Spark plug, coil arcing
2003 Monte 3.8l v6 --How to replace back sparkplugs
I have been unsuccessful with getting to the sparkplugs in the back. I have had a mechanic try. Just cant do it. I know we need certain tools. If someone can just tell me. pllllllease
Have had the car about 1.5-2 yrs and have put almost 30k miles on it.
help!!
Have had the car about 1.5-2 yrs and have put almost 30k miles on it.
help!!
Re: 2003 Monte 3.8l v6 --How to replace back sparkplugs
If the underhood has a bar that goes across from the left to the right side that bolts to the top of the stut tower, remove that first. That will give you more room for your arm and elbow.
Then use a ratchet with a short extension and plug socket. A swivel spark plug socket works best.
Then use a ratchet with a short extension and plug socket. A swivel spark plug socket works best.
cd player hangs up
Cd player has hung up, no cd in it. once in, it won't release. Any suggestions, Can't afford to replace.
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Re: cd player hangs up
There are no other options but to replace the radio if the cd mechanism is having issues. You can have the radio removed and sent out for repair, but that is pretty much the same cost as replacement. Probably not what you wanted to hear, but that's the way it is.
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Monte Carlo Starting Procedure Delay
1999 Monte Carlo 3.1--hesitation between key turn and starter ignition--sometimes takes several key trys for connection with starter--starts and runs fine after starting. Auto parts store says alternator and battery check okay. What could be going out?
Re: Monte Carlo Starting Procedure Delay
your ignition switch sends power to fuse #7, 5Amp. then it goes to the neutral safety then to the starter relay under right side of the dash above the glove box. It is grounded by the theft deterrent module. You have to complete this side to the relay circuit to close the relay and send power to the starter solenoid.
you may have a security module problem if the ignition switch checks out ok
you may have a security module problem if the ignition switch checks out ok
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Monte Carlo knocking in the dash
I have a 2006 Monte Carlo when I turn off the outside air or turn off the car there is a knocking in the dash on the passenger side.
Re: Monte Carlo knocking in the dash
it could be one of the heater control doors moving to a neutral position. They sometimes make a noise when the gears start to get worn.
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Re: Monte Carlo knocking in the dash
I have the same problem, and I have a 2006 Monte Carlo SS (Black & Grey leather interior). It's a common problem in these cars that could cost you anywhere from $300-$1000 to fix. It has something to do with a piece breaking off in the air cooling system.
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Spark plug, coil arcing
Hi there, I have a 1986 Chevy Celebrity wagon base model. It has the 2.8 V-6 2-barrel carb. I've owned it since October 2015. Put a complete tune up in it after I bought it. Ran darn near flawless in any temperature until 2 weeks ago. Began hesitating and backfiring. I looked at the engine in the dark a few nights ago and noticed the coil arcing. I bought a "Drive Works" ignition coil from Avanced Auto and installed it. The car seem to run better for a day or so before reverting back to lagging and backfiring. Looked at the engine again in the dark and noticed the coil was still arcing. Took it back and bought an Accel ignition coil. Installed it this morning and the car ran badly from the start. Just looked at the engine a few hours ago in the dark and it was lighting up like a Christmas tree. Purple/bluish light everywhere. Coil was arcing, wires were arcing with each other, the coil to distributor wire was arcing out almost it's entire length against the air cleaner. Car still runs, at idle it will miss and at higher RPM's while driving is "pops" (backfires). I checked the distributor cap and rotor, they didn't look bad. There is only around 15,000 miles on all the tune up parts. Could be a bad coil ground, but I'm not sure how this coil grounds. I believe it's through the bracket? The only wires on the coil itself are the coil to distributor plug wire and 2 wires that plug into the coil itself. I know the newer coil runs hotter so what are the chances another complete tune up with better quality wires solves this problem? Thank you!
Re: Spark plug, coil arcing
when the spark arcs outside the system means it is easier to jump to ground outside that it is to jump the gap at the spark plug. That's not a coil problem (unless the coil is cracked). Look at the wires. Or where ever you see the arcing. Make sure the spark plug gap and the distributor cap to rotor contact is good.
moisture on the wires makes it easier for a bad wire to jump around using the water as a connection to ground. the coil seems to be working great. that why you get it arcing all over.
moisture on the wires makes it easier for a bad wire to jump around using the water as a connection to ground. the coil seems to be working great. that why you get it arcing all over.
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