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How do I adjust the idle on a 2000 Pontiac Montana van?

Van is idling at too low a rpm and not high enough when in drive waiting for light to change.

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You cant adjust the idle ethere you have a problem with tps sensor or idle control valve let me know if check engine light is on ok ill help you

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  • rdk856
    rdk856 Nov 28, 2012

    it is. I just found out that i need to have a test run to do get codes or something. all new to me, this code stuff.

  • Anonymous Nov 28, 2012

    no you dont have to run car if light is on go to auto zone they will check codes for you for free just dont let them sell you nothing get codes from them and tell me what they are ok

  • rdk856
    rdk856 Nov 29, 2012

    not sure if I got back to you or not, but I need to get the tags first and run it down there and have them check the codes. Might be a cpl more days. Thanks, Victor , tfor the help

  • Anonymous Nov 29, 2012

    ok let me know

  • rdk856
    rdk856 Nov 29, 2012

    Hey Victor, Thanks again. I borrowed a tester from a relative. Codes are PO135,PO341,PO405,PO742 AND P1133. Got enough of them??

  • Anonymous Nov 30, 2012

    ok p0135 means 02 sensor bank one sensor one heater circuit that one is a bad 02 sensor thats it replace it that sensor is on exust pipe on left side of engine by exust manifold ok now p0341that one means cam shaft position sensor circuit that one could be a bad contact at conector to sensor or a short on wireing or bad cam sensor first will try looking at wireing check conector clean reconect ok dont replace sensor for now ok now p0405 thats a egr position sensor problem best thing to do on that one is to replace egr position sensor not shore but that one comes with egr valve on top replece it that will take care of that code ok now p0742 this one is a major job two things short at tork converter selenoide or your tork converter is goin out that be removeing the transmission an to me its tork converter ok and now last one p1133 that one dont worry about it sets whem p0135 code is triger now your main consern was idleing very low to me thats being couse of egr valve problem its staing stuck open let me know what you decide to fix them will go from there ok

  • rdk856
    rdk856 Nov 30, 2012

    i was thinking to start @ egr first and going from there. thanks

  • Anonymous Nov 30, 2012

    ok go ahead and replace it if egr is the electronic one go ahead and replace hole thing plus i think they sell togheter pep boys is good part and cheaper please dont buy at auto zone there parts are bad ok then are next step be the 02 sensor ok

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How cold is it there and does your engine cool down any while going slow? If it does it may mean you need a hotter thermostat installed, My first thought would be to check the coolant level in the radiator and the coolant reservoir! Hope this helps and Merry Christmas

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You headlight lamp have a diffuser mechanism which allows it to flip between the hight beam and low beam feature of the bulb. In fact, you high beam will function even if the low beam is not working.

I would recommend the purchase of the new headlight lamp. It would cost you you any where from $15.00 per unit to get a replacement lamp

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  • Posted on Jul 06, 2009

SOURCE: Changing spark plugs in a 2000 Poitiac van.

There are a few ways to doing this, and it takes time and a few band aids. You can remove the alternator to give you some room to access the rear spark plug with an extension and swivel spark plug socket. You can also get to the plugs from under neath if you have a ramp and long arm, an extension and swivel spark plug socket will help. You may have to use a 2x4 to wedge the engine to give you some room if you have larger arms. The other way is to tilt the engine forward by disconnecting the two top engine mounts. First replace the 3 front plugs and wire one at a time so you don't cross them. After you have changed the front plugs have a friend help you. Make sure the parking brakes are on and disconnect the two top engine mounts, release the parking brakes and let the transmission in park. Push the van forward slowly to tilt the engine forward far enough to give you room with out pushing it to far in to the radiator. Put the parking brakes on again to keep the van from rolling back and place a block of wood behind and in front of the rear wheels. Don't want to lose an arm. Replace the rear plugs with extensions and a swivel spark plug socket. Note, your going to have to replace the spark plug wire since the rear ones are really hard to remove and pulling on then will destroy them, not worth the headache trying to save them. Use platinum plugs so you can get 100.000 miles before you have to change them again so use anti-seize on the plugs so you can remove them again. Good luck and hope this helps, I personally go from under the van. 

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  • Posted on Feb 16, 2010

SOURCE: 2000 Pontiac Montana Van 260.000 miles on it. Its Worth

google blue book for your car and you should be able to find out.

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