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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Questions & Answers
01 monte carlo rds radio is locked how do i unlock
01. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC)
02. Hold down the Radio Presets 2 and 3 buttons for six seconds
03. The radio display changes from LOC to a three-digit number. Write this number down. Don’t take forever, fifteen seconds max before the next step.
04. Press the AM/FM button
05. The radio display changes to another three-digit number. Write this number to the right of the first one.
06. You now have a six-digit number, the first three digits are from STEP 03 and the last three digits are form STEP 05
07. Call 1 800 537 5140
08. Press 1 then # (pound). You’ll hear “Invalid Code, try again”
09. Press 139010 then # (pound). You will be asked to enter your four or six digit code followed by * (start)
10. Enter the number from STEP 6 then * (star)
11. Listen to the four-digit number and write it down. It will be repeated twice
12. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC)
13. Use the MN and HR buttons to enter the code from STEP 11
14. Press the AM/FM button. The radio display changes to SEC Your radio is now “un-locked” and usable. The Theft-Deterrent feature is STILL active! If you want to disable it, use the instruction on page 3-27 in your Y2K Owner’s manual. Use the code from STEP 11 instead of your personal code.
My 2001 monte carlo starts but revs up and bogs down while still scared to drive to auto store
A few different thing's could cause that , IAC - idle air control valve , vacuum leak , engine electronics , (sensor's) Would need to do testing to say for sure ! Know how to do basic engine testing ? Your best bet would be to take it to a qualified repair shop that has the diagnostic tools to find an fix this problem ! Wouldn't trust part's store's , they just want to sell you parts !
My 2001 monte carlo dim lights both went out at the same time
Headlights are mostly individually fused these days and details are usually found in the vehicle handbook.
I used to work on taxis quite a bit and I noticed the drivers who smoked had many more electrical problems including switches than non-smoking drivers.
Temp Gauge inside car "sticks"
Yadayada ,don't know where you came up with that . This vehicle has just one ECT - engine coolat temp. sensor . It's an input for the PCM - engine computer . The PCM sends this info to the instrument cluster over the class2 serial data bus. . The proper way to diagnose a problem like this would be to hook up a professional scanner an check input data to the PCM , an instrument cluster . Not guessing an replacing parts .
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
The IPC displays the engine coolant temperature as determined by the PCM. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature gage defaults to 60°C (140°F) or below if:
• The PCM detects a malfunction in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit.
• The IPC detects a loss of class 2 communications with the PCM.
What engine ? could have come with a 3.4 or 3.8 L .
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (L36)
Left side of the engine, below the thermostat outlet
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (LA1)
LH side, top of the engine
Both are close to the thermostat housing , do you know what an where that is ? Follow the top radiator hose to the engine , should be near there . Look at the new part ,can't you match it up.
I have a2001 Monte Carlo it keeps throwing apo401code I have changed the egr vale and still. Have the code
It sounds like you might have plugged EGR passages. When the EGR valve opens, it should allow a measured amount of exhaust gases to re-enter the cylinders. This dilutes the air/fuel mixture to reduce certain emissions. When the computer tells the EGR valve to open it watches for signs that there is the proper flow of exhaust back into the cylinders. If it does not see the proper flow of exhaust, it sets a code P0401- EGR insufficient flow detected. The problem is sometimes the EGR valve itself, but since you replaced that, it is likely that the passages that the exhaust flows through have become plugged up with carbon.
To clean the carbon out, you can remove the valve and start the engine. With the engine at operating temperature, pour a small amount of combustion chamber cleaner into the passages. Don't pour too much in or you could cause a hydraulic lock in the engine which can cause major damage!!!
Be super careful when doing this as combustion chamber cleaner is extremely flammable and you are working with a running engine. You don't want to end up on fire!!!
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