Pontiac Grand Am Clunks and Noises

Try this - put a little pressure up and down on the multifunction turn signal switch. Not enough to activate the signal, just a little pressure. You may find that the switch has become very sensitive and will activate the flasher, but the lights won't flash. If this is the case then the switch may need to be replaced. On my 04 I have found that temperature is a factor. After it's been sitting in the sun for awhile and the interior has heated up it will do it and the switch is very sensitive in the right signal direction. After the A/C has cooled the interior down it goes away. Other people I have talked to that have it happening constantly have had to replace the flasher assembly (the hazard switch).

#37 of 42 Jammed automatic gear by 32hs155201

Sep 09, 2008 (5:30 pm)

I am under the assumption that I have identified the proper forum for my scenario. I own a 1997 pontiac grand AM coupe V6 and overall, The car has done pretty well for me. Its not until recently when I had turned on my vehicle and while i was making an attempt to reverse I had discovered that my gear wouldn't shift from park to any other function. At first i was under the assumption that I wasn't applying enough pressure to my brakes but when I had applied as much force to the brakes as I possibly could to cause the gear to shift, it wouldn't budge at all. The engine starts (though it has a repetitious clanking sound) and all the internal function works but the car refuse to shift gears. I also Observed on the dash board the "service engine light". I dont know If anyone who's reading this had encountered these issues but If anyone has experienced these things and has resolved them please enlighten me on what may be causing these issues and how do i go about fixing them. ill greatly appreciate it. any feedback from any commentator would be helpful. thanks for your time & god bless.

#38 of 42 clunking noise under front end by teetttee

Oct 03, 2008 (7:32 pm)

I have a clunking/knocking noise (sounds like something big is loose underneath and every time I go over a bump, it hits and clunks/knocks. I have replaced the strut mounts, struts and plates $1100. Otherwise, the car looks like brand new. I am ready to lose my mind and cannot afford to keep putting money in only to drive out and hear the same sound again. Any ideas you're sure of ??

Thanks

Replies to this message:

elpuma0720 (Oct 04, 2008 3:58 pm)
03se1 (Sep 29, 2009 6:41 pm)

#39 of 42 Re: clunking noise under front end [teetttee] by elpuma0720

Oct 04, 2008 (3:58 pm)

Replying to: teetttee (Oct 03, 2008 7:32 pm)

It is really hard to tell from what you have stated. Can you tell me more about the noice? is it a grinding noice> clickling noice when you turn? Are the wheels tighted? wheel bearings replaced? tell me more

#40 of 42 Re: clunking noise under front end [teetttee] by 03se1

Sep 29, 2009 (6:41 pm)

Replying to: teetttee (Oct 03, 2008 7:32 pm)

try this,,,there are 2 bolts which hold the brake calipers on,,,trace that to two that hold the brake caliper brackets on,,,had a similar issue,,,if it move the slightest bit tighten those bolts,,,may need a bit of force though,,,had to use a deadblow hammer and a 14 mm wrench

#41 of 42 Re: Cracking Noise [elpuma0720] by 03se1

Sep 29, 2009 (6:48 pm)

Replying to: elpuma0720 (Jul 07, 2008 3:11 pm)

never use wd40 on rubber components,,,NEVER,,it will degrade them,,,use instead a silicon spay

#42 of 42 Re: turn signal sound [2000grandam] by actionjackman

Oct 29, 2011 (10:36 am)

Replying to: 2000grandam (Jun 29, 2008 11:10 am)

usually means either the fuse is going bad or the bulb filament is loose but the wiring may be maintaining contact with bulb assembly

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