Pontiac - Grandam :: Serial Communications Malfunction / Theft Deterrent Fuel Enable Signal Not Received
I have 1996 pontiac grand am starts but stops running put new key switch and cylinder in . I did the three step key on and off . Same thing starts then shuts off . Had it check out and two codes DTC U1016 serial communications malfunction and DTC P1629 theft deterrent fuel enable signal not received. Will the bypass or cut wire work . What wire do cut i have three wires one black one white one black@white.
View 1 RepliesPontiac - Grandam :: 2000 - Won't Turn Over?
I have a 2000 grand am Gt with 3400 motor it started up just fine went to turn around in the drive way the dash lights came on where the ABS sensor is bad, but if u shut it off and started it back up they would go out so i shut it down and went to start it back up and all it does is click, so i thought it was the starter and replaced it, still only clicks. I called GM dealership they said more then likely it is the plastic piece the ignition switch goes in to so i just replaced it and does the same thing.
View 8 RepliesPontiac - Grandam :: 1995 - Idling High While Driving And Coming To A Stop
My car is idling high while driving and when coming to a stop. I do not have a rpm meter so i don't know what my rpms are reading. What could be the problem?
View 1 RepliesPontiac - Grandam :: 2004 Tries To Turn Over But Won't Start
Have a 2004 Grand am that was having some problems starting:
1) The last 10 times it would start cold, but it would take about 5-10 seconds of turnover before actually starting.
2) After it started, it would start fine the rest of the day.
Now it will not start at all. Today is the coldest day of the year so far... 43 degrees. It tries to turn over. The security light came on once, but did not come on again (i know that's a common problem). (note: I have not seen it in person, but will later today). Either fuel or spark.
My thought: either fuel pump, fuel pump relay, sensor, wires/plugs, etc.
Pontiac - Grandam :: 2001 - Tries To Turn Over But Cannot Get It Started
I have a 2001 Grand Am that I cannot get it started. At first it was an intermittent problem and now I cannot get it started period. When it was intermittent I took it to the dealer and they could not find anything wrong. When I got the car home and try the next day it now won't start. It tries to turn over but won't. I put a new battery because I drain the old one. Change the fuses but still no luck. The fuel pump I was told was okay.
View 4 RepliesPontiac - Grandam :: 2002 - Running Hot And Dies?
I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand AM for about 4 days now the car has been running hot. When it gets too hot the car dies and I have to jump the battery. Could this be more then a simple thermostat problem?
View 1 RepliesPontiac - Grandam :: 2000 - Radiator Fans Won't Turn On
I m having trouble figuring out why the radiator fans wont turn on, Even when the ac is turned on it still doesn't turn on, I changed the coolant temp senser. still nothing, i also ran a whire from the battery to the fan and they both turned on. I also stitched around relays and checked fused still nothing. 2000 pontiac grand am 2.4L engine 4dr auto trans.
View 14 RepliesPontiac - Grandam :: 2002 - Engine Knocking On Cold Start
I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand AM GT with 151,000 miles (I have had the car for 6,000). I recently just changed the oil with 5w-30 which is the 3rd oil change I have done and have used the same brand and viscosity. It seems the oil is a little overfilled this time (maybe 1/4-1/3 of an extra quart). I noticed a knocking coming from the engine (closer to bottom of engine than top) on a cold start. It sounds like a rock being knocked against a hard surface. I can only hear the knocking if I am outside of the car, if I am in the car I can't hear it at all. The knocking lasts for maybe 20-30 seconds. If I press the accelerator (when in park) the knocking goes away, and if I let off the accelerator then it comes back. I can't really test to see if the knocking persists while driving since I can't hear it from the cab.
I know I should do all the routine maintenance when getting a used car (spark plugs, etc), but I bought from a friend who put spark plugs on maybe 25,000 miles ago.
I read that maybe I should be using different viscosity of oil in the summer (even though the manual says 5w-30 all year, I live in North Central Nebraska)? Is the knocking maybe due to the slightly overfilled oil? Should I try to drain that excess out? Should I just go ahead and replace the spark plugs and wires as well?
I drive ~750 highway miles a month and hope I can get this car to last a few years. So far it seems pretty good, have only had to change the ECT sensor and thermostat on it, suspension bushings still look good. I just never heard this noise before and it kind of freaked me out. I probably would have never heard it but I just happen to start the car and needed to grab something from the garage.
Pontiac - Grandam :: 2002 GT 4T45E Transmission Shift Flutter Between Third And Fourth
My sister's Grand Am has been having a shift flutter issue (between third and fourth, around 40 mph it would shift rapidly back and forth until you either forced a downshift or reached 50-55 mph) for a while now. I read a lot about it online, and all signs and the experiences of others pointed to a bad shift solenoid or pressure control solenoid. I wanted to correct the issue before it caused any damage to the transmission. I removed the transmission from the car and replaced both shift solenoids, the torque converter clutch solenoid, the pressure control solenoid, and the manifold pressure switch with new ACDelco parts. I figured I may as well replace them all while the trans was apart. I also replaced the filter and fluid, of course. I got everything back together, and now the transmission slips in reverse and overdrive no longer works. Fluid level is full according to the method of pulling the level check fill plug while hot, idling in park. I used Valvoline Maxlife fluid, which meets Dexron VI specs according to the product label. I have double and triple checked everything and can't even fathom what I could have done to cause these new symptoms to crop up.
View 5 RepliesSanta Fe (CM - 2007-12) :: Turn Signal Noise Won't Stop
All my turn and hazard signals work normally when engaged but when it snaps back into the off position the turn signal (sound only) keeps going rapidly. It goes on and off randomly. It's the sound in the dash only. What it is? I can replace it myself I just need to figure out what it is.
View 44 RepliesPontiac - Grandam :: 2002 - No Headlights / Taillights / Dash Lights After Fuel Pump Fixed?
Fuel pump went out, took it to garage to have it fixed. Got it back...now I have no headlights, taillights, or dash lights. I have turn signals, break lights, and brights. I've checked fuses under the hood, and on both sides. Replaced them all twice just to be sure. I've changed the ignition switch and the multi-function switch. I'm at a loss!
View 3 RepliesBrakes - Pontiac - Grandam :: Creaking Noise When Brake?
So I know what brakes sound like when they're due for replacement...this is a different noise. It's more of a creaking noise, and I'm not sure if it's my brake lines or if I need brake fluid? How often should one change/replace brake fluid in a vehicle?
View 5 RepliesFord Wiring/Electrical :: 1972 F250 - Signal Stop Blinking When Put The Left Turn Signal On And Apply Brakes
I have a 72 F250. When I put the left turn signal on and apply the brakes, the signal stops blinking. I checked the bulb and it was fine. What is the likely cause?
View 2 RepliesPontiac - Grandam :: Clicking Noise In Front Driver Side
I'm getting this clicking noise in the front drivers side of my car... it sounds like its related to the wheel because it's clicking in a rotation pattern, i.e. it slows down as I slow down, etc. The clicking noise dulls/goes away whenever I brake. Not sure if that means it's related to the brakes...or if it's something else.
View 2 RepliesPontiac - Grandam :: 1999 - Whining Noise Coming From The Steering Pump
I know the whining is coming from the steering pump. Does that mean its going out? the wheels and the steering turn fine... not hard to turn or anything. My daughter is getting this car tomorrow. and i want to make sure nothing is really wrong with the car. it has been sitting outside under deck for over 1 year. i had to pump up the tires, other then that... she started right over no prob. never had the whine before... Looked in the resevoir and looks fine... a little over 1/2 full.
View 3 RepliesPontiac - G6 :: 2005 - Wipers Go On When Hitting The Turn Signal?
My son has a 2005 Pontiac G6 with around 100,00 miles on it. Recently, when he is driving and hits the turn signal, the wipers go on... and stay on. He tries to get them to stop using the wiper controls, but nothing happens. At some point (several minutes to an hour or two) they stop. Nothing will occur for a while, but out of the blue, when signalling a turn, they start in again. Also, when they are on, the horn won't work. I'm telling him that the car is haunted.
View 8 RepliesPassat (B5) :: Turn Signal Relay Work Sometimes For A Few Clicks But Then Stop Working
The turn signal lights in my brother's 2000 passat are staying lit when he turns the signals on. They work sometimes, for a few clicks, but then stop working.
1. is it the turn signal relay. It sounds like its in the middle of the dash.
2. how do you get to that relay?
Have to remove the HVAC controls? if so, how the heck do you do it?
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Pontiac - Grandam :: All Of Night Light Went Off
Last night when I was driving home, I noticed that all of my "night lights" were off. The lights on the speedometer, gas gauge, gear shift, etc. did not seem to be working, but all of my system warning lights (Traction, Brake, etc) seemed to be fine. I tried to turn the car on and off a few times and also tried fiddling with the lights manually. Nothing seemed to be working.
View 4 RepliesPontiac - Grandam :: 2004 - ABS Light On / Off?
This is on a 2004 Pontiac Grand AM.
The old GM ABS light problem. The lights were on a month ago and the left front hub was replaced, the light went out. They just came back on all of a sudden (coincided with the temperature dropping to 15F). The next day they were out. Then the next day they came back on. I couldn't get a code read with the basic scan tool.
Where should I start? I'm thinking of cleaning the speed sensor connectors and reseating with dialectic grease. Maybe they're dirty or a bit brittle due to age and the cold?