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98 Grand Prix, key stuck in ignition by racer32x
Sep 01, 2006 (8:00 am)
My wife drives a 98 Grand Prix, the car has 202,000 miles. It has been a good car, now the problems are starting. The key is stuck in the ignition, which is probably the switch or sensor on the shifter. My local auto parts store has no listing for that part. Does anyone have a part number or should I just buy it from the dealer? The windshield washer pump will not run. In the past I replaced the steering column, and that did not change the washer problem. The column was cheaper than the multi-function switch. Also the wiper motor has been replaced, no change, still no power to the washer pump. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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98 Grand Prix ---------NO A/C by racer32x
Sep 01, 2006 (8:47 am)
My wife has a 98 Grand Prix, same car as in post above this one. The A/C compressor will not come on. There is no power going to the clutch to lock it in. The switch on the climate control seems normal, when I push it the light comes on to show its working. All fuses are ok, is there a relay somewhere that I am overlooking. Thanks...
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Collent leak? 95 grand prix... by mmxer
Sep 02, 2006 (2:19 pm)
Yesterday driving I see steam coming from drivers side hood. I can smell collent, and reserve is low. I dont see any hoses leaking, it looks like it below on drivers side. Freeze plug leaking? Any ideas?
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grand prix troubles by court0013
Sep 03, 2006 (4:14 pm)
i have a 98 pontiac grand prix with 90k
 
 i have had overdrive replaced but my car still clunk's when trying to go into the gear.
 
my Torque converter has been replaced as well as the solenoids. the service engine light is still on. the computer says its still my converter.
 
my windshield wiper fluid will not come out
 
my gas mileage is ridiculous and i have spent over 3,000 and still have not solved any of my problems
 
anyone have any ideas or suggestions?????
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grand prix troubles by court0013
Sep 03, 2006 (4:21 pm)
i have a 98 grand prix with 91k
 
my key keeps getting stuck in my igntion. the car will not shut completely off when this happens. im afraid that if i don't figure out the problem soon that one of these times it is going to get stuck for good!!
 
any ideas or suggestions???
 thankyou!!">
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Re: 98 Grand Prix, key stuck in ignition [racer32x] by bxd
Sep 05, 2006 (8:20 am)

Replying to: racer32x (Sep 01, 2006 8:00 am)

Which position is the key stuck in? By the sound of it I'm guessing it doesn't turn to the "OFF" position?
 
As far as the windshield washer, have you checked that the pump is definitely not getting power using a multimeter or test light? You could also jumper the washer pump to +12V on the battery and see if it starts pumping.
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Re: grand prix troubles [court0013] by bxd
Sep 05, 2006 (8:24 am)

Replying to: court0013 (Sep 03, 2006 4:14 pm)

Well, if you've spent $3000 and the tranny is still not right, there's only one thing to do. You have to go back to the shop that did the work and DEMAND they fix it correctly. You paid for it to be fixed, it's not fixed, end of story. Don't let them beat around the bush. If they don't help you, I would work through your credit card to get a refund... talk to the BBB... even attorney general's office.
 
Unless people stand up to shady businesses (in any sector) they won't go away.
 
As far as the washer: when you apply the washer, do you hear the whirring sound it normally would make? If so - look for a disconnected hose under the hood or at the wiper arms. If not - check your fuses, and if you're able to, check whether power is getting to the washer motor.
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Re: 00 Grand Prix Just Dies, then starts right back up [wileywapiti] by printerdw
Sep 05, 2006 (2:03 pm)

Replying to: wileywapiti (Aug 09, 2006 8:02 am)

We had the same thing with our 99 grand prix it ended up being the Crank Shaft senser works fine now it's right under the crank shaft pully not a fun job to do.
Hope this helps
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Re: 98 Grand Prix, key stuck in ignition [bxd] by racer32x
Sep 05, 2006 (5:31 pm)

Replying to: bxd (Sep 05, 2006 8:20 am)

The key is stuck in the position that is one click forward from the off position where it will normally pull out. Everything is off or so I thought, another post said the electronics for the car are still powered up at that point. I have checked power to the washer pump with a good multimeter, nothing. I have not tried the jumper wire, but I am positive it would run. Thanks
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Re: 01 Grand Prix G power windows not working [scottyward1] by erikav
Sep 06, 2006 (6:57 am)

Replying to: scottyward1 (Jun 27, 2006 8:24 pm)

My Pontiac Grand Prix 2001 has the same problem. The driver window motor stopped working 6 months ago, two months ago the two rear windows at once. How can two windows that I seldom use go out at once? What a pain of a car. It's a very cheap car for the price. I have met so many people with the exact same problem, even new Pontiacs still under warranty. Since it's not a safety issue, Pontiac is not going to acknowledge the problem.
For the price you can buy a much better car!!!

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