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#179 of 208 car doesnt like to start by showbizjake Aug 12, 2009 (5:17 pm)
so the first time happened a year ago when i parked it at the lake sat all day was very hot out and i went to start and nothing the lights all pop on and ya hear one click from the dash. it didn't happen until this last few months where it's increasing and now it's sitting in the shop wont start but randomly and normally i have to turn the key really fast multiple times in row for it to work. i changed the battery and cleaned off the terminals, checked my alternator, changed the ignition relays, my brother checked my starter said it was good. it always used to start every morning but if i where to start it in the afternoon wouldn't work have hadnt had to tow it yet cuz if it sits for a while it will start after i work the ignition. its weird and getting frustrating any help would be much appreciative Replies to this message: showbizjake (Aug 15, 2009 4:36 pm)
#180 of 208 Re: 2000 grand prix starting problems [heffemeyer] by showbizjake Aug 12, 2009 (5:49 pm)
Replying to: heffemeyer (May 10, 2009 6:58 am) did you ever find the solution to the problem. because my 97 is doing that i checked evrything and have ran out of ideas...
#181 of 208 Re: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix won't start after sitting outside in heat [tama by showbizjake Aug 12, 2009 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: tamarado (Jul 12, 2009 8:00 pm) my car is having a similar problem, normally it happens on hot days now it just random. did you ever find the problem would help me alot. im all out of ideas lol
#182 of 208 Re: car doesnt like to start [showbizjake] by showbizjake Aug 15, 2009 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: showbizjake (Aug 12, 2009 5:17 pm) problem found...well in my case. so i replaced my starter... not it, checked my alternator...not it, changed the battery...not it, changed my relays...not it, the problem in my case is in the ignition the yellow wire needed to be replaced so if any one has this simillar problem this is my answer so dont go spending alot of money http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/- emotorcons/emo_tongue.gif
#183 of 208 Re: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix won't start after sitting outside in heat [tamarado] by smv1 Sep 13, 2009 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: tamarado (Jul 12, 2009 8:00 pm) we have a 1997 pontiac grand prix gt and had simialar problem until we replaced the cam shaft sensor & crank shaft sensor. The key problem was resolved by a loose wire in the console between the ignition colum; this is an automatic. I hope this help's you.
#184 of 208 2008 grand prix wont start... "charging system failure"? by goodgirlalh Sep 11, 2009 (5:41 am)
i have a 2008 GP ... purchased in march since then towed twice... taken in four times and boosted my self at least a dozen... heres the problem...   get in turn the key all i get is a clicking noise (very fast 30 times in 30 sec's) resets clock, date etc... and display says charging system failure, sum times the horn will even go off in the process... sumtimes it will start but still reset the system ... dealer says cant find problem... im now less then 10,000 kms away from b-b warr off the car they say they will " fix " after but i dont trust them....   anyone with same problem? possiable fixes to problem?? anyhelp is a place to start
#185 of 208 Re: Does ANYBODY have these 2 same problems? [trange1] by pontiacinky Sep 18, 2009 (11:14 am)
Replying to: trange1 (May 27, 2008 7:56 pm) This is my car! I sat in the driveway this morning for 25 minutes cranking away. Then suddenly and unaccountably: perfect start!   I'll be on the road driving along and the engine will die. No fluttering before hand (although I've noticed the flutter while pressing uphill). Just sudden death.   I've learned a great deal about maneuvering a dead car off the road, but would prefer some fellow owner advice before taking the car to the mechanic. Replies to this message: smv1 (Sep 19, 2009 3:30 am)
#186 of 208 Re: Does ANYBODY have these 2 same problems? [pontiacinky] by smv1 Sep 19, 2009 (3:30 am)
Replying to: pontiacinky (Sep 18, 2009 11:14 am) My daughter has a 1997 Grand Prix GT and we were having the same problems, our solution was replacing both the cranksaft sensor and the camsaft sensor. They work togther and the Hall effect is refered to in repair manuals as the problem, any way we repaced one at a time; with the cranksaft sensor replaced last. I believe that this intermitent problem is only when these sensors get too hot. I hope that this resolves your current problem;since this was our solution and we have not had this stalling issue or starting problem.... Sergio.
#187 of 208 Stalling and Starting Issues by jessewoo15 Sep 22, 2009 (1:16 pm)
Hey Everyone,   I've been dealing with a stalling/starting issue for about a month. 2002 Grand Prix, 3.8 liter. The car initially stalled while driving. The tack dropped to zero, i lost power steering, had to pull over. The car started fine and I was able to drive it home. The car started fine and drove over to the mechanic no problem. He replaced a vacuum sensor somewhere, the crank sensor, a cam sensor, a throttle sensor, and checked all the wires to make sure they weren't shorting out. The codes indicated it was a CAS but that's been replaced twice, still stalling out. This car is like Jekyl and Hide, I can't point to a single behavior which makes it stall. Sometimes it will start, sometimes it won't. He seems to think the computer (PCM?) needs to be replaced. Could it be the MAF like other people have suggested, or the fuel pump regulator? Replies to this message: rjp81489 (Sep 25, 2009 10:35 pm) pat_from_grove (Sep 27, 2009 7:36 am) prochie (Sep 28, 2009 2:57 am)
#188 of 208 Failing to start/ studdering then stalling by rjp81489 Sep 25, 2009 (10:33 pm)
I have a 2004 grand prix gt 3.8. Ive taken it to 4 mechanics and none of them could figure out this problem includeing the dealership. They always tell me they dont know cause it doesnt do it to them no matter how much in detail i describe the problem.   I bought my car memorial day, my first car so im still learning things about them as i go along. Sometimes it doesnt start, i have to step on the gas while turning the key to get it to start.   Lately, it has been studdering when im stepping on the gas. I was driving on my way home from work today and my car was studdering then eventaully stalled out. No matter if i floored it or if i stepped on it , the car would not accelerate and in which caused it to stall out. After it stalled i tried starting it, however it would crank over but never actually ever start. Till like 20 minutes later when god finnaly cut me a breake and let it start and i was able to drive home with it like nothing happened. My friend also believes that i am getting a fuel cut when i start my car he made me rev my engine and said it sounded like i was getting a fuel cut   PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME. I would be extremely greatful, this is my first car and i cannot afford to get another one.   thank you very much guys. Replies to this message: smv1 (Oct 14, 2009 9:02 am)

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