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inoperative temp gauge on 2004 pontiac montana u1000 code and computer sees temp sender

yenko14 — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:43:42 GMT

inoperative temp gauge on 2004 pontiac montana u1000 code and computer sees temp sender on scanner, also tach and speedo do work, all moduales respond engine trans ip, ect,bad cluster?

I have a 2000 Pontiac Montana mini van with 105000 miles .

bob34114 — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:48:57 GMT

I have a 2000 Pontiac Montana mini van with 105000 miles . My gas gage is going up and down after it gets below half a tank of gas and my cruse control is not working , my traction control light came on and my indicator for my head lights did not light up on the dash while my lights are on . this all happened at the same time and now only the gas gage and my cruse control are not working . I took it to advance auto parts and they put it on the computer and no codes came up . Help !

2001 pontiac montana, indicator light look like a red bomb with black waves in it. What is that?

cswetnam — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:29:59 GMT

The dash board light indicators provided me with lots of red yesterday, it's still there. Red exclaimation mark, red "P" and a red bomb in paraenthesis with black waves in it. I don't have the manual...what? wrong?

Cswetnam

No light in my audio, 2003 Pontiac Montana minivan.

pauy — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:07:50 GMT

for 2003 montana mini van everything works in audio but no light

2001 Pontiac Montana rear air shock problem.

jayman5 — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:35:59 GMT

6 in. to high need to know how to fix good with old car so good with hands

99 Pontiac Montana has a buzzing alarm when shifted out of park from the back rear of the van where the jack is stored.

andyinottawa — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:58:25 GMT

the van has never made tis alarm sound and I have no idea why it started it stays on untill the van is put in park again , it did shut off and when I went to open the power window it started again , its weird it is coming from the jack storage area though

I have a 2005 Pontiac Montana and I was wondering what the towing capacity would be?

coucke — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:44:17 GMT

I have a 2005 Pontiac Montana (older version) and I was wondering what the towing capacity would be?

2007 Pontiac Montana sv6 tire and rim options.

crisb — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:05:14 GMT

I have the cursed 225/60/17 6 bolt wheels on my van. I want to get a set of steel rims and snows for the coming season. I would like a thinner tire. Will this van take a 16 inch steel rim? Or what other size tires will fit a steel 17 inch 6 bolt rim? Why does this van need 6 bolt rims>??????? GRRRRRRRRRRRR... any info appreciated.. I am in Ontario, Canada.

1999 Pontiac Montana 3.4 litre[v6]

tonheib — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:59:08 GMT

I've changed the radiator cap, thermostat, and fluids but still have no heat. Can anyone help?

1997 Pontiac Montana is on its third front wheel bearing assembly in one year. Any clues as to why? Thanks

veestar — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:23:14 GMT

The drivers side front bearing makes grinding noise, especially loud when wheel is being turned. The 3 replacements were bought from local auto parts store and have a life time warranty, but they keep failing. Should I get one from the dealer?

Just wanted to say thank you re our Pontiac Montana lights

dareangi — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 07:38:27 GMT

we scheduled an appointment for next week. Thanks for replying to our question, this helps a lot.

What's wrong with my Pontiac Montana van? It shuts off while the van is running or in drive. angel05

ang6 — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:18:14 GMT

I just bought a 2004 Pontiac Montana just little over a year ago, never really had any problems with it before. Just about 3 weeks ago, the van started to shut off in the middle of driving somewhere. Wasn't to sure to think of it. I looked at the module, then the plugs. Changed the module and tested all the wires to module and got the right amount of voltage from the wiring?! Changed the oil sensor unit that's in the crank shaft and still to no avail!? Can anyone please tell me what it could be, or if this happened to you did you find the answer or fix??
Angel 05

Pontiac Montana engine oil leaks into radiator/coolant. Not other way around & not transmission fluid. Help!

rico99 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:47:17 GMT

Engine Oil is leaking into the coolant. Seems odd. Someone suggested Intake manifold gasket leak, but oil isn't high presure there.

Any suggestions how?
This is in a 99 Pontiac Montana (125K miles) . A newly replaced 1999 Alero 3.4 engine with 27K miles.

Thought it a great motor w/ only 27K, but have this problem

Any thoughts??? Understand if it was water getting into the motor, but engine oil looks nice & clean, only low//
thanks

2001 Pontiac Montana. Sometimes will not restart after turning off. Must wait 45 minutes, then it starts right up. Why?

mjw6 — Sun, 25 May 2008 21:21:33 GMT

I have a 2001 Pontiac Montana. Periodically after turning off the car,if I go to start it a few minutes later, it wont start. It acts like its out of gas, even though it might have a half tank of gas. If I wait 30 or 40 minutes, it starts right up like there was never a problem. Temperature gauge reads normal, everything else seems to work fine. Has anyone else had this problem and know how to fix it? Mileage on this car is 121300.Any help on this is greatly appreciated.

I have a 00 Pontiac Montana, and it needs a tranny. What is the difference between a BRB and BCB transmission and how can I tell?

bckyrdmech — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:57:17 GMT

I need to know what the difference is in the BRB and BCB transmissions, how to tell visually and if it really makes a difference.

I need info on changing my 2001 Pontiac Montana VCR over to a DVD and keep a professional look

wayne57 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:45:49 GMT

Is there a DVD that will Fit, plug and play in the VCR location of my 2001 Potiac Montana?

Can a broken window motor mount be fixed on a Pontiac Montana?

dscotty24 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:30:25 GMT

'00 Pontiac Montana, passenger side window - I replaced the motor but the clips that hold it in broke and eventually the posts so the motor will not stay down, appears as though it needs a whole new plastic piece on the interior of the door.

Thanks

2003 Pontiac Montana front wipers stay up when turned off. The rest of the time they work fine.

marklovesro — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:55:18 GMT

wipers work fine in all modes. but once turned off they go stright up, instead of the down position.

2001 Pontiac Montana. Both sides of rocker panels have rusted out. I've noticed a lot around. Any solutions?

stinger111 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:35:20 GMT

i have a 2001 Montana and both sides have rusted out rocker panels i asked a dealer bout that and he has never heard about that problem but when i start looking at other Montanas and have found a lot more that i would have imagined i went to body supply shop and they tell me they have sold over 4,000 panel to date this year in southern Ontario this tells me theres a problem does anyone know if gm has an extended warranty cause this looks like a steel problem like they had in the 60s and 70s and is anybody stepping up to the plate to fix this thanks in advance

What's the reliability above 90,000 miles for a Pontiac Montana Trans Sport 1997? Any engine or drive train problems?

brucemorra — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:20:56 GMT

I am considering buying an extended warranty for this car, as I want to give it to my son. I just had the transmission replaced. I was wondering if it is worth buying the warranty, or not. Besides the transmission, are there any other major problems people have experienced with this car at mileages above 90,000?

I have a 1999 Pontiac Montana minivan. The liftgate is stuck shut. How do I get it open?

englesun — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:18:57 GMT

I had the vehicle shiiped over here from Germany and had it detailed before we sent it on the boat to Georgia. When we pciked it up at the port the rear lift gate would not open. The door handle moves up and down and it sounds like the door lach is moving but the door will pull open. I have tried to have my son pull on the handle while I pushed from the inside to see if is just stuck but it does not work. It sounds like it is unlocking when I push the electronic locks but it still does not move. WHat could I do to get it open and fixed so I may use the back portion of my van?

I have a Pontiac Montana that won't idle. I have replaced the idle air control valve and the throttle position sensor.

greyduke3 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:14:48 GMT

2001 pontiac montana

The check engine light came on two different times, once on the tps and the other time on the iacv. this time there is no light and it wont idle. It will however still run as long as you double pedal it.

2002 Pontiac Montana heating problem.

MKshjjcarr — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:43:58 GMT

Have replaced the thermostat and still no heat. What can i be looking at to fix this problem

2001 Pontiac Montana won't idle.

greyduke3 — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:21:50 GMT

Its not giving me any codes can someone help me??????

On my 1999 Montana, the compass/temperature display on the overhead console quit working. Any ideas for a fix?

JLONGWILL — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:36:36 GMT

It had worked great, then 2 months ago, worked intermitently. Now it doesn't work at all.

Pontiac Trans Sport Montana. Need help removing battery.

toma55 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:51:17 GMT

I recently acquired and 98' Pontiac Trans Sport Montana from a friend. It is in good condition except that it needs a new battery. I managed to removed the support bar and fuse box on top of the battery, but when I tried to take the old battery itself out, it wouldn't budge. I can't even tell where it's connected at. Can anyone give me instructions on how I'm supposed to take out this battery?

How to install a battery on a 2003 Pontiac Montana.

cjw0440 — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:41:36 GMT

I need instructions, battery is dead.

2001 Pontiac Montana front power window problems.

Pefferman — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:32:59 GMT

Hello all, I am perplexed and hope to have someone shed some light here. We have a 2001 Pontiac Montana with a very odd front power window issue. BOTH front power windows will not operate up or down unless BOTH front doors are open. Closing just one door renders all window operations useless. The yellow power wire to both power window switches reads a good 12 volts regardless of the position of either door. With both doors open the windows function fine, if u manually strike either door catch to the secure closed position both windows will not move, if you strike it to the first "safety position" the windows will work fine. Yet there is zero change on the volt meter display during any of these tests. Holy cow I be lost.

How do I raise a power window that won't work? 2004 Pontiac Montana.

tokeefe — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:21:11 GMT

2004 Pontiac Montana passenger side
stopped working last night - neither switch will work
no motor noise
the drivers side does work
I've pulled the panel and don't see any problems.
I want to close the window until I have a motor to replace it.
Can this be done?

Thanks
Tom

The right power window on my 2001 Pontiac Montana stopped working. How to fix?

rclemons — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:03:00 GMT

We put the window down today and it will not go back up. When you activate the switch, nothing happens. The left side windows works fine.

How can I test the AC on a 2001 Pontiac Montana?

superman2 — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:33:24 GMT

I am looking to buy a 2001 Montana from a private owner. I had turn it on, ran it for about 10 minutes. I could only feel the air is just barely cool it doesn't get cold as it should.

How can I test to make sure that the AC is working? He said that AC will only work when the outside temperature is above 10 degree C. I've never heard of this before. Has any one? Is this true?

Which van and/or minivan has panels that are polymer? And the years?

patou625 — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:10:40 GMT

Van and/or minivan (car) polymer.

How do you flush the radiator on a 2001 Pontiac Montana van?

yvonne78 — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:31:01 GMT

Can't find how to drain the radiator. Where is the drain valve?

2003 Pontiac Montana cooling fan problem.

bruceingeorgia — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:18:28 GMT

I have a 2003 Pontiac Montana that just had the intake gaskets replaced which cost $975.00 and the temp keeps going up. Now I need to check the cooling fans to see if they are working what do I need to jump to see if the fans work. Any help would be great!

Thanks in andvance
Bruceinamericus

How to reset the dashboard message indicator on a Pontiac Montana?

sheinz — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:22:13 GMT

Reset procedure for the dashboard message indicator and engine maintainance light on a 2001 Pontiac Montana.

Headlights fogging up on a Pontiac Montana.

bruceingeorgia — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:50:32 GMT

How do I stop the inside of the headlights from fogging up on a 2002 Pontiac Montana, I resealed the lens and greased the o-ring on the head lamp, but they are still fogging up, I do not want to replace them with will cost me $253.00 each any answers will help please

thanks
bruceinamericus

Does our 1999 Pontiac Montana extended 4 door qualify for CARS Cash for Clunkers?

jfranzen — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:02:20 GMT

3.4 Liter 3400 SFI V6 engine - 4 speed automatic.

2000 Pontiac Montana front power windows don't work.

jvd2 — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:51:11 GMT

The front power windows won't work at all and the power lock buttons will lock but not unlock the doors. The power locks have had this issue since we received this vehicle back from another family member in April but a few weeks ago while on vacation the windows just quit working. They worked intermittently for a while after that and now they don't work at all. Prior to vacation the left rear turn signal was blinking fast as if a bulb was burned out but worked properly when I stepped on the brake. When checking the bulbs I found that it seemed something had shorted out and one of the plug pins was blackened, the plug had melted slightly around the pin and the connection was bad. I repaired that problem and the turn signal works fine now. Any thoughts or advice on the window and lock issues would be greatly appreciated!

Upside down on a 2003 Pontiac Montana.

tanyatea76 — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:51:31 GMT

I still owe $8000 on the 2003 Montana with around 100,000 miles. I have a high interest rate because my credit was bad at the time. I was in a jam so I bought the car. I am not able to refinance because it is over 100,000 miles. I am not sure if I should trade it in and add the negative amount to the new loan. I am wondering if the rebates or incentives on a new car and a better interest rate would be better than staying with the Montana and high interest I have now. Any Suggestions?

easiest method of changing rear spark plugs on a 2002 Pontiac Montana

jdjbuddy — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:07:12 GMT

2002 Pontiac Montana v-6 3.4 plug # 1 3 5 toward rear of vehicle

AWD Disable light stays on 02 Pontiac Montana

dareangi — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:29:29 GMT

My AWD Disable stays on. Been problem solving for months. No one can figure it out at the shops and they say it seems the codes were cleared (or battery must've died, it didn't). Drive Line has been checked. Purchased in Aug.06. PLEASE ADVISE, we're going nuts.

Why did my Pontiac Montana's driver's power windows stop working? It started going up/down slowly and now does not work at all.

masterofnone — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:01:39 GMT

I have a 2000 Pontiac Montana & both front windows started going up/down slowly. Now the drivers window does not work at all and the passenger window is starting to fail (go up/down slowly). Is it the motor or switch? How can I pinpoint the problem? - Thanks

Has anyone had a problem with the turn signal not working when applying the brake on a 1999 Pontiac Montana?

deestes — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:02:06 GMT

The left turn signal goes out and bleeds back through the emergency signal dash lights when applying the brake. It appears that there is some cross feed back through the electrical system.

02 Pontiac Montana lights and heater/ac fan dim, battery light cycles on and off. It's not the alternator or voltage regulator?

blorang — Tue, 20 May 2008 12:48:42 GMT

I have an'02 Pontiac Montana. The headlights dim and the heater/ac fan drops from high to almost off. The battery light cycels off and on, the shop says this is to protect the alt. The issue only presents itself when the van is fully warmed up and occcasionly is triggered by turning left, or when ideling, however it happens all other time also. It seems to be happing more regularly noe that the weather is warming up. It has been in the shop many times with no luck in pin pointing what is causing the issue. Thanks

2000 Pontiac Montana will not shift into 4th (overdrive). Why?

amhb4334 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:07:14 GMT

trans.has a whinning sound at any speed. fluid has been changed 2 times
since we bought,used dexron fluid.I was told to have it rebuilt and some one said change a/t shift lock control switch. I do not know what to do,also could some one tell me if there is a free web site to get a diagram of the trans. thanks
artherre

Can't start my Pontiac Montana 2004. Battery is good. Starter is good but when I turn key to start nothing happens.

borosic — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:40:08 GMT

cant start my 2004 pontiac montana batery is good starter is good i have power from batery to starter but wire from ignition to starter has no power when iturn key to start and wont start please if you can help me with this problem thanks ivan

Both brake lights are out on my 2002 Pontiac Montana van. Is there a fuse or are the bulbs bad?

pens87 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:40:22 GMT

both brake lights went out at the same time. I don't know if there is a fuse or both bulbs went bad at the same time. My wife lost the owners manual a while ago.

If car runs out of gas is there a failsafe that needs to be reset? Pontiac Montana.

gfair — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:34:26 GMT

Battery on our 2006 Pontiac Montana was bad. I changed battery, car started but only ran for minute or so. Further inspection revealed car might be out of gas. Gauge read "e" and idiot lite on. Put gas in car, still won't start, turns over good. Is there something i need to do because of battery change or out of gas?

Are there any problems to worry about, beside the transmission, in a 1997 Pontiac Montana with 90,000 miles?

brucemorra — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:20:16 GMT

2000 Pontiac Montana has power door locks. Can you program a remote from another Montana to work on mine? If so, how?

poppajim — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:12:08 GMT

lost original remote