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2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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MAILIBU1955
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My 2006 Chev.Impala LTZ with a 3.9 engine has a hard check engine light.My OBD2 reader repeatedly shows ERROR.My dash info. message sometimes displays Tighten Gas Cap.The gas cap has been replaced.Please help,thanks,Bob
Feb 4, 2012 at 5:02 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So will your code reader power up off the obd2 connector?
Feb 5, 2012 at 5:10 PM
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I'm not completely sure what you mean.My code reader is a Actron, it tells me what the codes are with brief explanation of its meaning. Thanks, Bob
Feb 5, 2012 at 10:36 PM
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So when you plug the code reader in it turns on by itself?It just wont talk to the car?
Feb 6, 2012 at 1:46 AM
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MAILIBU1955
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It does turn on when I plug it in.It normally gives a code with brief explanation.In case it repeatedly list error.With the dash info.about the gas cap I wonder if I have fuel vent leak? Thanks, Bob
Feb 7, 2012 at 12:57 AM
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If its saying to check the gas cap then there is some kind of evap leak somewhere.Just need a code to start with?
Feb 7, 2012 at 2:00 AM
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MAILIBU1955
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Are the evap.canister in this model found to be bad often?
Feb 7, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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It at all depends on the code numbers you have.Have seen evap canister purge solenoids stick open causing codes.
Feb 8, 2012 at 4:45 AM
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I'll do some more home work.Thanks for your input.I have another question, where is the module for the remote control entry etc.located for this model car?Hope you will help. Thanks,Bob
Feb 8, 2012 at 10:19 PM
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I will check for you the keyless entry is controled by the body control module.There usually by the glove box.
Feb 8, 2012 at 10:55 PM
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MAILIBU1955
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I thought the ECM was located there?
Feb 9, 2012 at 10:39 PM
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The ecm is located inside the air cleaner assembly.The bcm is left side of the steering column.
Feb 12, 2012 at 5:37 AM
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MAILIBU1955
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Thanks for your help.Bob
Feb 13, 2012 at 12:00 AM
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Your welcome thats what were here for.
Feb 13, 2012 at 2:17 AM
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The keyless entry is in the remote control door lock reciver. Which is located on the back shelf
Feb 13, 2012 at 3:18 AM