Thread: Few issues I'd like to fix

I just got a 2005 GP and it did have a few minor issues.

First, it got the classic blower that won't blow problem. Easy fix, just got to wait for the part to show up.

Second, the key FOB does not work. I replaced the battery and checked that the clip is firmly soldered on (why are those clips easy to break?) but it still won't lock/unlock, open trunk, or panic at all. Is there a way to tell if it's working and needs to be reset or if I need to replace the whole thing?

Third: the LCD on the radio/CD player is very hard to read. It looks like maybe the LED backlighting either got loose and isn't getting power or the LED burned out. Can that be fixed? I have 20 years electronics experience, just prefer not to spend a lot of time taking it apart if it's not easy.

Fourth: a piece seems to be missing from the console under the key slot and next to volume knob:
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps0f9bd507.jpg

What is it? So that I can look it up and get it to cover the unsightly holes.

And lastly, I'd need manual for this car. Is there a PDF I can download somewhere? I tried Google and keep getting web site that wants to charge an arm and a leg just to view it Or is the manual not free? I need the manual to find out what else needs to be checked like the fuses, where are the important parts, etc.

The other LCD display is showing today is Thursday, Jan 6 so I need to change it (hence the manual request), the cruise control will not work at all (bad fuse? again need manual) and I can't find jack should I need to change tire.

TIA for any answer you can provide.

Thanks for the link!

Originally Posted by Below Average Joe

does your car have a 3 button dic or 5 button?

3 buttons if that's the top LCD that shows odometer, date, and warnings. What does DIC stand for anyway?

Going to look in the bulb replacement guide so I can see what I need to get.

Got the date set correctly. Still can't get the key fob to work so I may need to have it reprogrammed. I need a replacement key anyway since the dealer had only 1 and I'd prefer to have a spare in case I get locked out.

I can probably trim a piece of thin black foam and hot glue it in place.

I found another issue with my car, the cig lighter sockets (both) do not work. I already checked the fuse, assuming it's the one under the hood, slot #10 (ACC), 25A it is good so is that the right fuse for the lighter socket or is there another? Or do I need to assume the wiring has come loose inside the console and not powering the sockets?

Your key fob is most likely fine, the conductive pads may have just worn off under the buttons like they commonly do.

Try this, pop open your key fob and find the little black dots attached to the rubber buttons. Take some aluminum foil and cut or tear a couple squares out that will cover those black dots without going out of the button shapes. Then just super glue the squares over those dots, let it dry, and throw it back together.

It may fix your problem, but even if not it's a good idea for these GM key fobs. Those conductive dots always wear out and cause problems. I used to have to squeeze the buttons so damn hard for them to work, now a light push works every time.