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2004 Pontiac Bonneville SLEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair and Diagnosis
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Quick Lookups- Accessories & Equipment
- Accessories Control Systems
- Anti-Theft Systems
- Communication Devices
- Cruise Control Systems
- Entertainment Systems
- Exterior Lights
- Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Headlights
- Heated Glass/Defoggers
- Horns
- Infotainment
- Interior/Exterior Trim
- Interior/Illumination Lights
- Memory Modules
- Mirrors
- Seats
- Steering Column Switches
- Warning Systems
- Window Motors & Regulators
- Wiper/Washer Systems
- Body & Frame
- Brakes
- Drivelines & Axles
- Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance
- Emissions
- Mode 6 - PONTIAC
- Specifications
- System
- Engine Controls (Introduction) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Engine Controls - Strategy Based Engine Diagnosis
- Engine Controls (Diagnostic Information & Procedures) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Engine Controls (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0030 To DTC P0137) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0138 To DTC P0455) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0496 To DTC P1640) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P1650 To DTC P1670) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Testing & Diagnosis
- Engine Controls (Introduction) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Engine Controls - Strategy Based Engine Diagnosis
- Engine Controls (Diagnostic Information & Procedures) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Engine Controls (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0030 To DTC P0137) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0138 To DTC P0455) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P0496 To DTC P1640) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- Engine Controls Diagnosis (DTC P1650 To DTC P1670) -- 3.8L (L36 And L67)
- General Information
- Abbreviations
- Basic Trouble Shooting
- Brakes
- Check Lists
- OBD-II Drive Cycles - 3.8L
- Driveline/Axles
- DTC Index
- Electrical
- Engine
- Engine Performance
- Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Map - Engine Performance & Maintenance
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information
- State Emission Standards - Diesel
- State Emission Standards - Gas
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information
- Map - Exhaust Systems
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- Hoist/Jack
- Identification
- Metric Conversions
- OEM General Information
- Reset Procedures
- Restraints
- RPO Codes
- Specifications Index
- Steering
- Traction Control Disable Procedures
- Trouble Shooting - Manual Transmission - General Information
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- Maintenance
- Restraints
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission
- Automatic Trans
- Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E - Overhaul
- Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E (Introduction, Service & Replacement)
- Automatic Transaxle Hydraulic Diagrams - 4T65-E
- Automatic Transaxle, 4T65-E (Diagnostic Information & Procedures)
- Automatic Transaxle, 4T65-E (Troubleshooting)
- Automatic Transaxle, 4T65-E Diagnosis (DTC P0218 To P1822)
- Automatic Transaxle, 4T65-E Diagnosis (DTC P1823 To P1887)
- Automatic Transmission Servicing
- Shift Interlock System
- Hydraulic Diagrams
- Automatic Trans
- External Pages
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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