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i have a 1996 Pontiac grand am v6 se it stalled out and now when i start it it runs for a few seconds then turns off while running the engine shakes the whole chaise there is oil and coolant what could have caused the problem.
Hi Jennifer:
Does it start and ie right out and then the security lamp on the dash start falshing? Or does it just die? if the security lamp comes on and is flashing there is an issue with the factory secuity system on the car. More then likley the ignition lock cyliner housing is bad. If it just starts and dies out no lamp it can be a lot of things like a fuel pump that has gon bad or it's misfiring so bad it will mopt stary running due to a bad set of spark plug wires or a bad ignition coil and or module... As for the oil/coolant you lot me on that part of the question. Was it leaking oil and coolant before this happend or just since? ? ? where is it lasking front rear left right side of the car???
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Todd Puccio
Expertise
General auto repair,electrical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm specific. I have worked at my current dealership since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way. If your happy with the answer I gave you please feel free to Donate. This is a free service to you and I am not compensated at all by this web site. I have 22 years of experience to share with you and my knowledge wasn't free to me. I had to pay for my education.
Experience
Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system.
I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franchise was purchased by this dealership.
Organizations: ASE master technician
Education/Credentials
Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree
2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied sciences (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master technician
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