It's a safety feature built into the computer software. It is known as a "Rev Limiter". It keeps the engine from blowing up. It wont cut out when it is in gear.
you might wanna chage the plugs and wires. what other symptoms does the car have. i am having the same problem in my 2003 pontiac grand prix gt
i would say maybe a bulb or a flasher
I'm having the same problem, would like to find answer to this
No.
water temp sensor wire grounding out could cause this problem.
the problem may be that the timing chain or belt has broken
Had the same problem and come to find out that it was the cars computer malfunctioning.
I own a '97 Pontiac grand am where would i find the spark plugs so i can change them?
No it wouldn't the only thing that would fit would be before 997 from 1997-2001 u can interchange
probly not
Yes It would if its 2.3L engine size. Also, fits Oldsmobile Achieva of same year. Thanks
yes it should bolt right up as well as the original motor and tranny