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#2580 of 2589 Re: 1997 Pontiac Grand AM headache...can anyone help?! [winterblues76] by mwallace7

Apr 14, 2010 (4:30 pm)

Replying to: winterblues76 (Apr 03, 2010 1:40 pm)
Did you just buy regular spark plugs? If not then it may just be that the wires you have now are not capable of delivering. If you bought higher performance spark plugs you may want to look into upgrading your spark plug wires. I'd suggest 9mm racing wires if they are high performance spark plugs. If they aren't, I really cant think of anything else that you could do. It sounds like you've done everything ( that I can think of ) . I'll ask around and try to find out what else it could be.

#2581 of 2589 Re: 1997 Pontiac Grand AM headache...can anyone help?! [mwallace7] by winterblues76

Apr 15, 2010 (10:30 am)

Replying to: mwallace7 (Apr 14, 2010 4:30 pm)
Every part including spark plugs were factory ordered, boots too! That is why we are now thinking a wire has been crossed. My brother in-law set the timing and I am wondering about that as well. I do believe the car can start if the timing is off and wouldn't have anything to do with not having a spark...but not positive about that! Thanks for responding...Let me know if you have anymore idea's. I am getting ready to have it put on a machine.

#2582 of 2589 Re: Turn signals problem again! [pat] by abruc

Jan 07, 2011 (8:03 am)

Replying to: pat (Mar 01, 2006 6:30 am)
Is there any new/updated info/fix on the intermittent clicking flasher (04 Grand Am)? Passlock, now this -Incredibly annoying problem.

#2583 of 2589 NO FIRE TO PLUGS by cecilhoward

Jan 07, 2011 (9:00 am)

SOUNDS LIKE THE CRANKSHAFT POSSITION SENSOR WHEN BAD (NO FIRE) IF BAD

#2584 of 2589 Re: rear sway bar [heng] by psy7

May 11, 2011 (2:18 pm)

Replying to: heng (Apr 24, 2001 8:58 pm)
i have a grand am gt with ram air and im tryin to find a rear sway thick and strong enough for autocross at my school i do the tire pressure for it but the body roll is still to much and i cant get good times

#2585 of 2589 erratic idling by titans2

Oct 15, 2011 (10:42 am)

I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am and when you put it in gear or in park the car idles erratically also when you park on a hill. Could someone please help?

#2586 of 2589 Re: 1995 grand am Heater blower does not work [lilly73] by kimberann24

Nov 15, 2011 (9:43 pm)

Replying to: lilly73 (Nov 16, 2005 8:15 pm)
you may want to check the heater resistor i had this same problem in my 01 grand am except it only worked on high

#2587 of 2589 Need Advice by love4g_kids

Apr 29, 2013 (8:49 am)

I Have Offer To Buy A 1998 Grand Am From Frends mom. Dealer Maintained Hwy Miles (220,000) Only thing is that about every 90-100 miles it would die. asking 1600. for it. other than that is a great sound and clean car. should i buy or run. im concerned because my young grandbabies will be in car at times.

#2588 of 2589 Re: Need Advice [love4g_kids] by burdawg

Apr 30, 2013 (7:46 am)

Replying to: love4g_kids (Apr 29, 2013 8:49 am)
With that many miles I would keep away. Even if it looks good on the outside that mileage means your looking at some potential large repair bills, more than it is worth.

#2589 of 2589 Re: 1997 Pontiac Grand AM headache...can anyone help?! [winterblues76] by bauer46

May 21, 2013 (9:27 pm)

Replying to: winterblues76 (Apr 15, 2010 10:30 am)
First of all there is no way your brother set the timing on this car so Don't pat him in the back, your car could have a intake manifold leak check and tighten all bolts on intake, also check all vaccuum line for cracks or leaks, also check your idle control system having it scaned it should tell if faulty, Here's a way you can bring the codes up yourself, on your data link connector run a jumper wire between A and B terminal, turn on key Do not start just turn key onl ook at service engine light it will blink a code 12 three times and then it will start blinking your trouble codes if you know someone who knows how to count these codes that would help. write down the code numbers then look up the numbers in a shop manual or I think they mite even be in your owners manual. good luck. Idle air code is 35

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