Vehicle make/model = olds Alero
Year = 2000
Mileage = 95,000
Engine size = 3.4l
tech = kk
question = What type of sensor sits next to the oil filter. I broke it
when I was changing the oil filter.
KK:
I believe the sensor you are referring to is the Knock Sensor. It is just above the filter. A round sensor
with a 1-sire connector.
Another sensor in the area is the oil pressure sensor. This had a black barrel and connector with
several wires. Either can be purchased from any parts store.
Year = 2000
Mileage = 95,000
Engine size = 3.4l
tech = kk
question = What type of sensor sits next to the oil filter. I broke it
when I was changing the oil filter.
KK:
I believe the sensor you are referring to is the Knock Sensor. It is just above the filter. A round sensor
with a 1-sire connector.
Another sensor in the area is the oil pressure sensor. This had a black barrel and connector with
several wires. Either can be purchased from any parts store.
Problem with my 2001 olds Alero
Mileage = 89k
Engine size = 3.4
dash lights = no
Computer codes = none
Repair work done prior = prev main up to date tune up at 65k
work done to repair this problem = fuel pump and filter
How found us = yahoo
GM tech = jk
question = my customer states car cranks but does not start. Another shop had car while this was
happining.i was told car started with a tap or two on the gas tank. They had a fuel pump and filter
put on customer states car started for two weeks. Then same problem car was towed to me and
starts every time no c.e.o. no codes in history or t.s.b..nothing from wiggle test. Ive found this is a
common prob with this year make and module but have not found a fix any ideas?Or rec test to run?
JK:
Well,of course you need to verify that no fuel pressure is the problem. No dash lights, so does not
sound like a security issue.A few things i have had over the years.....Faulty fuel pump relay in
underhood fuse block, or a problem inside the fuse block itself. Swapping relay when acting up, or
tapping on block when acting up will usually cause it to start. The fuel pump feed goes through the
lf. dash fuse block also. No relays or fuses, it just goes in then comes out on the way to the pump.
Have had a few problems inside that fuse block as well. Pull a few fuses to look for any sign of water
on the terminal, or rust around the block. A corroded circuit inside the dash fuse block can cause
low voltage to the pump. Also bad ignition switches causing low voltage to several of the cars
systems. A check of voltage at the fuel pump / inj fuse when acting up will show a low voltage
condition.
Mileage = 89k
Engine size = 3.4
dash lights = no
Computer codes = none
Repair work done prior = prev main up to date tune up at 65k
work done to repair this problem = fuel pump and filter
How found us = yahoo
GM tech = jk
question = my customer states car cranks but does not start. Another shop had car while this was
happining.i was told car started with a tap or two on the gas tank. They had a fuel pump and filter
put on customer states car started for two weeks. Then same problem car was towed to me and
starts every time no c.e.o. no codes in history or t.s.b..nothing from wiggle test. Ive found this is a
common prob with this year make and module but have not found a fix any ideas?Or rec test to run?
JK:
Well,of course you need to verify that no fuel pressure is the problem. No dash lights, so does not
sound like a security issue.A few things i have had over the years.....Faulty fuel pump relay in
underhood fuse block, or a problem inside the fuse block itself. Swapping relay when acting up, or
tapping on block when acting up will usually cause it to start. The fuel pump feed goes through the
lf. dash fuse block also. No relays or fuses, it just goes in then comes out on the way to the pump.
Have had a few problems inside that fuse block as well. Pull a few fuses to look for any sign of water
on the terminal, or rust around the block. A corroded circuit inside the dash fuse block can cause
low voltage to the pump. Also bad ignition switches causing low voltage to several of the cars
systems. A check of voltage at the fuel pump / inj fuse when acting up will show a low voltage
condition.
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