20 Most Recent 2001 Chevrolet Lumina - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Hi, Sorry to hear about this problem:

Unfortunatly it points to you Have a Blown Head Gasket,And its more than likely aronud a intake Vavle thats why it smells like gas as well.

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Check the turn signal switch. especially if the center brake is the only brake light that comes on when you step on the brake pedal. Sometimes wiggling the switch will get the brake lights to work momentarily. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

Make sure you are using the factory key. If you have another factory key, try that. If these don't work, there is a post at http://vats.likeabigdog.com/ that I have used before and it works. You just need some resistors, an ohmmeter, and a soldering gun to do it.
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this problem is caused by only one thing, and that is a defective gas gage sending unit, the sending unit is located inside the gas tank which must be removed to replace the sending unit

on the front behind the tire is a jacking pad on the bottom of the rocker panel

on the rear is in the same location just in the front of the tires

could be the signal switch, signal goes from the brake switch to the signal lever then to the brake lights

pull your turn signal switch all the way back and hold it like your turning on the brights now hit your brake lights did they light up more than likely yes your problem is your turn signal switch.

its likely the drain , located under the vehicle , passenger side
is clogged , use a straw or shopm air to remove
the clog .
Spray lysol at where the passengers feet would be ,
while the a/c is running on max.

Replace the blower motor.

Replace the fan relays

The only thing I see is that you replaced something 3 times. I don't see what that something is.

It may be as simple as a short in the wire or a bad TCC solenoid that needs to be replaced. The most would be just under $200.00 with parts and labor with transmission fluid and filter replaced.
If your lucky, you may find where the issue is if it's a wire that is shorting out. Inspect your TCC switch on your brake peddle and it may just need to be readjusted. The other place would be a short to the transmission harness where is connects to the transmission. Once all electrical connections have been inspected, then your going to have to move on to having a transmission shop replace the TCC solenoid replaced.
TCC always locked: TCC apply solenoid circuit shorted to ground, TCC solenoid blockage (easy fix in pan), or TC broken (must remove trans and replace TC).
Thank you for using fixya and most common would be a ground problem, good luck and hope it's will cost you nothing if you find it.

What do you mean by the security light? Is it a service light or a light showing that the alarm went off and you can't start the car?

Clogged fuel filter or bad fuel pump.

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Sounds like a alternator ,have the voltage checked,it should read,at the battery 13.65 volts to 14.25 volts with the ac on high blower,and the headlights on.