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Re: 1996 GA [jimsmith2354]
by scoot08
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Apr 22, 2008 (11:51 am)
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Replying to: jimsmith2354 (Apr 17, 2008 12:15 pm)
so i disconnected the battery and the light went off for like ten min.... i need major help cause the motor is old and tired should i put a new motor in it or junk it... i really am starting to get attached to this hunk of junk... how much is a new engine fo one i cant find one????
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Re: 1996 GA [scoot08]
by jimsmith2354
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Apr 22, 2008 (6:52 pm)
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Replying to: scoot08 (Apr 22, 2008 11:51 am)
Changing the motor and transaxle is very labor intensive with FWD (front wheel drive) cars. I've gotten good deals from eBay motors, but still way too much work to swap-out. The cheapest place would be your local junkyard, if they would / could do it. Don't expect it to be done quickly as they normally do work in their spare time. Quality could be a big question.
I do believe it would be much better just to sell it to the junkyard and use the money for a first payment on a 3 or 4 year old used car. Buy a add-on warranty for a year is also my suggestion, especially if you don't work on cars.
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Re: 1996 GA [jimsmith2354]
by scoot08
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Apr 23, 2008 (4:39 pm)
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Replying to: jimsmith2354 (Apr 22, 2008 6:52 pm)
well im what you would say a self proclaimed mechanic... i have done all the work on my ga... i found that the motor mount is broke and need replaced... this car was good till i replaced the tranny now it seems that everything is going wrong with it.. i thought about going to a cheap car lot and try to trade it in but i dont think its worth much
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Re: 1996 GA [scoot08]
by burdawg
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Apr 24, 2008 (5:45 am)
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Replying to: scoot08 (Apr 23, 2008 4:39 pm)
It's not. I would drive it until it dies and then give it a decent burial at a salvage yard.
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service engine light
by miklamar
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Apr 26, 2008 (10:31 pm)
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My 1997 Pontiac Grand Am has 140k miles on it, and the engine light comes on when I reach about 50-55 mph. It acts sluggish, esp. going uphill. Someone said it may be the engine coil. If so, how much would that run to fix? Any ideas or suggestions?
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- #64 of 101
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Re: service engine light [miklamar]
by jimsmith2354
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Apr 27, 2008 (5:41 pm)
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Replying to: miklamar (Apr 26, 2008 10:31 pm)
Take it to AutoZone to get a reading of the code(s), they can then tell you how much the parts are. Mechanics double the price for parts and add labor. Buying the part and doing it yourself is the lowest cost, but check the internet to see what is involved. Taking it to a mechanic will be the most expensive but maybe the most reliable - just don't agree to a whole lot of extra work - it's the old "gotta make a boat payment" joke...
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Re: service engine light [miklamar]
by burdawg
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Apr 28, 2008 (7:04 am)
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Replying to: miklamar (Apr 26, 2008 10:31 pm)
Has it ever had a tune up?
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Pontiac Grand Am ( Service Vehicle Soon, Trac Off and ABS light)
by pr2008
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May 06, 2008 (3:30 pm)
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I have a02 grand am,3.1 with 79,000 miles. The Service Vehicle Soon, Trac Off and ABS light come on, If my turn the car off and on the light go off. After 5 to 10 mines if a turn the car on the light come on.
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Re: Pontiac Grand Am ( Service Vehicle Soon, Trac Off and ABS light) [pr2008]
by pr2008
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May 06, 2008 (3:32 pm)
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Replying to: pr2008 (May 06, 2008 3:30 pm)
NO
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Re: ABS/Trac/service vehicle soon [carguy38]
by romo4
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Jun 03, 2008 (1:56 pm)
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Replying to: carguy38 (Mar 13, 2007 12:52 pm)
what are wheel speed sensors,I got my strut on the right side changed on saturday and on sunday my abs and trac off light comes on, when I'm driving it feels like the car is trying to leave from under me it also sometimes hesitate in the morning it doesnt come on only when I'm leaving work do you have any suggestions
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