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Pontiac Grand Prix Starting / Stalling Issues

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#304 of 360 Re: 2007 Grand Prix won't start [darlaj] by gmcustsvcsarah

May 01, 2012 (6:12 am)

Replying to: darlaj (Apr 30, 2012 1:26 pm)
darlaj,
I'm sorry to see that your dealership is perhaps having a bit of difficulty in locating the root of the concern. If we can follow up with them, please email us at socialmediagm.com with more information (include your name/Edmunds username, phone and address, the last 8 of your VIN and current mileage, the name of your dealership and appointment details on visits pertaining to the no-start concern).
Regards,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#305 of 360 Re: 2007 Grand Prix won't start [gmcustsvcsarah] by prochie

May 01, 2012 (7:48 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (May 01, 2012 6:12 am)
STAY AWAY from the dealerships they will fleece you for parts and not resolve the issue.
 
Check the ground cable near the battery. Typically, there is build up on the copper eye that is bolted to the frame. Remove the cable from the frame, sand it down to remove the build-up, bolt it back onto the frame, and paint with rust proof paint. There is another ground cable attached to the engine but I routinely just check the one by the battery. If you want a pic, I can send those. Try this before replacing sensors, etc.
 
The throttle body also gets significant build-up but this wouldn't keep you from starting - just rough idle. Your issue sound more electrical / ground related.
 
My 2005 Grand Prix had the same issue. SIX GM dealerships couldn't tell me why my vehicle would go dead flying down the highway with no gas, pwoer steering, or instrumentation. My initial dealership was Roy Foss in Woodbridge - what a bunch dishonest crooks. I hope they lost their dealership in the cuts. I would buy another GM Vehicle but for my experience with these dealerships. Buy FORD next time they appear to know what they are doing.

#306 of 360 Re: 2007 Grand Prix won't start [prochie] by darlaj

May 01, 2012 (11:55 am)

Replying to: prochie (May 01, 2012 7:48 am)
thanks Poochie, I will try it and see what happens. To Sarah, thanks but My issue goes a lot beyond what I would like to discuss on this forum, I'm out a lot of money and have a vehicle I can't drive. I will just leave it at that, I'm just looking for some answers for my own benefit.

#307 of 360 2004 grand prix codes wont clear by batwrangler

Jul 02, 2012 (3:25 pm)

we repaired the ..o2 sencer,,,check eng light went off,,,but D.M.V. says codes read "not ready yet" do you have to drive the car 50 miles before the codes clear?

#308 of 360 girl needs help by nicole586

Jul 09, 2012 (7:46 am)

i have a 99 grand prix gt. it was running great. then i went outside to leave and it wouldnt start. it turns over and everything just wont stay on. when you first try to start it after it has been sitting it will stay on for about 5 mins then it chokes out. after it broke we changed the spark plugs and wires, we also changed the mass air flow sensor. after we changed the sensor the car did one good drive then it did the exact same thing. the car will sometimes stay on if you keep the rpms over 2k. can anyone please help me so i dont have to take it in. any questions you have to ask ill answer to the best of my abilities. i just wanna try to fix it. i also just read that when your crank sensor goes your trac light turns on. i would like to know if that is true. cause mine has been on for a week and i cant turn it off

#309 of 360 Re: girl needs help [nicole586] by morgan71

Jul 09, 2012 (11:26 am)

Replying to: nicole586 (Jul 09, 2012 7:46 am)
I had a 99 chrysler 300m that did the same thing, it turned out to be the crank and cam sensor. I would suggest you take it to your mechanic and have them retrieve any trouble codes. At least this way they can tell you exactly what the issue is and what it will cost to fix it. It sounds like the same issue to me. Hope this helps.

#310 of 360 starting problems by beggleston

Jul 12, 2012 (4:34 pm)

sometimes it wont start and sometimes it does...when it does start it runs great...but when it don;t start i have to turn the key over til the radio and lights works...wait until the secruity light goes out...then i turn it off and pull the key out and put it back in and the car starts...can anyone help me with this?
 
thanks Bill

#311 of 360 some time it wont start by prettyb

Jul 25, 2012 (2:16 pm)

am begin to think i brought a lemon or a car 2005 grand prix drive good and look good but some time get in car and it start right up and sometimes i get in i have to start it 2 or three times only had the car 2 weeks and i do have 3 year warranty i already took it to two place they send me to! and each time the car start good! So they dont seem think nothing wrong with the car! But am not crazy this car has starting problem! but it not all time but it enough!

#312 of 360 Re: some time it wont start [prettyb] by morgan71

Jul 26, 2012 (6:27 am)

Replying to: prettyb (Jul 25, 2012 2:16 pm)
Sounds like it could be crank and cam shaft sensor. Some times it will allow the car to start with no problem and then sometimes it wont. Have your car hooked up to run a diagnostice just to be sure its not the starter, alternator or something else. But I would definately start there.

#313 of 360 Re: some time it wont start [morgan71] by prettyb

Jul 28, 2012 (12:19 pm)

Replying to: morgan71 (Jul 26, 2012 6:27 am)
ty you morgan im going check into this! Next week im going take it back to shop But i hope it not going cost alot to get fixed! I already got one car im getting work done!

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