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Pontiac Grand Am Starting/Stalling Problems

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#309 of 321 Fuel Pump Relay Fuse by amccormick1386

Sep 15, 2012 (3:43 am)

#310 of 321 Fuel Pump Relay Fuse by amccormick1386

Sep 15, 2012 (3:43 am)

My dad's 2004 Grand Am occasionally will have an issue where it just won't start. Fuel pump & filter were replaced 6 months ago to correct the problem when it first occured. A few months back after it did it again a mechanic had him replace the fuel pump relay fuse and it did the trick. Now its not starting and replaced fuse and it works intermittently.
 
Maybe its not a fuse afterall? Something else?

#311 of 321 Pontiac Grand am stalling out-There is hope! by ggj411

Sep 18, 2012 (3:36 pm)

Just wanted to give other grand am drivers some hope. Out of the blue my 2002 grand am stalled one day then restarted right away. A few days later it just wouldn't start. After taking it to one mechanic costing 400 he just said I don't know what is wrong so it was sent to the gm dealership. There they replaced the battery, although I don't think there was anything wrong with it, that didn't work so the next thing you know they say it's the ignition switch and relay. Meanwhile, there is a service engine light on, abs and brake light and trac light on. No answer to why that was so, anyway that was all replaced for about 600. I didn't have any issues for about 2 weeks until I take a road trip and while stopped in a road construction zone, the car just stalled, and each time I started it as soon as I put it in gear it stalled. It did this 3 times. Finally I got it running and got off the express way and went to an auto parts store. They checked the lights and said there were no codes, then the car just stalled. It took about 30 mins before it would start again. I found a mechanic in Brazil Indiana, McCullough's Automotive Care Specialists, they put it on a machine and found a code that said it was caused by the Body Control Module. Although this cost another $491, this was money well worth spent, all the lights are now off on the dash, and the car does not stall out anymore!

#312 of 321 key won't turn - steering won't lock by rick2165

Sep 21, 2012 (1:23 pm)

2003 Grand Am GT1... I replaced the key cylinder, fix the issue for 2 days. The new cylinder locked up like the old one. Seems that the steering not locking must be related. Since the new cylinder requires damaging to remove, I am hesitant to install another cylinder until identifying the real root cause of the issue. Anyone have any ideas?

#313 of 321 Re: key won't turn - steering won't lock [rick2165] by ramareno1983

Sep 23, 2012 (2:31 am)

Replying to: rick2165 (Sep 21, 2012 1:23 pm)
Rick did you try cutting a new factory key not a cheap key from wal mart a numbered key laser cut from factory specs by local locksmith had this problem with a toyota before Good luck let me know

#314 of 321 Re: key won't turn - steering won't lock [ramareno1983] by rick2165

Sep 23, 2012 (8:18 am)

Replying to: ramareno1983 (Sep 23, 2012 2:31 am)
I tried both keys I had for the original lock cylinder, then replaced with a new lock cylinder. After 2 days, the keys for the new cylinder would not turn. These keys were new. I am thinking that the fact the steering will not lock is a clue. I have read several posts describing this same situation (key won't turn, steering won't lock), but can't find what the eventual solution was. I found a post yesterday of a person that had the same issue a couple days after replacing the cylinder (as I am having). I have another new cylinder, don't want to install it until I understand the problem because if it happens again, I will have to destroy another new $170 cylinder.

#315 of 321 ABixby by abixby

Nov 28, 2012 (7:20 am)

I drive a 2004 Grand AM. I am having starting issues. Went thru the changing of the ignition switch. Relearning the new keys. On a cold start the engine will crank but will not fire. I can disconnect the battery momentarily then the car will start. It will continue to start as long as I restart it with in a 2 hour window. if it sits for longer it will not start. it sounds like a relay sticking issue an I on the right track?

#316 of 321 2002 grand am gt will turn over but wont start after i shut it off. HELP!! by chris345

Jan 11, 2013 (8:16 pm)

My 2002 Grand am GT 3.4l has been nothin but a problem. After buying it the head gasket went (i replaced it), then I've had the security issues eveyone else has delt with, and on top of the security issues after driving the car i would go to a store shut the car off go shopping then try to start the car and it will trun over but not start after leaving the car for a few hours it will start(note i just replaced fuel pump and had the security issues delt with) the car will try to start with starting fluid and most of the time it start from a cold start. I just started the car let it run till it got up to temp. shut it off and tried to start it and it will just trun over. Also sometimes when driving the car and i'm at a stop sign it will idle to 1000rpms and drop to almost stalling. Can anyone put me in the right direction.

#317 of 321 grand am03 by kimijo

Feb 20, 2013 (7:11 am)

These are great cars! The only thing is a lot of mechanics dont know the ins and outs. They are not their cars so they dont care. I have had problems with mine as well. I have a new ignition switch, alternator, battery etc. After the auto parts person said the ignition switch was so complicated i needed a professional. I went home and changed it.Get a manual, search the internet then fix your own car.

#318 of 321 PROBLEM STARTING 2001 GRAND AM PLEASE HELP by fontino2010

Mar 23, 2013 (4:08 am)

I have a 2001 grand am se 3.4 v6, car has high kilometers 295.000, the issue I'm having is that when I go to start the car sometimes it will start right away no problem but once its at full running temp it cranks over a lot before starting, the fuel pump always turns on so its getting fuel and when that happens after it cranking a lot before starting u smell gas, I live in winnipeg canada so over night in -25 weather starts fine in morning but once warm it cranks a lot and when fired I smell gas, I've changed the plugs and fuel filter but engine light is on and reads catalyst system, could it be cause the catalyc converter is clogged?? Cause it does idle kind of rough when started and seems to be over fuelling itself upon cranking hence the gas smell any help would be great ???? Thank you

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