20 Most Recent 2004 Chevrolet Impala - Page 6 Questions & Answers

Have the computer scanned for stored codes. I suspect a problem with the electronic throttle actuator.

Have you checked the power steering fluid level?

You didn't post engine size. Here is the 3.8.

They may not be related. Have the codes read from both the PCM and the air bag module.

If you haven't opened a door after shutting the key off, that would be normal. It has a retained accessory option.

It's on the differential housing on the right side.

I hope you realize now that slapping a set of rod bearings into an engine fixes nothing. Nothing short of a complete rebuild will resolve your issues. Everything has to be measured and refitted. The block, crank and heads will have wear that needs to be dealt with.

Perform the re-learning procedure

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON (vehicle will not start).
3. Observe the SECURITY light, after approximately 10 minutes the light will turn OFF.
4. Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 10 seconds.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 two more times for a total of 3 cycles/30 minutes ( the vehicle
6. is now ready to relearn the Sensor Data Code and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK).

Start the engine (the vehicle has now learned the Sensor Data Code and/or password).

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no,the 2006 year changed.

Impala's are famous for ignition issues, are the interior lights of your dash coming on when you want them, or just by themselves? The clicking after you turn off, I would check the security system, i.e., remote clickers, cars computer, key chip, ect. Sound like your alarm is attempting to engage

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You need to reset it yourself: to reset oil life turn key to on position. press gas pedal firmly 3 times fast. make sure you press firmly so pedal hits floor but dont hold it. just press 3 times fast. turn key off then on and the light should reset.

no, just remove the belt, then the cover over the waterpump then the waterpump pulley,NOTE; loosen waterpump pulley bolts before removing the belt,just loosen dont remove!,next is to remove bolts holding waterpump and pump comes out,

Check the ground wires for the back. They are on the drivers side, close to the rear lights, mounted to the frame.

By bypassing the security, all you are doing is cutting out your alarm system from securing your car. The next call is yours. would you feel safe W/O an alarm system? Where do you bring your car? Is it fairly safe? There are millions of cars W/O alarms. It's up to you. No big deal.

When the Check Engine light comes on steady, it means that the on-board computer (ECM) has detected a malfunction and stored a code. It also, if necessary, has taken measures to optimize operation of the vehicle, working around the anomaly. When the Check Engine light is blinking, it indicates that the ECM has gone into "open loop" or "limp" mode. This is when some critical issue is preventing the ECM from properly controlling the vehicle and it has fallen back on a preset standard configuration. There will also be failure codes normally associated with this. The vehicle, depending upon the cause of the problem, can operate in a way that seems normal to almost non-operational, depending on the component that has failed and the operational demand placed on the vehicle at the time. You need to have the ECM codes scanned and take repair actions ASAP.

Sounds like the water pump, they have a little weeper drain hole behind the pulley that leaks when worn, definetely inspect that