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What do I need to know about my Chevy Impala?

What do I need to know about my Chevy Impala?

The body computer switches the relay ground circuits on or off depending upon the various input values. If the relays are all functioning correctly, then you’ll want to check the engine coolant temp sensor, the wiring from the relays to pcm, and the a/c charge level.

What’s the 0 to 60 time on a Chevrolet Impala SS?

Neither personality emerges as the dominant one, and the result is a car that feels unfinished and confused as to its purpose. After stepping out from behind the wheel, the driver can’t help being impressed by the SS’s power and its ability to generate astonishing numbers – 0 to 60 in 5.6 seconds, for one.

What does a 2006 Chevy Impala look like?

Refreshed for 2006, the Impala now looks like a cohesive design that benefits from tight and consistent panel fits and a clean look. Keep the dynamic challenges to a minimum, and one begins to notice the well-laid-out and uncluttered interior.

What kind of platform does the Impala SS have?

The SS seems to have been created to produce impressive numbers on paper with little regard to driver enjoyment. Redesigned inside and out for 2006, the Impala rides on GM’s front-drive W-body platform that is the basis for the Buick LaCrosse, Pontiac Grand Prix, and Chevy Monte Carlo.

Why are the fans not running in my Chevy Impala?

Removing the wire from the temp sensor puts the fans into stay-alive mode, and they run constantly as you found out. Have the relay replaced and you should be fine. As far as the AC, it is most likely related to your cooling fan problem. In order not to increase engine heat, the AC is determining that it has to stay off to keep the engine cool.

What should low side pressure be on Chevy Impala?

7 people found this helpful. Almost forgot to mention that the a/c low pressure side sensor also provides an input to the body pcm. Also if memory serves on this; low side pressure needs to be at least 40 PSI in order for the pressure switch to send the signal to pcm.

How big should the Freon charge be for a 01 Chevy Impala?

For an ’01 the freon charge should be about 2.2 lbs. Off the top I’d say that your problem sounds a lot like the a/c system needs a recharge. 7 people found this helpful. Almost forgot to mention that the a/c low pressure side sensor also provides an input to the body pcm.

The body computer switches the relay ground circuits on or off depending upon the various input values. If the relays are all functioning correctly, then you’ll want to check the engine coolant temp sensor, the wiring from the relays to pcm, and the a/c charge level.

For an ’01 the freon charge should be about 2.2 lbs. Off the top I’d say that your problem sounds a lot like the a/c system needs a recharge. 7 people found this helpful. Almost forgot to mention that the a/c low pressure side sensor also provides an input to the body pcm.

Removing the wire from the temp sensor puts the fans into stay-alive mode, and they run constantly as you found out. Have the relay replaced and you should be fine. As far as the AC, it is most likely related to your cooling fan problem. In order not to increase engine heat, the AC is determining that it has to stay off to keep the engine cool.

7 people found this helpful. Almost forgot to mention that the a/c low pressure side sensor also provides an input to the body pcm. Also if memory serves on this; low side pressure needs to be at least 40 PSI in order for the pressure switch to send the signal to pcm.

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