Sign In Join 



Pontiac Grand Am Electrical/Lighting Problems

222 messages,  Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 11:52 AM

You are in the Pontiac Grand Am Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

What is this discussion about? Pontiac Grand Am, Lights, Electrical


Messages Page 21 of 23
1
...
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion

#192 of 222
95 Grand AM Dash and Tail Lights Out by my65vette
Nov 15, 2008 (7:58 am)
Reply
Headlights work, fuse looks find but my dash and tail lights are not working. Please advise!
#193 of 222
Re: 95 Grand AM Dash and Tail Lights Out [my65vette] by my65vette
Nov 16, 2008 (5:29 am)
Reply

Replying to: my65vette (Nov 15, 2008 7:58 am)

Figured it out. We needed to replace the multi-function siwtch that has the headlikghts, cruise control, hazard lites etc. Autozone part number SW859 for $79.99 did the trick. We needed to pull the steering wheel of to get it in place. To do that you need to dienable the airbag by disconnected the battery, pulling the airbag fuses, and waiting 10 minutes before you putt the airbag off the front of the steering wheel.
#194 of 222
Re: 95 Grand AM Dash and Tail Lights Out [my65vette] by hobbiest
Nov 21, 2008 (10:59 am)
Reply

Replying to: my65vette (Nov 16, 2008 5:29 am)

Thank You, I will try turning the headlamp switch and flexing and see if makes the problem clear up when doing. I do know what you mean about the air bags. I have the Haynes Manual for my car and it gives you the cautions and instructions for disabling before servicing...Thanks again.
#195 of 222
Ignition or Security? by Drew3355
Nov 24, 2008 (3:32 pm)
Reply
#196 of 222
Ignition or Security? by Drew3355
Nov 24, 2008 (3:32 pm)
Reply
Hi! I have a pontiac grand am se 2004! Ive been having issues with my security light coming on! Yup I do the 10 minute thing when it comes on and doesn't start! I also have a stereo that has no lights, it works but you can't see what station your on at all..I was told by a few people that it was the Ignition,then I was told it was that I needed a new stereo! Now I was told that it could be the battery... So any suggestions or help would be great! Sometimes my security light doesn't come on for weeks but last week it came on everyday and I had to wait the 10 minutes for it to start again! With winter here I don't wanna be trapped somewhere in the cold! I also don't want to buy something for my car if its not what is needed! Thankyou!
#197 of 222
1999 Grand Am, Driver window problems by spsather
Dec 27, 2008 (12:08 pm)
Reply
I am having problems with my driver door window, it no longer goes down. I have replaced the main switch in the door, which of course did not fix the problem. I would like to know if anyone know's of other places the problem could be, i thought of removing the panel on the door to check out window motor to see if it is still working. Thanks all
#198 of 222
99 Grand AM GT by nglwlch
Jan 23, 2009 (11:55 am)
Reply
Hi . . . can anyone help? The dashboard lights in my car to not turn on. All the fuses are working. Is this easy to fix?
#200 of 222
Re: Electrical/Headlights Issue [barbstoy99] by gmarvelous7
Jan 25, 2009 (10:27 pm)
Reply

Replying to: barbstoy99 (Jan 14, 2007 3:53 pm)

Yes, Barb, I have the same problem (am currently working on it). Why in the world did GM put that stupid screw behind the steering wheel when they know it's not easily accessible?! And what is it with heater cores and combination switches messing up at around the same time on Grand Ams? I finally got the steering column panels off, got the connectors unplugged, and thought I had all the screws out until I discovered that evil one behind the steering wheel, so what size allen wrench did you use to get that one? Most manuals say you have to take the steering wheel off in order to change the combo switch, but that is so stupid to go through all that trouble for one screw!! And I just do not want to pay anyone for putting a part on a car that I can do myself (heck all you do is plug in the three connectors then screw the switch in). The types of screws are star screws and I bought a T-25 x 4 star screwdriver that works fine, but can anyone tell me what I can use to get that last screw off WITHOUT having to take my steering wheel off? I'd appreciate any help because though I don't live far from my job, I'm worried about getting in trouble driving with my lights off (I've already been spotted by the police a few times). Thanks guys.
#201 of 222
Re: Electrical/Headlights Issue [burdawg] by gmarvelous7
Jan 25, 2009 (10:47 pm)
Reply

Replying to: burdawg (Dec 19, 2006 10:55 am)

Hi. You seem to be pretty knowledgeable and I noticed you responded to the same problem I am having that someone else had--a bad combination switch. Also, I notice that you have been on this forum recently which is another reason I am asking for your help. I have my steering wheel panels off, all screws out and connectors unplugged, but the one thing keeping me from removing the old switch completely is that annoying star screw at the bottom. I can't reach it due to the steering wheel, I don't want to have to go through the trouble of taking the wheel off (not that I have the tools or money for THAT anyway) and I definitely do not want to pay someone for something I can do myself. So can you please tell me what tool I need to get that last screw out (I have a T 25x4 star screwdriver, but can't use it for that last screw because of the steering wheel). Thanks for any and all your help.

Messages Page 21 of 23
1
...
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion
To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Please sign in.
Email Address:

Password:

Forgot Password?

Search Forums

Enter Keyword(s)

Advanced Search

Browse by Vehicle



View All Vehicles
Advertisement
Ask the Community
See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic


View All Topics

Today's Chats

Advertisement