I have a 2002 monte carlo ss. While driving normally it sometimes will Idle up to around 3000 rpm on its own... any idea of what this could be and/or how to fix it ?

Ginko

• 19396 Answers
• Posted on Feb 27, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 monte carlo ss

The fuel filter is located in the pressure line that runs from the fuel tank to the engine, near to the fuel tank.
Keep the engine off for few hours before replacing the filter, to get rid of some pressure in the lines.

SOURCE: 2003 Monte Carlo SS Hesitates and Dies after running for awhile

The ck engine light should not be ignored, what sensor was shown to be bad ? Have it scanned again and replace the sensor that is bad if it still runs rough you might want to consider a tune up. Plugs, wires, fuel and air filter's and clean the throttle body with some gumout. It could also be the IAC motor Idle Air Control. Good Luck

SOURCE: 2002 monte carlo front end vibration

Does the left front go click, click, click on tight slow turns.

SOURCE: 2002 Monte Carlo SS headlights won't come on.

Hi: If your sure the Head Lights are Good, Then Open your Hood and Reack inside where your head Lights are on each side and Thee will be a Electric Plug with 3 Terminals on your Plug ,Pull The Head Light Socket of and on a few Times on each side Many Times they build up some Corrosion and are Not Making a Good connection.If this Does'nt Work Check to see if your Rear Tail Lights come on with the Head Light Switch On. ALSO Have your Battery Checked to See if its GOOD and ALL the Connection are Clean and Tight.If this does'nt Help you Might have to Replace your Head Light Swith, Which can be a Pain to Change.ALSO See if your Head Lights Come on When you turn your Bright lights on, If they don't . You'll need to Replace your Head Light Switch .
I Hope this Will Help you to find your Problem and Help you get back to Having Headlights. Please Let Me Know By Voting or By Message that This Has Helped. Thanks: From the WYOCWBOY

SOURCE: I have a 2000 monte carlo ss 3800 series.

The problem might be your Vats security system. This causes the car to either "not start" or "shut down" while running, or start for 5 seconds and then die. (depending on the system) If the security light flashes, i guarantee that this is what the problem is. 1st trick, (if not starting) turn the key forward 2 clicks till right before it would normally start, leave like that for 10 minutes. ( no less ) After 10 minutes, turn key back then forward and your car might start. I did this in my regal for more than a year.

Cheap fix: Bypass the chip in your key. Temporary, but effective.
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Never worry again fix: Bypass the whole VATS/Passlock/passkey I or passkey II system entirely. Literally take it out, and throw it away. I just did this in my Regal. Took about an hour. Took longer to find the thing than it did to fix the problem. For a list of cars effected by this problem. See the NEWROCKIES link on the right side of their page.........
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----- With this fix, you can take that whole Vats, passlock, passkey **** system out of your car all together. Good info on both sites