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 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:
How to bleed coolant system 3.1 / 3.4 liter?
this is video on how to bleed the coolant system on a general motors 3.1 liter and 3.4 liter v6 commonly used . if you do not bleed the coolant system after doing lower intake gaskets,water pump,coolant hose or many other things that expose the coolant system to air will cause a overheat condition. Loading…
Why is the heat not working on my Pontiac Montana?
I have a 2001 Pontiac Montana with about 130,000 miles. A couple of weeks ago the heat stopped working and the temp guage was running on the high side. I started looking around for some information on this particular issue on the internet to see what could be causing it. Based on what I could find]
Can a bad coolant reservoir cause an engine to overheat?
Engine overheating Another more serious symptom of a bad or failing coolant reservoir is the engine overheating. If the coolant reservoir has any issue that prevents it from properly holding coolant, or from properly pressurizing the system it may cause the engine to overheat.
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 water come out of my AC drain?
This next tutorial is going to be showing you how to take care of a problem that is very common amongst drivers. If water has ever spilled on you from inside your car, it’s probably from your HVAC. When you use your A/C, condensation builds up as well, and this usually goes down a drain. But if it gets clogged then you might have a problem.
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.
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.
This next tutorial is going to be showing you how to take care of a problem that is very common amongst drivers. If water has ever spilled on you from inside your car, it’s probably from your HVAC. When you use your A/C, condensation builds up as well, and this usually goes down a drain. But if it gets clogged then you might have a problem.
What to do if water spills into your AC drain?
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Where is the drain tube on a GMC Terrain?
Fixed my 2013 GMC Terrain straight away! Thank you for posting. For those of you with a Terrain, the drain tube is located on the driver side, made of black rubber and sort of looks like a smoking pipe stood vertically against the fire wall. Well when your a/c is clogged then you have mould in there.
Why does my AC drain smell like mould?
Thank you for posting. For those of you with a Terrain, the drain tube is located on the driver side, made of black rubber and sort of looks like a smoking pipe stood vertically against the fire wall. Well when your a/c is clogged then you have mould in there. It’s a health hazard and causes a very bad odour when the a/c is turned on or off.
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.
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.
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.
I have a 2001 Pontiac Montana with about 130,000 miles. A couple of weeks ago the heat stopped working and the temp guage was running on the high side. I started looking around for some information on this particular issue on the internet to see what could be causing it. Based on what I could find]
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.
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.