3.4L Sensor Locations- Comment Page 2
Question: We have a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. Recently changed the intake gaskets lower and upper.
But, when put back together it idles high. What did i do or didn't do? Ran fine before
hand.? Idles fast when air breather on, but when taken off idles slow. I was told to put all
together and start up, and should reset the computer..any ideas?
Answer: You might have a vacuum leak. First, try disconnecting
the battery for a few minutes to see if that helped.
I just bought a 2000 Chevy Impala. It used to be a police car. Sometimes when I get in the
car and start it for the first time the temp gauge is already at almost half way. Then
sometimes it just has a mind of it's own. Sometimes it reads hot and then goes to cool if I
turn the car off and start it back up right away. I have taken it to a shop. They said the
instrument cluster is broken. Also all the fluids are fine and I see no smoke or water. I hear
no bubbling or nothing of the sort. I do smell a little coolant when I get out of the car but no
bad. Have any of you ever had this problem? And if you have do you have any advice?
Thank You.
If the gauge is at half way on the first start, then yes,
either the instrument cluster is bad or the temperature
sensor. Smelling ANY coolant is bad. Get that checked.
My 95 3.4L Monte Carlo with the cold engine/high rev - stall problem has a consistent
QDM1 fault, and is showing 0 VDC input from the throttle position sensor. I checked the
wiring, TPS is getting 5 VDC as it should from the PCM, and the wiring reads good for
continuity and no short to ground from the TPS connector to the PCM (the sensor ground
is good too.) The TPS itself was replaced recently with no change to the discrepancy.
Would this be a sure-fire sign that my PCM is broke or could there be another issue at
play?
If the sensor is new and you are sure the wiring checks
good between it and the PCM, then yes the computer is
faulty. Although, the 3.4L DOHC motor has a common
problem for high cold idle- the lower intake manifold
gaskets leak vacuum. This would not give you a Quad
driver fault though.
I have a 2001 Chevrolet Impala my temp gage goes to the half way mark then goes
a little over then back down also my idle goes high i have to turn the car off and on
about 4 times for it to go away if I'm driving and the idle goes high i change gears
from drive it goes down a little but if its on park it goes really high also when i come
to a stop and then drive my car boggles it only does it on first gear it feels like when
you are driving a stick shift car and u let go of the clutch to soon and it boggles
thats how my car drives i really need some info on whats going on with my car.
Check coolant level. May be low caused buy a leaking
intake manifold gaskets. Check ignition coils and spark
plugs causing your engine hesitation.
2003 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4 GT, sometime the car will start and when it does it runs great
and if I shut it off it will start again. It seems if i let sit all night it wont start, go out few hours
later it will start. I replaced the PCM,BCM (used from same car). The crank sensor, ignition
switch, key switch. Checked the TPS (good). Bypassed the Passlock wit a resistor (no light
on) I would consider my self a good mechanic but this one has me stumped. When it
doesn't start it is firing and will run on starting fluid. I can hear the fuel pump kick in and
pressure is good. What do you think this erratic problem could be?
If it runs on starter fluid, then you have a fuel pressure
problem. You say the pressure is good- is that when it is
not starting? What is the pressure?
2001 Oldsmobile Alero and sometimes after the car has been driven I shut off the
car and when I restart it the temperature gauge won't go up even though i know the engine
isn't cold and the cars RPM will go high on idle and if I try to drive it that way the car will
stall or idle rough on stops. But once the temperature gauge goes to normal it will run fine.
I think it's the engine coolant sensor but I'm not sure. What do you think?
It could be a coolant temperature sensor problem, but I
think a check for any trouble codes would be a good
place to start. After that, you will have a better idea of
where a problem area might be.
I am currently putting together a 2000 Chevy impala 3.4 and i have the whole thing
finished except for one last clip. My problem is that i cannot find the receiving end. It
seems like it goes somewhere around the rear set of spark plugs other that I cant provide
any useful info. If u have questions ill answer on the website
If you could provide a picture of the clip your are
referring to we can help you out. Send an e-mail with
attached picture to feedback @ greatautohelp .com
2001 Grand Am v6. Sometimes starts rough and even dies, once I get it running without
chugging (usually hold gas half way down then clears up) the car will run like brand new.
Changed map sensor. When key car on fuel pressure sometimes only hits 15, then key
again jumps to 30. While running its around 40. Whats normal pressure when key on and
when started?
That's a tell tale sign of a bad fuel pump. You should
have about 45psi with the key on or engine running. 15
is way too low to start the car which is why is chugs and
stalls. Replace the fuel pump and filter and you'll be
good to go.
2000 Chevy Malibu and after i have driven it approx. 45 minutes it dies out on me.
Sometimes when i let it sit 15 to 20 minutes it starts again but not always. In addition,
when the gas goes below half it dies out especially if i am going up a steep hill.
Have your fuel level sensor checked to make sure it is
accurate. Then have the fuel pressure checked, best to
check after is stalls to confirm if the fuel pump is bad.
Really appreciate this website, great Job...
I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, 3.4 litre. While driving at a constant speed under 80kms
the engine surges, rpm's wiggle a couple hundred and will continue while accelerating until
speed is over 80kms. Also does it while going up hill....any thoughts ?? Thanks.
Sounds like maybe an engine misfire- a bad plug wire?
Could also be a transmission problem. The TCC or
overdrive could be going off and on.
Chevy Malibu with a 3.1 Litre (2100) Engine. The car runs great and starts
fine, unless it is below 50 degrees outside. The engine turns over fine, it just won't start.
If the temperature is above 50 degrees, it starts fine every time. This is frustrating.
Colder weather can affect lots of things, but mainly fuel
pressure. I'd recommend a fuel pressure check when
cold or when it's acting up. If you have a fuel pump that is
going out, it will definitely act up more when the weather
is colder. The spec for fuel pressure is about 50psi with
the key on. It should hold and not drop off. You may also
want to check the fuel pressure regulator for leaking
internally as well.
2001 pontiac grand prix runs perfectly but the has sensor has stayed on full for
the past 2 days I've had the car and I know I've used enough fuel for it to move a little bit.
Any tips? When the car is off and the radio is going the fuel pin on the dash bobs back
and forth..
You need a fuel level sensor in the gas tank.
2000 Oldsmobile Alero cranks but wont start. Has spark and fuel to the fuel rail. i sprayed carb
cleaner in the intake and it tries to fire. Any suggestions would be great.
Fuel to the fuel rail really doesn't mean you're getting
enough fuel or enough fuel pressure. You need to do a
pressure check to make sure it's within specifications. If it
tries to fire with carb spray, you are either not getting
fuel, or you could possibly have a security problem with
the car that is killing the fuel signal. I would bet you have
a fuel pump that has gone bad, but be sure to check first.
Buick Regal it wont turn on. I replaced the power packs because the car
didn't spark and now it does. We also got the starter checked its good but the car
won't start. When we turn the car over it doesn't stay on even if I press the gas. I
don't know what to do. We are going to check the fuel pump and fuel line next.
What do you think I should do..? Help please. I'm going crazy!!
Yes, check fuel pressure and injector pulse signal. Make
sure the security light is not on the dash also.
Chevy Malibu 2002 V6 3.1. The engine is easy to hot. The temp gauge
is likely to get a half of full scale. ECT sensor is not available since buy the car. Cooling
fan is only have one speed only. SES is ON. Already try resetting SES by disconnect
Battery in 2 hours. Please suggest.
Well, you really need to see what code is stored in the
computer that set the SES light on. If you've got a ECT
problem, that would most likely have set the trouble
code. You could have a thermostat problem as well, or
even a faulty computer. The best place to start is getting
the trouble codes retrieved so at least a diagnostic
starting point can be found.
2002 Chevy Monte Carlo 3.4 cranks but wont start. Fuel pressure is 50 psi and has spark.
It's not getting injector pulse. Checked all fuses, connectors, and power to injectors, all
check good. I checked for codes but none exist at this time. I am suspecting a problem
with the security system because of no injector pulse. How can I reset the security system
to see if it will fix my problem. My scanner will not access that system.
You can try to do a relearn. Just search our site, there
are several pages about that.