20 Most Recent 2001 Chevrolet Lumina - Page 9 Questions & Answers

could be a fuse or the vacuum actuator that controls the accelerator line. Check vacuum lines for damage as well.

Is there any theft codes? A theft code will kill the injector pulse.
Other than that it would be a wiring issue or the pcm has given up

Sounds like your fuel filter is becoming clogged. Until your fuel runs too lean, you will not get an error code report.

Fuel filters are cheap.
Replace it every 50K miles to avoid this kind of problem.

-Jim

Check the switch above the brake pedal. This is the switch the turns off the cruise when you hit the brakes. Make sure it is adjusted properly to allow the cruise to come on.

try a transmission flush first..but stay with them and make sure they do it.Make sure they can take out as much fliud from the torque converter also. Sound like a sticky valve..and if thats the cause well then it transmission service time$$
good luck!

this is to detailed, I did mine about 2 months ago and i used a haynes manual to do it!! go to any auto parts store and get a book for your model car.they are based on a complete teardown of car. for about 20.00,

http://www.car-stuff.com/mmparts/chevy-lumina/repair_manual.htm Sir, you can go there and buy it. Thank you, have a nice day.

check wiring at transmission netural switch,on top of trans,chaffed or broken?Could even be the switch itself.Think you could start it in park,then unplug the switch,then try drive,still blow?

the actuator motor that drives the flip door is not working correctly

If you need a good diagram/step by step check out a haynes repair manual. They can be at your local auto store or online.
http://www.haynes.com/products/year/2001/make/Chevrolet/model/Lumina/productID/261
(link to your car)

Good Luck!
-Dustin

If it is a v6 there is no belt only a chain and there is no recommended interval for changing that. As for the I4 it is behind all the belt driven accesories in the pass side. you will need to pull every thing of or out and the belt will be behind a cover. Im not sure if there is a motor mount on that side that will have to come off too. I hope that helps

sounds like an air pocket check the coolant level

don't put fuel in the distributor cap! It could cause a fire

You could have a restriction in the egr ports. remove the valve. Plug the holes, start engine. 1 hole will be blowing out exhaust, the other will have large vacuum.

I would get the alt checked out.

Here ya Go!

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Rotate the high-mounted stoplamp socket(s) counterclockwise to release from the high-mounted stoplamp.
3. Remove the bulb(s) from the socket(s).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Install the bulb(s) to the high-mounted stoplamp socket(s).
2. Install the lamp socket(s) to the high-mounted stoplamp, then rotate clockwise to secure.
3. Close the rear compartment lid.

The heater in your car depends upon a flow of hot coolant going through the heater core in order to get hot air into the car. If the heater core is partially plugged, it will restrict the flow.

If you have a head gasket that is putting exhaust into the cooling system, it will eventually get into the heater core. When this happens there is no coolant in the heater core to make the air warm.

If the water pump vanes have corroded away the result will be very poor coolant circulation causing the heater to not blow hot air.

If your car is equipped with a heater control valve that is not functioning properly, the coolant flow will be restricted.

One or a combination of these factors is likely the culprit in your case.

Flush the heater core 2-3 times, and if the obstruction does not clear, a new heater core is required.

However in your case, a cracked head is suspected - this will give out a plume of white smoke on startup - There is no smell, carpet dampness, or abundant moisture in the cabin? (this warns of a leaking heater core)

The coolant is leaking through a gasket or crack, and entering the combustion chamber. You dont see a leak on the ground because it is being burned up with the fuel.

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The heater fan is located under the dash on the passenger side. In the 2001 Lumina you have to take out the 2 plugs holding the insulation in to remove the insulation. The heater fan is at the very front butting up against the firewall. Removing the front-most bolt is a real pain in the ****, so it might be easiest to remove that first and install it last.

Only if YOU REALLY want it. VERY expensive!