Why is the up switch on my Pontiac Montana not working?
Doing the same test on the up switch with the blue wire did not work. So the switch’s down motion works, but the switch’s up motion does not work. Through several tests we found that the brown female wire was providing power, but the blue wire is not providing power and is not a good ground.
Why is my brake light not working on my Pontiac Montana?
It was a short in the rear light connector for the brake light / tail light / turn signal fixture. The GM supplier used a plastic connector that would not withstand the heat, so it started to melt, and the black power wire shorted out other wires.
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.
What to do if your Pontiac Montana is corroded?
Look at the connector end. The connector is melted around that plug location and the connector is also black and corroded. Use a small flat blade screw driver to clean the pin connection on the PC Board side. Go to the junk yard and cut out a couple of these wire harnesses for the plug. Cut off about 6″ of wire with the plug.
Doing the same test on the up switch with the blue wire did not work. So the switch’s down motion works, but the switch’s up motion does not work. Through several tests we found that the brown female wire was providing power, but the blue wire is not providing power and is not a good ground.
It was a short in the rear light connector for the brake light / tail light / turn signal fixture. The GM supplier used a plastic connector that would not withstand the heat, so it started to melt, and the black power wire shorted out other wires.
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.
Look at the connector end. The connector is melted around that plug location and the connector is also black and corroded. Use a small flat blade screw driver to clean the pin connection on the PC Board side. Go to the junk yard and cut out a couple of these wire harnesses for the plug. Cut off about 6″ of wire with the plug.
Where are the fuse panels on a Pontiac Montana?
Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Pontiac Montana 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.
How to diagnose power door locks dont work properly?
If all of the door locks are inoperative, start your diagnosis at the fuse box. Inspect the fuse that protects the door lock circuit to ensure it is not blown. Consult the fuse box placard or your owners manual for fuse designations and ratings.
What to do when left side light goes out on Pontiac Montana?
Use a small flat blade screw driver to clean the pin connection on the PC Board side. Go to the junk yard and cut out a couple of these wire harnesses for the plug. Cut off about 6″ of wire with the plug. Use a wire crimp tool to replace the plug. Be sure to wire it exactly as the one you remove. If you forget how, look at the left side light.
Use a small flat blade screw driver to clean the pin connection on the PC Board side. Go to the junk yard and cut out a couple of these wire harnesses for the plug. Cut off about 6″ of wire with the plug. Use a wire crimp tool to replace the plug. Be sure to wire it exactly as the one you remove. If you forget how, look at the left side light.
Where does the motor go on a Pontiac Montana?
The motor has two male prongs…the down-motion male prong goes into the brown wire side of the female plug connector, the up-motion male prong goes into the blue wire side of the female plug connector. The motor sits in a plastic plug that does not have a ground.
The motor has two male prongs…the down-motion male prong goes into the brown wire side of the female plug connector, the up-motion male prong goes into the blue wire side of the female plug connector. The motor sits in a plastic plug that does not have a ground.