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A power/feed wire may be grounded to metal blowing fuses and frying modules .

probably made a harness connection to the fuel pump come apart in the fitting the new transmission

Hello, Unfortunately there is no routing diagram. This is only sold as a complete unit (the window regulator) and is not serviced. Usually when the cable becomes dislodged it is because part of the cable plastic sheathing has cracked.

IF the light is on, a trouble code is stored. Get the code read. There's no way to know which wheel speed sensor is bad without the code.

ITS A LITTLE NIPPEL LOOKING THING IN THE WATER NECK AND THERMOSTAT ARE

The fact the heater no longer produces hot air might be significant or coincidence. Sometimes a temperature gauge fault can produce the false belief an engine is overheating. If it overheated while the coolant was leaking it is possible it loosened enough sludge to block the radiator and/or heater matrix. It could also have caused a 17 years old head gasket to begin failing. Below are some notes I prepared for my customers... Cylinder Head Gaskets A few explanatory notes... The cylinder head gasket is a complex seal within the engine intended to keep cooling water, engine oil and the combustion process separate. The life of a cylinder head gasket is very stressful and deterioration begins the moment a new engine is started for the first time and continues at a rate depending on the usage and the design of the engine. It is almost inevitable that the cylinder head gasket will fail at sometime in the life of the engine and replacement will be needed. Occasionally a complete head gasket failure is sudden (and disastrous for the engine as serious overheating can take place) but mostly symptoms or clues indicating the continuing deterioration of the gasket is resulting in it failing to do its job properly are present for a long time before complete failure occurs... When two, or more, of the following symptoms are present most or all of the time it is time to seek help and advice: -

1. Residual pressure in a cold cooling system.
2. Pressure in cooling system immediately or very soon after start-up (while still cold).
3. Abnormal amount of bubbles seen rising through coolant expansion bottle (if it is clear plastic) while the engine is running.
4. Misfire occurring regularly on start-up that clears rapidly (cold or just-warm engine).
5. Steady coolant loss but no external leaks.
6. Abnormally large amounts of vapour from the tailpipe continuing longer than normal and might be accompanied by a spray of water. Some vapour and some droplets of water are normal, especially in cooler weather.
7. Unusual or erratic heater operation (warm/cold not electric fan) often accompanied by unusual temperature gauge indications.
8. Engine oil level does not fall in spite of usage or even seems to be getting higher: oil might also have a lighter coloured or creamy appearance than is usual.
9. Oily residue floating on top of coolant.
10. Emulsion present under oil filler cap and/or dipstick. Some emulsion (or mayonnaise) is usual for many engines under some circumstances.

Head gasket replacement is not a routine operation and it usually is not possible to predict the amount of work required before dismantling has taken place. For reasons of long term economy and reliability it might also be advisable to have other work carried out at the same time, such as timing belt replacement, valve stem oil seal replacement, etc.

Check motor mounts.

Not common unless the car has not been maintained. Without regular oil changes, the chain eventually stretches, the sprockets wear, and then the chain may jump a tooth. It is more common with overhead cams, because the chains are much longer and rely on tensioners that wear out.

The fuel injectors could trigger this code as well

Delphi manufactures a number of aftermarket replacement parts. If Delphi says a specific part will fit your car, you should have no problem.

You need to be more specific. From what you have, it runs, so all mechanics are in place and working. That probably doesn't change. It would help to know when it won't start what does it do. I would look at some sort of fuel disruption. Could be vapor lock or something. When it won't start try some starter fuel or just a bit of fuel down the air intake and see if you get a response.

Replace the oring and seal. I can't remember if the line swivels. If it does then there is a seal it there. If it's a solid fit. Either you have a dirty end or the line is wrong and needs the correct fitting.

crossed wires where the conection to the heater for the window is sounds like he conected the wires wrong undo them and switch them around or follow the wires to see witch wire comes from the radio to the control panel where the buttons to tur the radio and set the defrost is ad see if the wires are crossed or in the wrong places if that dont work then it might need grounded hope that works for you

t there is no mechanical speed governor. It is controlled by the PCM - engine computer which you would have to reprogram to increase the limit. Dealer only

When you start guessing as to what the problem is , that's when you should take it to a qualified repair shop. You start replacing parts that doesn't fix the problem . The flasher problem is the multi-function switch . Is the security light lit on the instrument cluster ? The stalling problem more then likely is a IAC - idle air control valve problem , dirty throttle plate an bore , EGR valve sticking open a little . Your best bet , take your vehicle to a qualified repair shop.

Check fire on the coil for that cylinder. Sounds like a bad coil pack. That was just one of the things wrong with mine.

The instrument cluster is the problem , buy a used one from a auto salvage yard for $20 buck's an see if it work's then . Then send your's to a Automotive electronics remanufacturing company . Reman Auto Electronics Auto ECM Electronics

Depending on the radio option for your car, the radio may be locked to the VIN number of the car, or by code entered into the radio (see your vehicle's user manual). If it is locked by code, you must have the code that was previously set. If it is by VIN, only a GM dealer can do that for you.

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if you think its there fault then i would go back to them and get them to do it.