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12-08-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread head gasket replacement in 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)

the reason for doing it.

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11-19-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread 2004 Grand Prix not starting in General Grand Prix Discussion

check fuel pressure at schrader valve and spark at coilS. check coils for cracks,too. when it wont start. good idea to scan for codes,too.

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11-08-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread strange electrical issue in General Grand Prix Discussion

hadda little elec issue since but cleaning the bat terminals and greasin em up took care of it.

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09-23-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread 2000 Grand Prix GT Idle and Hesitation Issues in General Grand Prix Discussion

exactly what i was thinkin , which i posted about the problem a bit ago. i went for 3 or so years with an idle issue- either when rolling slow in...

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09-16-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Water in floorboard (Take 2) - The Permanent Fix in How To Write-Ups/Tech Tips

google is your friend:gm part #15794785 - Google Search

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09-08-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread 2005 GTP full throttle battery drop in 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)

couple of things im thinkin: clean battery terminals and grounds. check alt terminals. have battery load tested and test the alternator.

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09-06-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Hello again! in Introductions/Noob Questions

i can relate to clearing your head. actually, i think quite a few here can. some sit and go,"ooooohhhhhmmmmmm.." to clear their head. real men...

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08-01-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread ABS/traction control/Emergency brake lights in Brakes/Suspension/Chassis

id say start with scanning for any codes.

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07-30-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Coolant sludging after 2 flushes in 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)

and pull the tstat,too.

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07-30-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Engine Dies? in Introductions/Noob Questions

forgot to mention- scan for codes. cylinder misfire would tell me one of the 2 mentioned above

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07-30-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Engine Dies? in Introductions/Noob Questions

went through similar with my '08 except it would die randomly when coasting to a stop or at a stop. little more to the story ( where i ended up with...

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07-19-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Coolant sludging after 2 flushes in 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)

prolly not flushed enough. did ya clean out the resevoir?

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07-07-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Top Swap Info and Faqs, Also lots of 3800 Info in 3.8L V6 Naturally Aspirated (L36)(L26)

start a thread on the problem. theres some dam good knowledge here

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07-03-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread 04 grand prix no crank no ignition power in 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)

and here i was reading thinking, "sounds like it could be the ignition." glad ya got r runnin!

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07-03-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

i was thinking it should withstand some moisture,too. coulda been it was just a boneyard icm with who knows how many miles on it and it was its...

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07-02-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

forgot to ask: on the ICM, are either ac delco or delphi the best choices for replacements?

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07-02-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

update and question: cars been running great. did a collant flush today. i got some water on the coils and ICM. took her for a short drive after...

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06-16-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

definately. one thing ive read rather common here: if its an electrical part stick with OEM. i had to run about 100 miles yesterday. after that im...

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06-15-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

beings how im not good with all of the electrical testing crap, i got a boneyard ICM to see. actually picked up 2 of em since they were $10/each....

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06-14-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

apparently the ICM (along with cracked coil)was the problem. back up and runnin.

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06-13-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

update: fuel pressure 56 psi w/ key off. 58 running. found out i had a cracked coil pack for 1/4( botttom one looking from the front). no spark from...

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06-12-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

update: i did an anti theft reprogram thing that says to try to start the car, leave key in on position for 10 minutes,then try to start. it started...

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06-12-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

quickj question: is the anti theft light supposed to be flashing all of the time?

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06-12-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

got spark. went to rent a fuel pressure tester and AZ. gonna have to wait until tomorrow as they have em rented out atm

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06-12-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

2 key fobs 1 key. go out this morning it cranks (rolls over0 strong but no attempt to start. gonna check spark and go from there

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06-11-2022

tomsteve started a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

2 posts in one day- holy smokes this is fun!!! said no one ever. :) 08 base GP. cleaned throttle body yesterday. fired up and ran smooooooooth...

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06-11-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread AC fuse or?? in General Tech Discussion

cancel that. its working but new problem arose.

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06-11-2022

tomsteve started a thread AC fuse or?? in General Tech Discussion

weird.... '08 base GP. my AC has been workin great. cleaned my throttle body yesterday. get in the car for test drive, hit the AC button, light...

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06-02-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread 2001 Buick Regal GS sunroof switch HALP!!!! in General Tech Discussion

if you can pull the switch out, spray it out with some contact cleaner and see if that helps.

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05-29-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread GXP unexplained shifting in General Grand Prix Discussion

id start by checking/ cleaning battery terminals and grounds plus alt. output and condition of battery.

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