few problems with my car

Blender345 · 06-01-2008, 08:11 PM

Alright, since I got my 99 Alero 2 years ago, it never had A/C. I got in an accident in July of last year (not my fault) and now the heat only works when it is on full blast. If it is not all the way up it only leaks out like when its all the way off. Is that eletrical or what? Also, my blinkers (since I got my car) sometimes decide not to work. 80% of the time they do but sometimes they just don't want to blink. Not sure what that is. The last problem I can think of right now is the trac off and anti-brake lights comming on. First it will say trac-low and then if I hit a bump, or sometimes when I just start to accelerate my gas pedal jerks a bit(or even the car itself) it's hard to explain. But thats when the lights ding on. Sometimes when I reverse from the driveway it'll skip? and the lights ding on. I believe that may be the wheel hub or something from what the search button has taught me but just was wondering if it could be something else. Any help is appreciated and sorry for the essay.

Vtolds · 06-01-2008, 08:25 PM

hmm well the only thing I can think of for your heat and ac is the blower control resistor is blown and is common on many cars.

kniedelm9490 · 06-01-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtolds

hmm well the only thing I can think of for your heat and ac is the blower control resistor is blown and is common on many cars.

would replacing this cause the car to be colder ac and heat both come out of my car but its not getting as cold as it should even though the air conditioning was recharged

Vtolds · 06-02-2008, 06:28 AM

It controls Fan speeds, so like you siad you ahe no real fan unless it is all the way up so I think it may solve the problem.

lonnie · 06-02-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Blender345

Alright, since I got my 99 Alero 2 years ago, it never had A/C. I got in an accident in July of last year (not my fault) and now the heat only works when it is on full blast. If it is not all the way up it only leaks out like when its all the way off. Is that eletrical or what? Also, my blinkers (since I got my car) sometimes decide not to work. 80% of the time they do but sometimes they just don't want to blink. Not sure what that is. The last problem I can think of right now is the trac off and anti-brake lights comming on. First it will say trac-low and then if I hit a bump, or sometimes when I just start to accelerate my gas pedal jerks a bit(or even the car itself) it's hard to explain. But thats when the lights ding on. Sometimes when I reverse from the driveway it'll skip? and the lights ding on. I believe that may be the wheel hub or something from what the search button has taught me but just was wondering if it could be something else. Any help is appreciated and sorry for the essay.

Sounds like the blowmotor resistior for the fan, sounds like the hazard switch for the blinkers, and sounds like you either have a bad hub, or the sensor is loose on one of the wheels or maybe a couple. Don't have a clue about the gas pedal!

Blender345 · 06-02-2008, 06:21 PM

well the car like stutters right before the trac off and anti brake thing. also, I forgot. My fuel gauge since I can remember has always been off. It goes up, down, and all around and I am never sure how much gas I really have, it gets worse after I'm under half a tank... not sure what that's about and have yet to see that as anyone else's problem lol. I mean I have dealt with most of these things like no A/C and the gas tank being messed up for a long time so it's nothing I cant deal with. Just would like to know what is happening (if it is serious). Thanks again.

cliffordwoeller · 06-02-2008, 07:20 PM

well my blinkers stop working also sometimes but i found out that if i press my hazards and then turn them off my blinkers will start working again..dunno whyt that is but hmmm it hasnt annoyed me enough for me to worry too much about it.

kniedelm9490 · 06-02-2008, 08:07 PM

its the connection there is a thread about doing this some where i rememeber reading it a few weeks ago im going out

but ill look for it when i get back

cliffordwoeller · 06-02-2008, 08:14 PM

hmmm i need to find that thread then

kniedelm9490 · 06-02-2008, 10:25 PM

if u didint find it it mixed with this post by naich

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19470

whiterider00 · 06-02-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blender345

my blinkers (since I got my car) sometimes decide not to work. 80% of the time they do but sometimes they just don't want to blink. Not sure what that is. The last problem I can think of right now is the trac off and anti-brake lights comming on. First it will say trac-low and then if I hit a bump, or sometimes when I just start to accelerate my gas pedal jerks a bit(or even the car itself) it's hard to explain. But thats when the lights ding on. Sometimes when I reverse from the driveway it'll skip? and the lights ding on. I believe that may be the wheel hub or something from what the search button has taught me but just was wondering if it could be something else. Any help is appreciated and sorry for the essay.

i have the same blinker problem, and have since i got the car. just smack the dash to the right of the gauges and it will usually start blinking, or like others have said, push the hazard button, and thatll get them going (or actually fix the bad connection, which is what i have to do cuz mine is about 50/50 working now). the antilock brake thing is also exactly what i have, and for me it is a sensor for the trac control going to the wheel hub. it is either shorted or something, and causes the shuddering/skipping feeling. unfortunately the sensor cant be replaced by itself, and u gotta get a whole new hub.

kniedelm9490 · 06-02-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by whiterider00

i have the same blinker problem, and have since i got the car. just smack the dash to the right of the gauges and it will usually start blinking, or like others have said, push the hazard button, and thatll get them going (or actually fix the bad connection, which is what i have to do cuz mine is about 50/50 working now). the antilock brake thing is also exactly what i have, and for me it is a sensor for the trac control going to the wheel hub. it is either shorted or something, and causes the shuddering/skipping feeling. unfortunately the sensor cant be replaced by itself, and u gotta get a whole new hub.

read this ..
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19470

whiterider00 · 06-02-2008, 11:40 PM

i know there was also a recall on the whole turn signal thing, and ive read a bit about it, and i found that my car was covered under it. just curious if there is any limit on milage or if i cud still go to a GM dealership and get it fixed. i have just gone over 160k. thanks

kniedelm9490 · 06-02-2008, 11:46 PM

im not sure actually about the recall i never went in for it i was to busy .. but i check with the 1800 number in ur hand book. just call up gm and see if they will honor the recall still

xXManwhoreXx · 06-03-2008, 02:49 PM

Nope, its a factory error, it only does it to me when It's really hot outside. They have to fix it for free because it was recalled by GM. It's like a 10 miniute thing.

Blender345 · 06-03-2008, 03:39 PM

You guys are very helpful and I really appreciate all of the replies. Anymore insight is greatly appreciated. Whiterider, please keep me updated on the wheel hub thing and how the thing with the skipping feel goes. Is it important to get that fixed as soon as possible? My father said he thought it was the sensor and said if it is it's not anything I need to worry about but he is not a mechanic and just knows from experience (I guess). So like I said any more input is appreciated and thanks for the help everyone.

whiterider00 · 06-03-2008, 04:30 PM

mines been doing it for roughly a month or so now. i dont think its horrible to drive it like that, its just a sensor malfunctioning. you can actual;ly unplug it, and the lights will stay on constantly, but the stumbling feeling goes away. and i think the trac control goes away too, but i havent had any issues yet with it the way it is. when i get the money, i will get it fixed.