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warning lights 2005 monte carlo

cynic2 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:16:41 GMT

warning lights come on: battery, seatbelt, brake lights light up on console. Gauges drop to zero and jump back and forth eratically. Even the road trip odometer registers zero and jumps back...any ideas on this? thanks so much

I have a 2007 Monte Carlo LT how can I improve the performance of the car?

raven14 — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:44:56 GMT

improve the performance of the eng. I have a v-6 3.4 (stock) single exhaust - increase performance say from 0-60 to respond faster?

will 2003 chevy corvette rims fit my 2003 chevy monte carlo?

texas10 — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:58:38 GMT

CAN I USE RWD RIMS ON A FWD CAR ???

96 Chevy Monte Carlo stalls and has bad idle.

shanemiller — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:47:39 GMT

when i start my car it will sputter and stall and when i drive it it will run fine until i give it gas and it starts to stall and has no power

96 Chevy Monte Carlo codes PO401 01/02 and PO420 02/02. What are they?

cdrulik — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:18:12 GMT

What do these codes mean and how do i fix them

Do they no longer make the 2008 Chevy Monte Carlo?

theresa88 — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:23:57 GMT

I cannot seem to find the 2008 monte carlos

Just purchased a new set of 225/60r16 for a 99 Chevy Monte Carlo. Now have a roaring sound. What could it be? Thanks.

shazam4 — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:36:03 GMT

99 Chevy Monte Carlo. Stock rims are 16x6.5. Now have asa 16x7.5. Never had a sound until purchasing new tires. Goodyear eagle 1 nascar.

2001 Monte Carlo has a popping feel in the steering wheel. You feel it on acceleration and applying brakes.

brandoggy — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:54:10 GMT

WHEN ACCELERATING (AT ANY SPEED) I NOTICE A POP AND A SLIGHT JERK IN THE STEERING WHEEL. SAME HAPPENS WHEN YOU STEP ON THE BRAKES. FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE. DRIVES OK AND STOPS OK. HAS NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES.

I have a 2002 Chevy Monte Carlo SS. What module controls the ABS and traction systems?

cleaner196 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:10:55 GMT

both of those system lights came on, and i was told they were controlled by the same thing, and that it would have to be replaced.

How to drop a tranny in a 97 Chevy Monte Carlo? Does the engine have to come out?

catinthehat — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:53:14 GMT

I need to replace the flywheel and the torque converter. I have only dealt with rear wheel drives until now. THanks.

1997 MC Coupe, 3.1 V6

I own a 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo LT. I am about to buy the v8 SS engine for it. How much of a difference am I going to see?

hybridape424 — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:43:42 GMT

I want the 5.3 engine to connect a super charger to it so I have now the v6 and I can not find no type of upgrades to it so therefore I want the v8 any way for the power if theres any???

I have a 2002 Chevy Monte Carlo. I need to change the lower transmission line.

bagunn — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:49:22 GMT

it looks like if i remove a clip ring on the fitting and pull it out without removeing the fitting is this right or do i have to remove the fitting out of the radiator

I bought a 77 Chevy Monte Carlo with 7 miles on it. It is legit?The door trim has seperated and I need a Landau top. Any ideas?

hoppy11 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:39:43 GMT

I bought this car at auction.It was at the dealership when it closed &
taken to storage.Other than some paint flaws I intend to have repaired
by a pro & repainted,I only need a piece of door trim to return it to
show room condition.It has a landau top & trim is rare.Help?

How do you get the 6x9 speakers out of the backdash of a 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo?

cwalton2 — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:35:40 GMT

I'm trying to upgrade my speakers in the back of my Monte Carlo and cannot figure out how to get them out. I thought maybe the speaker grills would come off, but I can't even figure that out.

2000 Chevy Monte Carlo. Need help to reset ignition security system. I replaced the key cylinder.

cgpcgp — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:49:44 GMT

my ignition key were pulling out and it often tripped the security system not allowing the car to start..So I intalled a used key cylinder but the car still won't start the security light on dash keeps flasing help?

2007 Chevy Monte Carlo. Cannot turn key to "off" postion and can't remove key from ignition switch. What went awry?

michaela1111 — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:25:51 GMT

The key can move through all positions (and does start & stop the engine);
with the exception of the "off" position. It'll stop turning in the switch at the last "stop" prior to the "off" position; and subsequently, cannot be removed from the ignition switch. The position in which it stops is not the "accessory" position, but vehicle does demonstrate state of being powered up (ie: if radio is on, it doesn't shut off when driver's door is opened,etc.). To find resolution, is replacing the ignition switch the "fix?" One more: when the car is parked with the key in the position as described above, would it's status compromise the charge in the battery significantly? (no devices on; just key position) In other words, would the key sitting in the "not-quite-off" position be consuming enough power to drain the charge in the battery overnight?
I cannot resist mentioning: This vehicle belongs to my boyfriend; I own an old 1984 Mercedes Diesel 190D. I have never had any problem with my ignition switch, and it's 24 years old; 240,000 miles later! His ignition switch is, let's say, one year old; 20,000 miles down the road, and it's malfunctioning already? Yep, my father was right ... they really don't make 'em like they used to!! Thank you kindly for any input you can impart; I'd really be jazzed to diagnose my boyfriend's car problem - he's 60 years old and thinks females can't possibly figure out what's wrong with a car! Regards, Michaela

Water in car door panel. When I stop the car I hear huge amounts of water sloshing around. How do I get rid of it? Chevy Monte Carlo.

faisha — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:52:41 GMT

After two days of rain I noticed what sounded like an ocean in the door of my 2002 monte carlo. Nex day some of the water had leaked into the driver's side floor and rear passenger floor. Also, day 2 my check engine light came on. Help. I cant get a new car right now, and could do w/o a spiral of repairs.

How do you fix tail lights for a 1996 Chevy Monte Carlo?

notcarfriendly — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:49:19 GMT

its not the fuses. braking lights works, but driving rear lights dont

95 Chevy Monte Carlo 3.1 knocks when its cold, then quiets down when warmed up. Help.

gypsy18519 — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:07:11 GMT

As I said it knocks kind of loudly when ice cold, but runs extremely well.. But once it warms up, the knock quiets down, never goes away,and it runs terrible. Side note.. If the CEL comes on once it's warmed up it runs well again but still always has the persistent tick that goes up and down with engine RPM. Yes it has a boat load of miles, but it's a solid car besides the knock/ hesitation.

My 2006 Monte Carlo is stuck in park with the key in the ignition. Car starts but can't get it out of park. Key stuck.

lauraz1957 — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:16:32 GMT

moved the car just fine and left it in park for about 2 minutes. Then went to drive and couldn't get it out of park. The key will also not release. The car starts just fine but the shifter will not shift and the key will not come out.

I have an 06 Chevy Monte Carlo. The brakes went out twice this morning but now they seem to be working fine. Temp here is minus 3.

ltanya71ks — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:44:40 GMT

The brake light has not come on nor is the brakes making any sounds. The check engine light has been on for about 2 months now.Everything else seems to be running fine. I have over 64K miles on the vehicle. Could the brake lines have frozen or is this an electrical problem?

02 Chevy Monte Carlo transission whining.

tkdracer — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:49:04 GMT

My 2002 monte carlo just recently started making a whining noise from the trans, its worse when accelerating, fluid is at the correct level.

Where are the left and right temp control actuator motor on my dual zone 98 Chevy Monte Carlo?

Daves98ls — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:35:17 GMT

I have been searching for weeks for a part on my car. it's the left and right electric actuators, this is the parts that separates the dual climate zones, one for driver, one for passenger, mine only works for the passenger side and i cant adjust the temp at all from my side. i have changed the switch with a brand new one and still same issue, i took it to a dealer and they said that the drivers side actuator is out, and at $450 to fix this i cant afford that, so i thought i could fix it, he wouldn't show me where it was due to "shop safety rules" and haven't had a service department say they would show me either... can you tell me where those parts are? its a 1998 Chevy Monte Carlo

Part leaking gas on a '99 Chevy Monte Carlo.

catladyks — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:17:39 GMT

I have a 99 Monte that has a small black connecting part on the fuel line on top of the engine toward the rear leaking fuel. Its where a black ridged line and metal line come together. Would like to replace this part but not sure what to ask for to purchase the part. Anyone know what it is?

I have a 04 Chevy Monte Carlo SS. I am having a electrical problem with the gauges.

Denmes — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:38:58 GMT

After I have driven the car, it's warmed up for some reason the gauges all peg as far as they can go.The only way I can get the gauges to return to their normal readings, is to shut the car off ,turn the ignition switch on and off without starting the car.You will have to do this a number of times.This car only has 31,000 miles. My mom gave us the car. This problem happened all off a sudden.
Hopefully some one can explain to me what's going on.Nothing shows up one a scanner/no codes.I also have hand controlls in the car nothing electrical.

Thank You,
Denmec

2002 Chevy Monte Carlo. I put a new radio in. Now the ignition key will not turn. It will not move. What did I do wrong?

vdodson — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:13:27 GMT

I put the key in and it will not turn . I can't start my car. Key won't turn.

I have a 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo LT and I want to drop a GM 5.7 crate engine in it. Is this possible?

hybridape424 — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:21:53 GMT

I know about the engine placement but what else I have to do?

I want to put a 350 Chevy 383 stroker in my 06 Monte Carlo LT?

hybridape424 — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:47:26 GMT

what mods do i have to put mu Carlo through to do so?? because the SS models are rare as hell right now

I have a 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo. The driver's window will go down but not come back up.

paddington — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:20:33 GMT

I have already changed the motor and the regulator and the window switches, it worked for a couple of times, , when I accidentally hit the switch that opens the window, window goes down like normal but will not go back up with the switch.

I have to take the door apart and roll the window up.

How to replace the front struts on a Chevy Monte Carlo?

iavet2009 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:40:48 GMT

I have a chevy 1996 LS Monte Carlo and I was wondering what procedures I would have to take to replace the front struts?

I have an 84 Chevy Monte Carlo. I bought it for about $1500. I want to know how much it's worth?

miguel_541 — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:13:08 GMT

I want to know how much it's really worth?

Water is leaking through the carbon filter of my 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo and flooding the floor on the passenger side.

dalepowers24 — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:39:36 GMT

I have a 2000 Monte Carlo LS. When it rains it leaks through the windshield wipers, then leaks into the carbon filter, which then leaks all over the floor of the passenger side in the front and back.

I'm having issues with the outside temperature reading on my (DIC) It's always 10-20 degrees low. Chevy Monte Carlo SS. Please help.

vfox89 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:43:40 GMT

I'm having issues with the outside temperature reading on my (DIC) It's always 10-20 degrees low.

I don't know if I should find the probe and clean it or just take it into a shop...

By the way it's on a Monte Carlo SS (2000)

The government site that lists mpg has the 1995 Chevy Monte Carlo and Lumina together. Are they really the same mpg?

mhostler — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:59:10 GMT

To get the cash for clunkers, the govt. rates the 1995 Monte Carlo as Monte Carlo/Lumina. I think the Monte Carlo is heavier and thus gets less mpg than the Lumina.

If so, the 20 mpg listed is not correct. Plus, because of the age, I never drive my 1995 Monte Carlo on the highway, so will it qualify for the cash to clunkers?

What are the speaker sizes for the doors of 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo LS?

jillianb — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:38:53 GMT

I have a 2001 Monte Carlo LS, and need to know the size of the door speakers so I can replace them. Can anyone help?

The auto-dimming rear view mirror on my 00 Chevy Monte Carlo has a spot like an oil slick on it. How do I fix it?

vettman1 — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:37:50 GMT

The auto-dimming rear view mirror on my 00 Monte Carlo has a spot like an oil slick on it. How do I fix it and what may have caused this?

I have a 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo SS and a cylinder is misfiring.

daod — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:08:19 GMT

What can I do to fix this without breaking my check book? Do I have to replace the cylinder itself or is there something else that could be causing this?

95 monte carlo new brakes on front back brakes ok brake light on dash comes on and off had if checked nothing wro

dbratko — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:15:38 GMT

brake light comes on and off brake shop put car on computer found nothing wrong wrong what is the problem?

How do you disable the alarm 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS?

poeticfx — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:37:05 GMT

When i'm driving the Security System comes on. Then once i turn the car off it won't start back. now the dash board lights up but that it.

Chevrolet Monte Carlo car stalls

shanemiller — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:41:39 GMT

my car is a 96 chevy monte carlo i have a problem when im driving i can slowly give it gas it will go but when i try to pass or give it alot of gas it stalls out and it has a rough idle i was woundering if anyone would know what would cause this

84 Chevy Monte Carlo SS. Fake or true?

duron — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:37:23 GMT

how can i know for sure if my 84 monte carlo is a true SS it has all the parts and the 305 V8 5.0 but how can i be sure this is my vin if it helps 1g1az37g1er122571

Chevy Monte Carlo 1996 no brake lights, light bulbs and fuses good.

jbustamante — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:09:50 GMT

i have a 1996 monte carlo the 2 back brakelights dont come on but the small one in the back window does fusses good and bulbs good and dash lights dont work

Could anyone tell me where the Outside Temperature Probe is located on my 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo?

vettman1 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:45:52 GMT

Could anyone tell me where the Outside Temperature Probe is located on my 2000 Monte Carlo?
The temperature display is always 10 degrees cooler than the actual outside temp. It has always seemed to be ok, now all of a sudden it's constantly lower.
Thank-you

Where can I get a Chevy Monte Carlo passenger door, at least just the exterior part and prefer a window with it? Thank you.

speedy32 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:16:45 GMT

I have a 1999 Monte Carlo LS, need to replace at least the outside of the door passenger side prefer a window in it but if not that is fine, I don't have to have the interior parts of the door either or mirror, or the speakers, and would rather not have to go to a junk yard to get one but will if need be, so i was wondering where I could find a door at? any help would be GREATLY appreciated Thank You

I have a 96 Chevy Monte Carlo Z34 and my car is totally dead. It wont even say tictic. I am thinking alternator.

chatman47 — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:51:44 GMT

I noticed my power steering also was whining ..Is it a possibility it could be the steering

I have a 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo LS. When I turn the radio on it lights up like normal but no sound! Help me please!

suzukijim — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:32:12 GMT

NO SOUND WHEN RADIO IS TURNED ON

On my 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo, my turn signals don't work. The lights work on both sides, front and back, but they don't flash.

jpee43 — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:44:43 GMT

I have no turn signals or hazard lights. The lights are working on both sides of the car, front and back, they're just not flashing. I have checked the fuses for both and they are both good. I thought about checking and changing the flasher relay but don't know were it is located. The 2001 Monte Carlo has fuse panels on both the driver side and passenger side and also under the hood of the care but none of these contain the flasher relay. Could you tell me were the flasher is located and if this will fix the problem.

2001 Chevy Monte Carlo low tire pressure gauge and oil light stays on. I've had an oil change and now new tires .Please help.

sampsonthe2nd — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:17:07 GMT

2001 Monte Carlo I'm not sure if it is the wiring. Sometime the blinkers don't work. The tire pressure gauage light and the oil light stays on! I don't know if it was previous owner trying to put his on music in. Or a shortage or something. All new fluids and new tires.

PLEASE HELP!

2001 Chevy Monte Carlo with no power starting up hills, loses power going up hills. Has a 3 second hesitation when you step on the gas.

jdctg — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:41:31 GMT

have 2001 chevy monte carlo that looses power going up hills, has no power starting up hills and has about a 3 second hesitation when applying accelerator. It also make a whisteling noise until it has reached all gears.once it is on the open road it likes to cruise.

How do you program the keyless entry fob for a 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo SS?

jbond007 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:37:48 GMT

just got car and keyless entry fob needed programed how do you do it