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#102 of 253 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM CHECK ENGINE LIGHT by micwilliamsjm

Jul 25, 2007 (3:11 am)

Has anyone had any problems with there check engine light? My 2000 grand am, it came on and I had it checked at Auto Zone and the code came back small leak in the emissions. So, they said chances are it's the gas cap. Replaced the cap and reset the light, and 3 weeks later it's back on again, and the code came up the same thing. Any ideas from anyone on what this could be? Thanks!!

#103 of 253 Re: 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM CHECK ENGINE LIGHT [micwilliamsjm] by burdawg

Jul 25, 2007 (6:41 am)

Replying to: micwilliamsjm (Jul 25, 2007 3:11 am)
Could be a leak somewhere else in the vapor recovery system if your getting the same code. You were putting on the cap tight enough until it clicks a few times, right?

#104 of 253 Re: 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM CHECK ENGINE LIGHT [burdawg] by ray80

Jul 25, 2007 (6:48 am)

Replying to: burdawg (Jul 25, 2007 6:41 am)
3 clicks is usually good. Did the light come on shortly after re-fuel? New cap aftermarket that may not seal exactly right? Its my understanding that overfilling fuel tank (trying to get to exact dollar amount thing) may damage some evaporative systems. Is there a tether on cap that may be stuck underneath and preventing good seal? Mis-aligned cap? Just some thoughts on possibilities

#105 of 253 Re: 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM CHECK ENGINE LIGHT [burdawg] by micwilliamsjm

Jul 25, 2007 (5:51 pm)

Replying to: burdawg (Jul 25, 2007 6:41 am)
Thanks for your responses. I usually turn the gas cap till it clicks 3 times. Last time I fueled up was last Wednesday and didn't fill it, just about 3/4 of a tank. The light came back on Tuesday of this week.

#106 of 253 2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT: Fog lamps doesn't work by answer987

Jul 31, 2007 (5:35 pm)

My fog lamps doesn't work. Bulbs are fine. Fog lights switch inside the car doesn't light up. What could it be?

#107 of 253 Re: 2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT: Fog lamps doesn't work [answer987] by burdawg

Jul 31, 2007 (7:58 pm)

Replying to: answer987 (Jul 31, 2007 5:35 pm)
Your high beams aren't on are they?

#108 of 253 Re: 2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT: Fog lamps doesn't work [burdawg] by answer987

Aug 01, 2007 (3:33 am)

Replying to: burdawg (Jul 31, 2007 7:58 pm)
The high beams works fine

#109 of 253 Re: 2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT: Fog lamps doesn't work [answer987] by burdawg

Aug 01, 2007 (6:49 am)

Replying to: answer987 (Aug 01, 2007 3:33 am)
Then the places I would look in this order:
Fuse (if a seperate fuse, not sure)
Fog Lamp switch (is it really working)
Relay
 
I asked about the high beams since the factory wired fog lamps will go off when the high beams are turned on.

#110 of 253 2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT: Fog lamps doesn't work by answer987

Aug 02, 2007 (3:59 am)

The fuses are still good, the switch doesn't light up (how do i check it. Is there a way to check the relay? I tried to pull it out but it won't come out

#111 of 253 Electrical Problems with 1996 Grand AM by jerzeejo

Aug 05, 2007 (10:41 am)

Dash lights no longer work. Only driver side window opens. Gas gauge doesn't work,etc. Mechanic has checked fuses, etc. and cannot give me an answer except to say it is an electrical problem.
 
Anyone have any ideas?

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