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#129 of 193 2005 Pontiac Grand Am...It will NOT start by tam78 Jun 27, 2008 (7:28 am)
My son left the overhead light on overnight. I bought a Black & Decker portable Jump Kit. I gave the car a boost and it started. Two days later, it would not start again. I tried giving it another boost and this time, it would not start. All it does is make a clicking noise when I turn the key. All of the lights, the a/c, the radio, etc will turn on and work. Is it the battery, alternator, starter, or what?? Replies to this message: burdawg (Jun 27, 2008 11:33 am) tam78 (Jun 27, 2008 4:21 pm)
#130 of 193 Re: 2005 Pontiac Grand Am...It will NOT start [tam78] by burdawg Jun 27, 2008 (11:33 am)
Replying to: tam78 (Jun 27, 2008 7:28 am) It needs to be tested. It could be a bad battery or charging system. My guess it that it's probably the battery based on your description and the age of the car. The battery can be low enough for it not to start but the other things you mentioned can still work. Replies to this message: tam78 (Jun 27, 2008 4:21 pm)
#131 of 193 Re: 2005 Pontiac Grand Am...It will NOT start [burdawg] by tam78 Jun 27, 2008 (4:21 pm)
Replying to: burdawg (Jun 27, 2008 11:33 am) Thanks so much for the advice.....turns out it was just a bad battery issue!
#132 of 193 '02 Grandam will not start by preciousgold Jul 01, 2008 (5:42 am)
Car will not start. Notice yestersday morning that my securuty light was on. It eventually went off. This morning the car would not start. It will not even turn over. All lights, dash, horn, locks work. I read somewhere about a passlock....what is this about...please advise. Replies to this message: brkr12002 (Jul 01, 2008 6:11 am) burdawg (Jul 01, 2008 8:57 am)
#133 of 193 Re: '02 Grandam will not start [preciousgold] by brkr12002 Jul 01, 2008 (6:11 am)
Replying to: preciousgold (Jul 01, 2008 5:42 am) I had that happen. Your car thinks it's being stolen. I've heard that you can reset your passlock by leaving the key turned to the ON position for about 10 minutes to reset it. Check you owners manual. That should hopefully do it. The only other option is expensive. You have to take it to the dealership and they will charge in the neighborhood of 400-500 to fix that. Got rid of my grand am because of stupid problems like these. Check to see if there was a recall about this issue from GM. Turns out mine did. I tried getting a refund from GM and they gave me the run around. Yes they would reimburse me at first, then they called up and said they wouldn't send out the forms. Good luck. Be careful as well. When this happened to me, the car would start sometimes. BE CAREFUL. The car eventually out and on busy roads. Good luck. I'm never buying American cars again
#134 of 193 Re: '02 Grandam will not start [preciousgold] by burdawg Jul 01, 2008 (8:57 am)
Replying to: preciousgold (Jul 01, 2008 5:42 am) When you say it won't turn over, do you mean that the starter engages and spins the engine but it doesn't start, or that it doesn't do anything at all? Did the security light come on while it was running or when you tried to start it?
#135 of 193 1999 grand am gt h.o. by dinag Jul 09, 2008 (4:54 pm)
I've changed the spark plugs & wires, then added fuel cleaner to my car, and the "service engine soon" light came on after I drove it. In the Owner's Manual it says if the light is steady, it could be a fuel problem and once you fill it with good fuel it should turn off in a few days. But I'm starting to get worried, it hasn't shut off. I'm going to change the fuel filter as soon as I find it. Also, when I'm at a stop light, the engine makes "quiet" but differentiating noises like it wants to quit, it never has, and the noise is quite. Should I be concerned with these problems? And if so, what are some suggestions as to how to fix them. Any help would be appreciated. Thank-you! Replies to this message: burdawg (Jul 10, 2008 5:40 am)
#136 of 193 Re: 1999 grand am gt h.o. [dinag] by burdawg Jul 10, 2008 (5:40 am)
Replying to: dinag (Jul 09, 2008 4:54 pm) Have you checked the fuel cap to make sure it's tight, not on crooked, or the seal isn't cracked or broken? A leak in the evap control system is the #1 cause of a check engine light and it's usually due to the fuel cap leaking.
#137 of 193 Re: 1997 GrandAm Dies and then restarts [msexton2006] by tabijo Jul 10, 2008 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: msexton2006 (Jun 19, 2008 3:20 pm) My 2000 has recently started to do the exact same thing. So, I asked a mechanic about it, and he says that it is the ignition. So, you might want to look into as a possible cause of your problem.
#138 of 193 2000 Grand Am GT by kemond1 Jul 12, 2008 (3:16 pm)
Recently when I go to start my car, it stars like it should, but sometimes the guages and dash lights don't spring to life until I put the car in gear. One time I drove about 1/2 a mile before they came on. I took the car in today to the dealer and the told me my BCM was corroded and needed to be replaced. Apparently this is why the security light would flicker every once in a while. Also, they said the ignition was bad and that is why the gauges would not move. I guess I don't see how the ignition would effect the gauges. Could the computer be wrong when it spits out all of these codes? It runs fine other than what I mentioned. I don't feel like spending $750 on these repairs, which included $100 for cleaning the connectors on the BCM. What the hell are they cleaning it with and how long does it really take. Replies to this message: burdawg (Jul 13, 2008 4:45 pm)

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