR.jpg
186 hits | 32.51 KB | Posted: 12/21/21
The LHR window regulator just broke without warning, so it had to be replaced. Fortunately, it's relative...
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Clean.jpg
212 hits | 83.82 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
That should get rid of most of the ants. Both remotes have failed, and it looks like a scantool is required to program replacements. But even GM technicians with the GM scantool have trouble programming GM remotes with new batteries.
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20211122_104347.jpg
224 hits | 125.34 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Not bad for being 18 years old with 156Kmi.
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Official owner manual downloads.

[url...
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20211122_103855.jpg
83 hits | 127.59 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
The right steering wheel buttons are worn so that the backlight bulb is visible, but everything seems to work.
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ACDelco $140 https://www.ebay.com/itm/123922991946
Standard $172 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C6SOXH...
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20211122_103914.jpg
81 hits | 107.09 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
The door jambs are very dirty, and the ants use them as highways.
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20211122_104227.jpg
71 hits | 61.21 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Radiator cap 15psi $11 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IXRMSM
Belt routing map ACDelco $29 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UIO36SG
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bando $23 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CB0KJ8
VECI label
Air filter PN ACDelco GM A1279C ...
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20211122_122622.jpg
68 hits | 117.03 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
A/C compressor & oil filter (not due) wet with oil leak from above
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ACDelco $4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00496MAWC
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20211122_122556.jpg
81 hits | 105.01 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Front subframe (rear view), minor oil leak
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This video is long, but worth watching at least until the intake is back in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tihalo8hgt8&ab_channel=vehcor
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20211122_122536.jpg
150 hits | 94.9 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Gas tank no apparent problems
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20211122_122831.jpg
179 hits | 109.97 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Rear tires 4 years old; tread at the wear bars



2 [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017XTKZF0]Starfire (mad...
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20211122_122524.jpg
111 hits | 92.73 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
1-in 3-out muffler with quad tips

Although the rear body has some impact damage, the bumper structure doesn't appear to have any.
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Headlights.jpg
115 hits | 78.28 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
The headlights have become too dim to drive at night.
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cheap $89 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE94M3E
cheap clear $89 https://www.ebay.com/itm/294124453624
cheap projector $134 https://www.ebay.com/itm/304142110...
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MirrorRHS.jpg
152 hits | 37.45 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
The passenger mirror is very loose, and the housing is broken in a few places.
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new cheap $31 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ARUSZV4 GM1321257 (OE 22724871)

[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1167948][...
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Brakes.jpg
159 hits | 39.35 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
All 8 pads & 4 rotors are OK.
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CHMSLED.jpg
135 hits | 94.31 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
All 3 center hi-mount stop light bulbs were burned out, but they're LED now.
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LEDx20 $12 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TRNQ69 (also fits license & rear fogs)
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TrunkOpg.jpg
109 hits | 49.17 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
Due to a rear-end collision, the trunk had been difficult to open, but it works correctly now. The license lens is shattered, though.
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Dirty.jpg
225 hits | 86.88 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
Pressure washing is the quickest way to get rid of most of the leaves, dust, dirt, & mildew on & in the body. Careful aiming keeps most of the water out of the interior, but it dries pretty quickly in this weather.
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Engine.jpg
140 hits | 90.33 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
Even the engine benefits from thorough spraying.
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Intake.jpg
151 hits | 55.1 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
The oil leak appears to have come from the intake/valley pan end sealant, but it will be easy to spot now, if it re-occurs.
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This video is long, but worth watching at least until the intake is back in.
https://www...
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20211124_114808.jpg
122 hits | 69.82 KB | Posted: 11/24/21
The reverse (both pairs) & license lamps are now LED.The license lens is shattered, though.
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Dorman $11 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NF18NV4 68175
GM $16 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F66VK48 16515822
LEDx20 $12 ...
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Taillamps.jpg
189 hits | 70.99 KB | Posted: 11/24/21
While diagnosing the inoperative reverse lights, I found the ant colony in the right taillight. The egg chamber was inside the lamp board, whose steel (what were the GM engineers thinking?) circuit traces had rusted away, including at some of the bul...
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CoolantPrTest.jpg
89 hits | 45.01 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
The coolant system shows no sign of leaking, but the cap (GM RC98) doesn't appear to hold pressure, so it has been replaced.
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ACD cap $11
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SteergWhBtns.jpg
85 hits | 95.33 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
After failing to pull the steering wheel, its buttons (ACD 22608616) were replaced without taking the wheel off the column.
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MirrorLamps.jpg
75 hits | 38.75 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
It took a modification to some pliers to pull the original bulbs, but the front map lamps in the RV mirror were swapped to LED.
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Blower.jpg
70 hits | 69.69 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
While the glove box was out, the blower was found to have leaves inside, so it was removed & cleaned.
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[url=https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/pontiac,2003,grand am,3.4l v6,1410994]RockAuto parts for this car[/ur...
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DashCam.jpg
88 hits | 65.97 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
This dash cam requires the long cord on its cigar adapter, so wires were soldered to those terminals to make it automatic. The adapter is hidden in the dash.
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20211126_172931.jpg
75 hits | 83.55 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
New air filter

ACD air filter $12


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FogLicPump.jpg
194 hits | 51.01 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
New fog lamp, license lens, & washer pump.
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. [url=https://www.sup...
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20211129_165205.jpg
125 hits | 100.24 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
The console had to come out to install the rear USB adapter, so it was washed. So were the shifter lens & boot, and the shifter light was changed to LED.
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Paint.jpg
107 hits | 41.21 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
After pressure washing, the front bumper was touched up with DupliColor BGM0501.
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Spray paint $15
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