The engine replacement was done to avoid further engine trouble from all the overheating compromising the engine. Anytime I stop or slow down the temp rises. Once the screws were out, the instrument cluster was still attached by the electrical connector. Poor circulation can be caused by many things - a stuck control valve, stuck t-stat, air in the system, failing water pump, clogged radiator, the list is nearly endless. Here is a simple process that will walk you through a few steps that will pinpoint the overheating problem on your 2006 Pontiac Torrent , without even using any tools. Reaching the 3 mounting screws was tricky. There are 4 snap clips on these end panels.
When removing the oil filler cap, do you see a creamy brown substance in the cap? This actuator isn't just a simple motor. One of the main causes of white exhaust smoke and coolant loss is a cracked or warped cylinder head, a cracked engine block, or head gasket failure caused by overheating. When the radiator fan didn't come on I jiggled the plug on the motor something I tried before and it came on. I was able to take apart the gear mechanism and rotate the output shaft into an acceptable position. I installed the glove box. That steel bracket extends forward from the cross-bar to the firewall. I have a 2006 Torrent that the heater does not work.
The car is acting up again with 90,000 miles and I hope and pray it is not the same problem. Then I replaced the two small air duct connectors. This is also why this issue its very hard to diagnosis. Removing Console Rear Cover: Looking straight down into the lower part of the center console, I could see some snap clips for the vertical piece of trim that covers the rear-most part of the console just forward of the handbrake. Note that the dash sub-structure is upside and backwards in this picture.
While you have the heads in the shop they can check and see if the valves are leaking and make sure that you will be able to put them back on worry free. I lifted up the steering column and replaced the two screws that connect the U-bracket to the underside of the steel cross-bar. I am checking on the year with my daughter. We took the vehicle in today and the mechanic independently identified it as a broken head gasket. Sometimes, the fans blow fuses when they have high internal resistance. At the stop light, it started to do the same thing.
Jan 30, 2012 For car running hot and overheating issues,i suggest to you go through this help links. While the light was on, I plugged my code reader into the diagnostic port, but it showed no trouble codes. I mean to say radiator. I have the same problem with our Pontiac Torrent we purchased in October. Note: Make sure all the duct housing alignment pins are positioned correctly. They replaced thermostat, thermostat gasket, coolant exchange and coolent temp sensor.
The temp gauge does not move. It sounds like you may have a coolant leak or possibly a blown head gasket. Follow this information at your own risk. Oh, here are some cool money saving links, if you are interested: Oct 28, 2010. As to the high temp while idling, this is due to poor coolant circulation. This is why it's necessary to remove those two nuts on the firewall, in the engine compartment. To make a long story short, I was having issues with not getting heat in the cabin, overheating, and sometimes a loss of coolant.
Reservoir for coolant gets sucked up in engine until opening reservoir. The dash sub-structure, front view. Any component that is visibly leaking should be replaced. This is generally steam caused by condensation. The inside of the Equinox after the dash sub-structure has been removed.
The problem will be in and out at the beginning or even later on as the crack on the gasket gets bigger, and for many factors as the driving conditions, outside temperature, etc. The actuator was the cause of the broken shaft on the blend door. I carefully separated the two parts of the ductwork. Many of these were quite hard to find. In my case both of the fans are working properly, I have replaced the thermostat and water pump, but the problem keeps coming back again. Are they both on the same circuit? The blue arrow points to the hidden nut. All of the plastic parts need to be removed, and the steering column needs to be dropped down to the floor.
Would a used engine be reasonable or will the used engine likely have the same problem? I just pulled straight back on this small panel and it popped out. The gearshift is mounted to a die-cast metal structure, which is bolted to the floor. I have read that it could be the temperature door motor is bad and needs to be replaced. Patience would be the next most important point. Lastly, thermal imaging can assist in doing many of the preceding diagnostics. That could've been my code, but by disconnecting the battery I have reset that code. The other duct connector fits on top of the air duct housing and feeds air into the cross-bar and also to the center two dashboard registers.