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#4302 of 4431 Dual Heated Seat Switch Plate by gmfan007 Jan 20, 2006 (3:29 pm)
Our '98 GT came with leather and driver's heated seat. No passenger heated seat was offered in '98. There is a single seat heat switch located on the center console and there appears to be room for a second (passenger) seat switch as well. Question: Was a passenger heated seat offered after '98? If so, I am wondering if a matching switch plate (for two switches) is available for the '98 console. Thanks for any help.
#4303 of 4431 mpg by bobbee Jan 21, 2006 (5:54 am)
What actual mpg can be expected on a basic 2005 Grand Prix. Replies to this message: skootsgp (Jan 30, 2007 12:08 pm)
#4304 of 4431 2001 Grand Prix GT transmission problem by chele5 Feb 13, 2006 (6:12 am)
I bought a 2001 Grand Prix from the dealership new. This car has had more problems than any other vehicle I have owned (out of 8). Last year the computer read that the EGR valve was having a problem. The check engine light was on, but no other symptoms appeared. I decided to wait to have it fixed and was told that it would eventually cause the engine to stall out. It NEVER did. After unhooking the battery, the check engine light went out and never came back on. I still have not had problems with the car relating to the EGR valve. However, the other problems have been numerous - from the window motor, fuel regulator, the leaking of anti-freeze in the engine, the list goes on and on. Now the transmission is acting up and they said it was a selinoid going bad and it would cost 4-500 to fix it. I called several transmission places and they all told me the same thing that the GM transmissions are junk. They said if this is what the dealership is telling you is wrong with the car and the dealership didn't "drop" the pan, they can pretty much guarantee me that the transmission will go bad within the year if it is not rebuilt. To have the selinoid and transmission fixed I have been quoted $1500 - 2000. They said it will cost me more to have the selinoid fixed now and then the transmission later. Has anyone encountered this? The car now has 130,000 miles on it and the transmission people told me I was "lucky" because most of the GM transmissions go bad at 70,000 miles. Any suggestions? No wonder GM is in trouble - I know people that will never buy an American car again because of how much trouble they have had with them. I'm beginning to see why. Replies to this message: yurakm (Feb 13, 2006 8:16 am) miffydee (Feb 13, 2006 9:02 am)
#4305 of 4431 Re: 2001 Grand Prix GT transmission problem [chele5] by yurakm Feb 13, 2006 (8:16 am)
Replying to: chele5 (Feb 13, 2006 6:12 am) Just the opposite, GM transmissions have very good reputation. Of course, even these transaxles need service about every 30k miles or so, 50k miles in ideal driving conditions. Either transmission fluid flush, or "drop the pan", or the both.   2001 car, 130k miles. About 25-30k miles per year. If the car will run another year after $400-$500 fix, it will be 155-160k miles. It probably makes sense to go with the smaller fix. Who know what else will fail during the year? It is possible that you will prefer to replace the car instead of fixing it again. Even more that you are unhappy with the car.   After 100k car prices drops very fast. It looks like rebuilding transmission would cost about the same as your car costs now. The bigger repair would make sense only if you are already decided to use the car for many more years, no matter what.   All transmission shops want to rebuild, it is their business. Personally, I would not rebuild. A factory remanufactured transmission costs only a bit more than rebuilding, but swapping transmissions is faster, easier, and much more reliable. Dealers install transmissions remanufactured by GM, with good warranty.
#4306 of 4431 by miffydee Feb 13, 2006 (9:02 am)
Replying to: chele5 (Feb 13, 2006 6:12 am) I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix and have had the same problems with it. I bought it with 9 miles on it and have regretted it every since. My first problem was with the CD player. Every time I hit a bump in the road, it would skip. Even something as small as the reflectors that go down the middle line. I had to have it replaced 3 times. I finally gave up and had one put in from Best Buy. Little did I know that was just the beginning of my bad experiences with my Pontiac. I had a manifold leak in 2002. They found this when I took it in to have it checked because it was not accelerating correctly. The service dept told me that I had a wire that was basically chewed in half by a piece of metal rubbing against, He fixed the wire for $300. I still do not believe that was the problem. I had my manifold fixed after they put out a recall on my car for it. I then had a problem with my Check Engine Soon light coming on. When I would speed up, my car would jerk before it hit 2nd gear. I had the transmission checked and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. My husband unplugged the battery and the jerking stopped, but the light continues to come on. I have been told it might be a speed sensor, but the diagnostic checks cant find anything wrong. So... we did a tune up, replaced the O2 sensor and changed the fluids in the transmission and radiator just to be sure everything was up to date. Problems are still there. A few other problems... I have had to replace both control arms on the front end. Both tie rod ends and now am having to replace the differential on the right side. It will cost me over $350. My automatic door lock motor has gone out, my power sunroof motor has gone out and when it rains for more than a couple of hours, my windshield on the passenger side leaks water into my floor board. And I’m talking 2 and 3 inches. Not just a little. One thing you can do it call Pontiac at 1-800-PM CARES. Nice phone number dont you think?? Anyway, they can note your account with all of the problems that you are having with your car. They wont fix them, but the more people that call, the more of a record they have. Oh and by the way, I am one of those people who will never buy another "American" car. My husband drives a 1987 Honda Civic and it is more reliable than my 2000. I live in Alabama and there is a Toyota, Honda and Hyundai plant all with 2 hours of my home. They may be foreign parts, but they are American made. And they will last a whole lot longer.
#4307 of 4431 tires by dingo9tn Feb 23, 2006 (4:50 pm)
just got my 2006 GXP today. traded my 2002 GTP in, i got to say i like what they have done with the car, but winter tires are my question. live in Toronto, Canada snow is the issue. anyone driven in the snow with the stock tire on? and how did they handle? Replies to this message: chats1 (Feb 24, 2006 12:14 pm) dingo9tn (Feb 24, 2006 7:35 pm)
#4308 of 4431 Re: tires [dingo9tn] by chats1 Feb 24, 2006 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: dingo9tn (Feb 23, 2006 4:50 pm) I live in the USA and only use the stock tires and have had no trouble driving in the snow, but, of course, in Canada, you get more snow. I drove uphill on six inches of hard packed snow and ice and had no problem whatsoever. You should really go to the 2006 GXP page. There are alot of discussions concerning this car there. Also, do you have the humming/hissing sound coming from the Monsoon Speaker System? I also traded in my 2002 GTP Anniversary Edition and only drove with the stock tires and had no problems driving in the snow. Good luck with your new car. Replies to this message: dingo9tn (Feb 24, 2006 7:35 pm)
#4309 of 4431 Re: tires [chats1] by dingo9tn Feb 24, 2006 (7:35 pm)
Replying to: chats1 (Feb 24, 2006 12:14 pm) yep, i got the hissing noise. i figure ill take it back to the dealership and complain. if they have a fix ill post about it. thanks for the info on the tires. ill get winters in the late fall.
#4310 of 4431 2004 grand prix - clearing codes by tball Mar 08, 2006 (11:36 pm)
Hi I have a 2004 pontiac grand prix gt, a couple days ago the engine light and "check gas cap" light came on, the cap was fine but I figured I would just replace it with a new one, its fine and sealed tight, how do I clear these codes off my screen and dash? Or do I have ot take it in to have it scanned and cleared, anybody know how, i have been told if i un-hook the battery it will work but will that effect the factory anti-theft system, any suggestions? Thx. tom Replies to this message: gmfan007 (Mar 10, 2006 8:28 pm) 04_gp_gt2 (Mar 23, 2006 12:34 pm)
#4311 of 4431 Re: 2004 grand prix - clearing codes [tball] by gmfan007 Mar 10, 2006 (8:28 pm)
Replying to: tball (Mar 08, 2006 11:36 pm) Our '03 GMC Yukon (other car) had "check engine" light come on. I tightened the gas cap with a few clicks even though it seemed tight. After several short trips (about 50 miles total), the light finally went off. Owner's manual also confirms the light does not immediately go off. In the meantime, I had made an appt. with the dealer thinking something else was wrong. They "cleared code and reset system" for $88. Seems odd to me that every time someone does not get the gas cap on tight, it will cost me $88 to clear/reset. Dealer says clear/reset is necessary in order to pass I & M (local computerized pollution testing required to renew car license).

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