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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Pontiac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bosch Type 5.3 -> Description -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve -> Electronic Brake Traction Control Module -> Pump Motor -> Pump Motor & Solenoid Relays -> Solenoid Valves -> System Components -> System Operation -> Wheel Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GAS
System Operation
The Bosch Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) with Traction Control System (TCS) minimizes wheel lock-up during heavy braking on most road surfaces to improve driver control. ABS monitors each wheel's speed and controls brake fluid pressure to each front wheel independently and both rear wheels simultaneously.
A separate hydraulic line and solenoid valve for each front wheel, and one hydraulic line and solenoid valve for both rear wheels allow hydraulic pressure to be modulated, preventing wheel lock-up. The ABS can decrease, hold or increase hydraulic pressure.
The system co...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS
The cross type universal joint type is non-serviceable, as the bearing cups are set and retained by staking. This requires sophist...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic System Check -> Diagnostic Tests -> DTC C0569 System Configuration Error -> DTC C0750 Left Front Low Tire Pressure Sensor, C0755 Right Front Low Tire Pressure Sensor, C0760 Left Rear Low Tire Pressure Sensor Or C0765 Right Rear Low Tire Pressure Sensor -> DTC C0775 Low Tire Pressure System Sensors Not Learned -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Low Tire Pressure Indicator Fault -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Tests
Low tire pressure in one or more tires is indicated by a continuously illuminated TPMS indicator after the bulb check is completed. The DIC will display a check tire pressure type message, if equipped. It is not necessary to perform the Relearn procedure for a low tire condition.
When a TPMS DTC is set, the TPMS indicator will flash for one minute after the bulb check is completed and then will remain illuminated. The DI...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower air deflector fog lamp access panels.
- Remove lower air deflector retainers.
- Remove lower air deflector attaching bolts and screws.
- Remove right and left side lower front fender liner screws from...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2004-08 Grand Prix, 2005-09 LaCrosse & 2006-07 Monte Carlo & 2006-09 Impala
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Place the windshield wipers in the up position by turning the ignition switch Off when the wipers reach the desired position.
- Open the hood.
- Lift the righthand side of the rear hood seal from the flange in the area of the righthand air inlet grill...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS
The Check Gauge warning lamp will light to warn the driver to inspect the oil pressure gauge, engine coolant temperature ga...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing.
- Remove lower radiator air deflector.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
- Re...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GAS
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Install a breaker bar to drive belt tensioner.
- Rot...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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