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| Subject | Date Asked |
| code p0128 on a pontiac aztek 2004 | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: Have a code p0128 .need help with this.thank you. A: well it's 1 of 2 things it either has a thermostat and or it's low on coolant. either thing can ... | |
| hard shifting | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: about 1 out 20 times using the car takes longer to shift both times it needs to shift, till getting ... A: It's not a case closed issue. extended warranties have "fine print" they sometimes have stipulations ... | |
| pontiac montana noises | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: my van has been making a hard thumping noise when changing gears. Only it doesn't do it all the ... A: has any service engine soon lamp come on? have the van scanned for coides at one of the big box auto ... | |
| hard shifting | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: about 1 out 20 times using the car takes longer to shift both times it needs to shift, till getting ... A: what is this in? year and model? tranission shift kits don't make any sense. if your going into the ... | |
| Bonneville noise when cold | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: My 2003 Bonneville SSEi is very noisy when it starts first time....the noise is like a ... A: Make sure the rubber hose between the air filter box and the engine is attached and the hose clamp ... | |
| 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: My Pontiac Grand Prix speedometer stopped working after we replaced the power steering pump. A: chnaces are you either knocked the connector off the speed sensor for the tranmission of broke the ... | |
| P0440 and brake/anti lock light on | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: 2002 Pontiac Bonneville SE V6 Got a P0440 code and it has to do with a faulty purge valve. Want to ... A: 99% of the time it's due to a bad thermostat. in some cases because the engine and trasnmission are ... | |
| P0440 and brake/anti lock light on | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: 2002 Pontiac Bonneville SE V6 Got a P0440 code and it has to do with a faulty purge valve. Want to ... A: Hey Shawn: usually a 440 code is set due to a faulty gas cap of a vent valve. It's not real common ... | |
| Grand prix coolent running cooler | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: Todd, My 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix has a cooling issue. A few months back the check engine light came ... A: on the connector it is labled a and b the yellow wire goes on the terminal marked a and the black ... | |
| idle control valve | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I have an 05 pontiac grand prix, base model. i have trouble starting engine when its warm, I have ... A: That engine does not have an IAC valve it has a TAC throttle actaution control module the throttle ... | |
| Grand prix coolent running cooler | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: Todd, My 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix has a cooling issue. A few months back the check engine light came ... A: what code is setting on this? the engine coolant temp sensor for the engine computer also if the ... | |
| 2005 Grand prix... has a few problems!! | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: i have a 2005 Grand Prix. its got more than one issue! Today i was driving and had the heat on high, ... A: the easy one id the rear sitting low it's 1 of 2 things either it has a broken spring in the back or ... | |
| 02 grand prix wipers | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I used to own a 2002 Grand Am. LOVED the car but got wreck blah blah blah. anyway, I got a Grand ... A: well either the park arm on the wiper motro is strilled/bent from snow or ise or the motor it's self ... | |
| heater coming on when the car is off | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: 97 Pontiac Bonneville SSI The heater keeps coming on when the car is turned off. This is draining ... A: this car may have had an afetr blow module put in it in order to dry out the a/c hase to an oder ... | |
| 2000 Grand Prix trunk release stopped working | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: We have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. This evening the trunk release stopped working. When the release ... A: will it open with the key? if it will not open that way either the latch is more then likley jammed. ... | |
| Pontiac Transport 1994 | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: This has parts from 3.1 to a 3.4L engine on it. What is happening is that it it throwing the ... A: with a new belt on it you would have to look to see if you can visably see it whobble.the thing with ... | |
| Pontiac Transport 1994 | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: This has parts from 3.1 to a 3.4L engine on it. What is happening is that it it throwing the ... A: with out seeing it it's hard to say. but usually it's either a tensioner that goes bad and you said ... | |
| 04 Grand Am Windshield Washer Problem | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: The car wouldn't start one day so I started checking the fuses, as soon as I pulled the power mirror ... A: Hey Stan: the wipers/washer and the mirriors have nothing in common other then the fact that they ... | |
| Transmission | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I got the intake gaskets replaced and transmission oil,filter changed.My car has now started to make ... A: noises are hard to pin point even if I could hear it. what happens when it bogs down. do the engine ... | |
| 2001 Aztek odometer not working | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: My Aztek odometer is not working/light is not engaging to show the mileage. I have read that this ... A: it's an eletrical issue most likely in the speedo cluster it's self. is ther anything else on this ... | |
| transmission | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: My pontiac grand prix, 05 has suddenly begun to raise rpms before shifting into gear when at a full ... A: It doesn't sound good. Make sure the fluyid is full if it's low it can do this as well if it's low ... | |
| 1990 Grand Prix temperature gauge issue | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: long question, but I want to give as much info as possible. I have a 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1 non ... A: usually when these engines start to run hot and have erratic temp readings they have head gasket ... | |
| Montana 2005 speedometer failure | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: My speedo quit working, it shows 55 mph with the car is standing still. the car shifts ok, cruise ... A: Hey ted: sound like you need a replacement cluster assembly which includes the speedo. If your not ... | |
| Pontiac Grand Prix wont blow any air at all | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: I came home from work and the heater/defroster was working fine it was raining and cold. The next ... A: did both things quit working at the same time? the fuses for the HVAC are in the glove box fuse ... | |
| 99 Pontiac grand am that reads P0300, P0105 | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: I have a 99 Pontiac grand am that reads codes P0300, P0105 and P0108. The car starts and runs good, ... A: what engine is in this car? 4 or 6 cyliunder? If it's a 4 cylinder the vacuum hose going to the MAP ... | |
| pontiac aztek | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: Todd maybe you remember me about the overheating aztek, well the problem was : we change the both ... A: yes I do remeber you not may people from MExico ask questions. Noises are hard to pin point. does it ... | |
| car shuts off | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi there: I'm not quite sure I under stand what your question is here. after you fill the ... A: has the check enegin lamp come on at al? if so stop by one of the big box auto parts stores and have ... | |
| 2002 pontiac bonneville dual climate control | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: I have A 2002 Pontiac Bonneville with the electronic climate control system. The problem I am having ... A: well first oof get the car scanned for codes at one of the big box auto parts stores and see what ... | |
| help with my 2002 aztek | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: my 2002 Pontiac aztek has been cutting off when we come to a stop, it has just to started to do it ... A: I doubt it. They do not go bad very often on those engines. sounds like an ignition issue either ... | |
| help with my 2002 aztek | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: my 2002 Pontiac aztek has been cutting off when we come to a stop, it has just to started to do it ... A: well as for the sound It could be just about anything without hearing it I can't even begin to tell ... | |
| '01 Aztek problem. Cooling or Electrical? | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: I have an '01 Aztek GT that is behaving strangely. From time to time the Check Engine/Service ... A: well first off I would have the car scanned for codes and see what codes are stored in what modules ... | |
| Fuel pump 05 sun fire | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: How do I tell if the fuel pump is failing? And can I replace it myself? How long at shop to be ... A: What is the problem with the car that you think it needs a fuel pump? The pump is inside the tanks ... | |
| Heating unit issues... | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: So upfront, I am completely automotive-ly challenged. Im going to explain as best as I can without ... A: Hey Willie; i think you have a few issues here. The fact that the ambient temp always shows that ... | |
| Vehicle speed sensor | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Aztek. My speedometer needle started jumping up and down for a couple days ... A: your welcome. the speeds sensore has 2 wires comming out of the top of it. If your having more ... | |
| Vehicle speed sensor | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Aztek. My speedometer needle started jumping up and down for a couple days ... A: chances are it's it the speedo head it's self and not the spped sensor. if the transmission is ... | |
| 2005 Grand Prix fuses | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: Which fuse controls the blower in the 2005 Grand Prix, V6? A: ther are a bunch of them The HVAC fuses are in the under hood fues box and in the inside dash duse ... | |
| 1992 grand am stalls | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1993 grand am with 2.3 sohc 270,000 and when it warms up after a bout 1/2 hour it will ... A: I think your right on. It's either a crank sensor or an ignition module but with that many miles on ... | |
| Turn Signals Failing | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: My turn signals in my 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, turn on for a second and then turn off, sometimes they ... A: sounds like you have a bad turn signal flasher element. It's under the dash by the steering column. ... | |
| 2002 Grand Am headlights | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Grand Am with headlights & dash lights that won't shut off even when you shut the car ... A: There has to be an issue with either high resistance in on of the wire to the bulb or a bad ground ... | |
| p0420 | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: hey todd. my name is brian. i am also an " expert " in the ford category. i have a 98 pont sunfire ... A: Hey Brian: The only way you could do it is if you got a programmer like from hypertech and it then ... | |
| 2002 Grand Am headlights | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Grand Am with headlights & dash lights that won't shut off even when you shut the car ... A: does this car have a sunroof? If so chances are that either the body control module is full of water ... | |
| STRONG GAS ODOR | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: Our 01 Pont. GP [3.1L] has a strong odor of gasoline when driving...also after it has been parked in ... A: it could be a few things. If you have a STRONG odor then it is most likley a leak and the fuel is ... | |
| Innacurate Speedometer | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I am the owner of a 1998 Pontiac Firebird, rebuilt V6 3800 Series 2 engine and a rebuilt automatic ... A: Yes it can be fixed. you need to look into one of these. ... | |
| 97 Pontiac Trans Port | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 97 Pontiac Trans Port i recently had air intake manifold, and head gaskets changed in ... A: sounds like it could be a dirty throttle playe and or idle air control valve. No service engine soon ... | |
| Rattles and Knocks | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: 2004 Grand Prix, V6 - 2 noise questions... First, rear passenger side rattles loud over bumps to ... A: if it only happens when the car is in motion Again it seems like it may be transmission related OR ... | |
| Rattles and Knocks | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: 2004 Grand Prix, V6 - 2 noise questions... First, rear passenger side rattles loud over bumps to ... A: the suspension noise is one of a few things. either a stabalizer bar end link or an upper strut ... | |
| 1999 GrandAm ABS brakes | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: We have a 1999 Pontiac GrandAm. It has the 3.4, 80000 miles, front disc-rear drum brakes with ABS. ... A: You just have to teach her old school driving. FWD cars well self correct when driving they want to ... | |
| 99 Pontiac grandam | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 pontiac grandam. My car engine shuts off whenever I hit the brakes to stop for any ... A: this is a strange one for sure. Each and every time you step on the brakes the car stalls? If ther ... | |
| 1999 GrandAm ABS brakes | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: We have a 1999 Pontiac GrandAm. It has the 3.4, 80000 miles, front disc-rear drum brakes with ABS. ... A: I live in the road salt capital of NY (suburb of Buffalo) so I know all to well about rust and rot! ... | |
| Engine Light | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix SE V6 3.1L SFI OHV 6CYL. My check engine light just came on and ... A: That code is for a misfire on engine cylinder #1 meaning that the engine is only running on 5 of the ... | |
| 2002 GP 3.8-NA coolant & oil mixing | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: Hey Todd. My 2002 GP 3.8 has trace evidence of oil in the coolant and coolant in the oil. I ... A: these don;t have head gasket issues. and it's hard to get oil into the cooling system. what you may ... | |
| engine keeps cutting out | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a Pontiac grand prix daytona edition that keeps on sputtering,backfiring and rpms go down. ... A: well first off I would stop by one of the bug box auto parts stores they can scan the car for you ... | |
| Lights out | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Pontiac Montana and the other night we noticed our dashboard lights, the back lights, ... A: if the backlighting quit working but the headlamps work chances are the dimmer switch on the dash is ... | |
| Odometer Reading | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT with a 3.8 in it. Recently, the little "circle" panel that is on ... A: that was a pretty common issue with those back in the day. it's either in "logic lock" or it went ... | |
| winshield wipers | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: when I turn wiper off they stay up straight will not go in hideaway spot, but in works in all ... A: Either the spark arm broke off the park crank that attaches the motor to the wiper linkage or the ... | |
| fuel problems | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: Where to begin I have a 2000 Grand prix with fuel problems , it started out with driving down the ... A: from what you said here it would lead me to belive that you may have a crank shaft position sensor ... | |
| Fiero wont turn over | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: i just got my fiero out of storage and it has been stored in a building for the past 17 years we are ... A: well it can be a lot of things if it was in storage that long it could have had some rodent damage ... | |
| Supercharger replacement | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Buick Park Ave Ultra. Engine 3800. I need to replace my supercharger. I have a chilton ... A: it's a pretty straight forward job. just unbolt it and and put the new one on. transfer all the ... | |
| is it possible my engine seized up when it overheated? | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 pontiac grand am with a 3.4 V6 engine. I was driving down the road when it suddenly ... A: well it doesn't sound good. where does the anti freexe leak out on the ground from? if it overheated ... | |
| 96 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1 | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Bad hesitation 000-3000 rpm, if you disconnect the knock sensor it will run good. New O2 sensor, ... A: If this has mechanical noise (tick) that is more thne likley where the knock sensor is picking up ... | |
| 96 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1 | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Bad hesitation 000-3000 rpm, if you disconnect the knock sensor it will run good. New O2 sensor, ... A: does this have any engine noise when it's accelrating? EG: knocking or sprak knock "ping" if that is ... | |
| waater on floors after rain when parked | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: I was just given a 97 Grand Am and when it rains the floors flood. Usually seems to get wet on the ... A: being that this car is 14 years old not Rust/rot is a factor also seeing that your from canada you ... | |
| rear window defrost relay | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: We have checked switch, we have checked voltage we have checked wires and determined the reason why ... A: This does not have a relay. It's part of the HVAC control head. you need to check the power comming ... | |
| 96 Grand Am won't start. | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I turn the key, dash board lights up but there's no crank whatsoever. Battery read out at 12.2v. ... A: It's hard to say without seeing it. BUT a read common issue with these is the theft system cuts out ... | |
| Headlamps | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Pontiac G7 and this just started happening the other day. When i turn the car off, ... A: What is a G7 I'm in the states we don't have that model car. What model car in the GM line does it ... | |
| Accelerator Cable | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Pontiac Montana (Transport) and need to replace the accelerator cable. I need a step ... A: This is right out of the service manual. Accelerator Control Cable Replacement Removal Procedure ... | |
| 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: Todd I been having trouble with my Bonneville. The car takes a long time to take off at red lights ... A: Unless an oxygen sensor has failed completely it will have little effect on the way it runs like you ... | |
| 1998 grand prix | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I am getting water in fan and floor where is it coming from thank you A: The water defector fell off at air inlet for the HVAC. Pretty common. The orignal equipment part is ... | |
| 2006 Grand Am Won't Idle | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: My 2006 Pontiac Grand Am SE 6 Cyl, has had a gas smell (mostly at idle) for some time, that we could ... A: You may have found the problem right there. There should be no fuel in the vacuum hose at the ... | |
| 1998 grand prix turbo charged | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: Shift would not come out of park. took it to mechanic. He took apart console and disconnected wires. ... A: sounds like 2 different issues here. the not being able to get the car out of park is cuased usually ... | |
| flushing radiator | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: i'm going to use blue devil on my 96 pontiac grand am.the directions say nothing about flushing the ... A: for the record the drain is on the left side of the radiator and it faces towards the front of the ... | |
| DTC - P0442 EEC (Small Leak) | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: Hey Todd, Great to have you back. Hope you enjoyed your summer. My 2001 GA (3.4L) keeps getting a ... A: Your very welcome. One other thing I didn't mention to you is the vent valve it's self. in rare ... | |
| DTC - P0442 EEC (Small Leak) | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: Hey Todd, Great to have you back. Hope you enjoyed your summer. My 2001 GA (3.4L) keeps getting a ... A: A 442 is a hard code to fix. it will only run the test wehn the gas tank is between 15-85%. being ... | |
| 96 pontiac grand prix 3.1 | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: Hey! I was driving to pick up my husband car driving fine so I cut the car off to listen to the ... A: yopu need to see if the car will crank over when the transmission is in the "N" position it could ... | |
| using blue devil | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: i'm going to use blue devil on my 96 pontiac grand am.the directions say nothing about flushing the ... A: I have never heard of this product before? what is it for? I can tell you any kind of magic potion ... | |
| window motor running backward | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Pontiac G6 GT convertible with the 3.9. I replaced the drivers door (LH) window motor ... A: I would use ONLY a factory part from a dealer. Any kind of electrical part stay away from after ... | |
| window motor running backward | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Pontiac G6 GT convertible with the 3.9. I replaced the drivers door (LH) window motor ... A: Hey Dan: Ok first off CARDONE parts are the WORST every to buy aftermarket that aside. The window ... | |
| Grounding | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: Where is the ground strap between the motor and the body on a 3.8 1992 Pontiac Transport van? A: There is on on the body by the battery and then from the battery on the engine on one of the engine ... | |
| driveability and cluster | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: hey, i have two concerns. first my name is brian, i am an expert in this same website in ford ... A: yes under the battery tray there are 1 or 2 grounds on the front fram rail under the tray. ther is a ... | |
| driveability and cluster | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: hey, i have two concerns. first my name is brian, i am an expert in this same website in ford ... A: Hey Brian: Doe these happen at the same time? If so it's either a power/ground issue or a data line ... | |
| 1992 pontiac Grand Prix LE 3.1 | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix LE 3.1. Ok the current trouble is with the fans. They won't come on ... A: this car is a money pit! I would cut your losses unless the car is in prestine condition. Do you ... | |
| 1992 pontiac Grand Prix LE 3.1 | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix LE 3.1. Ok the current trouble is with the fans. They won't come on ... A: You may have more issues then just a intake gasket if you kept driving this and overheating it it ... | |
| 1990 Pontiac Bonneville Le | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: my odometer has quit working how do I fix it? A: if the spedometer is working fine but the odometer quit it's an internal failure in the speedo ... | |
| Pontiac 1997 Bonneville SE 3.8 engine | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: Where is the block plug on the Pontiac 1997 Bonneville SE 3.8 engine A: I'll assume you want to drain the coolant out of the block and not asking where a "soft plug" is? ... | |
| 1990 Pontiac Bonneville Le 3.8 | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: whenever I put the car in reverse its sounds like a universal joint gone bad which it doesn't have I ... A: that transmission in that vinatge had was was called a double bump going into reverse. It neededs to ... | |
| Cold Temp | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: i have a 99 grand am es300. when it gets cold outside (this morning was 45 F) my car wont start. it ... A: What engine is in this V6 or 4 cylinder? when you say it will not start what do you maean will not ... | |
| 2007 Montana van | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: Van does not heat up in idle position but soon as you start moving it heats up great. We changed the ... A: Yes it could be a head gasket issue. try back flushing the heater core take the hoses off at the ... | |
| Manifold gasket | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I saw your response earlier to someone asking about why the temperature gauge might spike on a 98' ... A: It is a big job and not a do it your selfer job. "usually" what happens is the intake manifold ... | |
| sunfire wont start | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1998 sunfire GT, the battery died after sitting for the summer, so i replaced the battery ... A: Yes it sounds like a pass-lock security issue do this disconnect the battery let it sit for a few ... | |
| car start | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 2.4L 4d sedan. I am experiencing problems with the car cranking. when i ... A: Like the spelling of that, When this happens does the odometer show (error) od not any warning lamps ... | |
| 2000 pontiac grand prix horn | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 pontiac grand prix gt w 124000 miles and am having a horn issue. the horn will not ... A: yes the Horn switch is part of the air bag on that vinatge GP. You need to remove the air bag ... | |
| 2000 pontiac montana | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: i just purchased my vehicle used and the headlights,dash lights and radio lights are blinking while ... A: The alternator needs a volatge regulator. very common issue with that vintage Van. As well as the ... | |
| Rear disc brake replacement | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: 2008 Pontiac Montana sv6. I am having a problem with the brake cylinders. Is there a proper way to ... A: Hey Art: you need a special tool. The caliper piston is actually on a threaded wratchet inside the ... | |
| Pontiac Grand Am stalling while driving | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: We have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT Ram Air , 6-cylinder . The engine is stalling while driving . ... A: Hey John; well the stalling issue can be any # of things. when is stalls it will not Crank? when it ... | |
| air compressor | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: 1997 pontiac transport-Can you put a can of leak sealant in a/c compressor to seal a compressor with ... A: Don't waste your money those "seal it up products" don't work. if you have a component that you know ... | |
| 1997 pontiac sunfire 2.2.L | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 pontiac sunfire 2.2L ( have been told has a differnt engine but have been unable to ... A: Yes it sounds like it could be a timing chain either jumped or broke. hopefully iy just jumped time ... | |
| abs and instrument cluster | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: intermittent drive down the highway and the instrument cluster will acy as if i shut the key off and ... A: Well if this happens every ignition cycle it should be pretty easy to find right? Maybe not.. You ... | |
| Firebird turn signal | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: 2002 Trans Am. Turn signals don't work. I have replaced the flasher unit. Suggestions? Thanks, ... A: neither t/s works on the dash front or raer?? the t/s have their own flasher and own fuse. could you ... | |
| 2000 pontiac gtp | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2000 pontiac gtp and my supercharger is not getting full boost. i replaced the plugs and ... A: how do you know your not getting full boost? Don't go by the gage on the DIC. doe it run bad? does ... | |
| 3 warning lights together | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix and I keep getting the same 3 warning lights the Traction Control, ... A: with out knowing what the codes are I can't really help you out. Ther are literally 10's of trobles ... | |
| side door | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: 1997 pontiac transport side door automatic will not work automatically, I have to open and closed ... A: well that door is a pretyy complex system. it can be something simple like the contacts on the door ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix stalls | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. It starts up fine when it's cold, but once it's warmed up, if car ... A: a few things to lok at a Tap test of the engine control module get the car hot and thyen tap on the ... | |
| Traction control and abs | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: Tod, I have a 2001 Pontiac Montana that when you start the engine the Trac control and ABS light ... A: There is a hard fault in the system. The most likely culprit would be a wheel speed sensor. Those ... | |
| auto repair | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: Have a 91 pontiac grand prix 3.1 lit.runs good till gets warm then cuts off. Not getn fire to ... A: Are you loosing injector pulse to both banks? how about spark? If you do not have spark either it's ... | |
| 1998 pontiac grand prix gt | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: hi i have a 1998 pontiac grand prix gt and im needing to replace the ignition cylinder because its ... A: if your just replacing the lock cylinder you don't have to program anything. if you replace the ... | |
| 2003 Saturn wiper blade arm rests at 45% angle | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: 2003 Saturn ION So I had some issues with my drivers side wiper blade going too far off the edge of ... A: There is no special way to "time" the wipers on that car as long at you didn't take the crank arm ... | |
| 1999 pontiac grandam 3400ho engine | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: eng. will start, but will not continue to run after releasing key from start position. A: when it stalls out does the security lamp on the dash start to flash or stay on steady? If so the ... | |
| Clunking sound in Vibe while moving | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: The car is a 2005 Vibe. It started a few weeks ago having a mild random thumping sound in the front. ... A: well with out hearing it it's kind of hard to say for sure. what it is actaully it's impossible. But ... | |
| Instrument Panel | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 pontiac grand prix. The instrument panel went out and blew a fuse. I noticed a burning ... A: I think your going to have to do some more digging. With the new fuse in the fuse box. and the key ... | |
| aztek 01 | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm so tired, my wife´s truck have a big problem, when we drive like 5 miles, it start to to be hot, ... A: Well it doesn't sound good. If you look around at the auto parts stores you can find an additive ... | |
| aztek 01 | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm so tired, my wife´s truck have a big problem, when we drive like 5 miles, it start to to be hot, ... A: did you have both head gaskets replaced on this. if coolant winding up in the engine oil? the oil ... | |
| alarm system | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: the security system engages for no apparent reason and the car wont start and also does not trip a ... A: it is a common issue with these cars. Usually it's an issue with the ignition lock housing the senor ... | |
| EGR VALVE | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM V6, ENGINE SIZE 3.4 MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK IT TO ... A: It all depends on what code is set for this. If it's a 1404 code there is an esy fix for it but it ... | |
| tensioner | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: A: The only answer I have for you is to use a heli-coil kit and hope it holds. Ther is a lot of stress ... | |
| 2001 Grand Prix cranks but won't start | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: hope you might have some ideas. Yesterday my daughter called and her 2001 Grand Prix would not ... A: well you need to get it to act up for you again and see what it's missing. either fuel or spark. ... | |
| Pontiac sunfire start | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a 98 sunfire gt with a 4 cly. 2.4L motor. my problem began when i redid the exhaust from the ... A: Well first off the H02 sensor will have nothing to do with starting. what happens when you try to ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Montana Shakes | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a Pontiac Montana 2002. We have replaced tires and had the front end lined out. about 8 ... A: if you feel it all the way up though the speeds and it doesn't go away or lesten I would suspect ... | |
| shake in my car | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: "my 2007 Pontiac G6 has a shake in the front when it first starts to go but then stops after it hits ... A: I still think it's a tire. if you drive though it meanking it slowly goes away after 15 MPH. it can ... | |
| shake in my car | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: "my 2007 Pontiac G6 has a shake in the front when it first starts to go but then stops after it hits ... A: I would have the tires road force balanced. you could have a couple of bad tires on this and when ... | |
| car heater | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: Pontiac Grand Prix. The heater works fine until the temperature gets below 20 degrees. Then it ... A: I would have the heater core back flushed. before I replaced it. does the temp gage act normal ... | |
| Shuts off while driving | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI...that shuts off while driving.....have replaced the lifters, ... A: there are a few things it could be. #1 would be the crank shaft position sensor. VERY common on that ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Bonneville 3.8 L V6 85,000 miles | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I have an 02 Pontiac Bonneville 38L. It has a strange problem. Some of my dash lights such as air ... A: sounds like all these things are tied together. I would get the car scanned for codes first and ... | |
| 2001 Sunfire won't start | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I have an 2001 Pontiac Sunfire I had it started in the spring time and it seem to work fine about a ... A: these had a recall on them for a starting issue that recall may or may not have been done. call a GM ... | |
| 1996 pontiac grand am engine codes | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: My check engine light came on and I got the following codes: p0108, p1171, p0300. The dealership ... A: the codes are for misfire,MAP sensor, lean exhaust. these can be cause by a vacuum leak or a bad map ... | |
| 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I am back again. I did what you had suggested previously and the fans did not come on when the gauge ... A: if it were me looking at it I would hook a scan tool up to the car #1 check for trouble codes that ... | |
| Window regulator attachment to glass | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm in the process of putting in a power window regulator on the drivers side in my '99 Pontiac ... A: Those broken pieces are called sash clips. they are actaully glued to the glass. a Gasket scraper ... | |
| 05 Pontiac G6 washer pump | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: The washer pump stopped working, and before I replace it, I thought I would check the fuses. The ... A: The diode is not for the washer pump. a quick test is to unplug the squirt pump and put a 12V yest ... | |
| 2000 Montana no heat | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has a 2000 Montana with 3.4 engine. It suddenly will no longer heat the vehicle, has ... A: If you plan on dumping $ into the van go all the way and have both head gaskets replaced if indeed ... | |
| 2005 pontiac vibe heater motor | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I figured out by your posts that I need a new heater motor in my vibe, my question is about removing ... A: yes it dropes out the bottom of the dash. It's a very easy job on that car maybe 15 minutes tops. ... | |
| CAR OVER HEATING | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THAT HAS STARTED TO OVER HEAT. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT ALL THE ... A: first off when it's cold make sure the coolant is full in the radiator and in the over flow bottle. ... | |
| clank cladder click clunk | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a '98 Pont. Sunfire, convertable, 2.4 engine.. I am the original owner. About a year ago, I ... A: You have a great sense of humor. I was laughing while reading this. The long and short of it don't ... | |
| 2000 Montana no heat | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has a 2000 Montana with 3.4 engine. It suddenly will no longer heat the vehicle, has ... A: that is how these start off with lower intake manifold gaskets leaking and then they wind up having ... | |
| 2007 montana sv6 charging system | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: hi i have a 2007 Pontiac Montana SV6 and the battery light came on and the battery charging system ... A: the charging system on that Van is pretty complex. Usually the issues are Alternator related BUT it ... | |
| CRANKS BUT DOESNT START | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: 98 FIREBIRD. GOT A BETTER BOOK INSTEAD OF THE HAYNES ... RAN A NOID LIGHT TEST ON THE INJECTOR ... A: No the crank sensor is plug and play no programming neede for it to start and run. It will need to ... | |
| 2007 Montana sv6 | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: My 2007 Montana is making a grinding sound when I step on the accelarator. sounds like transmission ... A: one last question when you have it in "D" and it up shifts by it's self does the nose continue ... | |
| 2007 Montana sv6 | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: My 2007 Montana is making a grinding sound when I step on the accelarator. sounds like transmission ... A: can you discribe it better? and if you Manually upshift the Van it doesn't make this noise but if ... | |
| 99 pontiac grand am | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: what would cause the tree right rocker arms on a pontiac grand am 3.4 not to work. have checked the ... A: If the rocker arms are not moving when you are cranking the engine over on the right bank chance are ... | |
| 98 firebird 3800 won't start. | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: at first it would run fine but act as if it had bad gas in it.then problem got worse and lose power ... A: I would invest in a repair manual before you start throwing more money into this and just guessing ... | |
| 06 pontiac | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I have 105000 miles on my 06 grand prix.Ihad it tuned up at 103000 miles.It runs like a top. there ... A: well with out seeing it it's going to be purely a guess. with no check engine light one that makes ... | |
| Replacing fuel pump/2005 Sunfire | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to replace the fuel pump on a 2005 Pontiac Sunfire, but I have hit a roadblock. In order ... A: Yes Hyanes manuals are horrible! al you need to do is take the one bracket off on the left side of ... | |
| 2001 pontiac sunfire | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: Yes we have a 2001 Pontiac sunfire and the a/c get cold but does not blow hard. We can hear the fan ... A: does it do it all the time of after a while running the air flow is restricted? if it's all the time ... | |
| grand prix 05 | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: i just want to know which is the ideal temperature for a 3800 grand prix 05? my car reaches 3/4 and ... A: the guage on the dash is just an indicator not a true exact reading I would say the 3/4 is okay ... | |
| 02 Sufire drags on start and clock resets!!! | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a 02 Sunfire and my wife noticed it dragging on start up then it set for a few days and the ... A: That is not a valid test for a draw. It may not be the BCM it could be something controlled by the ... | |
| 02 Sufire drags on start and clock resets!!! | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 02 Sunfire and my wife noticed it dragging on start up then it set for a few days and the ... A: How do you know it's the BCM? how did you trace the issue there? The BCM grounds are usually inside ... | |
| Pontiac Firebird Window Motor | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Pontiac Firebird, 3.8L engine. When I activate the driver's side power window button, ... A: more then likley the motor is bad. if you have a digital volt meter back probe the wires going into ... | |
| Help... | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1991 pon. grand prix se 3.1...well to start off the problem im having is i can drive my car ... A: well it can be a few things the easy thing is a bad engine control module (ecm) the old tap test is ... | |
| 1998 Trans Sport starts & idles but won't run | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Trans Sport I was driving 3 days ago and out of no where for no reason it started ... A: have the car scanned for codes at one of the big box auto parts stoires. there were a few years that ... | |
| high idle at start-up | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: i have a 99 Pontiac Montana (3.4L) base model. I just change all plugs, wires, all 3 coil packs and ... A: I think you have a few issues here. The hard shift is more then likley if it happens when it good ... | |
| 2004 Grand Prix temperature gauge | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I am wondering where the needle on the temperature gauge in the average 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L ... A: the cooloing systems on modern cars are different then older ones. depending on the application the ... | |
| electronic climate control system | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: back in 3/14/2008 there was a post on a 97 bonneville that a gave a lot of helpful info on I'm ... A: okay I would do this next get the car scanned for codes. and see what codes come up in the different ... | |
| electronic climate control system | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: back in 3/14/2008 there was a post on a 97 bonneville that a gave a lot of helpful info on I'm ... A: That gives me a bit more to go off. when all this is happening do the power windows work? Sounds ... | |
| alternator voltage | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: 2002 Bonneville, 3.8 L motor. I just replaced the coltage regulator in the alternator, bacause the ... A: 14.8 is fine the newer cars run at higher voltages. if the volatge was indeed too hig it wouls start ... | |
| error message where my mileage suppose to be | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: .now the other day the car has been starting fine until went in the store came back out and it didnt ... A: I think your right on with what is wrong. My guess is a negative battery cable issue. That car has ... | |
| Engine Cooling systems | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 Pontiac Grand am, and am having problems with the cooling system. The thermostat is ... A: It's usually a progression from a leak and the engine is continued to run low on coolant to the ... | |
| battery disconect | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: I just replaced the cuppler on the supercharger on my 97 pontiac grand prix gtp 3800 supercharged. I ... A: Hey Greg: The radio part if you don't have the secuirty code EG: your the second or 3'rd owner of ... | |
| Car engine overheated, and now it wont start | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I hope you may be able to help me a bit with this situation.... Today my daughter and I ran a lot ... A: well it doesn't sound good not to give you the bad news. when you have an over heat issue you should ... | |
| 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix SE door latch | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I've got a 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr, The driver side door latch sticks and will not open from ... A: Well I'm Not a parts guy I just fix 'em. My Guess would be 92-94 would pretty much be the same 95 ... | |
| 1995 Pontiac Check Engine Light | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire which, besides age, is running just fine. But, I am now having a ... A: On a 1995 the gas cap will not be an issue 96 and up ir can. your 95 is an OBD system old connector ... | |
| 02 Sufire drags on start and clock resets!!! | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 02 Sunfire and my wife noticed it dragging on start up then it set for a few days and the ... A: I would suspect a bad battery cabl;e or bad connection on one of the battery cables. Especially the ... | |
| 94 pontiac grand prix 3.1 | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: approx 1 month ago, the battery died in the car, but the instrument panel and door locks went wacky ... A: the electrical issues you had a month ago are more then lilley not related to the issue you have ... | |
| bogging pontiac | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 06 g6 with 2.4l engine, idles good but its bogging pretty bad and engine light came on I ... A: •Turn ON the ignition. •Inspect the fuse that supplies voltage to the ignition coil/modules. ⇒ ... | |
| electrical problems | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix and I am currently experiencing an outing in the lights on the ... A: How about the backlighting on the other dash components like the HVAC contol head and the radio does ... | |
| bogging pontiac | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 06 g6 with 2.4l engine, idles good but its bogging pretty bad and engine light came on I ... A: the ecotech engine is notted for coil and or ignition module issues. either one of them goe bad and ... | |
| engine noise | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: My 02 Grand am is making a very loud screeching from the engine and also codes are reading random ... A: with out hearing it It's hard to tell you. I'll just guess, How about the a/c compressor clutch? ... | |
| car remote | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix and the remote is not working at all even after replacing the ... A: do both remotes not work? if it just one thatdoesn't work try pushing the lock and unlock at the ... | |
| PO 420 Error Code | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2004 Pontiac Vibe and the check engine light came on. I took it to Advance Auto Parts and ... A: did you replace the Cat converter with an original equipment converter or a fits all? That can be ... | |
| 2000 olds alero | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2000 olds alero in my shop nothing on the instrument cluster works but the turn signal and ... A: I assume you checked the basics like fuses. are the fuses all powered up? those cars have ignition ... | |
| 99 pontiac sunfire gt airbag system | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Car had a front end crash airbags deployed we have changed crash sensor ,module ,and clock spring do ... A: yes, The new air bag control module needs to me "meshed" with all the modules in the car. the ... | |
| drls and cluster not working in 2000 sunfire | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2000 sunfire and i changed thge manifold donut and now i have no drls or dashboard gauges ... A: Hey Tom: well usually DRL's not working is an issue with the forward lamp harness there are multiple ... | |
| NO SPARK on a 3.4 | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 95 Pontiac Firebird and I am not getting any spark i have changed the ignition coil cam ... A: No all the tining I mentioned before are input to the module. the module will produce the spark ... | |
| 2001 pontiac montana van | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: my van will start sputtering and backfiring and sometimes die after it gets so hot. It will start ... A: It sounds like either a fuel delivery issue or am ignition system. Does it happen more so when it ... | |
| rough running 2000 pontiac bonneville | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: My 2000 pontiac bonneville started running rough about two days ago and the check engine light came ... A: the flashing light indicates an engine misfire that is bad enough that can damage the catalic ... | |
| Timing chain 2002 pontiac sunfire | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: My timing chain broke so I replaced it but the engine still wont start. I have spark and fuel. I ... A: I would say thou have bent valves. thise engine is an interfierence engine meaning that if the chain ... | |
| PONTIAC G PRIX 05 NOISE | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: TODD I'M HERE AGAIN, I GET A G PRIX 05, WITH 58450 MILES, THE PROBLEM IS WHEN I START THE ENGINE IT ... A: does it sound like it's from the engine it's self or something the the belt is running like the ... | |
| NO SPARK on a 3.4 | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a 95 Pontiac Firebird and I am not getting any spark i have changed the ignition coil cam ... A: in order for the engine to have spark it needs power and ground to the ignition module and it needs ... | |
| 2008 Pontiac G5 GT Key FOB | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: One of my keyless entry remotes failed this morning because the soldering for the battery clip has ... A: Hey Ryan: That is a very basic transpertation car and the electronics are very basic as well which ... | |
| Pontiac Sunfire dies, but starts again after a while | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: I have been having a problem with my '96 Pontiac Sunfire dying while it's running, and not wanting ... A: well when this dies out you have to see what your missing. let it run in the drive way untill it ... | |
| 99 grand prix not shutting down | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: As soon as the battery is connected the warning lights come on when i pull the relay the engine ... A: It's not going to be an ECM issue and a used unit need to be flashed as well as a new one. flashing ... | |
| Pontiac Vibe '03- Sunroof | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: The wife pulled the inside of the sunroof ahead of the sunroof while it was open. Now the inside ... A: let me get this striaght the shade was pulled closed while the glass was not fully closed? If I ... | |
| '97 Grand Prix GTP Electrical Problems | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: On My '97 GTP, I've been having intermittent problems with certain parts of my electrical system ... A: That engine DTC is an odd one. it can be cause by a wiring issue or any one of the ignition ... | |
| 99 grand prix not shutting down | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: As soon as the battery is connected the warning lights come on when i pull the relay the engine ... A: jump starting it could have damaged a module especially if the key was in the "on" position when it ... | |
| continued running | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 grand prix went out sun morning to find out she hsd s dead battery, tried to jump it ... A: The "dinger" is the BCM body control module the other one could be the Daytime running light module ... | |
| continued running | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 grand prix went out sun morning to find out she hsd s dead battery, tried to jump it ... A: If it has one pull down the hush panel under the steering column and you'll see it. it' will be tied ... | |
| continued running | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 grand prix went out sun morning to find out she hsd s dead battery, tried to jump it ... A: very ODD. does this have an aftermarket remote starter on the car? if so that is the first place to ... | |
| Pontiac Bonneville SSE 1992 overheating after oil change | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I just took the Bonnie in for a new set of tires (68K miles) and an oil change. Drove home on the ... A: check the coolant level. on those older 3800 engines the coolant bypass fitting would break off and ... | |
| 04 Montana miss fire | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have an 04 Montana Van and its got a miss fire on cylinder # 5. I've changed wires and plugs, ... A: hey Ian: how did you "Test" the injetor? have you done a compression test on this? how about a ... | |
| please help | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: A week ago my 2000 sunfire just died while i was driving i have replaced the ignition control module ... A: What engine is in this 2.2 or 2.4 liter? in order for it to run it needs a few things. ... | |
| 2000 Grand AM stalling out with no warning or any code showing. | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Grand AM with 178000 miles. The engine is 2.4 Lt. Twice now this has happened. I ... A: when this dies out what happens? does it chuggle spit and ptutter before it dies or is it just like ... | |
| crankshaft sensor | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: just moved to east tennessee, stuck here with 92 pontiac grand am se v6, from reading up on here, i ... A: Hey Kieth: if it will not turn over it has either an engine mechanical issue like the engine seized ... | |
| 2000 pontiac grand am 2.4l twin cam | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: the car doesnt leak gas but i drive and i can literally watch my needle move, what would cause it to ... A: does it actaully use that much fuel of does the gauge just act funny and erratic? that is more of a ... | |
| 07 PONTIAC G6 | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: WHEN IM DRIVING MY CAR WHEN IM STEPPING ON THE GAS MY SPEEDOMETER SAYS IM GOING 80MPH AND IM ... A: does the car upshift poroperly though the gears? meaning it's not shifting soner then it should ... | |
| pressure in oil case | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: i have a pontiac vibe 2006 runs great. just changed oil and notice when pulling drain plug and even ... A: yes if you run it with the oil filler cap you will have some pressure in the crank case that is what ... | |
| 98 Grand Prix GTP Driver/Pass a/c difference | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: when I turn on the A/C the air is warmer on the driver's side than on the passenger side, and the ... A: heres the deal it's either a temp door actautor issue or the syetm is low on a 134A charge. turn the ... | |
| 2008 Pontiac G5 GT | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Pontiac G5 GT with a 2.4L and manual getrag trans. How do I replace the back up light ... A: Hey Ryan: it's located on the top of the tranmission case above where the right hand axle shaft ... | |
| ck engine light | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: what does code P1406 mean on a 1997 pontiac transport van? A: It's an EGR valve pintel position/flow code. eithet the valve is stuck will not clsoe fully or the ... | |
| G6 wont start | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2008 Pontiac G6 i think the engine is 2.5 , well my car wont start i thought it was the ... A: weel first thing to check is the battery cables. I have see battery cables break off at the engine ... | |
| 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: First the cruse stopped working the the traction control light came on. Then the security theft ... A: The trac/abs is common on these vans more then likley it has a bad wheel bearing on it. Not to say ... | |
| 2005 grand prix gt starting problems?? | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: i have a 05 grand prix gt, v6 engine. i had the battery replaced about a couple months ago. it just ... A: I find it hard to belive it it's has acted up like it did that ther are no codes in any modules? if ... | |
| 00' Grand Prix A/C nor Windows works | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Grand Prix V6 3.8 engine. One day I got in the car with my children and hooked up the ... A: well you hve a couple of things going on here that make sence and a few that do not. part of the ... | |
| couldleft side antifreeze leak | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: what it be on a left side antifreeze leak on a 1997 grand am gt 2.4 cam A: left side of the car a likley cause for a coolant leak would be the water outlet neck that the upper ... | |
| A/C leak and CD player skipping | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (with a 3.1 engine) When I bought it the A/C seemed to work fine and ... A: the condenser is more then likely leaking on this car pretty common especially if the car ios from ... | |
| 2005 grand prix gt starting problems?? | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: i have a 05 grand prix gt, v6 engine. i had the battery replaced about a couple months ago. it just ... A: have you had this scanned for code at one of the big box autoparts stores? if so what is set? that ... | |
| P0135 (Bank 1) (Sensor 1) | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I just had my catalytic convertor replaced. My car is running like crap and when I had the codes ... A: what model and year is this. it's a he said she said as to what happened to the sensor. it may have ... | |
| 93 Grand Am idle surge in park and neutral | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has a 93 Grand Am with a 3300 V6 engine. When you start the car it idles rough ....a ... A: as I was reading this I was thinking MAF sensor as well. that aside does it do it more so cold or ... | |
| abs warning light | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: what would make abs warning light come on? I changed brake pads and wheel bearings and it stil come ... A: what code(s) are setting? start there once you know what codes your chasing you can fix it then stop ... | |
| key switch/lost key | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: hi i got a 1997 grand prix gt 3800 v6 the key got lost for ignition so i got a new key cly but to ... A: well here is the deal. if you goto the dealer they can cut you an original key for that car. It ... | |
| testing the crank sensor | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: Last week you helped me to find the crank sensor, but I am not sure that I took out the right ... A: The cam sensor you can't test. unless you took it out from under the power steering pump it's not ... | |
| 2007 pontiac montana | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: My 2007 pontiac montana has rear air and heat. However, there is no air movement, so it seems the ... A: the raer HVAC unit is all the way in the back of the van on the drivers side. you need to remove all ... | |
| 87 Pontiac grand am fuel filter | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I have my mothers 87 grand am SE 4 cyl. 74,000 miles, always garaged, it stalls once in awhile will ... A: the fuel filter is under the car by the gas tank on the left side of the car actaully rearward of ... | |
| Dead Montana | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: My son has a Pontiac Montana, replaced battery, and ran fine for several days. Then when he pulled ... A: Hey Lee: you have a connection issue going on here. the fact that jumper cables powers up the van ... | |
| Car shifts hard into 3rd gear | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: Noticed today that my 2002 Grand Prix GTP 3.8L Supercharged shifted hard into 3rd gear and the ... A: well I would suspect the hard shifts were caused bt a bad pressure control solenoid in the ... | |
| Instrument cluster | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Pontiac Montana SV6 with just a little over 72000 Km's on it, I am having a problem ... A: there has to be some soret of an issue with the communication between the IPC and the body control ... | |
| My Vibe is chugging / hesitating | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: Todd - My 2003 Vibe runs great most of the time (for 140,000 miles so far), aside from an extra ... A: chances are that it has a bad spark plug or coil assembly. sounds like it's dropping a cylinder and ... | |
| 2001 grand am wont start | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: my 01 grand am gt with the v6 has spark can hear fuel pump but comes outta the fuel rail. clogged ... A: Hey Brett: when you try to start it and leave the key in the run position does the security lamp ... | |
| 2003 Pontiac Vibe | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: My vibe sounds like there is a chain dragging all of a sudden, my daughter said it did it before, ... A: it may be a brake sensor making noise? if the front pads are low the sensors touch the rotors and ... | |
| engine died | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: the engine in my 2001 3.8l pontiac stalled and wont restart.It turns over but sounds rough.All ... A: Does it have spark on all 6 cylinders? if so then next thing to check is compression all 6 cyliners ... | |
| engine surging | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I have 2003 Grand Am 3.4litre that has started surging at an idle,and sometimes while traveling will ... A: does this happen all the time? has any service engine soon lamp come on? if so have the car scanned ... | |
| motor mounts | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: where are the lower motor mounts on a 1986 pontiac 6000 le and are they hard to change A: there is just 1 lower engine mount on that engine If it's a V6 and I belive the 4 cylinder as well. ... | |
| crank sensor | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to find the crank sensor on a 96 grand prix. (V6, 3.4l)I have looked around the exhaust ... A: which crank sensor are you looking for? the 24X or the 3X sensor? one is on the side of the engine ... | |
| abs | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: 02 grand prix gt 3800 v6 series2 why does abs light come on just installed new brakes and rotors ... A: that light is on doe to a hard fault in the ABS system. more then likely a wheel spped sensor or a ... | |
| my van | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: i was tighting the battery cables on my pontiac transport and accidently got the red cable against ... A: well you either blew a fuse/fueaable link or damaged the cable. with the evry thing attached turn ... | |
| stereo LOC | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: i just bought a 2000 pontiac grand am gt and the stereo is on LOC could you help me get the code to ... A: You need togoto a GM dealer or an AC delco delaer someone put in a theft lock code along the line ... | |
| 99 pontiac montana | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: Driving home and the low coolant light came on A: you can be lucky and just the low coolant sensor module is bad but I doubt it. the engine in those ... | |
| Leaking break line under drivers door. | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a leak in one of the metal break lines under the drivers side door. What parts/equipment do I ... A: first off you need to measure the brake line outter diameter. usually it's 3/16". All the fitting on ... | |
| 1995 grand prix wont start | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1995 Pontiac grand prix 3.1. i go to start it and everything but the engine itself comes ... A: Hey Trish: That car is equipped with a pass key system there is a black chip in the key. did you ... | |
| 2004 Pontiac Vibe Blower Fan Problem | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Vibe with a blower fan problem. Sometimes when I first start the car and turn ... A: Hey Stephen: Sounds like either a bad connection somehere or a bad blower motor. when it stops ... | |
| 2004 pontic vibe | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: the blower motor for a/c and heater just Quit working, I think I checked th right fuse , the a/c ... A: I just answered this same exact question on the same year and model car today from another person. ... | |
| Indicator switch | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: Make: 2003 Pointiac Grand AM : SE 6 Cylinder My Indicator Switch is making a clicking sound ... A: it's either the turn signal switch or the 4 way flasher switch. if you wiggle the t/s switch does ... | |
| A/C shuts off | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Grand Prix GTP Supercharger 3.8 liter engine, the A/C started shutting itself off and ... A: It sounds like you may have an issue here with a bad ignition switch. when all this happens does the ... | |
| 1996 pontiac sunfire 2.2 5 speed will start for 10 sec to a minite then just die | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: 2 5 speed it will start for about 10 secods to a minute then die like you were to shut the key off? ... A: When it dies does the security lamp start to flash or come on? It may be a factory theft system ... | |
| supercharger | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: How hard is it to replace an o2 sensor in an 1997 Grand Prix GTP 3.8 fuel injected the dealer wants ... A: You can just take the belt off it and run it that way but the performance will be affected. You can ... | |
| o2 sensor | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: How hard is it to replace an o2 sensor in an 1997 Grand Prix GTP 3.8 fuel injected the dealer wants ... A: it depends on which sensor it is. the one pre or post converter. neither one is too bad to do other ... | |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: When driving at highway speed(65mph)this morning, I felt the engine "stumble", my tachometer went to ... A: usually yes. but not always especially for the engine control module it can set codes but not trip ... | |
| 95 firebird leaking tranny fluid | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I recetly had the starter changed on my 95 3.4 firebird. a few days later it started leaking ... A: No stacy the transmission will not swap out on that. the engine is different the bolt pattern for ... | |
| 02 grand prix | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 02 grand prix 3.8L and its not a supercharge. I was driving it the other day and all of a ... A: Chnace are that is what the issue is with it. 9 our of 10 times if indeed you loose spark when it's ... | |
| car help | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: When i got home from work I noticed when idealing that the car was making a wined up noise with very ... A: what type of car is this? take a look at the coolant level in the radiator or in the over flow tank. ... | |
| 2005 Pontiac Montana sv6 rear blower problem | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I have an 05 Pontiac Montana sv6 3.5L v6. I am having a problem with the rear blower unit. The ... A: Yes unplug the rear entertainment unit. that sends a signal through the front control head to run ... | |
| lights on shifter going crazy | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 pontiac grand am and have recently had the remote start taken out because it was nothing ... A: You answered your own question here sort of. I think you have a couple of issues here. #1 the ... | |
| 2005 Pontiac Montana sv6 rear blower problem | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I have an 05 Pontiac Montana sv6 3.5L v6. I am having a problem with the rear blower unit. The ... A: well this is a poretty complex system eve n know it doesn't seem that way. It can be an issue with ... | |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: When driving at highway speed(65mph)this morning, I felt the engine "stumble", my tachometer went to ... A: Hey Dale: this could go 2 ways it can be an issue with the ignition system causing it or some sore ... | |
| 2005 Grand Prix Turn Signal Problem | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: My 2005 Grand Prix blows the front left turn signal bulb 2-3 times a week. My husband has changed ... A: make sure the socket is not burnt out. if it shows any sign of heat replace it. if that was alreay ... | |
| Catalytic Converter | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I have an 06 Pontiac Torrent and I need to get the converter changed out. My check engine light is ... A: Obviously the factory is the best BEt but I would look for a brand name one Like walker. the other ... | |
| 02 grand prix | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 02 grand prix 3.8L and its not a supercharge. I was driving it the other day and all of a ... A: wehn this dies out does it spit sputter and cough before it dies or is it just like someone turned ... | |
| 2000 oldsmobile alero | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: number 47 on the fuse box the ERLS keeps blowing what is this fuse and what could it be shorting? A: wel depending on what engine is in this car it could be for either heated oxygen sensors in the ... | |
| 1992 Bonneville fans never spin | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: My 1992 Bonneville began running very hot and I checked the radiator and it was low. So I refilled ... A: the under hood fuses/fusable links ate mounted right on the fir wall above the heater box there are ... | |
| 1992 Bonneville fans never spin | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: My 1992 Bonneville began running very hot and I checked the radiator and it was low. So I refilled ... A: wel lfirst off does the A?C still work on this car? if so turn the a/c on and let it run for a few ... | |
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe blower RESISTOR | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: We've noticed the fan on our 2006 Vibe no longer runs at lowest two speeds (four positions)... but ... A: It's in the bottom of the heater case on the right side of the car under the glove box and to the ... | |
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe A/C blower | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: We've noticed the fan on our 2006 Vibe no longer runs at lowest two speeds (four positions)... but ... A: more then likely the issue is with the blower motor resitor. that is what the swicth on the dash ... | |
| sunbird waterpump | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: 1994 sunbird convertable 2.0L I am looking for the waterpump on the car to replace it. is it realy ... A: this is not a job for the do it your selfer. If you screw the timing up it will not run right. Ther ... | |
| Brake light on dash is on for no reason | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1995 grand prix SE, the brake light in the dash is on and I can't find a reason for it to ... A: I Like repaet business ;)! Does this have anti-lock brakes too? If so is the anti lock lamp on as ... | |
| 2001 grand prix ecm | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: We have determined that the ecm in my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix (3.8 engine) is bad. It will not give ... A: the new cars like this one will not flash out codes like the older cars that went away in 1996. So ... | |
| 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GT | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: When the car is on an incline, it accelerates really rough, gets a little jerky, most noticeably ... A: That is the only ligical explanation I have. if it feel slike it running out of gas chances are it ... | |
| ABS Wheel Sensor Test Procedure | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: Hey Todd, What is the procedure to test the ABS Wheel Sensor? In this case, for a 2001 Grand-Am ... A: No there is no 5 volt refrence sent from the control module to the sensor. There is a refrence ... | |
| ABS Wheel Sensor Test Procedure | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: Hey Todd, What is the procedure to test the ABS Wheel Sensor? In this case, for a 2001 Grand-Am ... A: the resiatance for the sensor should be when the car is cold between 1000-1400 Ohms give or take a ... | |
| Heads up display | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: Recently my heads up display just stopped working. I do not know much about cars but I learn fast. ... A: If that is the case I would assume the HUD display is bad but there could be an issue with the image ... | |
| 94 bonneville running hot | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: My 94 bonneville on the highway stays cool in between 100 and 200 degrees but on a main street (with ... A: When you say it's running hot how hot is "Hot" are you just basing it off the temp gauge or does it ... | |
| Dash light burned out. | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 pontiac montana,not to long ago about half of the gas guage light burned out,I took it ... A: Yup they were right you need to get an exchange (remanufactured) unit. there is no repairing of the ... | |
| 2003 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4 Overheating | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am....i replaced the engine a couple weeks ago and now its starting to ... A: is the engine you put in this a new/rebuilt one or a used engine? If it's a used engine chance are ... | |
| 2002 aztek | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: changed battery-- the car starts ok but, now no power doors, windows,dome light,hatch,and maybe no ... A: The Bcm is locked up on this truck. those are classic issues when the BCM goes bad. there is nothing ... | |
| engine stalls | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: got a 91 pontiac gran prix 3.1 v6 got 99k out of no where the car started stalling while driving ... A: When this car is warm try the handy "tap test" on the ecm. the engine controm module is under the ... | |
| 1995 Grand Prix SE ,vin M, 3.1L, P/S, P/B | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: After my wife drove it home from work,about an hour and half of driving. The car set for maybe a ... A: this is Odd, with out hearding seeing it or experincing it I can't even begin to tell you what may ... | |
| 98 sunfire 2.4L | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: Issues with rear lights License plate and backing lights. The brake lights on spoiler not working ... A: do the front parking lights work? what about the turn and 4 ways in the rear? do any of them work? ... | |
| 1995 Pontiac Bonneville 3.8 | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: Thnk you for your 1st response, hwvr i tried a new grnd and no luck. here is situation: batt. ... A: I still maintain that you have a bad connecton somehere when you put the increased load for trying ... | |
| 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Code P0171 | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. 195,000 original miles. Several months ago, engine started idling rough ... A: I think your at a dead end here. With out the aid of a scan tool you hands are tied. You need to see ... | |
| 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Grand Prix with a 3.8L that the engine light came on. We used a scanner and it showed ... A: no but you will need to hang the pipe from the body with metal wire or a bungee cord. you will not ... | |
| 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Grand Prix with a 3.8L that the engine light came on. We used a scanner and it showed ... A: Just a guess but maybe the exhaust is restricted. a plugged restricted exhaust will cause those ... | |
| 1998 Pontiac Transport | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: The vehicle was stalling out the last couple of months going around corners and up steep hills.Tried ... A: well you need to see what the engine is missing. Either spark or fuel? that engine need over 40 psi ... | |
| 97 sunfire hvac fuse | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Blows as soon as I turn on the key even with the temp control removed. Is there a common place for ... A: Hey Dennis: well it can be a lot of things. You didn't mention it but if this is a 2 door coupe ... | |
| sunfire wiring | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 sunfire 2.2 and i am having issues with my driverside headlight which only lights up ... A: The forward lamp harness more then likley is bad on this car. there are splices in the front harness ... | |
| air conditioner | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: 1999 Pontiac SSEi Boonville - 2 pound capacity - 134A. I pulled down the system, was only low four ... A: okay it sounds like the issue is in the car and not a refrodge system issue. take the glove box out ... | |
| 2003 pontiac grand prix heater | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Pontiac grand prix and the heater controls do not work on level 1 through 4 but still ... A: that car uses 2 fuses I belive for the blower motor. I think Hi speed has it's own fuse? Not 100% ... | |
| Chevy Uplander Lug nut removal | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I hope you don't mind me coming to a Pontiac page for a Chevy question. Anyway my question is ... A: they are actauuly pressed into the hub flange. you can use a hammer a pound the stud out of the ... | |
| rear brake replacement | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I need to know the procedure for reinstalling the rear calipers on a 2006 pontiac montana sv6 3.5. i ... A: the caliper pistons need to be retracted with a caliper piston turning tool. The picton is actually ... | |
| 1995 pontiac bonneville 3.8 | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: new battery, voltage correct, alt. good, battery conn. clean and cables good, getting voltage to ... A: do you have head lamps when you turn them on? If they will turn on and you try to crank the ca do ... | |
| air conditioner | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: 1999 Pontiac SSEi Boonville - 2 pound capacity - 134A. I pulled down the system, was only low four ... A: How do you know you put in 2 Lbs? are you using the bulk cans from a car parts store or do you have ... | |
| Jumpy Speedometer in '97 Sunfire | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 97' Pontiac Sunfire with a 2.2L 4cyl, 5-spd manual. The speedometer needle recently ... A: well in order to tell for sure you would need to drive this car with a true scan tool and see what ... | |
| Pontiac trans sport van problem | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a Pontiac Trans Sport van from 1990. It has been imported from the U.S. to Norway. My problem ... A: Will start with the easy thing first. the orange dot light is for low fuel warning. If the lamp is ... | |
| 1990 pontiac transport | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1990 pontiac transport and have issues with it dying while I am driving. Once I have ... A: Hey Josh your close to the problem. More then likley it needs a pick up coil in the distributor. ... | |
| 96 pontiac firebird | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: brand new engine...on my fourth distributor and engine is getting spark and fuel and will not turn ... A: if it will not crank how do you know it has spark and fuel? If the engine will not crank and the ... | |
| right turn signal | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: When I turn the right turn signal on my emergency flashers come on. The left turn signal works just ... A: Well it is either the flasher module or the turn signal switch. If the switch feels funny when you ... | |
| Oil Leak | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Grand Prix with the 3800 Series II V6 with 155,000 miles. I noticed oil, about the ... A: No none. But the Replacment gasket from the factory is now an aluminum gasket as opposed to the ... | |
| 2005 Pontiac Vibe Headlight Problems | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: Both low beam headlights on my 2005 Pontiac Vibe stopped working. Everything else works as it ... A: do the Day time running lights work? you could have an issue wither either the head lamp switch/ the ... | |
| 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM WITH A 3400 SFI | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: MY POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL I BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO AND NOW ITS TO THE ... A: when you start the car up and it's running take the cap off the p/s and see if you see the fluid ... | |
| 1996 Pontiac Grand AM SE | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I was given this car a few months ago. Ever since I picked it up where the owner abandoned it, I ... A: well first thing is the water leak. That is a BAD thing on this car. due to the fact that the air ... | |
| Electric fan does not work. | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I have seen in chilton's manuals iformation for pontiac sunfire same as information for chevrolet ... A: well you can see what the resistance of the sensor is when the engine is "cold" let the car sit over ... | |
| 94 firebird formula | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: My Firebird will start then just shut down with no warning.wont start again for awhile.Then will ... A: has the secuirty lamp come on when this happens? is the fuel pressure steady when it stalls out? or ... | |
| 2001 Sunfire 2.2 5 spd manual shifter assy | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: When shifting it is very difficult to get into first or second gear. After pulling hard toward 1-2 ... A: It's either in the trnamission it's self or the shift cables are binding up. I have never see the ... | |
| Oil Leak | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Grand Prix with the 3800 Series II V6 with 155,000 miles. I noticed oil, about the ... A: Ho robert: I have never seen a regular non super charged engine valve cover warp. so I would say it ... | |
| gas tank pressure sensor | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: i wanted to know how to change a gas tank pressure sensor. is it connected to the fuel pump? how do ... A: The sending unit that the fuel pump is in is where the tank pressure sensor is. On that year car the ... | |
| code reader | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I have tried to get two code readers to work on my 94 firebird formula with the LT1.Nothing comes ... A: not all code readers work on all cars ands trucks. Generic tools may or may not work on all cars. ... | |
| wiper linkage comes loose | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The linkage from the transmission to the wiper arm assembly popped ... A: to time them correctly. put the wipers in the slowest delay spped and turn the key to run. when the ... | |
| wiper linkage comes loose | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The linkage from the transmission to the wiper arm assembly popped ... A: what was the original issue here? There is a special proceedure you need to follow to "time" the ... | |
| rpm surge | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: We have a 2006 grand prix, 3.8 liter v6, 80,000 miles. While driving 40 or over the rpm's surge from ... A: I'm really not a trasnmission guy but I'll try to help you out here. you have no other issues with ... | |
| electrical problem? | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 g6. Once and a while while driving, all the dash lights will come on, read error, and ... A: does this car have a sun roof? does it happen after a rain fall? If so it may have a water leak ... | |
| Electric fan does not work. | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have seen in chilton's manuals iformation for pontiac sunfire same as information for chevrolet ... A: if in dedd the a/c is still wroking after it has been on for a few minutes the cooling fan should ... | |
| Thermostat question... | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Puccio, I've got a 2001 Buick LeSabre, and need to install a new thermostat...but instead of a ... A: get the correct Thermostat from the dealer. The aftermarket ones are fits all ones don't fit all! ... | |
| Pontiac Grand Am Reaching high temperatures | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: i own a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4 V6, i was wondering if you know when the fans are supposed to ... A: usually the fans will come on between 220-225 degrees at low speed and if the temp continues to ... | |
| 1998 Pontiac sunfire GT | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: My sunroof will open fine and shut but before it seals in the back it leaves a little gap and i cant ... A: is this a factory installed roof or aftermarket? If it's the factory one ther is more then likley ... | |
| 2001 pontiac grand am gt | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: my car sputters i have changed the spark plugs and wires, ignition module, all 3 coils, cut the 1st ... A: Is this setting any trouble codes? does the service engine lamp come on or start to flash at all? ... | |
| 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Code P0171 | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. 195,000 original miles. Several months ago, engine started idling rough ... A: No not much more to add with that engine. With that kind of milage on it though it can be just about ... | |
| 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Code P0171 | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. 195,000 original miles. Several months ago, engine started idling rough ... A: what V6 is in this a super charged engine or non super charged? the most likley cause would be a ... | |
| 96 sunfire 2.4 liter | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I just bought this car cheap hoping to have an easy fix. The car idles fine it can be put in gear ... A: Hey chris: well there can be a number of things. the cam/crank codes can certanily be caused by a ... | |
| Code P0430 on 2006 Pontiac G6 4 cyl, | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: My engine light was on so I hooked up sensor check and up came P0430,,the car is working fine and ... A: Hey rick: a p0430 is a catalitic converter code. usually that code will cme back on it doesn't self ... | |
| Where is my computer | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: Computer location on a 2.5l mid engine in a Pontiac Fiero 1984 ANSWER: It's between the seats ... A: well Jessie. the dirstributor is the trigger for both injector pulse and for spark. The most liley ... | |
| EGR Valve | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: Where is it located in a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am? ANSWER: Hi christine: what engine is in this? if ... A: It's about a 1/2 hour job but they will more then likely charge an hour to replace it. what ever the ... | |
| Diagnostic code questions... | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Puccio, Mr. Saunders, I have a 2001 Buick LeSabre Custom (3.8 engine), and my "Service Engine ... A: your correct on both codes. BUT this may be low on coolant and that will cause the 128 code as well ... | |
| stalling out | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: my 97 sunfire has started to stall out on me when im turning right and slowing down, my oil light ... A: the oil light comming on and the stall may not be related. I would have the il light looked at ... | |
| 2001 Regal - power window problem | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I am really stumped by a power window problem on a 2001 Buick Regal. None of the power windows will ... A: well you did a pretty good job here of trying to narrow down the problem but you need to go a step ... | |
| EGR Valve | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: Where is it located in a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am? A: what engine is in this? if it's a ecotech 4 cylinder engine there isn't one. if it's a 3.4 liter ... | |
| Pont '06 theft alarm | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: My 2006 Grand Prix horn alarm goes off for no reason..1 week ago had dealer where I bought it in ... A: intermittant issues like this are hard to fid especially if there are no trouble codes set any of ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix SE | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I cant seem to find out anywhere why i need to keep replacing the blower motor resistor. A new one ... A: have you replaced the part with an OEM part from the dealer or an AC Delco parts store? after market ... | |
| 1992 grand am pcm problems | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 pontiac grand am 104,000 the pcm was replaced and now it is gone out again the car ... A: Okay to re trace your steps. the ignition module went bad and you replaced it. It ran okay but then ... | |
| Temperature Guage/Blower/Panel | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I drive a 2005 Aztec, purchased in October of 2004. This car drove fine for about the first 90,000k ... A: get rid of this. when they have high milage they fall apart. You biggest concern here is the ... | |
| 2006 Pontiac G6 | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Pontiac G6, and it has been making an extremely loud knocking/rattleing sound mostly ... A: Well with out hearing what the noise was I have no Idea. does the engine crank over or not? If it ... | |
| 1992 grand am pcm problems | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 pontiac grand am 104,000 the pcm was replaced and now it is gone out again the car ... A: Hey Josh: are you sure it's a PCM issue and not an ignition module and or coil problem? It's odd ... | |
| 1998 Pontiac Montana Transport | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: when i take my keys out of the ignition my van wont turn off. everything else goes off like the ... A: does this van have any kind of an aftermarket alarm or a remote starter system If so I would look ... | |
| pontiac grand prix se 1992 | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: i have this car and my middle coil pack is not firing and no one has any idea about what it could ... A: well it could be a few things. if you sawp the coil positions on the module and the middle one still ... | |
| 94 Olds vibrates when accelerating | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Olds Silhouette Van with a 3.8L engine. It was running great and all of a sudden it ... A: does this happen more when it's damp out/raining or first thing in the AM? if so I'm thinking of an ... | |
| 1998 sunfire | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: A: is it an amber service engine soon lamp or a green service vehicle lamp? you can stop by any of ... | |
| pontiac g-6 2006 | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I TOOK MY CAR TO GET IT INSPECTED AND IT FAILED BEACUSE THE CHECK ENGINE WAS ON. THE MECHANIC SAID ... A: well it depends on what caused the lamp to come on in the first place. if it set a p0128 ... | |
| 1997 pontiac sunfire turning over but not starting | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1997 Pontiac sunfire se, 4cly, I'm not 100% sure but i think it is a 2.4L engine. my ... A: well the ses lamp may have lead a clue as to what was going to happen that could have lead to the no ... | |
| Pontiac 2002 Sunfire Sunroof | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: My sunroof on my Pontiac 2002 Sunfire is stuck in the full open position and will not close. if the ... A: Hey there Randall: There is no easy way to get it closed there can be many reasons why it will not ... | |
| 86 pontiac | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: where is the clutch fan relay located on a 86 pontiac grand am 2.5L A: My on line service info doesn't go back that far so I'm just guessing It' either on the fire wall or ... | |
| pontiac bonneville 2002 | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a Pontiac bonneville 2002, it have a problem whit the a/c system, it blow cool air by the ... A: after you took the mode motor off now it will not change modes? are you sure you got the motor back ... | |
| 99 grand prix 3,1 | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: im trying to pull off my crankpulley and i cant get the nut off without the pulley spinning.how do i ... A: there is a special Flywheel holding tool that locks into the gear on the fly wheel and stops the ... | |
| Backfireing | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 3.1 Transport. When I accelerate or go up a hill it begins to jerk and backfire. ... A: I highly doubt it. I would still be looking at a distributor/spark issue. Like I mentioned before ... | |
| pontiac bonneville 2002 | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a Pontiac bonneville 2002, it have a problem whit the a/c system, it blow cool air by the ... A: well this can be a few things. I think #2 you took the wrong motor off there are multiple actuator ... | |
| Pontiac G6 starting. | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Pontiac G6 with a V6, 3.5 Liter engine. Good car, sometimes when we go to start it, ... A: Hey Jae: 3 things I would look at for this. #1 make sure the throttle plate is clean a carboned up ... | |
| 1998 pontiac bonneville front brake pads | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if there is a diagram to show you how to change the front brake pads. Also what ... A: No but it's a pretty easy job you will need a 3/8" allen head bit socket to take the 2 bolts that ... | |
| 91 Pontiac 6000 3.1 vin T | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Car has slight miss after warm up .Lots of balls driving But slight shudder in drive at stop light. ... A: Hey Milt: those cars were noted for phantom stalling issues. First off the injetor resitance is a ... | |
| Backfireing | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 3.1 Transport. When I accelerate or go up a hill it begins to jerk and backfire. ... A: I would have to say I would look at 2 things. The ignition system a bad distributor cap and rotor or ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: we are looking for a new key tumbler set for a 2002 Pontiac sunfire A: all the new gm lock cylnders come with a complet set of tumblers to go with the lock cylinder. you ... | |
| 1999 Pontiac grand am 4 cyl | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: Been having problems getting the key to turn over its pretty worn. When it did turn the car didnt ... A: that code is going to be hard to find the issue with out the aid of a true scan tool not a code ... | |
| 2002 grand am | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: My wife's car starts fine and runs fine but the dash cluster, fan motor, and radio do not come on ... A: This is a pretty common issue with car and it can be caused by few things. A weak battery or bad ... | |
| coolant issue - GM 3.4 L engine | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I noted from your bio yiou now work at Buick dealership so I thought I would ask you my question. I ... A: With that little milage it "should" be a good SUV. I would change the coolant just due to the age of ... | |
| idle surge | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: My 99 grand prix gt 3.8 service engine soon light is on. When idling the engine surges. The tach ... A: well If I were to guess I would say it's an issue with either a vacuum leak somewhere or the MAF ... | |
| car | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I had my spark plugs,control module, & fuel regulator replaced a couple months ... A: If the engine cranks over it's not seized up. if the engine wants to crank but the starter motor ... | |
| Steering fluid | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP.(V8)I was leaving work today and drove about two feet -- heard ... A: well with out seeing it I cam't say for sure what the issue is. usually a pump will not go in a ... | |
| security system | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: '96 Grand Am GT 3100. Periodically does not fire at certain outside temp range (20-30 degrees). ... A: yes there are 2 switches on the brake pedal one is for the crise if equpiied and one is for the ... | |
| security system | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: '96 Grand Am GT 3100. Periodically does not fire at certain outside temp range (20-30 degrees). ... A: I think you have either a bad ignition switch or a bad power feed to the iginitioon switch meaning a ... | |
| Clicking noise inside heater case | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Vibe, the other day something started clicking inside the box....I opened the ... A: Hey Tim. that is the control motor for the door making the noise. chances are the motor is just bad ... | |
| 1999 Pontiac grand am 4 cyl | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: Been having problems getting the key to turn over its pretty worn. When it did turn the car didnt ... A: well this can be caused by a lot of different things. First off get a new key cut at a dealer they ... | |
| oxygen sensor | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: How difficult is it to replace a sensor 1 Oxygen sensor on a 2003 Pontiac Montana? Is it better to ... A: it's a bit cramped and hard to get to. To do the job right and not strip the nut off the sensor you ... | |
| vacuum hose | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: i have a 94' grand am v6 3100 it looks like theres a hose missing and i tried looking on the engine ... A: that port on some engines is used and on some it's not. that is usually a port for the vacuum hose ... | |
| Blower Motor | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I recently has an issue with my 2004 Grand Am heat/AC control levels not working on 1,2,3, and 4. ... A: Hey Mitch: a few things to look at. look at the connector on the restor to make sure none of the ... | |
| need help for my pontiac | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.8L V6 MY problem ;I tried to change the spark plugs I disconnect ... A: when it stops cranking what else happens? turn the head lamps on and crank the van over does the ... | |
| output speed sensor | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: my question is,my mechanic told me that my output speed sensor wasnt working so he just pull the ... A: i wouldn't drive it at all with the thing unplugged. it will defaut to a higher gear like 3'rd from ... | |
| p0420 code on my 05 grand prix | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I've had a p0420 code on my 05 base grand prix. I've had catalytic converter changed, changed spark ... A: well first of depending on what stae your in the converter should have been covered under emission ... | |
| rear caliper | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: Sir. How do i remove the parking brake from the caliper? the caliper is no good but i can not figure ... A: you ned to loosten the aduster on the cable. there is a threaded rod on the one cable with a nut on ... | |
| engine problems | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1997 Pontiac grand am se with a 2.4 litter 4 banger and it started to stall on me and i ... A: Hey Joe. well check the basics like the battery and battery cables. do the accy's turn on when you ... | |
| fumes? | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: Todd My daughter has an older Sunfire that seems to be a good solid car. Lately there is a problem I ... A: Hey bud. id this a engine with a Quad dula over head cam engine 2.4 liter If so look at the fuel ... | |
| no fire to fuel injectors | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: yes i am working on a 97 pontiac bonneville with 3.8. i replaced head gasket and upper intake ... A: do a google search for that engine to see if you can find a wiring diagram for that engine and the ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Power Window | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: My power window started smoking from the switch area and no longer works, do you think the problem ... A: The answer is more then likely both. I'm sure the switch is bad now but what caused it? did the ... | |
| 1999 pontac montana | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 99 Pontiac Montana, v, that will start but wont stay running unless you keep your foot on ... A: Hey Chris: this can be the end result from a lot of different thing. has any service engine soon ... | |
| water leaks | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe and it is leaking water on both the driver and passenger side of the ... A: to be fixed right the windshield needs to be removed and the body repaired where it has rusted ... | |
| 2001 Grand Prix GTP Limited Edition | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a 2001 Grand Prix GTP limited edition (I've been searching for this car for almost ... A: those were nice cars in thier day. it needs the folowing a fuel level sensor in the gas tank for the ... | |
| 97 GP 3.8L-No injector pulse | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: Since I had too many follow-ups had to ask again; anyhow...PART of the problem is that my SCAN ... A: Could be the issue. will the scan tool communicate with the antilock brakes and the air bag module? ... | |
| battery cables for a '01 grand am | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: there is a small box in the middle of my positive cable, is there s part that belongs in it? all of ... A: No the cable should split off and go to the starter and then to the underhood fuse block. there ... | |
| NO INJECTOR PULSE; 97 GP SE 3.8L | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: On a 1997 Grand Prix SE (3.8 efi Non SC) what will cause the injectors and IAC not to pulse? JUST ... A: The ecm controls the fuel pump relay. so either the driver in the ecm is bad keeping the relay on, ... | |
| NO INJECTOR PULSE; 97 GP SE 3.8L | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: On a 1997 Grand Prix SE (3.8 efi Non SC) what will cause the injectors and IAC not to pulse? JUST ... A: No you said you replaced the ECM and that is what prompted me to say that it need to be programmed. ... | |
| 1997 pontiac grand am gtp supercharged | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: my vehicle will start, has fire good fuel pump and everything, but then the fuel pump just shuts off ... A: the fule pump low spped balist resistor is bad. there is an updated design for it and it's relocated ... | |
| NO INJECTOR PULSE; 97 GP SE 3.8L | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: On a 1997 Grand Prix SE (3.8 efi Non SC) what will cause the injectors and IAC not to pulse? JUST ... A: welel lets start with the parts you replaced and an explaination of things. The ecm need to be ... | |
| 01 pontiac grand am | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 01 Pontiac grand am with theftlock I tryed putting an aftermarket stereo in it and the ... A: Hey Kyle: Make sure that you didn't blow any fuses when yu hooked it up. the theft lock will have ... | |
| 2001 pontiac bonneville 3.8 supercharge | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: can you put a normal non supercharge 3.8 engine in a 2001 pontiac bonneville 3.8 supercharge car? I ... A: Yes it can be done BUT there are a lot of differences. the engine control computer is different in ... | |
| savana van pt 2 | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: the problem goes away about 1 to 2 per cent of the time when driving, yes the engine check light is ... A: well the TP depends on wether this is a drive by waire engine or it has a throttle cable. if it has ... | |
| high idle | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: i know its not a pontiac, but i have tried all over the place for an answer to no avail. it is a ... A: Hey rick: a few things I see your from the great white north. I have seen a lot of older vans like ... | |
| 3.8 V6 power loss | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: 8 V6, had it since new 258,000 miles on it still runs great up until a few weeks ago. I would drive ... A: Hey John: Well I would check the fuel pressure when the car is acting up if it's lacking pressure ... | |
| 2005 Pontiac G6 | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I need to replace the seatbelt pretensioners and airbags/airbag control unit and I was wondering the ... A: air bad repairs are not for the do it your selfer! I would strongly advise you have it done by a ... | |
| trans sport stalling out | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Trans Sport 3.1. Bought it not running. It was flooding out badly. I have changed ... A: a few things to look at fuel pressure and volume. if there is not enough pressure or volume it will ... | |
| 2005 pontiac grand am 3.4 liter has no fire | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Friend has a 2005 pontiac grand am 3.4 liter that is not firing. It got where it only started when ... A: well if you have no spark on all 3 coil packs then you need to check to make sure you have power and ... | |
| catalic convertor | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: can the catalic convertor make the car sthl at a red light or at a stop sign,and if you start the ... A: No, a catalitic converter shouldn't cause that if you had a bad/plugged converter the engine would ... | |
| '96 fuel consumption | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: i have a '96 Pontiac transport, 3.4L van. it has always been a little heavy on the fuel but this ... A: Hey Darren: well this is a bit odd. No service engine soon lamp has come on? if so have the van ... | |
| 3.8 ltr pontiac shuts off | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: 1995 pontiac boneville w/3.8 ltr.the car will just shut off while driving and at first would start ... A: it can be a bunch of things that engine has known "phantom stall" issues. the most likely cause is ... | |
| replaced steering column, | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: After replacing the steering column and finding that the old one had a security or remote starter ... A: Hey Norman: the issue is with the key. that car has a passkey system. the black pellet in the ... | |
| abs wiring harness location? | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 sunfire 2.2 and i recently replaced the crankshaft position sensor and now when i put ... A: the issue your having is with the DRL day time running lights the ABS warning lamp is amber in ... | |
| No Spark on a '71 lemans 350 | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: Still no spark! I changed the plugs, wires, points, condenser & coil. I recieved the manual in the ... A: Did you check the power to the coil? it should have 12Volts from the power wire to ground with the ... | |
| Car Whistling- 96 Pontiac Grand AM | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 Pontiac Grand AM. While riding home yesterday it started making this loud whistling ... A: well with out seeing it or hearing the noise it's just strictly a guess but I would say you have an ... | |
| 2002 grand prix se | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: hey sorry i sent the wrong e mail about an hour ago ... been told that my 2002 se 125k , never had ... A: Well intake gaskets are common on these engines. As for the hoses I have see over time they get soft ... | |
| car won't start ... fuel filter or pump? | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2004 Pontiac Grand AM V6. I was running low on gas one day. Got home, went to go to gas ... A: if it's a pass lock issue when you try to strt it it will start and stall and the security lamp will ... | |
| 2000 alero no power to dash | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Ok I am working on a 2000 olds alero 2.4 automatic. The problem i am having is that there seems to ... A: all the gages on the speedo are run by a data line. if everything else on the car works fine and ... | |
| Upper Strut Mounts | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: About how expensive is it to replace upper strut mounts on a 2005 Pontica G6 if a mechanic does it. ... A: well I'm not sure how expensice the part is but as far as labor goes figure 2.5 hours or so at what ... | |
| 99 Pontiac Sunfire Se Auto Trans Starter | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Hey, I have an issue with my starter. The wiring was bad on the ground to the starter so I went to ... A: that wire is not the ground it's the power feed from the ignition switch the ground is from the ... | |
| Service light and no error code | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 grand am se 3.4L V6 and my service vehicle soon, ABS, and Trac off lights lit up and I ... A: does the lamp just flash on for a few seconds and go out? if it stays on for an length of time it ... | |
| 97 grand prix electrical issues | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: 97 Grand Prix SE, started with A/C blower only runs on speed 5 now right headlight is dim - flashes ... A: your on the right track. you have an issue with a power feed to the ignition switch most likely. ... | |
| oil pump! | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: howo u replace oil pump on a 2000 Pontiac bonneville ssei? A: well first off oil pumps don't go bad on these engines. chances are the engine is worn out it you ... | |
| 1998 monte carlo | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: Todd, I've got a 1998 Monte Carlo with 3.1 engine. Sometime when I start it up the engine revs high ... A: those engines would do odd things like that and there were a multitude of reasons for it. firts try ... | |
| heating engine | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: 3 quad 4,i just had the head gasket put on and the engine ground because it was wolp,because of ... A: If this is overheating again I would have the cooling system pressure tested to see if there is a ... | |
| 2005 grand am 2.2 | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: miss fire #2 and #3 changed the coil pack and plugs also air and fuel filter and still running bad A: did you replace the complete coil pack assembly with the ignition module? or just the coil assembly? ... | |
| low beams | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: hello i am thinking about buying this 1997 Pontiac sunfire for my daughter but the low beams do not ... A: Hey Chuck: it could be something as simple as 2 bad bulbs but I doubt it. Usually these cars have ... | |
| heating engine | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: 3 quad 4,i just had the head gasket put on and the engine ground because it was wolp,because of ... A: when this happens does any service engine soon lamp come on? if so have the car scanned for codes ... | |
| 1999 Pontiac Grand Am System Lights | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: My Grand Am system lights have been coming on alot. Mostly Low Trac, then my Anti Lock Brake System ... A: sounds like a bad wheel bearing on the front of the car the anti-lock brake speed sensors are part ... | |
| Pontiac Vibe Headlamp Problems | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The driver's side headlamp socket has melted 3 times now in the past 2 years. I ... A: I can't dent you any diagrams Via all experts. you can get a service manual pretty cheap for these ... | |
| Pontiac Vibe Headlamp Problems | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The driver's side headlamp socket has melted 3 times now in the past 2 years. I ... A: you need a wiring diagram fo the car and take a look at where the ground is for the lamps is and ... | |
| 2001 Grand Prix SE | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: i drive a 2001 Grand Prix SE and when i press on break it makes a squeak noise and then sometimes it ... A: chances are the wear indicator is contacting one of the brake rotors and whenyou press on the grake ... | |
| 95 grand prix | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: My 95 grand prix died one day while driving. It turns over but doesn't start. When I turn the key on ... A: could be a fuel pump issue. that engine needs arounf 40 PSI pressure to run so if it just dribbles ... | |
| 2001 grand prix 3.1L | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I think i have a sensor issue. Intermittently my car will have trouble starting. Sometimes it wont ... A: It could be a CKP sensor or the wiring between the ignition module and sensor. if this had any ... | |
| 2001 grand prix 3.1L | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I think i have a sensor issue. Intermittently my car will have trouble starting. Sometimes it wont ... A: when you say it will not crank is ther anything else that doesn't work when the key is left in the ... | |
| 97 sunfire headgasket? | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: How do i know if the headgaskets gone? i bought this car a few weeks ago knowing that the head ... A: given the symptoms yo stated and knowing the history of that engine I would say chances are that it ... | |
| sunfire fuel pump | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: my sunfire wont start their is a black wire goin from the fuel pump going to the trunk then the rest ... A: If it's a black wire chances are it's the ground wire for the pump?? with out seeing it I can't tell ... | |
| 2000 pontiac bonneville | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2000 bonne. The problem I have been having is sometimes It won't start right away. When ... A: The flashing light is a dead give a way. it's a engine misfire confition and the fact it does it ... | |
| code | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Hey Todd your advice was right on last time with control arms on a pontiac montana was a bear but ... A: that codes has to do the the toque converter clutch system. first off make sure the fluid is full. ... | |
| emanation system | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Chevy cobalt 2.4L and I have my check engine light on. The OBD-II code reader tell my ... A: Usually it's 2 of t things either the gas cap is loos like you said it's not it's the seal on the ... | |
| 1996 pontiac grand prix 3.1v-6 coolant leak | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: re;1996 pont. grand prix 3.1l ... A: Hey Jay. there is bypass elbow that goes from the intake manifold to the belt tensioner. the elbow ... | |
| 2000 Pontiac sunfire | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I had my Pontiac for ruffly six years now and not a problem since. Then with in the last year my car ... A: well first off I would have the car scanned for codes. any of the big box auto parts stores will do ... | |
| Fan is stuck on & knob is off | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Aztec & I noticed the fan was up higher & I was trying to cut it down the knob ... A: Hey Dawn: Usually just the knobs break off and if you can't put one of the other knobs on in place ... | |
| Codes Po102 and Po440 | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 bonneville, 3800 V6 not supercharged. I have noticed the car won't shift in overdrive, ... A: the 102 is a MAF sensor code the 440 is a loose gas can or gross EVAP system leak. Neither of them ... | |
| firebird over heating | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 v-6 firebird that over heats in normal driving in town. I have replaced hoses, taken ... A: well a few things to look at . is the air dam still in tact under the bumper? that directs the air ... | |
| 97 bonneville wont start | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville will not start Engine 3.8L V6 OHV 12V History Has leak that gets back floor ... A: 15 is way too low. being that this has a water leak in the car the ground splice pack in the car may ... | |
| 2000 Sunfire wont go into 1st gear | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pontiac sunfire, manual trans. When I have the car in neutral, it is stiff.. and when ... A: sounds like an internal transmission issue a bad syncro assembly most likely. If there isn't an ... | |
| steering wheel buttons not working | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: just recently got a transmission replaced in my 2005 pontiac g6. now for some reason none of the ... A: my guess in the clock spring (sir coil) in the steering column is bad. the steerin rack and pinon ... | |
| 97 bonneville wont start | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville will not start Engine 3.8L V6 OHV 12V History Has leak that gets back floor ... A: Hey Rob: looks lime you have the basics covered. But at the bottom of the question you already know ... | |
| pontiac sunfire 2001 | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: And also its dying when it slows down but it starts right back up I am a female that know little to ... A: sounds like a misfire and it's doing it bad enough that it causes a stall condiotion. does it dow it ... | |
| car wont start | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: i ran out of gas my 2000 sunfire when i put gas in it.it does not want to start would there be a ... A: Hey Paul: are you sure you indeed ran out of fuel? That model year was very common for fuel pump ... | |
| no pluse at injectors | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: and then i cam home when i was going back out the truck didn't want to start. i notice i didn't get ... A: Hey Jose: does the truck have spark from coil? If not then I would look at a issue in the ... | |
| Heater/AC fan issue | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am and every time I turn the heater on the fan makes an odd noise and ... A: something is in the fan for the blower motor. either something go sucked out of the glove box into ... | |
| 1996 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: Okay, So, my car won't start. It'll turn over and we just recently replaced the battery so it isn't ... A: when this starts and stalls out does the security lamp come on and start to flash? if so there is an ... | |
| window issues with 2000 grand prix | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I was rolling up the power window and i heard something fall apart inside the door. I took the panel ... A: that needs a window regulator. GM sells them as a unit the motor with the regulator (cables&track ... | |
| Windshield Wipers | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: 02 Pontiac Grand Prix V6 3800, the windshield wipers are stuck in the up position when we turn it ... A: Either the wiper park arm broke or the stop for the arm is bent it's not a do it your self job but ... | |
| wipers | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: a arm came off the wiper transmision on a 2004 pontiac g6 how do i remove the plastic vent piece yo ... A: @004 G6? that car didn't come ut till 2005. I'll assume it's a G6 and not a grand am you just have ... | |
| 92 Firebird low idle/dies at stop | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 92 Firebird with 3.1 V6. It drives great until you let off the gas to come to a stop. As ... A: Hey scott: there are a few issue it could be with this. that engeinwas prone for stalling and idle ... | |
| fuel system | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: had problems with a 2002 ponitac gp/supercharger starting when hot findly figered it was a bad fuel ... A: my guess it you have the wires crossed at the new plug. there are 4 wires a power for the pump a ... | |
| remote starter/alarm | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I have Pontiac G5 2007 i started it with factory remote starter one am and shortly after the alarm ... A: What happens when you use the second remote? My guess would be simply that the 1 remote is bad. If ... | |
| P420 | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: it's a 2002 Pontiac sunfire with a engine code of P1420 Intake Air Low Pressure Switch Circuit Low ... A: the IAT sensor is loated in the ruber snokel between the air filetr and the engine. A Low volatge ... | |
| engine disabled | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Pontiac G6 V6 3.5l. For several weeks, I have been having a problem with my car ... A: Hey Lee: Does this car have a sun roof? If so there is a good chance of a water leak into the car ... | |
| Service engine light on | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Pontiac Transport 3.8 ltr engine. The service engine light is on. Took it to a ... A: well the light being on is actaully a good thing rather then an intermittant lamp. the light one ... | |
| car stops when driving | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: pontiac montana v6 2005 new used i have had this happen twice driving to work the dash board said ... A: Hey Sabrina: This is an odd issue. usually they vans do not have stalling issues. They do however ... | |
| how to bleed power stering and rack | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: i put in a new power stearing pump oil in it gets hot fast and still hard to turn,i took the return ... A: A rule of thumb to bleed a power steering system is this #1 use the right fluid. GN cars do not use ... | |
| 1998 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: The cooling fan in my car doesnt work. Ive replaced the fuse and changed the main hoses to the ... A: does the A/C still work on this car? if so start the car and run the a/c and you need to check the ... | |
| starving for fuel | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: hey my 2000 pontiac grand am gt is hesitaing and surging during acceliration and passing and when at ... A: well unless the leaternator was not chagring that will not fix a hesitation issue. A fuel fileter ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Montana | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: My van started off losing power and bogging down only on the highway when accelerating up hill it ... A: another thing to have checked is the wiring between the ignition module and the crank position ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Montana | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: My van started off losing power and bogging down only on the highway when accelerating up hill it ... A: on those older vans it has to act up long enough to turn the service engine soon lamp on in order ... | |
| front end shimmys | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have an 01 Pontiac Montana Van 6 cylinder front wheel drive that when your around 40-50 mph the ... A: A shimmy can be a lot of things no necessarily a motor mount. can you "drive though" it meaning if ... | |
| Replacing alternator 92 Bonneville SSE | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I bought a used alternator from the local "junk" yard and would like to know the best way to clean ... A: don't bother cleanit it off other then with a rag. Do not use any kind of water or cleaner on it. ... | |
| Low oil pressure | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: Machined block to very high standard approaching 8.0 LTR with bores. new crank shaft, cam, pistons, ... A: when is is supposed to have 80 PSi ater what RPM? there is no way it will have that at idle hot. A ... | |
| misfire under load | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 95 firebird with the 3.4L and just had the battery tested today. i need to replace it even ... A: It's possable. especially if you have a cheap set of wires. Use only ac delco wires or a good set ... | |
| 2000 grand prix pontiac | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: trac sensor fight comes on , but goes out after restarting the engine. I feel no difference in ... A: there is an issue with the anti-lock brakes. more then likley with a wheel speed sensor the antilock ... | |
| Relaced a 2006 G6 door with a G5, Window Problem | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: When I replaced the G6 passenger door with a used G5 door, I had to keep the original wiring harness ... A: Okay let me get this striaght you have a 2006 G6 convertable that you put a door for a G5 on? the g5 ... | |
| key in ignition | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4l. The key is hard to turn in the ignition and after a couple ... A: most of the time the issue with the ignition lock cylinder it's self or a very worn key. very rarely ... | |
| No fan | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: My fan quit blowing air Could this be a fuse issue or is the fan out? if a fuse issue would it be ... A: Well it can be just about anything but on that model car and that year it's either a bad blower ... | |
| Gear shifter button wont get out of park/key gets stuck in ignigtion | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 97 grand prix gtp and the shifter button doesnt seem to want to depress out of park ... A: I think your issues are related. it can be a few things. A bad ignition switch does anything ... | |
| 2004 Pontiac Sunfire...hesitation | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. When I brake, there is a drumming sound. Also when I am driving ... A: the noise you hear is more then likley an out of round rear brake drum thumping or a rust build up ... | |
| 2000 pontiac sunfire | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: i just bought the car 2 days ago and i noticed the check engine light is on and when i turned the ... A: Hey Gwen: the service engine soon lamp being on can be just about anything. Ther are literally ... | |
| power steering fluild | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: good morning todd I talk to you a few time in the past and u been very help full. I have 91 sunbird ... A: The GM stuff called "cold climate" is a synthetic blend of some sort it flows better in cold ... | |
| pontiac montana 2000 | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: the front ac works but the back one blows warm air A: Hey Juan: there are a few things it could be. Low on a charge of 134A in the system. an issue with ... | |
| 02 Buick Century One Headlight Not Illuminating | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I have an 02 Buick Century. My left hand low beam is not working. The high beam on the left side ... A: if you want to fix it an easy way do this lok at the right side that works and just jumper the wires ... | |
| My car lacks power and is getting worse... | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Well I have a 90' model Pontiac Formula with the 305(350?)TPI. I rescently made a short trip roughly ... A: well the 12 is not a code it just let you know your into OBD diagntice code check. the 45 is for a ... | |
| wiper linkage 98 grand prix | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: wipers stop in up position while in intermittent mode. Could this be the stop tab? or trans or ... A: that is correct for that car Not sure about the part# for the crank arm and yes that is the arm that ... | |
| Brake Warning Light | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: Todd, I have a 1998 monte carlo w/ 3.1 engine. The other day while backing out of the driveway the ... A: the red warning lamp on the newer cars will come on for a few reasons. If it quipped with ABS and ... | |
| wiper linkage 98 grand prix | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: wipers stop in up position while in intermittent mode. Could this be the stop tab? or trans or ... A: It's either the stop tab on the tranmission is bent or the wiper part arm the park tab snapped off ... | |
| 2004 sunfire temp gauge | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: the temp gauge is stuck under the tech needle and wont go back the gauges are always acting up would ... A: simple answer it needs a new dash cluster assembly. that was a common issue with that vinatge ... | |
| Instrument cluster | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: .. I am having problems with my instrument cluster... I have called some dealerships and they want ... A: Hey Ivan: what is wrong with the cluster? what is it doing? WWhen the cluster is "acting up" is ... | |
| 2007 Torrent Heater Sweet Smell | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: When I turn on the heater it produces a very noticeable sweet (almost burning) smell. Heat only ... A: Your welcome. If you get a full temp sweep from hot to cold but no in between sounds like an issue ... | |
| Thermostat? | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 97 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2.3 twin cam, quad 4 with approx. 97,000 miles. Had big coolant ... A: thoes seal tabs do not work for head gaskets. yes keep feeding it antifreeze but eventaully it's ... | |
| running ruff | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: 1986 cutlass ciera 2.5ltr engine was stumbling running very rough could not pick up speed died at ... A: Hey Lance: I would look at the distributor. maybe a pick up coil or an ignition module the backfire ... | |
| Thermostat? | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 97 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2.3 twin cam, quad 4 with approx. 97,000 miles. Had big coolant ... A: It could be a thrmostat for the temp swings but I doubt it. more then likley the temp swing is due ... | |
| Thermostat? | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 97 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2.3 twin cam, quad 4 with approx. 97,000 miles. Had big coolant ... A: Bad news sounds to me like a head gasket as well. if your no getting and laking onto the ground when ... | |
| transmission | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: 1997 pontiac transport quit pulling in drive , smelled like a buning smell for 5 minutes and then ... A: Well sounds like deep internal failure in the trnamission. I'm not a transmission guy but sounds bad ... | |
| 2007 Torrent Heater Sweet Smell | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: When I turn on the heater it produces a very noticeable sweet (almost burning) smell. Heat only ... A: Hey Chuck: sounds like you have a heater core starting to leak. As for the temp will it go to cold ... | |
| steering wheel lights | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: i have a 98 grand prix super charged,all the lights in and out work great,but the steering ... A: did they all quit at the same time dore did they go out 1 by 1? If that is the case they they went ... | |
| GM tilt steering column 1974 F-body car | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Is it necessary to remove the bearing housing pivot pins to disassemble the entire column? If so, ... A: It depends on what your trying to replace/how low into the colum you want to go but yes to go lower ... | |
| fan | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: i have 1999 pontiac sunfire my cooling fan starting to often A: does this have a temp gauge on the speedo cluster? if so is the temp running hot? If not then chance ... | |
| Over Heating | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a 2001 Pontiac Aztek, The previous owner said the had the intake gaskets redone ... A: these things were noted for a lot of issue with the cooling systems. the heater core is more then ... | |
| 96 pontiac grand prix se | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: my car keeps overheating. i had a leak in the radiator but got it fixed. only one fan works and will ... A: well first off is the coolant leak(S) fixed? if not then if there are air pockets in the cooling ... | |
| 99 Firebird running bad | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I've got a 99 Firebird V6 with 102k miles on it. The problem I am having is under load/wot it will ... A: well if it's dropping #6 cylinder is could alos be the companion cylinder on that coil so it narrows ... | |
| heater fan stays on | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: My dad has a 2004 chevy Tahoe. The haeter fan stays on high after shut of truck and pull keys. Will ... A: Hey Jerry: Is this a truck that has auto climate control "digital" or does it have dials for the ... | |
| 2005 Pontiac Sunfire Ignition coil | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I am about to have my ignition coil replaced by a mechanic for the 3rd time in 4 months. (thank God ... A: I don't like aftermarket electrical parts for just such a reason. they are poor quality and that is ... | |
| 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I could not remove the key from my ignition. I found a way to remove the key from the ignition from ... A: is this a colum shift car or a floor shift car. The key will not come out or the key will not rotate ... | |
| 99 Firebird running bad | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I've got a 99 Firebird V6 with 102k miles on it. The problem I am having is under load/wot it will ... A: I would take a look at the coils on this. they have a tendency to carbon track meaning the spark ... | |
| bypass anti theft | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: When I start my car it turns over and then shuts off immediately. Is there a way you can reset the ... A: Do this it should relearn the sensor and allow the car to start and run so you can get it to a ... | |
| 1996 Pontiac Sunbird 2.4 auto | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Vehicle always starts BUT once it is warm - problems. If I start and drive we're good; then if i ... A: Well when it will not start it needs to be checked for a few things fuel pump pressure and spark at ... | |
| 2001 pontiac gtp 3800 super charged | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: can the type of fule used have any effect on the valves sticking open on the super charger? A: No not really the only valve is a dump off valve and the fuel doesn't touch that. when the car is ... | |
| no heat in my car | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: my heat is not blowing in my car i have a 02 pontiac bonneville the rear defog works but no heat ... A: when the car is cold and has been sitting all day or over night check to amke sure the coolant is ... | |
| 97 bonneville | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: when i turn the car off the exterior temp stays lit up along with the lights by the shifter ... A: He Brian: Is this a SSE or SSEI? doe it have twilight sentinal lights? It's the switch by the head ... | |
| camshaft replacement 1996 pontiac gramd prix 3.4 | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Would like to know how to remove and replace camshaft carrier on 1996 Pontiac grand prix 3.4 A: this is not a do it your self job by any means and you need a slew of special holding and alignment ... | |
| bearing problem? | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 pontiac grand prix gt 3.8 ltrs v6 automatic and it sounds like a bearing problem, you ... A: $40.00 an hour is cheap. Out rate down here is 98.00 an hour. Id depends on how bad it is. usually ... | |
| bearing problem? | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 pontiac grand prix gt 3.8 ltrs v6 automatic and it sounds like a bearing problem, you ... A: well it depends If it is a wheel bearing which is common on these cars. figure an hours labor plus ... | |
| 99 Pontiac grand am | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have replaced the resistor by the bcm under the dash but the heat is still cool and fluctuates. ... A: if you have heat the the temp is not even when the car is warm and you are not touching the temp ... | |
| Heating | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: The other day I asked you about a heating problem with my 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. I thank you for a ... A: I have yet to see that happen on one of these. When the engine is running feel the heater pipes one ... | |
| oil change | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Do i have to change the oil on my supercharger engine seperately from the usual oil change.my 2003 ... A: that is a sealed system and rarely do they leak. I would not worry about it you can go well over ... | |
| 2000 sunfire hesitation | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 sunfire 2.2 and when i start it up it shakes for about a minute and then it seems to ... A: what happens to this when you say it will not start? is just crank over and will not start? doe it ... | |
| Grand Am cluster | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has a 97 Grand Am that just recently her gauges stopped working. Instrument lights work ... A: Hey Fred: Good observation. that the dash quit working after a radio was installed. it could be a ... | |
| chargingsystem | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: im trying to help out my bubby he has a 2001 grand am se 2.4l he just had tha alternater and battery ... A: did he get a cheapo alternator from one of the bug box auot parts stores? If so it's possably the ... | |
| 96 Pontiac Sunfire will turn over but won't start | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 Pontiac Sunfire, 2.2L that will turn over but not start. I thought it was the fuel pump ... A: no it doesn't mattter that you unplugged the PCM and reattached it. did you get a service manual for ... | |
| Heating and Cooling | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire with a 2.2 engine. The other day my engine started to run hot. I ... A: these engines are hard to bleed the air out of you are correct there is no easy way to do it. I also ... | |
| turn signals not working | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: Todd, The turn signals & hazzards have quit working on my 1998 monte carlo w/ 3.1 engine. When you ... A: well it can be a few things. first off check the fuses. that car has 2 fuses boxes on in the car and ... | |
| hard to start after sitting more than 10 minutes. | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: My 2002 gtp starts perfect first thing in the morning but after that if it sits more than a few ... A: that is too quick of a bleed off. you are getting a vapor lock issue or the fuel is leaking into the ... | |
| 1997 grand am 2.4 firing problems | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 2.4 grand am. Cyl. 1 and 4 wont fire. i replaced the coil ,spark boots, coil housing ... A: The only thing you havn't tried is a Engine control module. the module controls trigger to the ... | |
| Cracked Dashboard | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a straight crack in the plastic dashboard from the window towards the passenger's seat, can ... A: I am not a body repair man that is what they do s plastic repair along with metal repair. I would do ... | |
| 92 Pontiac Bonneville | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: 000 +miles on it. It started given me problems on Sat am. I drove it and it cranked up fine, I made ... A: with this many miles on it it could be just about anythging! when it dies out what does it do when ... | |
| BONNEVILLE SSEI TRANSMISSION | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Bonneville SSEi with the turbocharged motor. I have a gentleman who is trying to sell ... A: I would not buy it fo 2 reasons. the supercharged engine has more toque the th base 3800 engine so ... | |
| No rear brakes 1999 pontiac grand am | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 pontiac grand am with no rear brakes and no fluid coming out when I try to bleed ... A: those are all wheel speed sensor codes. and the P code is for a misfire on cylinder #2 which may be ... | |
| 2006 Pontiac G5 2.2L 5spd manual | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: Cleaned all connections to body and battery terminals. Have to disconnect and reconnect battery ... A: My guess would be an issue with the security system. when you get the car running keep it runnin and ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Bonneville Trunk release | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville SLE. The trunk keeps opening on its own, about ever minute and a ... A: well without out seeing it It could bea few things. the trunk release button inside the car may be ... | |
| No rear brakes 1999 pontiac grand am | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 pontiac grand am with no rear brakes and no fluid coming out when I try to bleed ... A: well it depends on what ABS code you have set. But an ABS lamp on should not effect the base brake ... | |
| 06 pontiac g6 gt | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: my fan will only work in the hi setting. I have changed and tested the fan controls and still only ... A: Hey David: more then likley the problem is with the blower motor resistor which is under the HVAC ... | |
| 96 Pontiac Sunfire will turn over but won't start | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 Pontiac Sunfire, 2.2L that will turn over but not start. I thought it was the fuel pump ... A: is ther spark on any of the cylinders? if you do not have spark on all 4 cylinders then it's either ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2 that my daughter ran out of gas. I put in gas changed fuel filter ... A: If it had an air pocket in it from running out of gas then you already expelled it trying to get it ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2 that my daughter ran out of gas. I put in gas changed fuel filter ... A: will this kick over and then stall out? or is it just a not start at all on it's own with out using ... | |
| 68 Pontiac Le Mans | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I am changing the motor (pontiac 350) out in my Le Mans and I need to switch out the intake manifold ... A: here is what I found. my on line manulas only go back to 1982 so I did some searching for you. take ... | |
| Cabin Air Filter | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: My 2007 Pontiac Torrent has had a foul smell for the past month. I was told that it's most likely ... A: the cabin filter is located under the cowl on the right side of the car. the cowl is the area under ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac bonneville | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: What would cause the heater to only blow cold air? Occasionally it will blow warm air but mainly ... A: well First off if the car is equipped with a temp gauge does the guage show the engine at normal ... | |
| 1996 Olds Ciera Rear window Defroster | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I asked this question way back in January, I don't remember if I received an answer? My Rear ... A: I'm not an olds guy but on the Pontiac verion of this car the relay is part of the control head ... | |
| 2004 Sunfire | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Sunfire... I just bought it 2 weeks ago with 4100 miles, and its looks like its in ... A: well depending on what codes are setting in the car is what direction this needs to go. if all the ... | |
| Fuel feed line | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Have a 96 Pontiac Bonneville. The fuel feed line is leaking. Will the tank need to be dropped to ... A: Hey Mark: it depends on where the line is leaking.If yopu live in the rust belt like I do the usual ... | |
| spark plug broken off | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a spark plug that the top half broke off and now I cannot extract the plug. What can I do ? ... A: OH, Bummer, There is not going to be any way to get the plug out if the hex nut is gone ther is no ... | |
| 02 Grand am front brakes problem | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a pontiac grand am 2002 and since ive had this car all it ever does is eat up my front pads ... A: No there is no ABS reset. What happens when you open the front brake bleeders does fluid drain out ... | |
| spark plug broken off | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a spark plug that the top half broke off and now I cannot extract the plug. What can I do ? ... A: Model of car and engine? is the hex "nut" part of the plug still there and just the top ceramic ... | |
| Blower Motor Resistor 2004 Pontiac Vibe | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I replaced the cabin air filter and i still can't get any air (hot or cold) to blow through the ... A: the blower resistor is located in the bottom of the heatre case under the glove box next to the ... | |
| 02 Grand am front brakes problem | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a pontiac grand am 2002 and since ive had this car all it ever does is eat up my front pads ... A: Yes this has diaganal braking. so if it were a master cylinder issue then it would effect the rear ... | |
| Temperature Gauge Reading Low | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Pontiac Montana mini-van with a V6 engine. The engine temperature gauge shows that the ... A: first off check to make sure the cooling system is full of coolant check it when the van is cold. If ... | |
| 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Lights | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 Grand Am and it starts but when I let down the emergency brake the dash lights and ... A: will the lamps come on if you turn them on manually with the switch on the dash? If so there is an ... | |
| 1994 3.8 pontiac transport wont fire up | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: My mom has this van and I have had the coil packs checked and even replaced the crank sensor ( as ... A: Like I mentioned to you before if it's lacking spark AND injetor pulse then look at the input to the ... | |
| 1994 3.8 pontiac transport wont fire up | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: My mom has this van and I have had the coil packs checked and even replaced the crank sensor ( as ... A: Hey Phil: Well first off make sure you do not have any blown fuses. does the engine have injector ... | |
| 2007 Pontiac Gran Prix remote enty question | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Pontiac Gran Prix. The engine is the standard non-supercharged 3.8 six cylinder.The ... A: Hey John: super common issue with those remotes 99% of the time both remotes are bad. as long as ... | |
| 02 Grand am front brakes problem | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a pontiac grand am 2002 and since ive had this car all it ever does is eat up my front pads ... A: is this a Se or a GT? does it have disc all around or drum in the rear? Yes they do go through ... | |
| 97 Pontiac Gtp electrical problem | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 gtp that just recently the battery started to die every day. Replaced the battery and it ... A: Like I said in My lat reply you need a service manual for this car and you need to find a symptom ... | |
| power steering | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a pontiac grand am 2001 v6 and my power steering more like gushes out, this happened cause i ... A: well with out seeing it I have no Idea what is leaking but I can tell you that these cars had issues ... | |
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville-Traction Control, ABS and Brake Light Illuminated | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: All 3 of these lights stay illuminated thus the traction control is definitley not working at all ... A: if those lights are on there has to be codes set in more then 1 of the modules. a lot of Genaric ... | |
| 97 Pontiac Gtp electrical problem | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 gtp that just recently the battery started to die every day. Replaced the battery and it ... A: I'm thinking you have a Body control module issue here then a power issue. The body control module ... | |
| 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: Heres the situation... I'm driving down the street and then suddenly my car starts to overheat. i ... A: Did you find where the coolant was leaking originally and fix that? You stgill may have an issue ... | |
| 2000 sunfire hesitation | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 sunfire 2.2, i've recently replaced the crankshaft position sensor and fuel ... A: well the service vehicle soon lamp on is due to a DRL issue with the head lamps more then lilley the ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Grand am V6 | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: My car has been making this noise only when i accelerate.it is like a beep squeal. My husband ... A: With out hearing it It'sd hard to guess what it could be. but 2 things come to mind the alternator ... | |
| 2001 pontiac aztek problem code 410 | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: 2001 pontiac aztek, have 410 code secondary air pump malfuncton. replaced air pump. only comes on ... A: on those engines the A.I.R. valve check vlaves would tend to go bad and would cause the code to set ... | |
| pontiac grand prix 2005 | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: i been having to put water in my radiator lately.the car hasnt been overheating and i havent seen ... A: there are 2 things that could be leaking The water pump is one thing. The thing is the bypass elbow ... | |
| 97 Pontiac Gtp electrical problem | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 gtp that just recently the battery started to die every day. Replaced the battery and it ... A: I think you have a few issues here. the windows and radio are related and I would have to say a ... | |
| 2006 pontiac grand prix,the charging system failure light is on and the engine lights is on. | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2006 pontiac grand prix. 6 cylinder. My husband went to the Philippines for 2 weeks so i ... A: Well it seems like a lot off issues here but they me be inter twined. The charging system failure ... | |
| 1999 Firebird RPMs | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 V6 Firebird. When I am driving at 55 mph, the RPMs fluctuate between 1600 and 1700. it ... A: try taking the Mass air flow sensor out and cleaning it. there is a product made by a company CRC ... | |
| no heat | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: My 1994 Pontiac transport has no heat and wont change from defrost to any other settings and fan. ... A: As far as the blower motor goes. possably a loose connection at the blower resistor or at the motor ... | |
| pontiac grand prix gtp dash lights | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: i am looking at a 2004 grand prix gtp. it has everything i want but something worries me about it. ... A: I think I would stter clear of it. once you get over that magic 100,000 no car is considered a good ... | |
| burning up gas quick | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I've noticed that my basic 2005 grand prix 3.8 scfi engine is not giving me the mpg is suppose to ... A: Hey Jose: Well first off if the Gas gauge is erraruc under 1/2 a tank chnace s are the level sensor ... | |
| bonnevile | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: i have a 94 bonnevile and it starts fine when cold but put it in drive and it dies , but let it warm ... A: Is the service engien soon light on all the time now? If so I would get the car scanned for codes at ... | |
| pontiac power steering return line | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am with a 3.4L. The power steering return line that connects at the ... A: did you replace the hose and line? Or just re attach it to the line? Once the rubber hoses get olf ... | |
| 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: Heres the situation... I'm driving down the street and then suddenly my car starts to overheat. i ... A: where the top radiator hose is attached to the engine on the driver side that the then thermostat ... | |
| 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: Heres the situation... I'm driving down the street and then suddenly my car starts to overheat. i ... A: well it's overheating and the engine is being shut down by the engine computer more then liley. if ... | |
| 1997 pontiac grand prix gt | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: my heater only works on 5 i have changed the blower resister and the blower switch when i turn the ... A: More then likely you have a powr feed issue going on here. Either a bad battery power feed to the ... | |
| 2001 pontiac grand am | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: The car was over heating, had a shop replace intake manifold gasket and thermostat. Car ran 2 days ... A: well it sounds like the manifold gasket didn't fix it more then likley the root of all the evil here ... | |
| starting trouble | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: pontiac g6 turns over but wont start sometimes , A: what year and what engine is in this car? There are several issues that could be to blame for this ... | |
| 1993 Grand Am 2.3L SOHC | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Grand Am, it is a 2.3 SOHC engine. I changed the engine because the orig. eng. had a ... A: Hey Glen: when you did the engine sawp was it an engine from the same year? did you swap the ... | |
| high beam dashboard light is flashing | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: so my high beam dashboard light is flashing, but it only flashes when i take the car out of park an ... A: is this a sunfire? If so the issue is more then likley a bad forward lamp harness. ther are several ... | |
| Heater fan switch | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, the heater fan knob doesnt work in position 1 and 2. But fan blows ... A: Your car needs a blower motor resistor. The first 2 speeds have burnt out soon to be followed by the ... | |
| changing the starter on a 2001 Pontiac Aztek | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I need to know the location and how to change the starter on a 2001 Pontiac Aztek A: Disconnect the battery. The starter is on the bottom of the engine on the left side of the block ... | |
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4L | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I was wonder if the security light needs to be blinking for there to be a security issue? I can ... A: It is a secuity issue more then likely Like I stated above. depending on the model year some of them ... | |
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4L | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I was wonder if the security light needs to be blinking for there to be a security issue? I can ... A: That lamp is blinking for a reason there is a problem with the factory theft system. either the ... | |
| 96 ws6 trans am V8 | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: My gas take was staying on full but was not for a week and car while driving feels like it's running ... A: My guess is that the pump is on it's way out. the only way to tell for sure is have someone put a ... | |
| 2005 pontiac vibe heater | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 pontiac vibe. The heater/ac blower goes on when the car has been going down the road ... A: Hey Mike: well there is a loose connection somewhere or you have a bad blower motor. The lamps ... | |
| Pontiac Grand Prix - Battery/headlamp problem | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday my 2002 Grand Prix gave me a slow start......then died..... I replaced the battery and ... A: Hey Henry: well with out seeing this I can't say for sure what the issue is. But who knows you may ... | |
| loud knocking sound when accelerating | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday I was driving down a bumpy street and i hit a pot hole and my front end of my 97 grand ... A: well with our seeing it it's hard to say for sure what the deal is. I would geuss withet a lower ... | |
| 2002 Aztek | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: My mother's battery on her 2002 Aztek has had to be replaced 4 years in a row and is dying again. It ... A: there has to be some sort of a draw in the truck. there is no way it should go through that many ... | |
| 96 bonneville AC/Heater/defroster does not work | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Anthony: the modes do not chnage or the blower motor doesn't work? is it digital HVAC or ... A: It is on the heater box under the hood. You do not have to take those maxi fuse boxes out but take ... | |
| no heat in a 1992 grand prix | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: there is no heat sometimes then there is little warm heat. The upper and lower radiator hoses are ... A: You could have a restricted heater core. once the engine is hot the inlet hose should be HOT and the ... | |
| abs system 2008 gran prix | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2008 gran prix. My husband changed the brakepads and rotors on the front very recently. He ... A: Depending on the trim level of this car if it was an ex rental car it may not have been equipped ... | |
| pontiac repair | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Sunbird , 4cyl. and it won't go out of park ! Can you help me ? A: This has what is called a BTSI it is brake transmission interlock. when you have the key on and step ... | |
| air compessor | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 pontiac firebird 3.8 liter engine and we are trying to replace the air compressor. We ... A: it's been a long time since I have worked on that car/engine combination. Yes it's a tight fit! This ... | |
| supercharging regular 3800 gm ? | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 98 model buick park ave with 85,000 miles it doesnt have the supercharger if I get ... A: The block is the same and that is as far as it goes. The pistons/heads valve covers and head are all ... | |
| parts for a 2002 grand prix GTP | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: the dealer can't get it anymore hope you can help again it is a 2002 grandprix GTP SUPER CHARGED V6 ... A: I'll assume the outter outside trim is what your looking for right? If the part is discontinued you ... | |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: Wont start just hear rapid clicking . sounds like the starter A: more then likely it 1 of 2 things either the battery is dead or close to dead or a abad starter ... | |
| Grand Am timing chain | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently finished replacing the timing chain and balance shaft chain on my 2002 Grand Am 2.2L. The ... A: You need to check for compression first and foremost. Either with a compression tester or if you ... | |
| 2000 grand am idling high 1-2 rpm | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: whats causes that also the speedometer goes haywire and the traction light goes on and off with ... A: I think you have more the one issue going on here. lets start with the idle issue? 1-2K RPM's??? all ... | |
| 96 bonneville AC/Heater/defroster does not work | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Anthony: the modes do not chnage or the blower motor doesn't work? is it digital HVAC or ... A: wil if the blower motor doesn't work on any spped or in any mode it's 1 of 2 things. either a bad ... | |
| 99 sunfire rough start | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: 99 sunfire 2.2, when it first starts the car shakes the rpm's are fine and when you rev it there ... A: Hey Jim: fisrt off the light issue the DRL's are not working. if you live in the rust belt like I do ... | |
| pontiac grand prix abs | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping to buy a 05 or 04 Pontiac grand prix gt. and i have a couple questions. I was test ... A: No it is not a normal "feel" if that happens then you have an issue going on with either a bad wheel ... | |
| Trunk Release Button 1997 Bonneville | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: The trunk release button on the drivers door has stopped working. I was reading the manual and it ... A: there is a valet swictch in the trunk open it with the key and the switch is down where the trunk ... | |
| 2000 Olds Alero BCM issues? | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Olds Alero 2.4L that quit running half way out garage one morning. At the same time ... A: does the car crank but not start? I think you have multiple issues here. The turn signals are their ... | |
| 2004 Pontiac Grand Am 2.2 eco, Cyl 1 misfire | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Our 2004 grand am 2.2 eco. has a misfire on cyl #1. Original engine had a broken rocker and bent ... A: Hey Joe. Did you try another coil pack assm. The ICM is attached to the coil assm. if you just tried ... | |
| 98 bonneville | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: 98 bonneville. Changed safety neutral switch but car still will start and instantly cut off in park. ... A: I have no idea why is will not stay running in park but it will in Neutral. The Park safety switch ... | |
| headlight | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: How do I replace the headlight in a 2001 Pontiac Grand AM. I do not have the owners manual and the ... A: open the hood. there is a fillet pannel that covers the top of the head lamps pull out the pust pint ... | |
| Engine Light on 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: All fluid levels and belts are fine. The engine went on and has stayed off even after checking all ... A: well first off I would stop at one of the big box auto parts stores and have them scan the car for ... | |
| brake problem | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 chevrolet sierra 1500 PU, the brake lights went out after I connected the tow harness to ... A: well does the Hi mount stop lamp work but not the lower lamps? If so if you take the trailer tow ... | |
| GTP supercharger | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I believe I have a rattling supercharger. When I took the supercharger belt off the rattle is still ... A: It's more then likely an idler pulley or the belt tensioner for the main drive belt. If it's a ... | |
| Radio reception/Rear defroster | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have 09 Pontiac G6 (3.5L). This past weekend for the first time I notice that when the rear ... A: Hey Skip: Yup pretty common issue. one of more of the defroster grids is broken/burnt. if something ... | |
| auto repair | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: how do i check fuel pressure on a 97 grand am GT with a 3.1 sfi v6 A: Hey Jeb: you need a fuel pressure gauge first. the pressure tap is on end of the fuel rail right by ... | |
| 95 Pontiac Firebird - Cutting out on low acceleration, strange noise | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Whenever I get up to about 40-45mph and barely push in the gas pedal the car will start to feel like ... A: sounds like the engine is misfiring at that perticular engine load and speed. I would look at the ... | |
| Defective gauges | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 Grand Am SE, the car is not driven much, recently started driving it and the gauges are ... A: are just the gauges in op? are all the warning lamps stuck on also? if not do they come on at a bulb ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Sunfire pulls when shifting | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: My sunfire pulls to the left when shifting. It pulls gently when straightline shifting, and YANKS ... A: this is an odd one. usually you get torque steer to the right not the left. I'll assume you have had ... | |
| broken crankshaft position sensor.HELP? | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: i need to replace the crankshaft position sensor on my 2000 sunfire 2.2 and when i went to pull it ... A: Hey Jim: I can't really help you out that is a tough thing to get out. the hard way is to take the ... | |
| 96 Pontiac Sunfire GT missing, cutting off and running rough | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: Out of the blue when I was pulling on to the interstate last night my Sunfire started losing power, ... A: I'll assume this has a quad dual overhead cam engine being that it's a GT. If so I would suspect an ... | |
| 98 grand am | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to fix my girlfriends 98 grand am her dad says it's first cylinder is messed up and it ... A: Hey Scotty: what size engine is in this? If it only has 1 dead cylinder it's not very likley that ... | |
| pontiac vibe | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2006 Pontiac vibe the car starts but the gear will not come out of park my lights does not ... A: well it seems you have some sort of a power feed issue. weather a main fuse blew in the under hood ... | |
| Repair | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: i have a 99 pon. montana 6cyl 140000 mi ive been told it needs lower control arm bushings, is this ... A: Hey Jim: well yes and no on the DIY part of the job. If your handy you should be able to do the job ... | |
| speedometer guage | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1997 pontiac grand am se with a 2.4 litre engine and my speedometer guage at 40 mph drops ... A: Does the car up and down shift through the gears correctly? If so the issie is not with the speed ... | |
| engine sluged | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know all the factors of what causes engine sluged besides neglecting to change the ... A: ther are a lot of factors. Lack of oil chnages it the biggest!!!! Oil quality non name barnd or ... | |
| 2000 sunfire rough starting/stalling problem | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 sunfire 2.2 and it will always start on the first try but when shut off and go to ... A: That code wil not cuase the issue your having. It could be a vent vlave or even a loose gas cap. you ... | |
| gauges and strats then stall | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: 1998 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L 4cyl. At first the only problem was if you were going down the road the ... A: as for the stalling you seem ot have had no issues recently just the starting? The dash cluster is ... | |
| Replacing Blower Motor resistor 2000 pontiac montana | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I've got the part, and I was able to easily disconnect the power cable running TO the part, but I ... A: the harness from the resistor to the motor has a tab that you have to depress in order for the ... | |
| 2001 pontiac firebird | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: shifter button wont engage or sometimes wont lock when in park and key wont come out of igniton. A: the bitton it's self is jammed up on the handle or you can push the button in? it could be just an ... | |
| 2000 sunfire rough starting/stalling problem | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 sunfire 2.2 and it will always start on the first try but when shut off and go to ... A: has the service engine soon lamp come on while it's running or start to flash? If so have the car ... | |
| 2001 grand prix drivers window | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: 2001 grand prix drivers side window sounds like it is binding up and will not go up or down, i took ... A: The cable on the window regulator snapped. It's not serviceable you need to replace the regulator ... | |
| 2002 Sunfire stiff brake pedal and steering wheel wont turn over. | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: As I left for work yesterday morning car did not feel right I didn't get to drive very far so it all ... A: Well as for the stiff brake pedal I'm thinking that something happened with the powerr brake booster ... | |
| 1997 Pontiac timing chain | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: How do I set the timing chain for a 97 pontiac sunfire ANSWER: Hi Ashley: what size engine is in ... A: that engine is pretty easy to align the marks. ther is an alignment mark on the crank gear and one ... | |
| G6 air bag code Boo 85 | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 G6 hit in front I replaced the seat belts air bad left had the control reset it is ... A: that code is pretty straight forward first off you need to make sure the wires are not crushed to ... | |
| Pontiac Montana SV6 | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 with a 3.5. It has been dying while I drive it. Started out doing ... A: well there is a possablilty that you have a spark plug wire issue going on here. Usually the ... | |
| pontiac bonneville cranks wont start and power windows out | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: My 98 pontiac bonneville occasionally out of nowhere wont start. It cranks fine but wont start. This ... A: take a second look there. If there is evidence of corrosion or meting then take a look at the ... | |
| Pontiac Montana SV6 | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 with a 3.5. It has been dying while I drive it. Started out doing ... A: Hey andy: well with out knowing what codes are set in this I xcan't tell you where to even start ... | |
| 1999 bonneville blower resistor location | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: where is the resister at in the duct . A: it depends on which one your looking for some of these systems have multiple ones if it has dual ... | |
| fan blower motor relay | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: My fan blower motor relay for my 2005 grand prix 3.8L is bad,I purchased a new one but cannot figure ... A: that is a blower motor control module. It' right next to the motor under the dash and on the bottom ... | |
| pontiac transport | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 94 Pontiac Transport and it had been acting up starting with dying out while driving the ... A: well you need to check a few things It must have spark because it is running on the spray. So I ... | |
| 2002 Aztek Check engine light | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: Back again.. I replaced the cluster with an exact match, everthing works. EXCEPT the check engine ... A: Is that what you original issue here was? I remeber your question at least part of it. If the car ... | |
| Heat problem | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: My 2007 Montana SV6 wont make heat at idle but once the rpm's are up its fine. Is my heater core ... A: No it's not expensive and it's pretty easy too. all that needs to be done is the hose for the heatre ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I was driving my car nothing was wrong with it then when I left a friends house I went to start my ... A: there is some sore of a data communication issue going on here between the on baord computers in the ... | |
| horn dont work | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1997 pontiac grand am, i let my son in law change the ignition switch, and now the horn ... A: well it one of to things. Either he forgot to attach the hor wire to the steering column or the ... | |
| Heat problem | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: My 2007 Montana SV6 wont make heat at idle but once the rpm's are up its fine. Is my heater core ... A: for the front heater or the rear heater? If it's just for the rear this is a common issue and it's ... | |
| replaced ign tumbler n vats key wont crank over | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: turn key no crank clicks at power box under hoodwhen key released.checked power at crank fuse only ... A: Hey Daryl: what model and year car is this? sounds like a pass key issue If the pass key module ... | |
| car won't enage | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 94 bonneville se. Anytime the car sits for an extended period of time, I have to pull this ... A: The diaphram may be leaking and filling the hose up with oil and that is why you are having that ... | |
| 1994 Pontiac Transport fuel pum | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I just changed out the fuel pump on my van and it still won't fire. checked the fuel filter and ... A: does it have the proper amount of pressure? is this a 3.1 Liter V6 or a 3800 V6? does it have ... | |
| 1994 Pontiac Transport fuel pum | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I just changed out the fuel pump on my van and it still won't fire. checked the fuel filter and ... A: does the pump run when you turn the key to run? It should run for a second or 2 for a prime and once ... | |
| computer??? | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: hey there i have a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire GT when my fuel gets low my traction control light comes on ... A: All these things could be tied to each other I'm not sure what the low fuel level would have to do ... | |
| day time runing lights | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: 2000 sunfire lights flash then go out and service light comes on and low beam lights do not work A: Hey Ron: it's could be a few things either a bad bulb(S) but if they quit at the same time not ... | |
| Transmission repair | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Do I need to drop the tranny to replace the torque converter unlocking solenoid ? ANSWER: Hi Dave: ... A: that is a 3 speed 125 automatic. No the transmission doesn't need to be removed but the mount has to ... | |
| Aztek 2002 | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 aztek and the bulb for the check engine light and traction light I believe are burt. ... A: usually it's an LED issue with the cluster and yes it's the whole thing. The led's are not ... | |
| motor mount 2004 sunfire | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: 00 will it be a simple replacement thank you for any help you can give us A: Yes you can replace it with a less expensive mount for sure BUT you will more then likley have to ... | |
| Aztek 2002 | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 aztek and the bulb for the check engine light and traction light I believe are burt. ... A: Hey Michael: If it's just setting a MIL lamp code then I wouldnm't really worry about it unless you ... | |
| Turn Signal Flashers | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: My 2004 Pontiac Aztek Rally's Rt turn signal flasher is going crazy. It flashes very fast when I ... A: turn on the 4 way fashers and walk around car and see what bulb is out on the right side of the car. ... | |
| 1990 Chevy 3500 dually 5.7 liter | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Todd I have a 1990 Chevy 3500 dually with a manual 3-speed transmission with granny gear on the ... A: well threr is an interan issue with the transmission one of the detents in in the shifter assembly ... | |
| 96 Pontiac Grand Am, 2.4 Twin Cam Starting and Immediate stopping | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 Pontiac Grand am, 2.4 Litre Twin Cam. It starts then stalls immeditely. I replaced the ... A: Hey Scott: This has a security system issue I'm willing to bet when it starts and stalls the ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT ABS Warning Light | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT that had 60 miles on it when I bought it in 2002-it has 90K now. ... A: well I'll just assume that it still setting a code for the right front sensor??? there are multiple ... | |
| Ignition system problem on a 1992 grand am | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: What would prevent a spark at cylinders 1 &4 , if the ignition module , coils and coil housing cover ... A: Yes it can be. There are seperate drivers for the coils so it could be. If you have a wiring diagram ... | |
| 1996 pontiac bonneville sse speedometer | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: while driving to work everything on my dashbored meter went down to zero for a second and went up ... A: Did you loose anything else on the car? any other power accy or did it satll out? If the only issue ... | |
| 1999 Pontiac Montana | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: Where is the electric cooling fan relay control circuit on the 1999 Pontiac Montana 3.4L? (P1652) A: Hey LJ The relay and fuses are in the under hood fuse box which is on the passengers side of the ... | |
| 1993 Pontiac Bonneville stalls when coming to a stop. | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Got a 1993 Pontiac Bonneville that recently underwent some troubles: It wouldn't start, even though ... A: I would look at the throttle plate and the throttle body and the idle control valve. Over time ther ... | |
| SVS/ABS/Traction light | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Grand Am GT 3.4L V6 and these 3 lights comes on when I start my car and stays on. I ... A: Theose lamps are comming on due to an ABS fault. more then likley you have a wheel speed sensor ... | |
| high idle after head gasket r&r | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: i just replaced head gaskets on a 01 pontiac montana 3.4 car ran fine until test drive. after test ... A: Try this disconnect the battery and touch the cables together. clean the throttle plate and the iac. ... | |
| steering and ignition locked | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: 97 Pontiac sunfire 2.2......... cant get steering wheel or ignition to unlock. tried moving back and ... A: That would tent to make me think there is an ignition switch issue because it not powering up int ... | |
| steering and ignition locked | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: 97 Pontiac sunfire 2.2......... cant get steering wheel or ignition to unlock. tried moving back and ... A: sounds like you have multiple issue here. An ignition switch can cause the lock issue and steering ... | |
| Pontiac G5 traction control | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I was just driving down the road and my traction control turned off and the service traction light ... A: The traction control system on that car is pretty complex it involves the engine and antilock ... | |
| pontiac bonneville cranks wont start and power windows out | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: My 98 pontiac bonneville occasionally out of nowhere wont start. It cranks fine but wont start. This ... A: Great observation as to something else not working at the same time as the no start. This has a ... | |
| Firebird 400 charging issues | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have just about finished a 400 resto and am having charging issues. I have new battery and ... A: The extra wire on the side of the alternator needs to have ignition power as stated above. If it ... | |
| car turns over but wont start sometimes | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: have a 06 pontiac g6 3.5 liter v6 has 88000 miles that sometimes wont start. the motor turns over if ... A: I would start by having the car scanned for codes and see if any of the modules ahve any codes in ... | |
| Finding a reliable repairman | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I'm out of town, Pontiac Montana over heating. How can I find a trustworthy mechanic. I have to pay ... A: well any GM dealer will be more then happy to work on a Montana van. Lookd for a Chevy dealer first ... | |
| 1998 grand prix gtp | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I changed the battery in my car. After i changed the battery the outside temp readout on the dash ... A: Is the read out on the Mirror or on the HVAC control head? does it eventually read the correct ... | |
| Firebird 400 charging issues | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I have just about finished a 400 resto and am having charging issues. I have new battery and ... A: what year is this car and is the alternator you have on the engine the original one for the car? did ... | |
| 2000 grand prix rough starts/ rpm spikes | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: my grand prix GT (3.8L) seems to hunt for correct idle rpm on startup after it has already been ... A: I think your on the right track. unplug the MAF and drive it. it will hesitate a bit but once the ... | |
| 03 gp has no power and motor makes hammering noise after rev limitor kicks in | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2003 grand prix gt the car idle great but if in gear the car dies and misses and around ... A: does the car make the same noise in park if you rev it up Granted in park the rev limiter will cut ... | |
| no spark condition | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: 2000 firebird 3.8 V6 Ignition control module and ICM wires check out. New cam and crank sensors. MAP ... A: you need a service manual for this car and you need to check the inputs going to the ignition module ... | |
| 96 sunfire auto trans problem | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 sunfire 2.2L auto transmission, it recently started refusing to shift out of 2nd gear, ... A: Hey T.J. I'm really not a transmission guys as stated in my BIO but I can try to help you out. I'll ... | |
| 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix stalling at stop | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: My 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1 V6 wants to sputter and sometimes die when I come to a stop. It ... A: Has the battery died recently or the battery been replaced? Chnaces are this is an idle learn issue ... | |
| hard brakes | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: When I press the brake pedal on my 98 grand prix it seems the pedal doesn't go far enough and it ... A: Hey Dough. Your not crazy the brake power booster is bad. That power vacuum booster assists the ... | |
| 1994 Pontiac Forebird? | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: we are looking into buying a cheaper 1994 V6 Pontiac Firebird? It has a few mechanical issues with ... A: well this car is 17 years old now so I'm sure it has issues! your issue you have here are vauge in ... | |
| Rear parking brake cable | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: Have a 04 Grand Prix GT. Need to replace rear passenger side caliper, but not sure how to unhook ... A: this is what to do. there is an adjuster on the brake cable in the rear it's called an equalizer. ... | |
| engine sensors | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: if the map sensor has a crack in the housing will it cause the sensor to malfunction. Also should i ... A: that engine is noted for bad plug wires in that car So I would look there first get a "GOOD" set of ... | |
| anti lock brake system | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a leak on driver side of radiator or hose do you have to take antifreeze tank off to change ... A: It does not turn on with a key on bulb check? Could just be a bad LED in the cluster. nothing ... | |
| 2003 Pontiac Montana low beam headlights | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a problem with my low beam lights. They don't work. My high beams work, and the low beams ... A: Well I', not sure how the DRL's work in on those van in canada. down there the drl's are the amber ... | |
| 350SB Question | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I could sure use a sounding board on an issue that just came up with my 72 Stingray. The rebuilt ... A: this may be a hard one to find being that it acts up and restarts relativly quickly. My guess is ... | |
| 2001 pontia sunfire hesitates on acceleration | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: just got the car on the road after purchasing from previous owner and replacing all 4 tires. The ... A: well with out seeing it or being able to expeperence what your talking about I would say what you ... | |
| smell from exhaust | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 GTP with 165000Km on it. When I step on it there is a smell from the exhaust, its like ... A: Yup your right on. The converter is on it's way out with that may miles on it and add the fact that ... | |
| 98 transport van coolant issues | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: So i am trying to trouble shoot this on going issue with my van. It started with over heating and ... A: well more then lilley this started out as a lower intake manifold gasket leaking and it got to the ... | |
| rear brake drum | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. When I first start driving my car, when I break the rear tires make a ... A: this is a common problem with these cars. Cheap brake shoes will cause that issue. You could have an ... | |
| 2009 G6 3.5l V6 Oil Pan Removal | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to remove the oil pan without removing the engine from the car. I can see how I might ... A: yes you can and that is part of it you also have to lower the engine sub fram down wil supporting ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Sunfire won't start | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I think the Passlock system activates because the Theft System light flashes and I can't start the ... A: the issue is with the ignition lock cylinder housing. the sensor 9 out of 10 times is the culprit. ... | |
| Engine Won't Turn | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: 2009 Pontiac G6 GT, 3.5L V6, Auto trans, Manufactured On 12/08, remote start. I drove the car ... A: Bad news more then likley when the engine ingested the water it bent something like a connecting ... | |
| Trouble with a supercharger | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L. I am told it has a problem with the supercharger. It is ... A: I have yet to see a super charger cause a misfire concern. I have seen them go bad and are noisey ... | |
| 97 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L ignition problems | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: Here recently (the past week or so) while driving back and forth to work my car has been acting up. ... A: As for the ignition issue usually with these engines a misfire issue is cause by a bad spark plug or ... | |
| 1999 Alero | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I know a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero isn't a Pontiac, but as there are no Buick/Olds experts, I'm hoping ... A: well you have a power or a ground issue here but what? Did the battery leak acit out the side post ... | |
| Programmed key fob | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I recently programmed a new key fob for a 97 Pontiac grand prix, but noticing a stumbling in the ... A: the 2 have nothing to do with each other. the negine light ios caused by a misfire more then likley ... | |
| 97 Grand Prix GT erratic engine temperature | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I have owned this Grand Prix since it was new. When new the engine temperature always remained ... A: well the fans on these cars turn on at higher temps to inprove the emission comming out of the tail ... | |
| 2007 pontiac montana sv6 | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: the engine lite keeps coming on even after I changed 4 different parts for emission code P0455,any ... A: does the trnamission slip then grab and bang into gear or is it just a clunk you feel? It may not be ... | |
| 2007 pontiac montana sv6 | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: the engine lite keeps coming on even after I changed 4 different parts for emission code P0455,any ... A: that code can be any # of things from a gas cap loose to a vent valve on the tank that is bad. The ... | |
| repairing the radio by changing the fuses | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a '94 Pontiac Transport 3600, with the original radio in it. I lost the controls in the ... A: sounds like an internal failure in the radio it's self. The clue to it is that clock doesn't need to ... | |
| Heat/AC | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 ponitac grand prix se with dual climate, I have very little heat coming thru the vents ... A: is this an issue of more no air flow "movement" or just plain no heat at all? when the car is good ... | |
| 91 Bonneville electric window | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: The front electric windows on my 91 Bonneville go up and down very slow and then stop even when I ... A: It's a combination of things. The run channels get gummed up that is what the glass slides up and ... | |
| traction control | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: When I go pass 70-75 my traction control comes on, and it's a loud grinding noise when I drive the ... A: what model and year is this car? More then likely you have a wheel speed sensor that is cutting out ... | |
| car don't start | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 pontiac trans am ; one morning I start the car and drove about 7 miles than I stop for ... A: you answered your own question here Daniel. The issue is with the security system. I'll assume when ... | |
| Transmission Fluid | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 06 Pontiac G6 GT with the automatic transmission with manual shift. I have 98000 miles on ... A: first off get a filter from a GM dealer. The pan gasket is reuable but with that many miles on it ... | |
| Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 2000, electrical | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I replaced my multi-function switch today due to my brake lights(only) not working. Simple but not ... A: That system you can not by pass. look at the key and see what is stamped on the key. either a (+) or ... | |
| L67 Swapped Lumina | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: the car is a 98 lumina with a 98 gtp engine...now the car doesn't starts, has fuel pressure from new ... A: Interesting swap job but there are a few things going on there. Why was it billowing smoke out the ... | |
| Warning Lights | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I have this pontiac sunfire 1998 4dr sedan that the seatbelt and airbag warning indicator always lit ... A: well you have 1 or 2 things going on.The IPC/SIR/ABS etc are all tied togther all the modules on ... | |
| 2002 aztek | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: the bulb/light to the check engine in the dash is out as well as the traction control light. on the ... A: This is not a do it your self job. The lamps in the newer IPC are not bulbs they are LED's so they ... | |
| 98 pontiac bonneville | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: i got a 1998 pontiac bonneiville sse 3800 motor from a friend, the check engine light was on so we ... A: well You covers the verys basic things. It could be a fuel injector problem. the injectors are easy ... | |
| Ignition Switch & Shifter Lock. | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: Hey Todd, I bought a 2002 Grand Prix/GT recently and I've noticed that it is possible to remove the ... A: Yes it's just a sfety feature to prevent you from turning the key off whil the car is in gear. It's ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: Why does my 2.2 ecotech engine hesitate and some times stall when the engine reaches 90 degrees? The ... A: does it hesitate from a dead stop or while your driving it hesitates when you accelerate? does it ... | |
| 95 sunfire misfire at constant speed | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I have 95 sunfire 2.2 ,auto with 165K. The problem is the car jerks or misfires to maintain a ... A: Were the parts relaced chasing this problem or did it crop up after the parts were replaced? I ... | |
| pontiac g8 | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: i recently purchased a 2008 Pontiac and g8 and within a month a weird squealing noise, they said it ... A: if this has a V6 engine in it it needs the pulley for the P/S pump and a new belt. If it's a V8 it ... | |
| Ignition Switch & Shifter Lock. | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Hey Todd, I bought a 2002 Grand Prix/GT recently and I've noticed that it is possible to remove the ... A: No you should not be able to remove the key while the shifter is in anything other then park. is it ... | |
| check engine light | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 02 Grand Prix GTP. When my fuel level gets below a quarter, and I accelerate hard to pass ... A: Hey Jamie: well the light on flashing is not a good thing. It indicates a misfire that is bad ... | |
| 1994 Pontiac Transport 3.8 liter | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I have this problem , I just bought this van , unemployed for a year - I do not have the money to ... A: well it sound like it may have a vacuum leak somewhere spraying around with carb cleaner and it runs ... | |
| transmission slipping | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: my 94 grand am v6 with 3 speed over drive transmission. i have to rev it up like 3-4000 rpms on ... A: I assume it's full as well? If the fluid is full and it's slipping there is no easy fix. The ... | |
| grand am steering noise | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: 1994 Grand am when i turn the wheels sharp left or right and begin to move there is a clunk, in ... A: where all thes parts replaced chasing the noise or did it crop up after one of these parts was ... | |
| pontiac grand prix 07 | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: pontiac grand prix 07 the car turn on good but when i make a turn it make a weird noise every time i ... A: Sounds like it could be a Power steering pump whine. It may be low on fluid. It's a good chance the ... | |
| waterpump | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Do I have to take the idler pully off the front of my 98 Grand Prix 3.8 in order to get the last ... A: the pulley on the waterpump is just held on by 4 bolts and sometimes they rust on to the pump ... | |
| 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix SE Series 2 3.8L | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Lights on the dash started blinking on and off while slowing down for a stop light. Later the car ... A: Your all over the board here with what's going on.. is there anything else on ths cars that doesn't ... | |
| 92 Grand prix | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: rough idle, dies when coming to stop ANSWER: Hi Dan: what engine is in this 3.4 Dual over head cam ... A: I would look for a vacuum leak first and foremost. with the engine warm. take the pastic over off ... | |
| Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 2000, electrical | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I replaced my multi-function switch today due to my brake lights(only) not working. Simple but not ... A: That has pass key security system. makse sure you have all the connetors attached. disconnect the ... | |
| 97 Grand Prix, Headlights are terrible. | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: Currently, I have a pair of headlights that don't give shed much light while driving. I am ... A: Hey Kyle: are the lenses just clouded badly? are they full of water or are the bulbs burnt out? if ... | |
| 95 Pontiac Transport with idlw problem | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I have 95 Pontiac Transport with a 3.8L.. The problem is the idle goes up and down at idle and when ... A: you can test the modulatro with a hand vacuum pump put the hose of the vaccum on the modulator and ... | |
| overheating | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2000 grand am gt 3400. i have change thermostat, ect sensor,head gaskets, lower & upper ... A: do the electric cooliong fan(S) run at all when this over heats? does the A/c still work on this ... | |
| 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix ignition problem | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L 6cyl. Frequently, but not all of the time when I ... A: 90% of the time the issue with not being able to get the key out is shifter related. That is if the ... | |
| Pontiac sunfire 1997 convertible 2.4 | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: My car star but it tur off quick,we try to fix it but we don't know where the problem is coming ... A: does the security lamps start flashing on the dash when it stalls? if so it has an issue with the ... | |
| 95 Pontiac Transport with idlw problem | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 95 Pontiac Transport with a 3.8L.. The problem is the idle goes up and down at idle and when ... A: I'm the guy you asked this about before. the vacuum line is not going to cause the cam or the other ... | |
| bonneville backfire/miss | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: 1993 bonne 3800, runs fine when babying it. When partial acceleration, it jerks, misses. Seems to ... A: That doesn't mean much especially if the wires are a "cheap" set. Yes it can be an ignition coil ... | |
| Pontiac Sunroof | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: My sunroof for some reason doesn't close. I can open it all the way perfectly but when i try and ... A: well with out seeing it I can't say for sure what the issue is but there are a few things it could ... | |
| Check engine light code P0770 | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Check engine light came on and when diagnosed I got: Probable causes are Clogged or leaky TCC ... A: Well that code may also be cause by a engine control module with is a 8 year 80,000 mile warraty ... | |
| bonneville backfire/miss | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: 1993 bonne 3800, runs fine when babying it. When partial acceleration, it jerks, misses. Seems to ... A: Hey Chuck: More then liley it's a plug wire or a spark plug. Under an increased looad the demand on ... | |
| 95 pontiac transport | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I have this van that after it starts warming up the idle goes up and down. Most of the time it will ... A: the 341 is a cam sensor code. If this engine has a lot of miles on it I would look at possably the ... | |
| 95 Bonneville | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: 3800 have spark but wont start. there is a loud clicking coming from the right hand side under dash ... A: does the car have fuel pressure? when this is happening do other things on the car not work as well ... | |
| Car stalls out after getting to temp | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1991 pontiac grand prix se with a 3.1 engine. My problem is that my car idles really rough ... A: These cars were noted for rough idle and stalling conditions. the first thing I'll ask is if the ... | |
| heater blowing cold air | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I need to access and check to see if my blend doors are working properly. I have a 2006 Pontiac ... A: did you replace the thermostst with the proper temp one? usually they are 195 degrees and the factor ... | |
| power windows radio | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: 97 pontiac trans am ws6 power windows work if radio works no radio no windows and vice versa ... A: Well is ther anything else that is not working on this when one does and the other doesn't? Sounds ... | |
| power windows not working | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: One day my radio stoped working then it would come back on then it would stop then it would work ... A: I would start by changing the flasher element. I belive that may be the first yar on that car that ... | |
| 91 firebird 5.7l wont start? | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: we replaces fuel relay, low idle, fuel pressure, map sensor, fuel filter, etc. the car has spark at ... A: what engine is in this a MPFI or TBI engine? it makes a difference in the fule pressure readings the ... | |
| power windows not working | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: One day my radio stoped working then it would come back on then it would stop then it would work ... A: well the BCM on this car is not a bi directinal module meaning that is doesn't have any kind of scan ... | |
| bad smell air vents 2000 grand am | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: when I turn on AC, bad musty smell comes out at first, then goes away as it cools down. How do I ... A: this is a common problem with all cars particularly if you live in a area with high humidity. Gm has ... | |
| Fuel Gauge | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an 1984 Trans Am Fuel gauge quit working. I replaced the sending unit, and made sure it ... A: well you checked the sender and that's fine. it's either an open ckt between the gauge and the ... | |
| power windows not working | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: One day my radio stoped working then it would come back on then it would stop then it would work ... A: Well it sounds lime you have an issue with the RAP Retained accessory power relay. Either the relay ... | |
| 2001 trans am | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I have an 01 trans am and when I turn the car off or lock or unlock the car the headlights open and ... A: it's more then likely 2 things The head lamp motoro control module is bad and it went bad due to one ... | |
| Engine Stalling | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: What makes an 3.8L V6 engine of a 87 buick park ave stall while driving and without any warning (no ... A: does it do it more so hot then cold? when it stalls is it like someone just turned the key off and ... | |
| horn - cig lighter out | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: Could it be a fuse that is causing the horn & cigarette lighter to be out (seems every circuit is ... A: for that car they are not related. the cigar ligter fuse is in the trunk fuse box on the left side. ... | |
| Alternator Not Charging Battery | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix LE, 3.1 Ltr V6 FI. The car last week on the way to work died and ... A: No, I'm sorry. My online service info from GM only goes back to 1998 so I have no access to older ... | |
| Alternator Not Charging Battery | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix LE, 3.1 Ltr V6 FI. The car last week on the way to work died and ... A: this alternator needs 1 power on the big red wire on the back that is connected to a fuseable like ... | |
| horn - cig lighter out | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: Could it be a fuse that is causing the horn & cigarette lighter to be out (seems every circuit is ... A: what model car is this? It is possable that both are related. Does the fuse blow when you use the ... | |
| 1992 Pontiac Sunbird fan for heater and airconditioner | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: The fan quit working completely for the heater what do I need to check to find out problem on my ... A: On those old cars usually it's a fan motor that goes bad or a bad connection at the motor. you need ... | |
| 1995 pontiac transport | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: runs while park then loses power while driving down the road when you shut it off and turn it back ... A: I would look at 2 things either fuel pressure/volume or maybe a plugged / restricted exhaust from a ... | |
| 1999 Grand Prix 3.8 Fuel System Problem | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: My son's 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix has the 3.8 engine NOT supercharged. It starts fine at first, then ... A: Your on the right track. You either have leaking injectors,Leaking fuel pressure regulator either ... | |
| 1995 pontiac sunfire 2.3L | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: i just replaced the slave cylinder, tried to blled the clutch line but i think there may still be ... A: just a manual bleed like you would a brake system 2 people doing ti one person depresses the pedal ... | |
| 1995 pontiac sunfire 2.3L | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: i just replaced the slave cylinder, tried to blled the clutch line but i think there may still be ... A: clutch damper? I have never heard of any such thing. . . I would get a hand vacuum pump/bleeder kit ... | |
| locks | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 pontiac transport. The power lock will not unlock with the remote or on control ... A: the van has an issue with a wire harness that runs under the carpet and the right front sill plate ... | |
| 1995 Grand Prix Start/stall issue | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a '95 Grand Prix SE with a 3.1 engine. It became a little hard to start a few days ago, and ... A: you can't flash out the codes on that car I belive it has the new tryle obd2 connector on that year ... | |
| 93 Grand Prix stalling | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: Have a 93 Grand prix with the 3.1 engine. When you come up to a stop or idle throught a parking lot ... A: those engines were prone for stalling conditons. Especially after a battery replacement or a dead ... | |
| transmission problem and swap | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: my tranny in my 1998 grand prix se will either slip in almost every gear or hit rev limit untill i ... A: Hey Clay: If it' s slipping and banging it needs to come apart. No if ands or buts. there are no ... | |
| oil pressure sensor | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: Where is the oil pressure sensor located on a 2001 Bonneville with 3800 engine? I am unable to ... A: Yes the oil pressure sensor is located on the back side of the engine just above the oil filter it ... | |
| broken off bolts where exhaust connects to manifold on a 1992 pontiac sunbird 3.1 V6 | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: The donut needed to be replaced and when the bolts were being taken out they snapped off. I had a ... A: It could be heat related like I said electrical parts and heat don't get a long. You could have an ... | |
| broken off bolts where exhaust connects to manifold on a 1992 pontiac sunbird 3.1 V6 | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: The donut needed to be replaced and when the bolts were being taken out they snapped off. I had a ... A: the manifold job is pretty straight forward it's jst a limited space issue to get in ther to remove ... | |
| broken off bolts where exhaust connects to manifold on a 1992 pontiac sunbird 3.1 V6 | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: The donut needed to be replaced and when the bolts were being taken out they snapped off. I had a ... A: in order to fix it correct;y the rear exhaust manifold needs t come off the engine and the broken ... | |
| Emissions | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Buick Regal, 3.8L with a P0441 evap code. I have checked the system and I noticed it ... A: That emission system on that car was a pull a head system for OBDII it's not an enhanced emission ... | |
| relay location | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: 97 bonneville, where is the fuel pump relay location? Thank You A: Hey Ray: the relay is in the fuse/junction box under the right side of the dash baord under the ... | |
| Pontiac HVAC | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: Own a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI. The air conditioning would stop blowing cold air intermittently ... A: Okay 2 other things to check have someone sit in the car and turn the a/c on and off and put you ... | |
| 1998 Grand Am hard starting | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: Right after I bought gas yesterday my car began to be hard to start. Once started it runs fine on ... A: well this is what You need to do. when it will not start you need to see what your missing either ... | |
| 1998 Grand Am hard starting | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: Right after I bought gas yesterday my car began to be hard to start. Once started it runs fine on ... A: Hey John: describe "hard starting" what does it do? when it finally does catch and start how does ... | |
| Code p0455 | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me with a GEO Tracker problem. I realize your area of expertise is with ... A: well I woked for a SUZUKI dealer and that is what this is but I had limited exposure to them. that ... | |
| Pontiac HVAC | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Own a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI. The air conditioning would stop blowing cold air intermittently ... A: Hey Bob: weel it can be a few things. The system can be low on a charge and causing the issue. Or it ... | |
| front brake replacement | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I changed the front brake pads and rotors , when I finished I took the car for test drive and ... A: well the side that got really hot is hanging up and dragging. Possably you have the brake hose ... | |
| 1990 Grand Prix ignition cylinder | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: How do I replace the key ignition cylinder on a 1990 Grand Prix, Quad 4, square type steering ... A: There is a retainer that holds the spring for the pivot in Use a Phillips scre driver to push in the ... | |
| 1990 Grand Prix ignition cylinder | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: How do I replace the key ignition cylinder on a 1990 Grand Prix, Quad 4, square type steering ... A: That is a unique steering column on that car compaird to the round ones. You will need a steering ... | |
| 2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX MISFIRE | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: WELL I HAVE REPLACED THE PLUGS, WIRES, MODULE, AND ALL COILS AND IT IS STILL MISSING... I DON'T KNOW ... A: Well first off if the car has less then 36000 miles it should be a warranty repair. do you know what ... | |
| RU871 Blower Switch Resistor Module | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I own a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire. The Fan Speed selector switch does Not work at stages 1 & 2, but Does ... A: Yes it's more thne likley the resistor. Do not go with an aftermarket part. get one from a GM dealer ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Aztek, won't crank | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: My daughter's Aztek will not crank, click, nothing when she tries to start it. The idiot lights, ... A: did you check for voltage at the starter purple wire Like I stated before? If you have power there ... | |
| Engine | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: would a 1998 pontiac grand am 2.4 Litre engine fit int a 2000 pontiac sunfire 2.4 Litre? A: Well I'm Not a parts guy I just fix 'em. Physically it should fit you would have to swap out the ... | |
| Bellhousing | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: How do I loosen up the bellhousing from the motor of a 96 Pontiac Firebird Formula..LT1 350? A: I'll assume this is a manual trans in this since you said bell housing? Or is it an Automatic? ... | |
| vibration | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: i have a pontiac transsport 97, v6 3.4l gas fi vin:e eng:la1 when warming it up it start to get a ... A: I would look at a motor mount being bad if it makes a difference drive to reverse your loading the ... | |
| 1996 Pontiac Grand Am--wet floorboards and problems related to this | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I own a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE (2 door) with a 4 cylinder engine. Both of my front floorboards and ... A: Yes WET air bag module = warning light on due to the module shorting out. I seen that way to many ... | |
| 1996 Pontiac Grand Am--wet floorboards and problems related to this | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I own a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE (2 door) with a 4 cylinder engine. Both of my front floorboards and ... A: well with out seeing it It's hard to say for sure what the issue is. BUT on those older "N" body ... | |
| 2000 Pontiac Aztek, won't crank | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: My daughter's Aztek will not crank, click, nothing when she tries to start it. The idiot lights, ... A: Hey Fred: it could be just a bad starter assembly on this. you need to crank it over and check the ... | |
| 1994 Pontiac Sunbird LE | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: 2.0 ltr. 4 cyl. Oil pressure gauge bouncing from 0 to half way. Where is oil sending unit located ... A: it's on the block by the oil filter. It may not be a sending unit if it goes down to zero. Uusaully ... | |
| 2005 vibe | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: When looking for an alternator I am coming up with two different engine possibilities for my Vibe. ... A: Look at the VIN # for the car the 8'th digit is the engine designation on EVRY car. then you will ... | |
| 1998 Bonneville ssei | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: My Bonneville all of a sudden developed a problem. While driving at basically any speed, it will cut ... A: A sticking ERG valve can ause a stall at idle but not a cruising speeds. You may have more then one ... | |
| misfire; vacuum leak | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: i have a 98 grand prix with a 3.1 litre engine. i had it scanned at auto zone and the code that ... A: Well first address the P0300 which is a random misfire code. these engines usually have bad spark ... | |
| RPMS surging up and down at normal driving speeds | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville SLE with the 3.8 V6. I just started noticing that the RPMS have ... A: If that is the case I'm now thinking more of an engine running issue. You could have a dirty mass ... | |
| RPMS surging up and down at normal driving speeds | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville SLE with the 3.8 V6. I just started noticing that the RPMS have ... A: Hey Herman: does it isle smoothly at a stop and on a cold start up? Does the engine speed surge at ... | |
| repair | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: my 1997 pontiac bonneville keeps on turning off while driving what should i do? A: What happens when it dies. Does it stip sputter and cough before it dies doe does it just shut off ... | |
| Misfiring/backfiring | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: Its a 95 Pontiac grand am 3.1 v6 automatic .its missing and backfiring it did start but when i put ... A: well first off If it was backfiring and misfiring and now it will not start I would suspect an ... | |
| car overheating | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1989 Pontiac Bonneville 3.8/SE. I have changed the water pump, the drivebelt, spark plugs, ... A: does the A?C on the car still work? If so start the car up from sitting cold and turn the a/c on ... | |
| no turn signals-however, i have hazards | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2000 pontiac grand prix 3.8 l engine recently my turn signals just quit working. i ... A: If you open the glove box and pull the fuse box access door out and turn it over it has a road map ... | |
| 97 Gran Prix DTC 1870 | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 Gran Prix GT 3.8 with 160K miles. The car runs great. I have a DTC 1870. Can I fix ... A: if it didn't have as may miles on it as you stated I would say yes all it would need is a pressure ... | |
| 2007 Pontiac Torrent V6- Check Engine Light On | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: The check engine light came on in the car over the weekend. The car will shake (hesitate, shudder) ... A: The torrent is misfiring and under a load it's doing it more so then at a cruising speed. Does it do ... | |
| car stalling for no reasons | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 94 Pontiac Bonneville that for no reasons will stall and restart right away and also ... A: well if if just cuts out loike someone turned the key off. I would suspect a bad crank shaft ... | |
| Air Conditioner Fan | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Grand Am GT. My air conditioner fan only works on high. A: More then likely the blower motor resisito has burnt out. it's located in the bottom of the heatre ... | |
| ac low pressure port | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Aunt has an 88 Bonneville and I can't find the low pressure port to add refrigerant Sorry I'm not ... A: Hey Donald: Wow I haven't worked on one of this vintage Bonnies in years.... The lo side port ... | |
| Car dies | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 GXP and it seems like when it is 90 degrees or above outside the car will suddenly die ... A: hear are a few more thoughts. we had issues with this power prain in pervious year where the spark ... | |
| Tail Lights | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I drive a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE with a 2.4-liter 4-cyl engine. I have just noticed my tail lights ... A: Well if you pulled the fuse for the stop lamps then it's an issue with either a barke light switch ... | |
| air or heat inop | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: 2004 grand Prix air heat or defrost will not blow out after replacing all fuses A: if the blower motor is not working then it's usually either the motor it's self of the control ... | |
| 2005 pontiac montana battery volts | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: The battery volts on my 2005 Pontiac Montana keep jumping up and down between 12.5 and 15.2. The ... A: okay. It sounds like you may have more then one issue here BUT if the battery voltage is spiking up ... | |
| Pontiac grand prix | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: i have a similar problem. one day my car randomly overheated in the driveway while idling. i bought ... A: HEy Jake: these car run on on purpose to hell with emissions and to burn off an condensation in the ... | |
| wont start | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2001 grand prix gt stopped to put gas and now it wont turn on.already checked the fuse and ... A: well firstoff unless you want to srat a fire that is a good way to do it with a gas soaked rag. do ... | |
| 05 Pontiac Montana | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 05 Pontiac Montana VAN with a v6 ENGINE.Driving home from work yesterday the message system ... A: Hey Walt: If the cap seems to tighten fine and the rubber seal is still on the cap the nchances are ... | |
| 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix won't start | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: Working on a teenagers car. Previous owner had to rescue his daughter several times since car would ... A: well when you jump start it and get it running check to see what the voltage is at the battery it ... | |
| Car dies | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 GXP and it seems like when it is 90 degrees or above outside the car will suddenly die ... A: Hey Josh: That is odd these newer ones don't usually have stalling issues. If it just stalls ata ... | |
| cabin ventilation | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: My wife's 97 grand prix has a reduced air flow from the heater and the a/c. The temperature is ... A: Hey Pete: The issue here is a plugged up evapoorator core. The car does not have a cabin filter ... | |
| 91 Bonneville poor mileage | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 91 Bonneville that I inherited from my grandmother and now my son drives it. It's had ... A: first off lets start with the stalling issue. When does it stall cruising down the road or at a top ... | |
| no cam signal | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: car was in for killing while driving wait a few minutes then would restart. now wont start scanner ... A: The Cam signal shouldn't matter If I'm correct on this. That is only used for misfire diagnostice ... | |
| Loud knock | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2001 Pontiac grand prix 3100 sfi and when i start it it knocks until it warms up and then ... A: This is a common issue on these engines. Without hearing it I'm guesing it sounds like a double ... | |
| 02 pontiac grand am | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: engine size is 2.2L 4 cylinder it is misfiring on the middle cylinders replaced plugs and coils ... A: well 23 and 3 cylinders have nothin in common as far as ignition coils they are on seperate ones. ... | |
| car not shifting correct | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: If ur rpm and mph is not working on cluster wat do u have to do to fix because i got new trans and ... A: Well if the speedo doesn't work and the trans will not shift. there is an issue with the speed ... | |
| 1992 pontiac transport 3.1 TBI | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Pontiac transport,it turns on perfect and runs good till after 15 Min or until the ... A: well it seems you did a pretty good job looking at things before you asked the question but here are ... | |
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Am | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: 2000 Pontiac Grand Am - 4 cylinder Problems occur sporadically, not consistently: 1. erratic idle 2. ... A: with the newer cars (96) and up they have what is called OBD II Trouble codes ther are much more ... | |
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Am | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: 2000 Pontiac Grand Am - 4 cylinder Problems occur sporadically, not consistently: 1. erratic idle 2. ... A: I would look at the hose that goes to the MAp sensor it could be torn split or pinched. Did the ... | |
| Surging Engine | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Hey Todd, My 2002 Grand Prix GT 3.8L has developed a pulsating surge that occurs when under a steady ... A: Here is a nother thing to try when it doing it hold the gas pedal steady while gently applying the ... | |
| radiator | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: i have a leak on driver side of radiator or hose do you have to take antifreeze tank off to change ... A: well if it has a hose leaking stop leak will never work. stop leak sometimes works sometimes not ... | |
| 2003 Sunfire Squeak/stutter | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Recently our check engine light came on in our 2003 Sunfire. Our Uncle the mechanic told us it was ... A: Hey Chris: I doubt the 2 things have anything in common. as for the light stop by any of thge big ... | |
| 2000 Firebird Anti-Theft Radio Locked/Help! | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have just obtained a 2000 Pontiac Firebird Conv. We had to replace the battery and now the radio ... A: I'm sorry but I can't help you either that unlock codes was meant to be unlocked by a dealer. It's ... | |
| 2006 pontiac G6 | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Pontiac G6 and i am having trouble starting it... sounds weird but i had gone out with ... A: well if it sounded wierd before it quit it's a good chance it's the starter motor went bad. is there ... | |
| water pump 2001 Sunfire | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Started with the water pump going out. Replaced it with a new one right away and also checked that ... A: you shlould be able to just replace the gasket as long as the gasket didn't damage the impeller on ... | |
| 01 gtp traction control | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Do you know what might cause this problem? How can I fix it? A: the Traction and Antilock brakes are the same system so if the ABS system is acting up it effects ... | |
| a/c vents | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Grand Prix GT 3.8L V6. I just had the freon recharged after some repairs I had my ... A: Hey chris: If this is just a single zone system and the vents are warmer on the driver then the ... | |
| a/c vents | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Grand Prix GT 3.8L V6. I just had the freon recharged after some repairs I had my ... A: Well it can be 2 things either the actautor for the temp door is broken and it's pretty east to fix ... | |
| 1999 grand am 3.4 6cyl | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: The motor has 150000 miles, it has never overheated until last week when I was stuck in traffic on a ... A: Yep it has at the very least a blown head gasket. chnaces are the intake manifold gasket was leaking ... | |
| Electronic Flasher | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me where the Electronic Flasher Fuse is located on a 2000 Pontiac Montana? A: I sandra: do the 4 ways flashers work but not the turn siganls? the flasher is under the dash near ... | |
| 2002 Aztek Neutral Safety Switch | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: Todd, How do I get at the Neutral Safety Switch on my 2002 Aztek 3.4L? Have already replaced the ... A: I have seen this before on that cars and grand prix's as well. It's not a new issue. If you would ... | |
| remote starter | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: How can i reprogram my remote starter or program a new remote This for a 2006 Grand Prix super ... A: was this equipped with remote start from the factory? if so and you need to add a new remote because ... | |
| Engine swap | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: This question pertains to a 1999 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4L engine. I have been trying to find out what, ... A: Hey Jay: I'm not a parts person so I have No idea what makes a 49 states engine different then a CA ... | |
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 118,000 miles 3.8 V6. Drove car this past 4th of July 25 miles. Stopped ... A: your not hurting anything by driving it with the bad shifter it'd just a pain! as for the pump If ... | |
| Surging Engine | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey Todd, My 2002 Grand Prix GT 3.8L has developed a pulsating surge that occurs when under a steady ... A: I would look at possbaly a dirty mass air flow sensor or a plugged fuel filter.use only a good brand ... | |
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 118,000 miles 3.8 V6. Drove car this past 4th of July 25 miles. Stopped ... A: sounds like you did a lot of prolimanary checks before you had it taken to a garage for repair. If ... | |
| Grand Am Gas Guage | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Grand Am and the gas gauge goes from showing full to empty sporadically when the tank ... A: It's called a fuel level sensor. It more then likley is a dealer only part. to tell you the truth ... | |
| Surging on boost | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP that surges when if you step on the gas gradual & the boost ... A: wellefirst off you more then likley need an exchage unit on the speedo the odometer is not servce we ... | |
| BCM Pontiac Aztek 2001 | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: My wife has a 2001 Aztek. She wont let me replace the car so I have to replace the BCM. I have a ... A: I think your on the right track with the BCM being the issue BUT you could also have a power and or ... | |
| 2002 Aztek Neutral Safety Switch | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Todd, How do I get at the Neutral Safety Switch on my 2002 Aztek 3.4L? Have already replaced the ... A: There is no real easy way to get to this if you take the air tube off between the engine and the air ... | |
| speedometer | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: where is the speedometer cable located under the hood of a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire? A: there is no speedo cable in this car. it's electronically driven but a sensor in the transmission. ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Sunfire headlamp issue | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm having several problems with my car lately. Most recently, the left headlamp stopped working. I ... A: more then likely this has a wiring problem with corroded splices in the forwards lamp harness. ... | |
| Grand Am Gas Guage | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Grand Am and the gas gauge goes from showing full to empty sporadically when the tank ... A: Hey Don: dependin on the engine in the car it may just need a fuel level sensor in the gast tank. I ... | |
| fuel leak on 2004 pontiac montana | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: underneath my hood there is a hose that connects to a part that looks like a fuel filter, (small ... A: I see your from Canada. I'm not sure how the emission system may differ from here in the states. But ... | |
| 2004 GP GTP Engine Replacement | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: Todd, at 90K miles my 3.8 SC engine has a rod problem and i will probably swap the engine rather ... A: It will fint in there BUT the trnamission is different and the engine is differrent then a V8 in a ... | |
| Pontiac montana sv6 2009 wiring | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: My question is about tapping a harness for connecting extra eqpt. I want to connect a GPS, a ... A: being that the van is so new I doubt you will find a service manula for that year van. they started ... | |
| Starting-electrical problem | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: so my 99 grand am se 3400 has been acting up lately. a couple days after returning from a long car ... A: when the car will not start/crank do you have interior lights and head lights? if you turn the key ... | |
| Pontiac montana sv6 2009 wiring | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: My question is about tapping a harness for connecting extra eqpt. I want to connect a GPS, a ... A: Hey Neil: Do not tap into the wires there! use the fuse box and find battery power and accessory ... | |
| 1996, 2.2L Sunfire starts but won't stay running. | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996, 2.2L Pontiac Sunfire. My problem is that the engine will crank, but won't turn over ... A: Hey Jon: well a few things here It does sound like a fuel delivert issue. I would check the fuel ... | |
| Turn Signals | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire and i just noticed the other day the turn signals don't flash they ... A: Those older cars have 2 flashers one for the 4 way and 1 for the t/s. turn on the flashers and ... | |
| a/c not working | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: 93 sunfire compressor doesn't engage changed relay. any suggestions? A: is the system full of refrigerent? If it's low on a charge the system will not work. You could have ... | |
| tranny change | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: 1 have a 96 TA I replaced the tranny with one from a 98 chevy pick up.it will not move. the tranny ... A: well first off you should have found a used trasmission from the same year and model truck ther are ... | |
| Brake lights | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006,G6 with a 4 cylinder. The brake lights are on when my foot is off the brakes and go ... A: the BCM in this car controls the brake light you are correct but the brake light switch "position ... | |
| Misfire | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am 2.4L and it misfires on cylinders one and 3. I have bought 2 new ... A: Okay so you tried that. do you know if it's loosing spark or injector pulse? narrow it down that ... | |
| 2002 bonneville | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: sun roof opened fine will not close just aclicking noise A: Well without seeing it I can't say for sure what happened but either a piece on the track brok and ... | |
| 1989 Pont Bonneville SSE | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: The electronic compass,driver info panels died. Who can repair this? Really miss these info panels. ... A: we at the dealer do not fix any digital component we send them out for reapair or order and exchange ... | |
| Misfire | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am 2.4L and it misfires on cylinders one and 3. I have bought 2 new ... A: well it one of 2 things either and ignition module or the coil housing "the plastic piece the ... | |
| replacing coil packs | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: HELP!!! I'M TRYING TO OR I SHOULD SAY I NEED TO REPLACE THE COIL PACKS ON MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM ... A: Hey Karl: The coils are under the top engine cover. unplug the connector on the drivers side and ... | |
| Pontiac Grand Am | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: my car likes to stall out when it gets really hot outside like 30 degrees its like it chokes itself ... A: I would look at possabley a bad crank shaft position sensor or possably a bad ground connection at ... | |
| Pontiac Grand Am | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: my car likes to stall out when it gets really hot outside like 30 degrees its like it chokes itself ... A: What year is that 96,95? what engine is in it? when does it stall out? comming to a stop after ... | |
| Bucking in a Pontiac Montana sv6 2007 | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: A few months ago, I went to a local shop in my city and got an transmission and oil change done. A ... A: Has any service engine soon lamp come on ? Does it slam into gear once it does "catch" does it ... | |
| 1997 GRAND PRIX GTP | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I INSTALLED A SET OF 1.9 RATIO ROCKERS ON MY STOCK L/67 SERIES 2 THEY WORKED AWESOME !A FEW MONTHS ... A: I have no Idea why this is I think I answered this question a whil back. I do not get into any ... | |
| Extreme Missing Under Hard Acceleration | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: My mom has a 2001 Pontiac Booneville SE with the V6. (im a Mitsubishi kind of guy so i don't know ... A: if it idels fine but has a misfire under load then it has on of these three things had A bad set of ... | |
| 2004 GP GTP Heads Up Display | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: Todd, my heads up works great. I can see it working from outside the car, looking directly down ... A: well in order to get the HUD display unit out you need to remove the top part of the dash pad then ... | |
| confused | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1999 pont bonnivill 3.8l car runs fine untill u try to roll down the window then it ... A: Hey Delbert: you have a gorund wire connection issue going on here. there is a big ground splice ... | |
| 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Recently my Keyless Entry remote stopped working LOCK, UNLOCK, TRUNK and ALARM all stopped. I'm ... A: do both remotes not work or just 1 or do you have only 1 remote? the rmeotes for those cars would go ... | |
| 99 Bonneville Stalling | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: So 2 weeks ago, I was sitting at a stop light and my car stalled. After about 5 minutes, got it ... A: Well it's either a fuel delivery problem or a spark issue or it can be both. these engines were ... | |
| rear wheel stud | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a broken rear wheel stud on my 1996 GMC 1/2 ton 4WD Sierra. How do I replace it? A: take the wheel off and the brake drum. then use a punch an a hammer and drivethe broken stud through ... | |
| My fuel system | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I had my car not start one morning out of no where. So i changed the fuel pump and screen and filter ... A: just because it "looks" thye same doesn't mean it is the same! I hate aftermarket fuel/injection ... | |
| My fuel system | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I had my car not start one morning out of no where. So i changed the fuel pump and screen and filter ... A: Hey Shaun: I assume you don't have any fuel pressure? or low pressure and that's why you went the ... | |
| bonneville squeaking clunking | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: My 2001 bonneville se 3800 series II SFI V6 automatic makes a clunky noise when turning the steering ... A: You need an intermediate steering shaft it's a shaft that attaches the steering solumn shaft to the ... | |
| pcv valve | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: how can u tell if pcv in backwards . since it sit in a rubber running parrell with valve cover . if ... A: you can't put them in backwards Or at least I have never done it before. The wider side of the valve ... | |
| sliding doors on a pontiac montana | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: 2003 Montana has two sliding door and both of them do not close properly. They close all the way ... A: Hey Troy: do the doors open and close okay with the power option turned off? They do not bind and ... | |
| 1992 Pontiac Firebird | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to fix this car for a few months. It's a 1992 Pontiac Firebird with a 3.1L V6 ... A: Hey Justin: the module for that is behind the dash I belive on the RH side. There is no way to ... | |
| 2001 pontiak aztek | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: last night driving home our azteks awd is disabled light came on. why would this happen? A: I'll assume that you have no anti lock system light on. If just the AWD off light is on it's one of ... | |
| need help fast | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: i have a bonneville sse 1999 that wont start. we have checked the spark plugs and took the intake ... A: was there coolant in the lower intake when you took it apart? If so it will take a bit to get it ... | |
| Acts up only after hours of driving. | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I am a rural mail carrier driving a 1988 Buick Park Avenue with 126,00 miles on it. The car runs ... A: well your going to have to catch this when it does it to see what the issue may be. I would put a ... | |
| Passenge side airbage module | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I bought a used "reset" passenger side airbag module for my 2004 Grand Am GT. I was told it's ... A: Which module? this is like an Aboott and Costello routine... It's kindda funny. Do you have the ... | |
| 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 Pontiac grand prix and the engine attempts to turn over but there is no crank at all. I ... A: Hey Stephen: Explain it to me better then attempts.... what does it do sound like? does the engine ... | |
| Passenge side airbage module | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I bought a used "reset" passenger side airbag module for my 2004 Grand Am GT. I was told it's ... A: Hey Brian: Ther is no such thing and a reset air bag. it's just plain used nothing wrong with a ... | |
| fixing sliding sun guard | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: how do i replace the sliding panel on the sunroof for my 2007 pontiac grand prix GT it came off the ... A: Do you mean the sunshade part of the headliner or the whole sunroof glass? I'll assume your talking ... | |
| Grand Prix GXP 2007 | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP, i went to start it to go to work and the horn started honking, ... A: well this can be cause by a lot of things. How is the battery in the car? if the battery in on it's ... | |
| 97 PONTIAC GTP | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I INSTALLED A SET OF HIGH RATIO ROCKERS ON MY 97 3.8L 1.9 RATIO THEY MADE A AWESOME DIFFERENCE ... A: I have no Idea either why they worked on one engine and not this one. I don't do any work with ... | |
| 1994 Pontiac Transport Ques. | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Pontiac Transport V6 3.8 Liter. All of a sudden my van won't stay running. I would ... A: I would take a lok at all the grounds on this van make sure all of then a re clean and tight. Manke ... | |
| crankshaft position sensor | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: 8 I had an oil leak so I changed the timing cover gasket ,no more leak but the timing seems to be ... A: there is no learn procedure for these either the sensor is not sitting on the front cover right ... | |
| 99 Bonneville Fuel Pressure | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: so I come to you again. My check engine light will come on if the gas cap is not screwed in ... A: well first off the gas cap you got what it from a dealer or an afetrmarket cap? if it's aftermarket ... | |
| Cruise Control Not working | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Olds Silhouette. The cruise control recently stopped working. It is weird but once ... A: If it works and then quits it's not a fuse. You could have a vacuum leak in one of the lines and ... | |
| Starter porblems, 1998 Tran Sport | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday when I went to start the van, it hesitated before it started but did start 2-3 times. Last ... A: It does sound like possibly a starter problem. but to be sure you need to see if you indeed have ... | |
| stalling | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: My 1997 Pontiac Gran Prix has stalled on several occasions. The engine is the 3800 Series II. Two ... A: Hey John: when this stalles what happens? Does it spit shug and misfire or is it like someone just ... | |
| getting to turn signal switch on a 1992 grand prix se with radio controls on steering wheel. | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 grand prix se, that has a faulty turn signal switch. i have the part, but the steering ... A: Wow this is a blast from the past I haven't seen one of those in a LONG time. Let me think...... I ... | |
| battery cable on a grand am | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: How do you replace the positive battery cable on a pontiac grand am? ANSWER: Hi Jason: It depends ... A: It's not a really bad job to do it's just a matter of gaining access to get to it. did the battery ... | |
| 1994 Pontiac Transport Ques. | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Pontiac Transport V6 3.8 Liter. All of a sudden my van won't stay running. I would ... A: well when it was running is the battery light on? doe it loose battery power like the blower motor ... | |
| battery cable on a grand am | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: How do you replace the positive battery cable on a pontiac grand am? A: It depends on the year and the engine. But the (+) cable goes from the battery to the starter motor ... | |
| 1997 pontiac grand am se headlight replacement | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Good morning. how do i change the headlight bulbs on my 1997 pontiac grand am se? thank you. craig A: you have to remove the complete lamp assembly first and the bulbs come out the rear of th assembly. ... | |
| G6 - Rusted Rear Rotors | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Pontiac G6 GT with about 56K miles. Recently I started hearing a loud screeching ... A: Nice pictures, I would sya yes with out actually seeing it that that could very well be the root ... | |
| 2002 grand prix | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: hey todd, my name is chris and i am from oklahoma. i was just reading the post about the 2002 grand ... A: Hey Chris: I'm not sure what that question was all about I have answered thousands of questions on ... | |
| issue with blower/headlights | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: this question has been asked before. an answer was given, but it wasn't very clear about what to do ... A: Hey Adam: NEVER put a higher fuse in anythiung then what the ckt. it rated for! If you problem is ... | |
| cooling fan | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Grand Am GT w/3.1 V-6. After the engine gets up to temperature, the electric cooling ... A: Yes there is a relay for the fan it'sne of 1 places either in the under hood jusnction box by the ... | |
| 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: My gauges stopped working, I replaced a fuse and all but the speedometer worked. Seems to be stuck ... A: Well You may have an issue with the cluster it's self blowing the fuse if you have no issues at all ... | |
| 1991 BONNIVILLE | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Car is skipping really bad and the middle coil is not firing that good! I have changed the ... A: Well if you have a nock in #2 cylinder there is a mechanical issue going on like a rod bearing or a ... | |
| 1991 BONNIVILLE | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Car is skipping really bad and the middle coil is not firing that good! I have changed the ... A: so the 2/5 coil is not firing? Is it dead or a sprratic misfire? if it's just one coil that you have ... | |
| 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: My gauges stopped working, I replaced a fuse and all but the speedometer worked. Seems to be stuck ... A: Did the gauges fuse blow and everything quit working but the speedo. Has the fuse blown again? The ... | |
| 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix dies!! | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix with a turbo 3.1L. It starts and runs fine for about a minute or ... A: Hey Bob: try this first wnen it's running tap on the engine crontrol module with the handle of a ... | |
| unlock code for 96 bonntiville | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: what is the unlock code the the radio , we changed the battery and now can't use the radio, Thanks A: Every radio has it's own code. apparently someone put their own security code in the radio and when ... | |
| High Beams | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: My high beams don't work on my 2006 Pontiac Torrent. The low beams do work, but when I switch to ... A: did the Hi beams go out at the same time or did one go out and soon after thye other one go out? Or ... | |
| Instrument panel on 2003 Pontiac Vibe | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe. Yesterday I went out to start my car for work and the instrument panel ... A: That's a odd one. I have never see that happen on of of these before usaully NOTHING EVER breaks on ... | |
| car will not start, may be the alarm system. | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Pontiac firebird trams am auto trans V8 350 (5.7L). I cannot start it. I think ... A: Hey Tony: do you know if this has some sort of an add on alarm system on top of the factory system? ... | |
| 02 Sunfire AC problem. | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I have an 02 sunfire, 2.2 vin4 and last summer I replaced the radiator fan. After that, the ac ... A: Hey Nick: That sensor is a pressure sensor input for the PCM. If that signal is skewed due to a ... | |
| starter, 1998 Firebird, removing rear bolt | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I am helping a friend remove her starter from her firebird. I have one bolt out and I can't seem to ... A: You need to pull the inspection cover off in order to get to that bolt I belive. If it's a V8 engine ... | |
| 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix SE issues. | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I bought my son this car about a month ago (3.1L V6). It ran fine for about 2 weeks, then out of the ... A: does this have a security lamp on the dash flashing? If so there may be an issue with the pass key ... | |
| Climate control | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I have an 04 Grand Am, it has a vacuum climate control system. I have lost the vacuum and can't ... A: Hey randy: it depends on which engine is in the car. the 4 cylinder the hose come off the throttle ... | |
| 1995 pontiac firebird | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 95 pontiac firebird v6 3.4l once i get about 45 it vibrates really bad but once i let off ... A: Well I think you may be on the right track with plugs and wires. that enegine was noted for wire ... | |
| Pontiac grand am 97 2.4 l engine | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Has new fuel pump. New ignition module . I checked the ignition switch and nothing it just cranks ... A: Were thes parts put in for thge no start condition or did the problem occure after the parts were ... | |
| 96 Firebird 3.8 all stock | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: The car runs and idles fine. Doesn't leak any fluids, temp is good oil pressure is fine etc. I drive ... A: well the purge code doesn't make a lot of sence with the issue you have going on herfe to me either ... | |
| fueling causing problems! | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a used 03 grand prix gt with the 3800 engine in it. Fuel gauge was almost at the "E" ... A: there is an issue with the evap vent system either the vent valve is stuck closed or the valve on ... | |
| Troubleshooting | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Firebird, V6, 3.8 liter that starts knocking while driving down the road. The car ... A: when this happens that is when the low fule lmap comes on of is the low fule light on all the time? ... | |
| 1995 trans am 5.7 liter | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: have no power going to the fuse box for the fuel injecter and fuse pump. No power to the fuseable ... A: If there is no power at the fuseabale links Junction on the strut tower then possibly the feed to ... | |
| lights under nieth radio | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a poniac firebird 02. i was puting a aftermarket radio in it and forgot to dissconect the ... A: are you talking about the back lighting for things like the heater control head and insterment ... | |
| remove blower motor | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Can you please tell me how to remove the blower motor on 2000 pontiac bonneville ssei 3800 series 2 ... A: Hey Shawn: there are 2 designes for the blower motor and I'm not sure which one you have in your ... | |
| 2000 Pontiac Montana Charging system | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: Recently I purchased a 2000 Pontiac Montana and I found there is some sort of charging problem. So ... A: the extra wire you are speaking of is the field control wire and it goes to the engine control ... | |
| Brake line | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: How much will it cost me to replace a brake line on my 2000 Grand Am? Thanks for your time. A: You must live in the rust belt like I do. Are you replacing all the lines of just a single one? I ... | |
| 96 grand prix code | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Where is the emission sensor in the transmission and how do you replace it? ANSWER: Hi Carrie: ?? ... A: The 1870 code is not for just one part something in the transmission is slipping It's not just a ... | |
| 2001 pontiac bonneville 3.8 | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: my moms car the analog speedometer is reading faster than she is going. going between 90 to 120 mph ... A: Well start from screatch does it have the cirrect tires on it Open the driver door and the sticker ... | |
| 2004 pontiac grand am | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Okay, I have a 2004 Pontiac grand am, was hit in front and both airbags deployed, I repaired front ... A: without seeing it It's hard to say and without knowing what code is set again it's hard to say what ... | |
| pontiac vin1GMDU06GXP1308954 | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: The car has hard start it has loss of power more especially in hill climbing when iretrive the DTC i ... A: I just noticed 2 things #1 your not from the states and #2 the engine code whish is digit #8 in the ... | |
| Replacing driver's seat | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Pontiac Torrent. I really like this truck but would like to add a power driver's ... A: Your right a lot of these van have the harness already there under the carpet even know the van ... | |
| pontiac vin1GMDU06GXP1308954 | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: The car has hard start it has loss of power more especially in hill climbing when iretrive the DTC i ... A: Codes 12 is not a code it just lets you know the negine computer has the ability to flash codes and ... | |
| Engine Idling | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3.1 V6. It has been running rough for a short time, and now will ... A: When it is running does it seem like is running on all 6 cylinders or does it misfire? If it runs ... | |
| van stutters | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Pontiac Transport 3800. Sometimes the van "stutters" when it runs. It doesn't seem to ... A: well if it happens on lon damp or rainey days it's has to be an ignition system issue either bad ... | |
| 91 bonneville Warning lamp | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: On my 91 bonneville, the headlight and taillight warning lamps stay on after I start the car. The ... A: It sounds like it may be a lamp control module that is acting up on this car. It was pretty common ... | |
| removing flywheel access plate | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: my 95 firebird (3.8 liter) is making a clanging noise which I'm 99% sure is the flexplate either ... A: Does that have a aluminum access cover on it or is it plastic.. The metal ones are hard to get off ... | |
| 02 Buick Century digital display not lit | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Buick Regal with a 3.1l and the digital display for the odometer/gear selection ... A: Hey Kevin: This was a common issue with these cars and the Century as well. There is an internal ... | |
| Please help, I don't know what's wrong | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1990 pontiac grand prix....The guages were just messed up so we parked it. Like, the ... A: I would say that you have an issue with the insterment cluster assembly if just the gauges are not ... | |
| cold choke | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I wrote with on may 2 about car running rough while rev in idle. thanks for all your help. it was ... A: take out what ever yoiu put in the idls stop That will mess things up for sure Buy doing that you ... | |
| pass key 3 | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: 2000 grand prix have the existing key but bought a new one as a spare. How do you program the new ... A: Once you have the key cut to match the key you have and the key is indeed a PK3 key stamped on in ... | |
| misfire cylinder #1 | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a neighbor that has a 2001 pontiac sunfire with a 2.2 3speed automatic with a misfire on #1 ... A: Which 2.2 liter the Eco tech or the older sytle 2.2 non overhead cam engine? The older 2.2 has the ... | |
| 2002 pontiac grand prix gt | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: recently my car was towed to a shop, their computer said my pass lock was bad and need to be ... A: Humm I'm stumped I have never heard of such a device added to a car for that purpose. Ther is ... | |
| cold choke | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I wrote with on may 2 about car running rough while rev in idle. thanks for all your help. it was ... A: Okay, The voltage is correct and the yellow wire is the signal return wire the coolant temp sensor ... | |
| Service engine light | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Pontiac Aztec Rally. I have a check engine light and a service engine light in my car. ... A: what are the code(s) that are setting that keep tripping the lamp on? just turning the light off ... | |
| Engine issues? | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I own a 1999 pontiac grand am standard edition. It's an automatic. 2.4L 4 cyl engine. Hi. Ever ... A: Hey Billy: I would start by looking for a Vacuum leak. Possinbly the hose from the manifold to the ... | |
| 1994 Pont Bonneville | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently asked a question about this car. I purchased the car about 4mths ago. It has been doing ... A: Okay lets start over. A Cam sensor that is bad will not make it not start. The cam sensor is for ... | |
| 94 pontiac grand prix 3.1 | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Bought the car for my daughter. Took it for a test drive and noticed that the coolant level low ... A: fix the coolant gauge first and foremost.. It could be anything from a bad temp sensor on the engine ... | |
| 99 pontiac sunfire | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: iwas driving my car about 75 miles ph going up a hill when suddenly it lost power and turned off ... A: well with out hearing this noise It's hard to say. Does the engine run okay or is is misfiring and ... | |
| 2001 Gr Am | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Grand Am, Quad 4. Can't get the air conditioner compressor to come on. Checked all ... A: A pressure switch,compressore relay,hvac control head or an engine computer take yout pick. what you ... | |
| gmc truck | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: i go to turn the signal on in my truck and all lights all signals flash. my horn blows when ever it ... A: Sounds like a ground wire issue. Or a bulb filiment is crossed if it only does it on one side ... | |
| Removing steering wheel | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Grand Am SE1 2.2L The steering wheel need to come off to replace the cancel cam which ... A: Hey Mike: They are on there TIGHT.. It's been a while since I had one off and can't remember if that ... | |
| 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: My son has 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (3.8L turbo charged?) The car runs fine but randomly the RPM's ... A: that engine is supercharged if it's an SSEI. those engines had issues with vacuum leaks cause by ... | |
| water leak on passenger floor | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: 2004 Pontiac Vibe....when the car sits outside during a heavy rain the next time it is driven water ... A: well either the drain tube for the HVAC unit is plugged of there is a leak in the cowl area under ... | |
| 1995 Pontiac Transsport Stall | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: My 1995 Pontiac Transsport had a problem of stalling at stops/slowing to stop during a trip to ... A: If this has a 3 speed transmission then the torque converter clutch is sticking on and that is the ... | |
| 1995 Pontiac Transsport Stall | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: My 1995 Pontiac Transsport had a problem of stalling at stops/slowing to stop during a trip to ... A: when it dies does it chug and shake violently like forgetting to push the cluth in on a manual ... | |
| blower | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: i got a 99 grand prix gt, the AC blower stop working i took it out and connected to the battery an ... A: It doesn't run on any speed? I would look at the fuses then if none are blown then I would suspect a ... | |
| High Oil Pressure Reading | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: . I have a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am, 3.1 L engine. My problem is the oil pressure gauge reads in the ... A: Hey Jim: I'm going to say the oil pressure sensor is bad. what you discribed is a classic symptom ... | |
| 1995 Pontiac Grtand Prix Will not start! | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a '95 Pontiac Grand Prix. It just won't start. I replaced the starter, checked all my ... A: Hey Douglas: when you crank the car or should I say try to crank the car do the lights in the car ... | |
| Fuel Guage | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: The fuel gage on my 2001 Grand-Am 3.1 has become erratic. It drifts around and recently I ran out ... A: Hey Colin: Your right o nas to what need to be replaced and yes the sending uning can be replaced ... | |
| 91 pontiac sunbird 2.0l runs rough when hot | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: u help me back in 08 with a ignition problem. module was bad. need your help again. car gets flopy ... A: You over thinking this problem. put the correct size thermostat back in the car it will affect fuel ... | |
| 99 grand prix leak | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I was told my car 99 grand prix has a leak in the bypass elbows unfortunately I'm not able to get it ... A: Hey Angel: That is a pretty common issue with the engine when it get a lot of miles on it. that ... | |
| 91 pontiac sunbird 2.0l runs rough when hot | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: u help me back in 08 with a ignition problem. module was bad. need your help again. car gets flopy ... A: U can use a o-ring from a hard ware store just as long as it fits and doesn't bind the valve up and ... | |
| Delco electronic climate control | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an electronic climate control unit from a 1990 Bonneville to fix. They tell me it is blowing ... A: what fuse blows one for the control head or one for the blower motor blows? that system has multiple ... | |
| Grand Prix | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: my brother just called said his 2000 grand prix is on its third engine. He does not run them hard. ... A: it depends on what has happened to each one. neither of the engine in that car were nited for rellly ... | |
| brake lines????? | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: i have a 99 grand am with a 2.4L engine.i need to replace the brake lines running to the back of the ... A: Hey Eric: You can buy that whole assembly of lines from front to rear for that car we do them all ... | |
| dash board wont work | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: i also just had a pig tail replaced A: Is the IPC the only thing on the truck that doesn't work? What Pig tail? Is it related to the ... | |
| knock sensor | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Where is the knock sensor on a 91 Bonneville 3.8L? I am getting a code 43 - Electronic Spark ... A: It's been a Looonnngggg time since I worked on one that old. It's on the block either in between ... | |
| 1998 sunfire 2.2 check engine light issues | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: 98 sunfire 2.2 the check engine light is on in the car.It's my girlfriends car an nysi is due in a ... A: do you live in a rust belt area part of the US Like north east? if so there was a reclall on this ... | |
| 1998 sunfire 2.2 check engine light issues | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: 98 sunfire 2.2 the check engine light is on in the car.It's my girlfriends car an nysi is due in a ... A: Did the cam sensor set again right away or is the light still on from the EGR valve. You cleared the ... | |
| Multifunction Switch | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Puccio, I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix and I have been having problems with my brake ... A: The turn signal switch is a pretty straight forwards job but you have to remove the steering wheel ... | |
| 1997 Pontaic Grand Prix | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Hey Todd, I have a problem with the instrument cluster. The speedometer and tach stop working. Speed ... A: well the fuse blew for a reason. what fuse was it for the IPC "speedo" or what? if the fuse blows ... | |
| 89 GTA won't start | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Parked it Thursday evening. Ran fine, no problems, no indications any thing was wrong. Went to ... A: Hey Nick: I assume it doesn't have a dead battery? the head lamps and power accys work like radio ... | |
| 3800 series II misfire once engine warms up | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 grand prix gt 3800 II k. The car runs good for about three minutes until the engine ... A: 2 thoughts. Unplug the Mass air flow sensor on the top of the throttle body and drive it. It will ... | |
| car won't start | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I just replaced my harmonic balance pulley on my 1991 bonneville and now my car won't start...It ... A: Hey Sie: Did you buy an original equipment balancer or an aftermarket. The crank shaft sensor gets ... | |
| 1996 pontiac grand prix 3.4L | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 grand prix with a 3.4L eng. when i start the car it will idle rough and go from 700 rpm ... A: The engine more the likley have a vacuum leak. The lower intanke manifold gaskets leak on these ... | |
| Pontiac Trans Sport | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I am working on a 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport for a buddy of mine. When first he brought it to me, it ... A: Okay start from square #1. you had 1 dead coil pack thus only 4 cylinders running. Did you try ... | |
| 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3100 v6 SFI | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I found a 3100v6 sfi rebuilt/remanufactured engine with a 5yr/100,000mi warranty + $350core free ... A: Hey Frank: if it has an ignition "spark" miss why do you think it needs a new engine? It could be ... | |
| HELP 2001 Bonneville SSEI Tranny Issue | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I stopped at a red light and when I pulled through the light I went through a puddle of water at ... A: I'm not a transmission man by any means as my siganture shows but try this unplug the electrical ... | |
| 2004 grande prix | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: The fan for the heater/ac will not turn on you can feel the car shake when you turn the knob but no ... A: the blower motor is under the glove box on the right side of the dash on the bootom of the heater ... | |
| 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: When I start the car, it idles at 1800 rpm and stays there and the electric cooling fan runs. I ... A: if you cross a and b with the key on it should flash at least a code 12. if not there could be an ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: My son drives a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix - It has been stalling out every couple of days - the no ... A: Has the service engine soon light come on at all and stayed on while the engine is running? if so ... | |
| 96 grand am cluster | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I just replaced the gauges in my 96 grand am. Car starts and runs fine. But the gauges jump around ... A: Hey Raymond: what was wrong with the old cluster same issues? Is the cluster you replaced a ... | |
| 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, Making Noise | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has a 2003 Grand Prix. It is making a noise that sounds like a barking dog! We've ... A: wit this have any kind of engine repair done recently like intake manifole gaskets? If not how about ... | |
| 1994 Pont Bonneville | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently asked a question about this car. I purchased the car about 4mths ago. It has been doing ... A: well it sounds like it couls be 1 of 2 things I'm going to "guess" the first thing as a crank sgaft ... | |
| Turn signal on 2001 Sunfire | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I am having an issue that I hope you can answer... All the turn signals work EXCEPT the front ... A: The most likley cause is a bad bulb or socket for the bulb since all of the other lights work. that ... | |
| P1404 and P404 ODB II codes | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Firebird v6 3800. I am receiving a Check Engine light. I have read the code ... A: The most likley cause is a bad valve BUT that is an expensive guess. what you need is an actaul scan ... | |
| 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Where is the speedometer cable connected to the trnasmission? A: Hey John: No speedo cable on this car it's electronically driven. does the transmission shifty ... | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Subject: Remote Keyless Entry on 1989 GM W cars: (Pontiac Grand Prix, Olds Cutlass Supreme and ... A: Your welcome. Glad I could help you out. Like I said it's a guess but you just confirmed what I was ... | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: Subject: Remote Keyless Entry on 1989 GM W cars: (Pontiac Grand Prix, Olds Cutlass Supreme and ... A: Like I said it's a guess but if for some reason it seems to be heat related if the car sits and ... | |
| 1994 Pont Bonneville | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased this 1994 Pontiac Bonneville and it has run great for about 8,000 miles now it ... A: The cam sensor will not cuase a stall. A crank sensor will. You have to remove the harmonic balancer ... | |
| 1994 Pont Bonneville | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased this 1994 Pontiac Bonneville and it has run great for about 8,000 miles now it ... A: Yes that is obd 2 so no flash codes. With it dying My first though is a crank shaft position ... | |
| 1994 Pont Bonneville | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased this 1994 Pontiac Bonneville and it has run great for about 8,000 miles now it ... A: when it does does it spit sputter then stall out or does it just cut out like someone turned off the ... | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Subject: Remote Keyless Entry on 1989 GM W cars: (Pontiac Grand Prix, Olds Cutlass Supreme and ... A: more then liley the keyless entry module (receiver) in the cars is the issue they are on the rear ... | |
| 1996 pontiac grand prix | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: What can be the problem why my emissions testing are not passing and the problem is the results tell ... A: The 2 codes you gare getting are more then likely not related. the 300 is for a misfire which could ... | |
| 97 grand prix | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: The gas gauge on my 97 grand prix doesnt work. It reads a full tank all the time do you have any ... A: Hey "K" The fuel level sensor in the gas tank is bad causing the gauge to read full al the time. As ... | |
| interior lighting | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a '00 Pontiac grand prix gtp, the display on the top center dash, where the boost gauge, and ... A: Hey Robert: how about the radio display and the Hvac diaplay if it has auto a/c? If those light up ... | |
| 2001 bonneville | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: My 2001 bonneville (se model) 3800 engine, while i was driving and my service engine soon light ... A: The engine is misfiring meaning it is not running on all 6 cyliners more thne likley it's running on ... | |
| RIM | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for the location of R.I.M. rear integrated module Got a Code "660" This was after I ... A: The Rim is located on the panel behind the rear seat you have to pull the plasric panel off at the ... | |
| 96 Bonneville starting trouble | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 Pontiac Bonneville SE V6 with 135,000 miles. It has been a good, reliable car until a ... A: I doubt it a stalling issue along with a no crank issue intermittant wouldn not be related I ... | |
| 96 Bonneville starting trouble | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 Pontiac Bonneville SE V6 with 135,000 miles. It has been a good, reliable car until a ... A: you may be on the right track with the key/security system issue. those cars had problems with the ... | |
| 2001 Grand Am | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 01 grand am, it started and ran okay, i went into town and turned it off at the store, i ... A: Hey Dustin: when you try to start start it leave the key in the run position does the security lamp ... | |
| a/c freon leak 1996 grand am | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: 1 litre has a freon leak, put green dye in system and noticed a leaky fitting near the bottom rad. ... A: | |
| 2008 Pontiac G6 won't start | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Electrical problem 2008 Pontiac G6 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic Strange... Drove G6 home ... A: Hey Jim: It's an electical issue of some kind but what? all the onboard modules are intertwined on ... | |
| remote transmitter | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2006 gran prix 6cyl. i have a new remote transmitter and would like to know how to program ... A: you need a scan tool to do it on that car. up to around 2003 you could do it with out a scan tool ... | |
| Rat Rod Project. | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a 53' Pontiac Chieftain from a vintage junkyard. The Car has no ... A: Hey Todd: Quite the project you have ahead of you there. Actually I have worked on one of those in ... | |
| 2006 pontiac g6 no start | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: As I stated I have a 2006 Pontiac G6 with the 3.5 and auto. It ran fine in the morning but when ... A: where is the clicking soing comming from? under the dash our outside under the hood. if the noise in ... | |
| montana door unlock issue | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have the same problem with my locks . It locks with the door switches,but not unlock. The key fob ... A: Hey Wayne: Yep, common issue. the wire harness that runs under the r/f door sill plate and rug ... | |
| map sensor and air flow sensor | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: What is happening when map sensor and air flow sensor go out? ANSWER: Hi Maria: what model and ... A: TY for the kind comment. I'm happy to help you out! Does the car die out? If so is it just like ... | |
| map sensor and air flow sensor | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: What is happening when map sensor and air flow sensor go out? A: what model and year car is this. It's odd to loose both of them. Usually the MAF goes bad and you ... | |
| 2000 sunfire rear struts | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering how you get the rear struts out of a 2000 sunfire. I have all the bolts off and i ... A: the struts are bolted to the body you need to remove the nuts and bolts from inside the trunk. once ... | |
| a/c | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a question about my a/c. when i cut my air on it doesnt gets cold or anything and the motor ... A: look for the Lo side service port for the a/c system and use a small screwdriver and depress on the ... | |
| MOTOR MOUNTS | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: My car shakes when the air conditioner is turned on. I went to a secondary shop and they said my ... A: what make and model and year car? To tell you the truth I have no idea how much a job cost to do I ... | |
| a/c | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: i have a question about my a/c. when i cut my air on it doesnt gets cold or anything and the motor ... A: Hey Tyler: the blower motor will not change shounds when you turn the a/c on or off. You need to ... | |
| starter | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Where is the starter on 2002 grand prix gt 2002. My car will not start I turn the key and it ... A: it is located on the bottom of the engine towards the front of the car. usually they just click when ... | |
| 1997 GRAND PRIX GTP | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I LET SOMEONE TRY 2 INSTALL A STEREO AND THEY TRIED 2 RUN IT DIRECT. THEY RAN DOWN MY BATTERY, WHEN ... A: make sure it doesn;t have any blown fuses that car has 2 fuse boxes one behind the glove box and one ... | |
| Fuel Pressure Regulator | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I have 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix and it starts without any problems in the morning --- after the car ... A: The pressure regulator on that car is in the tank. that is a gen III 38000 it has a return less fuel ... | |
| ABS & Trac off lights on &/whinning | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3800 II series with 190,000 miles (& running STRONG!) the ABS & ... A: more then likely this needs at least 1 front wheel bearing. The right side where the noise is ... | |
| 1994 pontiac sunbird se | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 94 sunbird and it wont go into reverse. its a manual tranny and it jolts whenever we back ... A: Well as the the trasnmission usually it's not a minor repair. It's usually in internal failure and ... | |
| 1989 pontiac 6000 4 cylinder | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Our 1989 pontiac 6000 4cylinder won't spark. The battery was bad, but we replaced it. It started ... A: you need to see if it indeen is missing spark If it does start and then dies out it more then likley ... | |
| climate control system | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Pontiac Bonneville with electronic climate control system. I unhooked my battery to ... A: those ealrier climate control systems are tough to figure out the fact that the temp is blinking ... | |
| HVAC | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Pontiac grand prix se, 3.1 engine, my air condition is only blowing cold out of the ... A: Hey Donn: It could be 2 things. Either the temp acuator on the drivers side of the air box is ... | |
| 1989 pontiac sunbird le | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1989 pontiac sunbird le 2.0 I was driving it one day and the engine just shut down. There ... A: Well it can be a lot of things. It could be a fuel injetor that it leaking It could be a pressure ... | |
| Pontiac repair | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Pontiac Bonneville that runs fine on cool days but in heavy traffic on warm days it ... A: I would put a fule pressure gage on the car and let it run untill it's hot and starts to act up and ... | |
| getting the oil pan off a 99 sunfire | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: Actually you did not answer the question I was asking, your answer to my first question "My problem ... A: It's not that had to get the pan off There is an engine mount that goes under the oil pan that has ... | |
| 1997 pontiac firebird trans am 5.7 l | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: what are the coil springs between axles in differential,and how to deal with them if i am want ... A: Hey Joe: do you mean the actual springs for the suspension they are the same side to side or do you ... | |
| 1994 Pontiac Firebird | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: My driver side window will not roll down. They are power windows. When I try to roll them down a ... A: either way you going to have to take the door panel offand see what is going on in the door. good ... | |
| 1993 pontiac sunbird | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: the car starts, runs for awhile and just dies, any suggestions A: What engine is in this 4 cylinder or is it a V6 GT? When it dies what happens it it like someone ... | |
| Help me please my car wont start | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a pontiac sunfire 2001 2.2 l coupe I had gone shopping I was gone for about 20 mins and when ... A: is the security lamp on and or flashing when it dies out? if so just leave the key in the run ... | |
| oil pressure | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Car is a 1999 Sunfire GT, 2.4 ltr., auto. trans. Has approx. 168,000 km (105,000 miles).Oil light ... A: those Pressures are too low. I'm old skewl and like to see 10 PSI for every 1,000 rpm's Not every ... | |
| wipers | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM WHEN TURNING OFF WIPERS THE WIPERS RETURN TO THE TOP AND STOP LOOKS LIKE A ... A: If you live in a area wher there is snow and you had the wipers frozen to the window and turned them ... | |
| top won't go down | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: 07 Pontiac-G gt convertible top will not go down. can hear motor running but top doesn't to release ... A: you have to take the headliner off the roof from the inside and you will see which rod is bent it ... | |
| top won't go down | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: 07 Pontiac-G gt convertible top will not go down. can hear motor running but top doesn't to release ... A: There should be an allen wrench in the glove box and if you look up ate the headliner above the rear ... | |
| top won't go down | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: 07 Pontiac-G gt convertible top will not go down. can hear motor running but top doesn't to release A: Hey Joe: well It's hard to say for sure what the issue here is with out seeing it but I have a good ... | |
| Got a bad ticking noise | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Gmc 1500 Pickup 4x4 with a 350 Vortec motor. When you start it it has a a ticking ... A: does the noise go away once the truck warms up or does it quiet down? does the noise go away if the ... | |
| 93 Pontiac Transport 3.8 | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 93 Pontiac Transport 3800 . The car does not run smooth when at an idle,seems to be ... A: Hey Pete: Condensation out the tail pipe is not unusual especially if it's extremly humid and at ... | |
| Follow up to the follow up of 5/29/2009 | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm having the same problem as the person from "Follow up to fuel pump," and I am throwing the p1626 ... A: Hey Joe: you have to help me out here what model and year is this car I can't remeber a question ... | |
| Will not turn over | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Grand Prix. I changed the battery because it was dead. Now the lights and radio etc ... A: Hey Chris: That vinatge Grand Prix had issues with the elcetical part of the ignition switch and ... | |
| 1993 Buick | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: My dad has a 1993 Buick Century that belonged to my grandmother. It is a 3300 engine and the car has ... A: Hey Jaimie: Well that engine is an odd breed it was only in a couple of model years and only in 2 ... | |
| severe issues with a 1998 firebird | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Pontiac Firebird 3800 V6 and recently i took it on the highway and it broke down. The ... A: Do you know what trouble codes are setting on this when it's running rough? Tht would narrow the ... | |
| mas air flow sensor | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 pontiac bonniville sse supercharged. the car runs great with the mas air flow sensor ... A: well with it disconnect it'm sure it idles olay but it more then likley has a pretty bad hesitation ... | |
| 2005 Vibe throttle control. | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Pontiac Vibe Auto trans FWD with cruise control. It appears to have a computer between ... A: Good question and I don't have an answer for you nor does GM or Toyota. I can tell you this your car ... | |
| 04 vibe factory alarm | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: i installed a ad on remote start using factory remote.the keypad doesn't work when engine is ... A: Hey Danny: I don't know of a way to by pass that it's a safety feature built into the car for a ... | |
| 1994 fire bird engine swap | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: 4L motor in it i want to change it to a 3.8L i was wondering if this is possible and what would all ... A: Hey Jeff: No they will not interchange. The bolt pattern on the engine is different for a 3.4 then ... | |
| Car running rich | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1988 Pontiac grand am LE that was coming up with a code that said it was running lean. I ... A: I doubt that will fix it. I would double check to make sure the right pump was put in this and an ... | |
| 2002 pontiac montana battery light. | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Battery light comes on and stays on. Battery cables checked for good contact and are OK. Mechanic ... A: If the laternator was charging then why was it replaced? any alternator that has a lifetime warranty ... | |
| Car running rich | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1988 Pontiac grand am LE that was coming up with a code that said it was running lean. I ... A: what engine is in this a 2.3 liter or a 2.5 liter engine? the only thing that was changed on this ... | |
| sunfire wont start, has spark and fuel | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: my brotherinlaw asked me to get his car started. its a 97 sunfire but i know the engin in there ... A: well I would do a compression test on the engine and see what you have all of them should be withing ... | |
| 2006 Pontiac G6 SE | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: This morning I started my car to go to work and when I put it in gear, the doors didn't ... A: does this car have a sun roof? If so I would possibly suspect a water leak into the car causing some ... | |
| 1994 Grand Prix SE Door problems | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 door 94 grand prix, i have had problems opening both doors. Last month the outside door ... A: You can get just the handle. That was a pretty common issue on those cars. You may need a new door ... | |
| Engine dies and stalls in gear | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: 3 six cyl. My engine dies/stalls in gear backing out the drive way no check engine light.i replaced ... A: The engine coolant fan runs on that van all the time it's belt driven. The fact that the engine will ... | |
| Gas gauge fluctuating and car stalling problems | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Monte Carlo SS with a 3.8 and 58000 miles I've been having problems with my gas gauge ... A: Your on the right path with a crank sensor. if the cars just shuts off and stalls like someone ... | |
| Engine dies and stalls in gear | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: 3 six cyl. My engine dies/stalls in gear backing out the drive way no check engine light.i replaced ... A: Hey Jeff: well a few things to look at here. #1 that engine needs over 55 PSI of fuel pressure to ... | |
| my 1997 sunfire | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1997 sunfire and I've been having trouble with my battery. it keeps going dead so i thought ... A: Hey Scotty: When the car is running do you notice anything that is not working properly or doesn't ... | |
| transmission slipping | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: tonight my transmission was slipping around 65m ph and then around 40 mph. is this something simple ... A: It's more then just changine the fluid. I would first check the fl;uid levle when the car is hot if ... | |
| 2006 Pontiac Torrent | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Pontiac Torrent. I took it to the dealer because while driving the brake warning light ... A: the park brake switch is on the parking brake assembly if the lamp is on unplug the switch and see ... | |
| 97 Gran Prix 3800 stalling | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My daughters 97 Gran Prix 3800 has begun stalling when coming to a stop or turn and also when ... A: well low spped stalling on these is strange. I would start by # 1 using a TP sensor that is an AC ... | |
| 2006 Pontiac Torrent | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Pontiac Torrent. I took it to the dealer because while driving the brake warning light ... A: Neither of these will cause the red warning light to come on. the light is one for either low brake ... | |
| 1998 Pontiac Trans sport starter | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I went out to start my van and nothing happened. it is not the battery cause all the other ... A: Hey Ronnie: well you need to see if your are indeed getting full battery volatge down at the ... | |
| 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, have trouble codes, PLS HELP! | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Okay, so I have been having quite the trouble with my '97 Sunfire. It is a 2.4 L manual ... A: If you live in the rust belt like I do ther is a chance that the issue is with the engine control ... | |
| Pontiac 2000 2.4ltr. auto | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: The problem is a slight drip of coolant from the Center back area of the engine. Overnight the leak ... A: that is not normal. Yes the water pump on this enegin is noted for weepage but not leaking if you ... | |
| 2000 Pontiac Gram prix air conditioner | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My AC does not blow Cold Air...the light comes and the blower works. this was the 1st time I used it ... A: Hey Mark: well it can be an electrical issue withe the a/c ststem that the compresor clutch will ... | |
| 2001 grand prix 3.1 | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: ... I have a 2001 grand prix 3.1 engine misfire... code shows a p300 which is random cylinder ... A: I assue the sensor your refering to in the crank sensor on the harmonic balancer? There shoul be NO ... | |
| severe issues with a 1998 firebird | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Pontiac Firebird 3800 V6 and recently i took it on the highway and it broke down. The ... A: Hey David: From what you said I would agree an electrical issue but what. I would start with the ... | |
| 1995 Pontiac Transport 3.8 - engine misses | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Todd. Being married to a mechanic, I find myself seeking answers to fix my own vehicle quite often. ... A: I would say you have an ignitions system issue going on here possibly a bad ignition module or a bad ... | |
| shift cylenoid | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: My 2002 Montana will not shift into overdrive, been told it's one of the cylenoids but noone can ... A: Hey Bobby: Well it can be a lot of things the easiest thing for it to be would be a shift solenoid ... | |
| 99 grand prix unlocks by itself | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Grand Prix GT and it has started to unlock itself randomly. Either when driving or ... A: Hey Rich: Well it can be a lot of things But I'm thinking it may be an issue in the door latch ... | |
| pontiac grand prix 2000 - low oil light always on | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: about 3500 miles ago, got an oil change and ever since the low oil light has been on. just got ... A: I'm going to assuem the light your refering to is NOT the red warning light but low oil level lamp ... | |
| Olds Sihouette wiring | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I was replacing a taillight that wasn't working and noticed that one of the contacts wasn't visible ... A: I can't tell you that for sure. But if the connector is burnt up at the ckt. board it will do all ... | |
| Olds Sihouette wiring | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I was replacing a taillight that wasn't working and noticed that one of the contacts wasn't visible ... A: Hey Dennis: I'm sure you blew a fuse or 2 in the fuse block. You didn't mention the model year of ... | |
| Rythmic rough idle, no heat | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: The vehicle: 1995 Pontiac Grand Am door Coupe, Quad Four. 195,xxx miles. Recently Purchased with no ... A: With that many Miles on it it couls be just about anything wrong with it. But I would look at the ... | |
| Headlights | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: ...for about 2 months now my low beams do not want to work..I changed my headlights once...and I ... A: You could have a bead head lamp switch or a bad DRL module. The low beams run though the DRL module ... | |
| 1999 grand am gt dim headlight | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: what would cause one headlight to be dim. replaced bulb,still dim A: you have high resitance in one of the wires to the bulb that's dim. Did you replace the bulb with ... | |
| intermittant no start | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: 1989 Pontiac grand am,2.3 quad4,automatic If I drive it as normal and then shut it off and restart ... A: well when it will not start your going to have to see what's missing. Fuel,or not enough pressure,No ... | |
| 95 pontiac firebird trans am | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: Forgot to unplug negative lead from battery to replace water pump took coil and module pack ... A: I'm going to assume this is a V8 engine? If so chances are that water/coolant got into the optispark ... | |
| fuel problem | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: Hey Todd I left the fuel pressure tester on that 95 bonneville like you said and in 20 minutes it ... A: those #'s seem a bit low. I would do one last thing before I condem the pump. make sure you have ... | |
| 1992 Bonneville not starting | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Pontiac Bonneville SE with about 230K miles. It started about 1-1/2 yr ago. ... A: I would not condem the lock cylinder if the starter clicks. If it clicke it does get some sort of a ... | |
| Car Won't Budge | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: The car is a 2000 Trans Am V8 with Ram Air WS6 Package. I just aquired it from a previous owner ... A: Does this have a factory alarm system or an aftermarket alarm system. if it's an aftermarket alarm ... | |
| p0131 oxygen sensor | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: what can i do to get rid of this problem A: Hey Terry : what year and model car is this? usually it's a bad sensor but you could have an engine ... | |
| Brake issue | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: i have a potiac aztek 2001, i am having problems with the brake lamp, when i am driving the brake ... A: The red light is on for any number of reasons. Low brake fluid in the mater cylinder, The parking ... | |
| Trouble starting 87 Pontiac Grand Prix | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: Starting this winter I have been having trouble starting my Pontiac from time to time. I will go to ... A: You lost me here.. it will not crank but if you play around with the choke it starts? If the car ... | |
| fuel problem | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: Hey Todd I wrote you a couple weeks back about the 95 bonneville having the fuel problem.It starts ... A: Yes those #'s seem a bit low by about 4-5 Lbs. I would check to see ewhat happensx to the pressure ... | |
| Service Traction and Engine Light | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Pontiac G5 GT. My service traction light and engine light are on. The car jerks when ... A: Hey Josh: What codes are stored in the barke control module and in the engine control module? were ... | |
| dont wanna rplace is im not sure | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I got a 2003 grand prix 3.1 liter with. A p0135 which isthe xygen sensorr in the exhaust manifold I ... A: Those #'s are a good sweep for the sensor so it appears that it is working. Did you use a scan tool ... | |
| 1993 pontiac sunbird | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: Car starts up fine, but after driving it for about 30 minutes, or car gets up to tempture, if I come ... A: the transmission is a 3 speed. the genaric name for it is a 125. No those 2 parts I mentioned are ... | |
| 1993 pontiac sunbird | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: Car starts up fine, but after driving it for about 30 minutes, or car gets up to tempture, if I come ... A: When it stalls out does it feel like a standard transmission car that you forgot to depress the ... | |
| 95 ponitac transport 3.1 | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: we traveled recently but the power is excellent but when we travel uphill, we barely hav power. what ... A: The first thing I would check is the fuel filter. It's the most overlooked maintence part on these ... | |
| 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Not sure what size engine it is but i have the base model Grand Am. I'm trying to figure out why my ... A: The lamp is on due to a chargeing system failure. More then likely the alternator has failed. ... | |
| Blower motor | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: The dealership says there are 2 types of blower motors for an 02 bonneville one with a cooling tube ... A: Well I'm not a prts guy so I willtry to help you here as best as I can I just fix 'em don't look up ... | |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I had the PCM replace about 3 months ago because it kept dieing while I was driving and the display ... A: yes usually the control modules will store codes in them for up to 50 key cycles after a failure ... | |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I had the PCM replace about 3 months ago because it kept dieing while I was driving and the display ... A: there is some sort of an electronic gremlin going on here. All of the electronice on the car are ... | |
| 2005 Grand Prix problems, please help | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Grand Prix GT. It has the 3.8 series 3 motor in it and 3 button computer. Recently, as ... A: It sounds to me like you have a communication issue with the modules on the car. I would have the ... | |
| sunfire will not start | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: i drove my 2005 sunfire home one day cut it off and come back apx 4 hr, what can it be or what do i ... A: Hey Kris: A common issue with these cars is fuel pumps go bad due to the fact that no one ever ... | |
| fuel problem | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Hey Todd I have a 1995 bonneville and and every once in a while it will chug and sputter when you ... A: Hey Jeff: If this car has a lot of miles on it I would do a few things to it. first off clean the ... | |
| CAR STALLS | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1996 PONTIAC GRAN PRIX V/6 THAT STALLS WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, I ... A: well I would look at the basics first like the battery and battery cables. I have seen batteries ... | |
| my 2004 pontiac vibe | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: i changed the spark plugs in my 04 vibe and now it won't crank over with the key i jumped the ... A: Well I did some looking her on my service info and It appears that "SOME" Vibes have theft ... | |
| Front wheel ABS brakes | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: 2002 montana. Front ABS brakes are acting up.Whenever vehicle steering when driving is turned right ... A: Hey John: sound to me like you have a wheel bearing (HUB) problem but on the opisite side that was ... | |
| heater noise | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: my 2004 sunfire has a clicking sound in the heating system coming from in behind the glove ... A: well it sounds like omething got stuck in the heater motor is is toucking the fan blade on the ... | |
| heater core on a 1998 pontiac montana | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering where the heater cores loaction was under the hood on a 1998 pontiac montana.i am ... A: don 't bother using any of those magic potion sealers they cause more probelms then they fix. they ... | |
| reset security on 97 Grand Prix after battery change | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I changed the battery on my 97 Grand Prix GTP. Now when I try to start the car it runs for 4 or 5 ... A: if you hold your foot to the floor can you keep it running that way so the engine is running up ... | |
| Switch Location | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Where is the cooling fan thermostat and/or switch located on a 1999 Pontiac Montana? A: Hey Hank: the coolant sensor is on the lower intake manifold right where the upper radiator hose ... | |
| '93 6rand Prix shift cable adjustment | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a '93 6rand Prix w/ a/t that needs the linkage/shift cable adjusted. Before I can do this, I ... A: There is no special tool for the job. I use a 90 degree bent pick or yout could use a cotter key ... | |
| 94 Pontiac Grand Prix heavy miss | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Good Day! I have a 94 Pontiac Grand Prix with a heavy miss. If the car is cold, it runs great. But ... A: what engine is in this? 3100 V6? I would get a fuel pressure gauge on the engine and see what the ... | |
| chugging /stalling | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Grand Am 2.5 the car will run fine for awhile then will start to chug.If I give it gas ... A: Hey Shaun: it can be a lot of things. If the service engine light goes on there has to be a code ... | |
| Brakelights and turn signals.... | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: they were working fine until tonight, i bought some new fuses to replace the one from the ABS that i ... A: My guess would be a turn/hazzard switch in the steering column. the brake light ckts. go through the ... | |
| 97 Sunfire 2.2 l | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: My care does not want to start when the weather is damp takes forever to get it to run and end up ... A: Hey chris: if the car starts and run fin when it dry and not damp out. I would look at the ignition ... | |
| 2006 Pontiac Torrent | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: the tail door of my 2006 Pontiac Torrent is locked. The remote unlock and lock the four doors ... A: Hey Orlando: stand behinfd the truck and unlock the doors and see if you can hear the lock actautor ... | |
| pontiac g6 2006 | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: how repair a g6 2006 2.4l ecotec p0300, i change the crank sensor but the car still have the same ... A: A p0300 can be caused by a lot of different things it's a random misfire code. when it's running you ... | |
| cant turn key | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1999 pontiac grand am , i went to start it today and i cannot turn the key, i tried the ... A: if the key(s) will not turn in the ignition lock cylinder either the cyclinder it's self is jamed in ... | |
| pontiac montana rear brakes | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: 2003 replaced all parts inside drum on right but brake adjuster will fall apart in about 40 miles of ... A: Hey Richard: 2 thoughts the aduster is the is for the wrong side of the car. I'm not a parts guy so ... | |
| Starter won't turn over | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: The car is my girlfriend's Buick Regal Custom 3.8. When I turn the key there is one aggressive clunk ... A: if the cra will not crank over but when you take the blet off it will crank and run then one of the ... | |
| Grand Am heater blower | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am with the v6 engine, I have no power going to the blower motor switch, ... A: This car has 3 fuses boxes the under hood box and ther is one on both sides of the dash. sheck there ... | |
| 1992 Bonneville not starting | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Pontiac Bonneville SE with about 230K miles. It started about 1-1/2 yr ago. ... A: wel you could have a base electrial issue her like a bad starter motor or battery cable. the just ... | |
| alternator wiring | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently done an eng swap in my 1999 pontiac montana 3800.Somehow i managed to snap off the two ... A: the orange wire is the field turn on whire for the alternator. it runs into the harness that runs ... | |
| no heat antifreeze smell | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2003 Pontiac Montana and it is giving off no heat and has an anti freeze smell when being ... A: It may not be a heater core they are rare to go on these vans but they do go. If indeed it is the ... | |
| RELAY STARTER | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: MY NAME IS ALBERT AND I AM WORKING ON MY FATHER-INLAWS 97 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE BUT I CANNOT FIGURE ... A: this did n ot have a starter relay from the factory. BUT there was a recall on these cars to install ... | |
| Grand Prix Electrical | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Last night on the way home from work my electric seat heater was extremely hot. It took awhile to ... A: That car has 2 fuse boxes one under the hood and one behind the glove box. it's not going to be a ... | |
| 94 Firebird | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 94 Firebird manual transmission and the 3.4 V6. It will start and run fine, smooth idle, ... A: well It soulds like it's an ignition system problem or a fuel injector issue. You could ahve ... | |
| 1995 Pontiac Bonneville Shudders on Acceleration | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Pontiac Bonneville SE (3800 Series II V6, not supercharged). It has about 170,000 ... A: Hey Austin: can you make this car do it if you have it in gear and press the brake and rais the ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Bonneville Overheating | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My 2002 Bonneville SE 3.8 liter 130,000 miles blows out cold air and overheats pretty fast when ... A: Yes that would do it. those elbows do go bad. you need to remove the belt tensioner to replace that ... | |
| IGNITION CYLINDER LOCK | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have lost the keys to my 1978 Trans Am that I am about to start restoring. Do you have any ... A: you need 2 special tools a steering wheel puller. And a lock plate tool. you can more then likely ... | |
| 97 Bonneville shutting off. | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 bonneville se. i recently had a new radiator put in, and about a week later my car shut ... A: The check gauges lamp when on due to the stall condition not a cause of the stall. when it dies did ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Bonneville Overheating | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My 2002 Bonneville SE 3.8 liter 130,000 miles blows out cold air and overheats pretty fast when ... A: either you have a head gasket problem with this or a lower intake gasket issue or best case cenario ... | |
| car repair | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a 95 pontiac firebird with a 4:3 v 6 and want to swap motors what v 8 would be the easiest? ... A: switching to any thing other then what is in the car now is a MAJOR project due to the suspension ... | |
| 2000 Grand Am GT 3400 series | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Where is the water pump located on a 2000 Grand Am GT 3400 series A: it's on the left front side of the engine which on this car would be up near the radiaror. it has a ... | |
| 1998 Pontiac Montana | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at a 1998 Pontiac Montana to buy, but the owner said that his temperture gage keeps ... A: it depends on the shape the van is in. ans the mileage. The price seems cheap enough BUT these ... | |
| cruise control 2002 Bonneville | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: 2002 Pontiac Bonneville, 3.8 engine. 152,000 miles* Cruise control disconnects/shuts off at various ... A: Hey Dwayne: The Cruise is a pretty complex system on this car. there are a lot of pieces of the ... | |
| wont idle | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: i have a 05 pontiac grand am. a while back it got to where it wouldnt idle, you had to hold the ... A: Okay lets starts from scratch. Disconnect the battery and clean the throttle body. if the throttle ... | |
| car overheating | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: i am thinking about buying a 1999 sunfire, but it is overheating the guy says it needs a thermostat ... A: stay a way from it! those cars were noted for head gasket failures. expensive repair especially if ... | |
| 1996 pontiac grand prix problems.. | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Me and my wife bought a car a few months ago, and i've been driving it back and forth 16 miles each ... A: The fuel filter is under the car back by the gas tank on the left side of the car forward of the gas ... | |
| 1996 pontiac grand prix problems.. | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Me and my wife bought a car a few months ago, and i've been driving it back and forth 16 miles each ... A: Hey Dustin: If the service light is on there should be a code(S) stored. untill you know what that ... | |
| Radio & Speakers OK but no sound | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Recently purchased a 1997 Bonneville. After unlocking radio's anti-theft system, all systems go but ... A: Hey Lou: does this have the factory radio in it? is it an sse or ssei model? if so it may have a ... | |
| Transmission won't engage. | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Weird thing happened today. My wife is driving home in our 1993 Pontiac Bonneville (3800 V-6 ... A: It's mechanical for sure. But what? it can be a bad pump in the transnmission or low on fluid due to ... | |
| Loud Noise from rear of vehicle after parked | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix w/3800 Series II, Supercharged 6 cyl. engine that has begun ... A: well you coulds have a number of things going on here. As for the tach dropping off and the engine ... | |
| 2004 grand prix operating temp | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a similar issue as another poster who asked you a question a few days ago. My car ... A: Hey Marcus: Well first off you don't wnt a cooler t/stat then the 195 for a few reasons. Less heat ... | |
| 2005 Pontiac Grandprix | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Pontiac Grandprix, 3.8 V6. The heat is not working and I changed the Blowermotor and ... A: I'll assume when you say heat isn't working there is no air flow and that's why you replaced the ... | |
| Headlights | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Todd: I have a 97 Sunfire. Daytime running lights work well. Both headlights on high or low quit. ... A: If all the lights work lo/hi/drl's and you have to hold the switch in the flash to pass feature for ... | |
| over hearting | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: lower rad hose came off replaced clamp then replaced antifreeze in rad and resivoir and with in 2-3 ... A: first off what model and year car is this? did you overheat it when this happened or did you realize ... | |
| coolant leak | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 95 bonneville with a 3.8 in it.The other day I noticed it was leaking anti-freeze quite ... A: You need to take the bracket off the front of the engine that attaches the alternator to the engine ... | |
| oil pump | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pontiac grand am gt. It has a tapping noise on top of motor. just replaced oil, filter ... A: what engine is in this V6 or 4 cylinder? does it have a lot of miles on it? If it's loosing oil ... | |
| 2005 pontiac grand am key issue | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Key will not turn in ignition, wheels free spinning, power good when opening doors and locking, car ... A: did you try your second key? If that will not turn either then then the ignition lock cylinder is ... | |
| Emergency Brake not holding | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 pontiac grand am v6 3.2l. Today, while I was driving, I hit a somewhat severe bump in ... A: there is a pawl on the lever that rides aon a "gear" that palw may not be enguaguing on the gear to ... | |
| 93 grand am gt rough idle while in gear | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: My cat converter was glowing red so I had it replaced car still ran rough. Replaced o2 and it ran ... A: In a rare instance yes it could. If the engine is running too cool then it will run too rich and it ... | |
| 2006 Pontiac g6 | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2006 Pontiac g6 and the power steering light comes on threw the radio and i can not find ... A: Hey Shawn: This car has electric power steering. No fluid in the system. It has a motor that ... | |
| 2003 Montana wont idle down | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: DTC P1635, P1639 autoparts guys test says circuit 1 reference out of range, replaced TPS MAP MASS ... A: well you could have a bad sensor one of the ones you mentioned or a wire harness issue or a bad ... | |
| 88 grand am cold start issues | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: whether it sits overnight or just a few hours , when cold, she starts fine, runs fine for a min or ... A: What 4 cylinder engine is in this a quad 4 or a tech 4. It sounds like it's misfiring. it could be ... | |
| jerks when diving | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1993 pontiac transport and when i,m driving it,it jerks like its not getting gas, but i ... A: well you need to start with the basics and with out me seeing it or feeling what it's doing while it ... | |
| 1997 Pontiac Bonneville Se does not start | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: my 97 bonneville doesnt start, at first we thought it was the starter and we replaced that and it ... A: you probalby have/had residual coolant in the lower intake and when the engine started to crank it ... | |
| check engine water level light. | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and I cannot get the check light for the engine water level to ... A: If the low coolant light is on and the radiator is full then the low coolant levle sensor module on ... | |
| Normal Temp Guage Reading | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I own a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT(3800 Series II V6 engine). What is the normal temperature guage ... A: The temp gauge on the dsah is onl;y an indicator it's not an excat reading it's close but not exact. ... | |
| Diagram | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Hey is there anywhere i can find a diagram for a 94 pontiac boneville sse steering column where the ... A: 2 problmes this software will not allow me to cut an paste pictures into it. I also only have online ... | |
| door chime | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: The door chime is stuck on. It goes on and off when i turn a corner. or break. But other than that ... A: without a scan tool to looks at body function control module data it's a guessing game as to which ... | |
| Issue with 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GT | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: my engine size is 3.8, 6 cylinder and my service engine soon light has been on for about a week now, ... A: if the engine is running faster then normal then I would suspect a vacuum leak at the engine or an ... | |
| 99 Sunfire Headlights | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Todd, I have a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L 4cyl.not turbo charged. The DRL and the low beam headlights ... A: Hey Don more then lilley you have an issue here with the forward lamp wire harness there are ... | |
| 1997 Pontiac Bonneville Se does not start | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: my 97 bonneville doesnt start, at first we thought it was the starter and we replaced that and it ... A: Way more the $100.00. The upper intake is around $200.00 just for the part alone plus the gasket kit ... | |
| 1997 Pontiac Bonneville Se does not start | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: my 97 bonneville doesnt start, at first we thought it was the starter and we replaced that and it ... A: did you try to turn the engine over by hand. use a open end wrench or a socket on the nut for the ... | |
| 2002 Grand Prix will not start after changing the battery. | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Todd. I have a 2002 3.8 Grand Prix GT. The battery went dead on it and after replacing it, the car ... A: you have a bad connection between the batter yand the battery cables more likely the (+) cable the ... | |
| Alarm System | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I Have a 97 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8 supercharged with stock alarm. and both my remote buttons ... A: The DCDLR is in the center of the dash behinf the trip calculator/Driver info center. I did some ... | |
| 97 Firebird electric system shuts down when starting | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 Firebird with a 3800 type II motor, standard 5 and no electric extras - everything is ... A: next time it happens see is you have headlamps open the door and see if the dome lamps come on. If ... | |
| water leak | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1994 Pontiac grand am se 4 door 4 cylinder 2.3 liter motor.i have water on the passenger ... A: being that this is 16 year old it couls be just about anything! if you live in then rust belt then I ... | |
| head lights | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 98 sunfire my DRL do not work and only the passenger high beam works. My low beams both ... A: You have a wireing harness issue with this car.It was pretty common for these to have issues any way ... | |
| Alarm System | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I Have a 97 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8 supercharged with stock alarm. and both my remote buttons ... A: if the remotes stopped workingat the same time you pulled that fuse then the "DIC" fuse must also ... | |
| 99 chevy exprerss 2500 cargo van | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: the above vehicle was running for about 15 to 20 mins this morning it was about 15 below this ... A: well 2 thoughts. either a fule pump quit or it has a bad connection going to it and closing the van ... | |
| windshield wiper | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a '01 Blazer. When I started it up other morning the wipers were on & frozen. The passenger ... A: if it's stripped out bad enoug then just remove the nut and it should pull right off if not then a ... | |
| crank sensor | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: 1999 pontiac grand prix crank sensor broke when i tried to pull it out. somebody told me to push it ... A: DO NOT PUSH IT into the engine any more then it is already because you damage the crank shaft ... | |
| pontiac sunfire | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I seen some where in here that you put a starter in you sunfire and you had wires back wards so it ... A: Hey Joe: you really can'r hook up a starter backwards. what can happen if if you replaced the ... | |
| 2009 Pontiac G5 | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Our daughter had her car for 2 weeks before hitting a concrete median. It ruined the wheels on the ... A: without seeing it it's hard to say. the extent of the damage it may have "hidden" damage too. Being ... | |
| heater core on a 1998 pontiac montana | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering where the heater cores loaction was under the hood on a 1998 pontiac montana.i am ... A: Hey Russell: the heater core(S) are actually inside the van. the pipes for the hearer core front ... | |
| Rear Engine Oil Seal Leaking | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Was told today I have a rear seal engine oil leak on my 93 Jeep Cherokee Sport automatic, 4X4-4.0 ... A: Well I'm not a jeep guy but this is a general question none the less. Here goes. If you can't afford ... | |
| rear defrost relay? | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: i have a '98 bonneville se (v6). the other day i went to start it and the battery was dead, long ... A: Hey Tim: This is a strange one. first off on the relay block it's the 3'rd one down on the left ... | |
| 2002 Grand Prix Electrical Problems | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: My automatic daytime running lights turn off the moment I turn on my heater fan, and the day time ... A: Hey Dan: without seeing it it's hard to say what the issue here is but it's either a power feed or ... | |
| 95 grandam sputtering | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: First of all my car is a automatic 95 grand am with a V6 3.1L engine. Here recently I've been having ... A: Hey Dustin: sounds like you need to start looking for a nother car this one is going to haunt you ... | |
| 99 monte carlo problem | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: when i am driving at cruising speeds(55-65) i will notice the car will jerk for maybe 2 or 3 seconds ... A: You could be right. The rattle can still be the converter especially if you have an aftermarket on ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Firebird | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: 01 Pontiac Firebird ignition will not turn my car engine off, the car starts just fine but when its ... A: well I would say this has a bad ignition switch but you said you replace that. The electrical part ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Firebird | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: 01 Pontiac Firebird ignition will not turn my car engine off, the car starts just fine but when its ... A: does this car have any kind of an aftermarket alarm or remote starter system added to it? When you ... | |
| engine swap | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE. it has a 3100 v6. the engine is shot. my question is, can i use ... A: Yes eaxactly the coils/ignition module injectoprs and so on. you may need switch the rear exhaust ... | |
| 1996 sunfire gt | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 sunfire gt it will shift into 1st and 2nd fine but will not shift into 3rd until i am ... A: Hey Josh: I'm not a transmission guy as my profile stses but I'l try to help you out.. The ... | |
| engine swap | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE. it has a 3100 v6. the engine is shot. my question is, can i use ... A: As long as both engeins are 3100's and the vin code for the engine in a code "M" they should work ... | |
| electrical problem | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: what could be the cause of ac and heater controls not working in a 1998 pontiac transport with a 3.4 ... A: Hey Thomas: What on the HVAC doesn't work? the blower motor or the modes do not switch or no temp ... | |
| 99 monte carlo problem | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: when i am driving at cruising speeds(55-65) i will notice the car will jerk for maybe 2 or 3 seconds ... A: well this can be either an engine or transmission problem. The car is going to have to driven with a ... | |
| 99 pontiac grand prix gt | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a used 99 grand prix gt and i'm having a few issues. The fist is the fuel gauges ... A: Hey Zac: #1 you need a fuel level sensor on the fuel pump module in the gas tank. #2 the speedo ... | |
| 2009 G5 | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have 1,200 miles G5 live in IN. and twice already been driving down the highway cruise set on 60 ... A: Hey Darren: This is a wired issue and on both cars? I have yet to come across an issue like this on ... | |
| gas line | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: can you tell me what i need to repair a gas line thats leaking its a 1995 pontiac bonneville would ... A: Hey Terry: it depends on where you need to fix it.. some of these car you can still buy the factory ... | |
| Ignition switch convenience lighting? | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: 2009 Pontiac G8: I have trouble finding the ignition switch in the dark. Is there a convenience ... A: Hey Justin: He's right there is no light for it.. It's a bad design I know your just going to have ... | |
| keyless entry and remote start | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 2006 Grand Prix and the keyless entry and the remote start functions do not work. ... A: Hey Doug: Yes it can be a bad button on the remote(S) It can also be an issue if there is a ... | |
| fuel pump | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend was driving her 1992 Pontiac Bonneville and it shut off on her. It didnt make any ... A: you need to see what it's missing as to why it will not start it's either a fuel or spark issue. ... | |
| Engine swap out | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I want to swap out the engine on my Pontiac 2002 Grand Prix. I have a 2002, 3100 3.1L engine, and I ... A: it will not work. The trasnmission is different so #1 it's not strong enough to handle the bigger ... | |
| 1995 pontiac bonneville | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Whenever my battery is disconnected and reconnected,the climate control needs 2 b reset.It flashes ... A: Hey Erick: Why do you keep disconnecting the battery? the reason the control head is flashing is ... | |
| No power to injectors. | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire with the 2.2L. When I got it, there was a bad injector leak. So I ... A: You still may have an issue with the security system and that is preventing it from running. It will ... | |
| timing | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I just bought new timing sprockets and chain for my 1995 pontiac grand am se with the 2.3l quad 4 I ... A: the timing marks are as follows the crank gear had a dot that lines up with a mark on the block at ... | |
| Heater | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Hey Todd i have a 97 grand am and heat stopped working. When i turn the knobs on the dash i can hear ... A: Hey Jeremy: I guess what your saying here is you have no air flow? Meaning the blower motor stopped ... | |
| Car dying | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: When I start my '96 pontiac sunfire GT with the 2.4L motor it fires fine but dies right away. when ... A: Hey Will: Is there a security lamp on? if so the factory anti theft system is shutting down the ... | |
| hesitation | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: hey, Ive got a 2002 Grand Am GT with 248 000 kms on it, its got the 3400 engine. When im around the ... A: Hey chris: you could have leaking injectors try this put a fule gauge on the car turn the key to ... | |
| 1993 Pontiac Bonneville Cold Weather Check Engine Light | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8: Warm weather the car is fine but when the weather gets cold (under ... A: you first need to find out why the engine light is comming on/ what the code is. The 2 issues here ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix shift lock release | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Grand Prix SE with the 3.1 V6 w/4 speed auto. When I try to shift out of park (with my ... A: Either the gear shifter in the floor is bad there is a miscro switch in the base of the shifter that ... | |
| No power to injectors. | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire with the 2.2L. When I got it, there was a bad injector leak. So I ... A: Hey shawn: the tach will not show a rpm untill it's actaully running I belive. as for the injectors ... | |
| blower motor on a 96 grand am | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: The blower on the car will sometimes come on when work sometimes and others it wont or will cut off ... A: It can be any of the things you mentioned usually it's a bad motor or a bad connection at the motor. ... | |
| Grand Am Wipers | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am GT w/V6 engine and my passenger side wiper no longer works (driver's ... A: Hey Jai: No they use the same transmission either the transmission broke or the arm stripped out on ... | |
| Headlights not working | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My headlights all of a sudden stopped working. The driving lights, and fog lights still work. I ... A: did they both stop working at the exact same time or 1 wnt and then the other? do the hi beams ... | |
| Headlight trouble | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: so im tryin to help a friend out she has a 2000-02 pontiac grand am 2.4L pass hi/low works fine.. ... A: Hey Scott; this couls have an issue with the DRL relay in the underhood fuse block swap it out with ... | |
| 02 Grand Am | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I wrote to you yesterday about an 02 Grand Am, and I am in the process of purchasing the car however ... A: Does this have a 4 cylinder engine in it or a 6? if it's a 4 Yes it's pretty likey no so much on a ... | |
| 1999 pontiac transport no spark wont fire | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: we have a 99 pontiac transport. we got it off a friend who couldnt figure out what was wrong with ... A: Hey chris: well if it has no spark and no injector pulse The problem more then likley lies with the ... | |
| Electrical problems | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pontiac Grandprix with a 3.1V6 My question is: The Blower fan inside stays on all the ... A: YES I can help you! the blower relay is part of the blower resistor on that car. The resistor is ... | |
| 1998 pontiac bonneville sle | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: the coolant temp on my bonneville fluctuates from about 200 down to 140 and the heat is not very ... A: Hey Blake: Did this ever over heat? If is then I would start looking for a possable head gasket ... | |
| push rods. | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: hey im kinda a little stuck here.... i have a 94 grand prix se with a 3.1L engine.... i had to ... A: Yes your right long are exhaust and short of intake. you can tell by looking at the intake when you ... | |
| 99 Quad 4 | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: All ignition components replaced and fuel press. reg. #1 cyl tdc timing mark on balancer correct. ... A: After replacing all those parts does the engine have spark on any of the cylinders? You need a spark ... | |
| heater damaged from attempted theft | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: car broken into,person tried to steal radio/cd player,in the process broke the selector knob that ... A: some of the heater control head you can replace just the knobs on I don't think you can on this car ... | |
| oil consumption and remote starter | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have taken it to a repair shop and after no leaks were found I was told this is just a GM thing ... A: a qt. per 2,000 miles is what GM calls "acceptable" that is under noraml non agressive driving. If ... | |
| remote start on 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: bought a used 2005 Grand Prix that has after market tint. Remote start %26 keyless entry only works ... A: Yep Tint can affect the signal from the remote. Tint can also affect the onstar GPS anteanna as ... | |
| door lock question | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2006 Pontiac grand prix, when you use the keyless entry to unlock the doors only the ... A: sounds like you have amn issue with the body control module on this car. That module controls all of ... | |
| pontiac montana keyless entry | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My 2005 Montana SV6 has a keyless entry with remote start feature- the key fob locks the doors but ... A: I sent you a revision to the answer I saw your second question in the feedback e-mail I received I ... | |
| pontiac montana keyless entry | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My 2005 Montana SV6 has a keyless entry with remote start feature- the key fob locks the doors but ... A: My guess would be the fob is bad. usually that is the only reason some of the feature work and some ... | |
| 99 Pontiac Sunfire | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Trying to start my car and sometimes the key wont turn all the way..I can hear everything engage ... A: if the key will not turn all the way to the "CRANK" position it's eithet the lock cylinder binding ... | |
| 98 pontiac transport heating issues | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Ok, so I have had numerous overheating issues with my van. The thermostat has been changed several ... A: I think you have 2 issues here #1 the major one is the overheat issue. These engiens were noted for ... | |
| sunfire 98 engine cut off | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: i have a problem with my sunfire 1998 2.2l. it begun to do this today. while i was driving the ... A: first off rule out the oil pressure sensor as long as there is ignition voltage and engine spped ... | |
| 1998 grand am | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: what would make both flashers not work. A: Both flashers meaning both sides of the car or bith flashers meaning 4 way and turn signal? If the ... | |
| Radio Display / Blower | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: The radio display is on but very, very dim. Can't be seen in normal light conditions. Rest of radio ... A: What model car is this? Grand Am or Ggrand Prix? The 2 issues are not related. the fan more then ... | |
| 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix shuts off while driving | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Could you please help me troubleshoot an issue with my 2001 Grand Prix, 3.8L, non sc. The engine ... A: have you replaced the crank shaft position sensor? I assume when this cuts out it's just like ... | |
| 96 Grand Am Timing??? | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 98 Grand Am with new plugs, coil packs,module, cam sensor, ox sensor. And I am wondering if ... A: Hey Tim: that enegine was prone to having issues with the coil housings going bad. taht is the big ... | |
| thermostat repair | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Where is the thermostat located on a 94 pontiac Grand am se 3.1? And is it easy to replace A: Hey Ron: it located on the rear of the intake manifold under the throttle body. It' not to bad to ... | |
| pontiac firebird windshield wipers | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1989 Pontiac firebird. v6 2.8L fuel injected. i bought the car with the windshield wipers ... A: The motor is completly in-op or only works on one speed? I can't help you on service manual stuff ... | |
| pontiac bonaville | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1994 pontiac bonneville 3800 the engine runs in park but it will not come out of park after ... A: Is this a column or sfllor shiter? Do you have break lights whn you step on the brake? if not you ... | |
| 2008 grand prix gxp | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: i have an 08 grand prix gxp and i left the radio on when i was jumping it and now the cd player andd ... A: does the radio come on but no sound? or does it not even turn on? if it comes on but no sound you ... | |
| engine light | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I was out today and my car was fine.I pulled over for some food and started the car back up and i ... A: without knowing what codes are stoed in the engine computer I can't even begin to tell you what the ... | |
| 2003 Pontiac Grand Am - No Lights | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I have an intermittent problem where after I start my car at night the headlights, dash lights, ... A: Hey Rick: intermittant problems are very hard to find. Does this car have a sun roof? If so I would ... | |
| head gasket or intake | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: i have oil in the radiator and there is milky substance in the valve cover and pcv valve, i have a ... A: Yes NOt a good thing. If there is coolant in the oil you either have a head gasket or an intake ... | |
| 99 pontiac sunfire | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: i had a motor replaced in a 99 pontiac sunfie. the transmission was fine before this was done. now ... A: Hey Larry: does this have a 4 speed transmission or a 3 speed? I'm gonna guess 4 speed. Reason ... | |
| Pontiac Grand Am Problems | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: My 1999 Pontiac Grand Am recently started to shut off while i'm driving it. Sometimes it works for ... A: My guess is that you have a fuel pump issue going on here. That year was noted for pump failures. ... | |
| hesitating while idling | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I got a 96 Bonneville with around 190,000km on it. Out of the blue the car started to hesitate while ... A: Hey Sylvester: well first off fis the charging system. if the volatge is dropping out it will cause ... | |
| 2000 Bonnieville SSEI radio no sound | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I was reading about the SSEI with no audio. I also have the same issue; however, I didn’t jump my ... A: I to would lean towards a bad amp. It may just have been by chance it went bad after the battery was ... | |
| '93 Benneville Turn signal | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: My problem is similar. My stem broke off & is hanging by wires. I can connect stem so the wipers ... A: When that wiper t/s stalk broke off it must have knocked off the lever inside the steering solumn ... | |
| Pontiac-coolant smell/misses cold | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4 dr. with 3.4L v6,Automatic,[Not a GT]. I have been smelling ... A: Hey John: you could have 2 different issues here or they can be related.. if you smell coolant on ... | |
| Starter | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Pontiac Transport 6 cyl. First question is can you take the starter solnoid off ... A: Hey Steven: No you have to take the whole unit out and off the engein to replace the solenoid. Do ... | |
| 2000 Buick lesabre limited heated leather seat | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Have a 2000 and a 2003 Buick lesabre limited, 3.8 engine, with heated leather seats. The drivers ... A: Hey Gerry: this was a very common issue with these cars. There is not a way to jump the broken heat ... | |
| Bonneville Gearshift | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 99 Bonneville that has issues with the gearshift. At first my key wouldn't come out of the ... A: It can be a few things it can be an issue with the switch on the trasnmission with a part called a ... | |
| retained accessory power | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: 1995 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI does not shut down the retained accessory power with the ignition key ... A: well it can be a bunch of things but the 2 most liley things would be the RAP replay or the remote ... | |
| 1995 Grand Prix Engine | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have installed a 3.1 liter engine from a 1992 Grand Prix to a 1995 Grand Prix and there is no ... A: No there is not. Sorry to say the engines are different. The electronics that run the ignition and ... | |
| Grand Prix GTP 99 | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I drive a 99 GTP. My grandprix has had both front Wheel Barrings changed... TWICE. I changed my ... A: what codes are setting on this? were the hubs replaced withe origianl equipment parts or ... | |
| pontiac grand am gt | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a pontiac grand am gt and the power steering pump is not pumping but there is electical to it ... A: the electrical connector on the pump doesn't have anything to do with it pumping ot not. That is for ... | |
| trans sport computer placement | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to pull the engine codes off my 96 montana trans sport computer but when i plug in my ... A: well it depends on the type of scan tool you have not all scan tools or code readers are compatable ... | |
| Pontiac 05 Bonneville sle 3.8 loaded | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: Wife's ride with good ears now hears clicking when starting to acellerate. I drove it today and hear ... A: No it really doesn't help much Like I said With out actaully hearing it it's hard to say. I was sure ... | |
| Pontiac 05 Bonneville sle 3.8 loaded | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: Wife's ride with good ears now hears clicking when starting to acellerate. I drove it today and hear ... A: Good question.. Is the a/c on or the hvac on deforst? It could be comming from the a/c system. If ... | |
| 2000 Grand Am SE - possible fuse question | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: We replaced the battery on the car and things worked fine but now the radio and both the power ... A: This car has 3 fuse boxes. on each side of the dash and 1 under the hood. You just buy some strange ... | |
| 2000 Grand Am SE - possible fuse question | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: We replaced the battery on the car and things worked fine but now the radio and both the power ... A: No there is not a common fuse for both. what's wrong with the radio just in-op dipaly or it doesn't ... | |
| passkey on 2001 aztek | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Someone broke into my aztek and after tearing off the shroud aroung the steering wheel, cut the 5 ... A: you don not have to worry about the key and the VIN. the new module will learn the electronic serial ... | |
| engine repair | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1990 pontiac firebird auto trans with the 3.1L v6 and when trying to get it started i have ... A: well it could be a few things. it could be a bad Mass air flow sensor those were noted to go bad on ... | |
| climate control | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: 96 bonneville with afew issues.the heat only blows in the defrost reguardless what position selector ... A: I'm going to assume you have auot climate control on this car? as far as the heat only out the ... | |
| '93 Pontiac Grand Am GT | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: We have a 93 Grand Am GT. It has a 3.3 liter, 6 cylinder engine.It failed emission inspection with a ... A: It showed up on my end of the answer is said location "canada" No it will not chnage it.. If your ... | |
| 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (GTP) - Right Rear Lights | 12/21/2009 |