Why does my Pontiac Montana heater not work?
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. Recently took to mechanic who couldn’t find a problem but cleaned heater core which did allow for warmer temp while driving.
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.
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.
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.
Why is my air conditioning not working in my Pontiac Grand Am?
If the controls feel fine, but have no effect on the air then it is probably a blown fuse. If you cannot hear the accompanying blowing sound when the air is turned from low to high, then the problem is in the blower motor. Disconnect the black negative battery cable first when looking for the blower motor.
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:
What are common reasons my Pontiac Montana has air conditioning problems?
What are common reasons my Pontiac Montana has air conditioning problems? 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 to do if your Pontiac Montana has no heat?
Get a manual and dig into the dash to loosen up the linkage or check the vacuum that runs it. 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.
If the controls feel fine, but have no effect on the air then it is probably a blown fuse. If you cannot hear the accompanying blowing sound when the air is turned from low to high, then the problem is in the blower motor. Disconnect the black negative battery cable first when looking for the blower motor.
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.
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.
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. Recently took to mechanic who couldn’t find a problem but cleaned heater core which did allow for warmer temp while driving.
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:
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
Why does my car heater blow cold air instead of hot?
If your car heater blows cold air instead of hot air it might stuck vent or plugged up heater core. In order to make sure that the heater is warm we will use OBD scanner to read the real time coolant temperature.