2008 Pontiac Solstic/Saturn Sky (M-Platform) Service Manual Set
Price: $135.00
In Stock - Reproduction of Original Publication
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Pkg Qty: 1
Media: Paper
Language: English
Item/Part #: GMP08M
Putting it into my shopping cart, I get this message:
This manual is a digital reprint of the original publication. It is possible that this item will be in loose-leaf format. Any wiring diagrams in the original shop/service manual are NOT reproduceable and are no longer available.
Has anybody ordered this and found it to be the case? The wiring diagrams are the main reason I want the thing so I can remove the OnStar and XM systems completely. Without those diagrams, the set isn't worth $135, especially if it is loose-leaf!
I've emailed them, after trying to call, but they aren't open on weekends.
I ordered a set for a 2006 model 8 months ago. I got two bound books. Where are you ordering yours from? I called the Pontiac dealer and they gave me an 800 number to call. I'm guessing your just on their website.
I ordered a set for a 2006 model 8 months ago. I got two bound books. Where are you ordering yours from? I called the Pontiac dealer and they gave me an 800 number to call. I'm guessing your just on their website.
XM is pretty lame. The stations are all copies of my local station's formats. Sure, no commercials, but I can achieve the same thing with an MP3 player and can skip songs I don't want to hear without having to jump around the stations for something good. The service isn't worth the money, and I'm sure either the quality will go down or the price will go up once they finish merging with Sirius.
As for OnStar, it doesn't play nice with aggressive driving, and I don't need or want navigation or "maintenance checks."
Mainly, I don't want any system on my car that requires a service fee to function.
On top of that, both systems do a good job of ruining the look of the car with those damn antennas.
Since I couldn't order an '08 without this garbage, I'm taking its removal into my own hands.
Location: Under an invisibility cloak, somewhere in the Northeast
GM has been updating their service information and warrnaty systems to global platforms.
Service Information which contains the service manuals, was updated around the first of the year. A big part of the changes was the presentation, terminology and symbols used. Dealerships use online versions for these manuals mostly. For example, we only buy a paper copy when there is a new model.
It would not surprise me that the format of the electrical sections also changed.
I would suggest a possible pizza run to your local dealership one day at lunch and see if they will print out the schematics you need. Lots of extra cheese for $135.
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Any GM Solstice Service Manual and Service Bulletin information found here on site, or Sales and Product information should be thought of as correct and accurate as of the date posted. After that any information or procedure should be confirmed as still correct with your dealership.
Why the manual is a copy of the original and may not contain the wiring diagrams is a huge deal. Please keeps us posted as I would like to order one as well but I want the original manual, not a copy of the original.
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Event code 3400 on April 12, 2008
Born April 30, 2008 (VIN 1G2MF35X58Y130283)
Delivered to dealer May 23th, 2008
Delivered on May 27, 2008
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Why the manual is a copy of the original and may not contain the wiring diagrams is a huge deal. Please keeps us posted as I would like to order one as well but I want the original manual, not a copy of the original.
I would have to say the wiring diagrams are in there. I know my guys that did my engine conversion relied on those books to help them out. I'll check this week as I'm going back to the shop for a few things. Give me a few days though. I might even be able to copy the pages your looking for, however, mine is a 2006.
GM has been updating their service information and warrnaty systems to global platforms.
Service Information which contains the service manuals, was updated around the first of the year. A big part of the changes was the presentation, terminology and symbols used. Dealerships use online versions for these manuals mostly. For example, we only buy a paper copy when there is a new model.
It would not surprise me that the format of the electrical sections also changed.
I would suggest a possible pizza run to your local dealership one day at lunch and see if they will print out the schematics you need. Lots of extra cheese for $135.
I've bought the FSM for every car I've ever owned, and it's always been worth the money. I generally do all my own work, and having the whole thing always helps when planning modifications or resolving problems on my own.
Why the manual is a copy of the original and may not contain the wiring diagrams is a huge deal. Please keeps us posted as I would like to order one as well but I want the original manual, not a copy of the original.
It may be a "copy" because Helm may have moved to a print-on-demand model. Annoying, but that's fine.
The bigger deal is the possibility that the wiring diagrams are omitted!
I would have to say the wiring diagrams are in there. I know my guys that did my engine conversion relied on those books to help them out. I'll check this week as I'm going back to the shop for a few things. Give me a few days though. I might even be able to copy the pages your looking for, however, mine is a 2006.
I'd appreciate that, and I was considering buying the '07 manual (which is listed as a 2-volume set still) but I'm concerned that the older model wiring diagrams may be missing information with some of the standard equipment changes particularly the electrical changes like the power seat height adjustment, door panel unlock switches and mandatory OnStar/XM.
I'd appreciate that, and I was considering buying the '07 manual (which is listed as a 2-volume set still) but I'm concerned that the older model wiring diagrams may be missing information with some of the standard equipment changes particularly the electrical changes like the power seat height adjustment, door panel unlock switches and mandatory OnStar/XM.
We apologize for any inconvenience. The 2008 Pontiac Solstice is not in loose leaf format the material is in book format the wiring diagram is included and repair manual consist of 3 volumes.
I'm ordering it tonight, and at the worst, this email will give me a solid foundation for a chargeback if the manual is looseleaf without wiring diagrams and they won't refund me.
