Why does my Pontiac Montana only blow warm air?
Our 2003 Pontiac Montana will only blow warm air from the heater when the vehicle is moving. Vehicle blows only cold air when stopped. The higher the speed, the warmer the air temp. Can feel the temp cool as you slow and stop.
Are there any problems with the Pontiac Montana?
The dealership has said there are many problems with the montana a/c condensers. I am definitely seeing many problems with the condensers when seeing all the message boards from people on the internet. GM can be contacted M-F from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Have the following info available:
Can a Pontiac Montana block part of RAD?
If your in a cold climate you can also block part the the rad, BUT YOU MUST HAVE A GAUGE TO KEEP AN EYE ON ENGINE TEMPERATURE! I just bought a 2002 montana and notice that my engine temp. rises more than half the gauge but not reaching the red portion.
When did we replace the condenser on the Pontiac Montana?
In 2003 we replaced the condenser and the compressor @ $2000.00. This past Friday July 28,06 we brought it in again to the dealer for what was diagnosed as a cracked condensor, again! Cost to fix $1100.00. We didn’t have it done. It was not a pretty seen at the dealership. They told us we needed to talk to GM about the problem.
Is there a heater on my 99 Montana?
On my sons 99 montana, no heat control. a/c, air flow, etc. works great but no heat… any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. daughter in-law and 4 grand kids are gonna freeze to death this winter. Our 2003 Pontiac Montana will only blow warm air from the heater when the vehicle is moving. Vehicle blows only cold air when stopped.
Our 2003 Pontiac Montana will only blow warm air from the heater when the vehicle is moving. Vehicle blows only cold air when stopped. The higher the speed, the warmer the air temp. Can feel the temp cool as you slow and stop.
The dealership has said there are many problems with the montana a/c condensers. I am definitely seeing many problems with the condensers when seeing all the message boards from people on the internet. GM can be contacted M-F from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Have the following info available:
On my sons 99 montana, no heat control. a/c, air flow, etc. works great but no heat… any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. daughter in-law and 4 grand kids are gonna freeze to death this winter. Our 2003 Pontiac Montana will only blow warm air from the heater when the vehicle is moving. Vehicle blows only cold air when stopped.
In 2003 we replaced the condenser and the compressor @ $2000.00. This past Friday July 28,06 we brought it in again to the dealer for what was diagnosed as a cracked condensor, again! Cost to fix $1100.00. We didn’t have it done. It was not a pretty seen at the dealership. They told us we needed to talk to GM about the problem.
Why is my a / C not working on my Pontiac Montana?
Learn if it’s a simple fix or time to seek out a trusted technician. Not your vehicle? Why Isn’t My A/C Working? What are common reasons my Pontiac Montana has air conditioning problems?
What was the Pontiac Montana mini van problem?
I have used less energy in a weight session, it was so bad. We own a 2001 Pontiac Montana mini van. We took the van in to have a/c checked as it was only blowing out warm air. The dealership said it was a condenser problem and would cost about $800 to fix. My parents also have the same year montana and their condenser also went in their van.
Why is my air conditioner not working on my Montana?
While there are a variety of reasons your Pontiac Montana air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor. What will be the outcome of an air conditioning system diagnosis?
I have used less energy in a weight session, it was so bad. We own a 2001 Pontiac Montana mini van. We took the van in to have a/c checked as it was only blowing out warm air. The dealership said it was a condenser problem and would cost about $800 to fix. My parents also have the same year montana and their condenser also went in their van.
What kind of car does Pontiac Montana have?
I have a 2005 Pontiac Montana (not SV6). This winter I have noticed more than previous winters….when you run the defroster you get air, but it never gets very warm. You can change the front to the floor and get lots of hot air, change the front to the A/C vents and get lots of hot air. There is hot air in the back for the passengers.
Is there hot air in the back of the car?
There is hot air in the back for the passengers. Only on defrost do you have air that never gets warm. When you switch to defrost you can hear the deflector change and you can put your hand up by the windshield and go from no air to plenty of air coming out…it is just not warm.
What causes a car to overheat and lose power?
Overheating, bad emmission readings, rough running and loss of power can be caused by several things. Having too rich of fuel mixture and liaking head gaskets can cause all of these symptoms, Are you loosing coolant from the system with or without visible leakage from the cooling system?
Why does my 2000 Montana overheat all the time?
We have a 2000 Montana and have the same thing with the temp gauge. It usually is caused by a slow leaking lower intake manifold. Common in GM 3.1 and 3.4 V6’s Just keep a check on the coolant level. My husband and I have the same problem but ours eventually overheated on the interstate one evening.
Why does my Pontiac Montana AC stop working?
Find the most common driver-reported problems that are to blame when a Pontiac Montana has air conditioning problems. The ac may stop working due to a refrigerant leak from the condenser. gm has developed and updated condenser and… You may not realize there’s a refrigerant leak until the air conditioner stops blowing cold.
What causes a GM 3.1 V6 to overheat?
It usually is caused by a slow leaking lower intake manifold. Common in GM 3.1 and 3.4 V6’s Just keep a check on the coolant level. My husband and I have the same problem but ours eventually overheated on the interstate one evening. We then had to replace the water pump and then the temp. gage never went up.
Why does my Pontiac Grand Prix keep overheating?
Pontiac has located this device there and all your major grounds join here. The mounting plate attached to it becomes corroded which interferes with the grounding signal from the computer to turn on the cooling fans. The bolt that held it in place was actually so rusty that the head of the bolt had broken off as I removed it.
Why does my car keep overheating when I Turn on the fan?
There is a coolant temp sensor that sends the temp reading (actually a resistance value that changes with temp) to the ECU and at a programmed ‘temp’ setting the ECU operates the fan relay (s) which turn on the fans The number of relays it operates depends on the fan speed required and whether or not the A/C is operating.
Why does my Chevy 3.4 keep overheating?
This is not an awnser but i have had 7 chevys with the same problem. (that includes pontiac) the 3.4 and 3.1 have a disconnect from the temp switch to pcm or pcm to the relay.
Is there a problem with my Pontiac Montana?
I have a 1999 montana with approx 145k miles. Recently it began having power problems at highway speeds. It appears to cut out like an injector is failing but if you give it more gas the problem goes away. It is a jerky feeling. Not sure if it is an injector, the transmission or what.
Why are the bulbs on my Pontiac Montana turning black?
Disconnect the PC Baord that holds the bulbs from the wiring connector. Look at the connector on the PC Board. The middle one is black, corroded and the black plastic is partially melted. Look at the connector end. The connector is melted around that plug location and the connector is also black and corroded.
Why does my Pontiac Montana horn blow when I hit the brakes?
2000 Montana, when I hit the brakes the horn blows. Is it possible that these wires are somewhere connected? Hi, I have a 2000 Pontiac Montana with the same problem. My interior light comes on when I turn on the rear defrost, brake lights or turn signals. They stay on until I use the overide switch.
We have a 2000 Montana and have the same thing with the temp gauge. It usually is caused by a slow leaking lower intake manifold. Common in GM 3.1 and 3.4 V6’s Just keep a check on the coolant level. My husband and I have the same problem but ours eventually overheated on the interstate one evening.
What kind of engine does a Pontiac Montana have?
In the United States and Mexico only the long-wheelbase version was sold. In Mexico, the Montana continued until the 2009 model year, with the 3.9 L V6 as the only engine option. General Motors marketed it as the Pontiac Montana SV6, and it was almost identical to the discontinued North American version,…
What was the rating of the 1997 Pontiac Montana?
A crash test video of the 1997 Trans Sport/Montana resulted in some criticism due to extreme damage to the vehicle in the 40 mph (64 km/h) crash test. The minivan received a “Poor” rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
When did Pontiac stop making the Montana minivan?
When the van was redesigned for 2005, the name was changed to Montana SV6. It was discontinued after the 2006 model year in the United States because of slow sales, but continued to be sold in Canada and Mexico until 2009. Since their introduction, the Pontiac minivans were GM’s most popular minivans among consumers in Canada.
When did the Pontiac Montana Thunder come out?
The Montana Thunder was produced in 2002 and 2003, but for 2004 it was made an optional package on Montana GTs called the “Chrome-Sport” package. Only the “Thunder” badges were discontinued. Despite the Pontiac Montana’s redesign in 2004, Pontiac continued to sell the original body style for the 2004 model year for fleet use.
I have a 2005 Pontiac Montana (not SV6). This winter I have noticed more than previous winters….when you run the defroster you get air, but it never gets very warm. You can change the front to the floor and get lots of hot air, change the front to the A/C vents and get lots of hot air. There is hot air in the back for the passengers.
Why is my Montana engine cranking but not starting?
There are a lot of issues that can cause your Montana to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code.
What should I do about my Pontiac Montana?
Hi the mechanic obviasly check the coolant level, that being ok. I would replace the thermostat. If your in a cold climate you can also block part the the rad, BUT YOU MUST HAVE A GAUGE TO KEEP AN EYE ON ENGINE TEMPERATURE!