Ask the Car People.SM


Pontiac Grand Am

2588 messages,  Last post on Apr 30, 2013 at 7:46 AM

You are in the Pontiac Grand Am Forum.

What is this discussion about? Pontiac Grand Am, Sedan

Messages Page 224 of 259

#2230 of 2588 Re: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am Security light by angelface41d

Nov 30, 2005 (11:42 am)

About 2 years ago my security light came on after trying to start my car and found out that it wouldn't start, the light kept blinking on and off while my car was turned off. When it stopped blinking i was able to try to start my car with sucess. So for the past 2 years i now know that if it comes on when i am trying to start it i have to wait until it clears the light. It also comes on while i am driving, and nothing happens. I have been to 3 mechanics and they can't figure it out. I have just a key, not a remote one. If anyone can help me or knows whats going on please let me know. I also just had a new computer put in so i know it isn't that. Thank you!

#2231 of 2588 Re: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am Security light [angelface41d] by burdawg

Nov 30, 2005 (12:09 pm)

Replying to: angelface41d (Nov 30, 2005 11:42 am)
The problem is usually the Passlock sensor on the ignition switch. Your symptoms are exactly what happens when the sensor starts to become intermittent. The only cure is to replace it. Unless you have the knowledge and tools needed to do the job it's best left to a dealer service tech. It runs about $320 (approx). If I remember right about $120 is for parts, the rest is labor and diagnostic costs.

#2232 of 2588 Re: . [szerfas] by d10morales

Nov 30, 2005 (12:40 pm)

Replying to: szerfas (Jun 23, 1999 5:42 pm)
i have a 2002 grand am over the last several months i have been through 5 fuel pump relays. they keep burning out and when i took it to a dealership they could not find anything wrong with it. when i try to start the car i can hear the electricity jumping in the fuse box for that relay. could it be a bad connection in there causing it to burn out?

#2233 of 2588 fuel pump relay by d10morales

Nov 30, 2005 (12:42 pm)

i have a 2002 grand am over the last several months i have been through 5 fuel pump relays. they keep burning out and when i took it to a dealership they could not find anything wrong with it. when i try to start the car i can hear the electricity jumping in the fuse box for that relay. could it be a bad connection in there causing it to burn out?

#2234 of 2588 1997 Pontiac Bonneville winter blues by bamber4711

Nov 30, 2005 (7:56 pm)

I've owned a Bonneville SSE for three years now and love it except when it gets cold in the winter....The heater fan cuts in and out and sometimes drive for hours with no heat!!!!!! I've had no problems in the summer or with the warmer tempatures so don't figure it's the thermostate or climate control cause it blows out air ot matter what temperature it is in the summer but cuts out in the winter...okay..can anyone help me with what the problem is???

#2235 of 2588 2003 Grand Am disc brake replacement by dejoey

Dec 03, 2005 (9:03 am)

I have to replace pads and rotors at 30000 Kilometers(18500 miles). Believe this is premature to say the least. Not getting anywhere with G.M. even though I have complained about front brakes to the dealer since buying the car brand new! Anybody else having similiar problems?

#2236 of 2588 2003 Grand Am GT stalled and now wont start by doughboymike

Dec 03, 2005 (1:12 pm)

I was going across the bridge on black friday and my 03 Grand Am GT V6 started to sputter, almost like the transmission was slipping, then the car stalled. I tried to start it and it would start but then stall out again after a few seconds. The next day the car wouldnt start at all, just click when i tried to start it. I had to have my battery jumped the week before, so i thought maybe that was the problem. Put a new battery in yesterday and now it turns over but does not start. Like its missing spark or not gettin fuel. I dont want to spend alot of money throwing parts at my car. And i dont know want to spend even more to have the local Pontiac dealer come tow it there and then look at it and charge me God knows how much in labor charges. Help, if anybody has any info please get back to me. My email is ladd_mikehotmail.com Any help would be greatly appreciated.

#2237 of 2588 unusual repairs by kmarcusrn

Dec 06, 2005 (2:34 pm)

I have recently had to replace both the windshield wiper transmission and the climate control motor on my 2004 Grand Am.
   To me this seems excessive for a car only 2 years old. Has snyone else experienced these unusual types of repairs?

#2238 of 2588 Re: Brake Noises after backing up 2000 Pontiac Grand Am [burdawg] by terry22

Dec 07, 2005 (8:02 am)

Replying to: burdawg (Sep 15, 2005 7:18 am)
I had a problem with a clicking sound that accompanied brake pedal movement. Turns out there is a problem with the pistons that can be fixed by lubricating under the piston hoods with brake fluid. It's a little unconventional but it worked. There is a service bulletin that describes this fix.

#2239 of 2588 Re: unusual repairs [kmarcusrn] by burdawg

Dec 07, 2005 (10:04 am)

Replying to: kmarcusrn (Dec 06, 2005 2:34 pm)
I don't believe that climate control is available on a Grand Am. Do you mean the selector for heat, A/C, defrost, etc?

Messages Page 224 of 259

To POST a message, please Sign In.

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement