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Grand Am GT
The Grand Am GT was a rebadged fourth-generation model of the Pontiac Grand Am manufactured by General Motors from 1992 to 1995. The car featured a 3.3-liter Buick V6 engine, and a five-speed manual and three-speed automatic transmission.
1,619 Questions
How do you change headlights on a 1999 Grand AM GT?
Squeeze the tab on the light socket at the back where the wires connect to and pull it out. Then make a half turn on the lamp holder and it comes off with the bulb. Replace the bulb without touching the glass part in the new bulb. Your fingerprints on the glass may cause over heating in the bulb. Replacement is the opposite of the removal. It took me only 10 min.
Where is the radiator cap on a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am?
You don't have a cap on the radiator. The cap is located directly on the coolant bottle
Why won't a 1991 cadillac deville start?
Answer
Bad fuel pump
what do you mean won't start? does the engine cranks or what does it do when you turn your key? answer that and i might be able to help you.
PASSLOCK I or II DISABLEMENT
The following is a procedure to disable Passlock I or II Systems for vehicles in which remote start/stop system installations are required. This procedure is required because a remote start system will not function with the current Theft Deterrent System (Passlock) which is included on many 1996 and up GM vehicles.
Please note that this modification is intended to be used only in conjunction with the installation of a remote start/stop system and does not provide a procedure to install a remote start/stop system.
CAUSE If an attempt is made to start a vehicle by a means other than a key rotation in the ignition switch, the Body Control Module (BCM) will interpret this start as a vehicle theft and disable the fuel injectors.
CORRECTION A minor wiring modification may be made to allow the vehicle to be started remotely. This modification includes adding a switch to allow the customer to select �ON� to disable Passlock or �OFF� for normal Passlock operation.
CAUTION: When this modification is performed and the switch is set to the ON position, the theft deterrent feature will be disabled. When the theft deterrent is disabled the SECURITY or THEFT telltale will light up indicating that the theft deterrent system is NOT functioning.
PASSLOCK MODIFICATION
Refer to appropriate GM service manuals and/or SVMQP Electrical Guideline Manual for instruction on splicing and electrical connections. 1. Select a suitable on-off switch (see note below) which will be used to disable/ enable the Passlock System. Mount the switch in a location such that it is accessible to the driver and will not interfere with normal vehicle operation. NOTE: This is an extremely low current circuit (approx. 7mA), it is therefore very important that a high quality, low energy, fast acting switch be utilized for this application. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 3. Locate the Main Ignition Switch Harness. GM's Passlock System wires exit the Ignition Switch Tumbler together and then join with the Main Ignition Switch Harness. (See http://www.bulldogsecurity.com/ or http://64.85.6.118/diagrams/diagrams.asp and select your Make, Model and Year for wire colors and clues on the quickest way to access these wires.) 4. Locate the Yellow Passlock Data Wire which is included in a bundle of three tiny (20 GA) wires wrapped in friction tape. Cut this wire and splice a 0.5mm2 (20 GA) yellow wire to each end of the cut wire. Keep wire length to a minimum. Route modification wires clear of moving parts. Connect the yellow wires to the switch such that the contacts are OPEN when the switch is in the ON position. 5. Turn modification switch to the OFF postion (contacts closed). 6. Start vehicle to verify normal operation. If engine �cranks but will not start" recheck the switch position (contacts should be closed), wire connectors and modification wiring.
SWITCH OPERATION
To enable remote start: Start the engine with the ignition key (modification switch must be in the OFF position). Turn modification switch to the ON position (contacts open). The SECURITY or THEFT telltale will light up indicating that the Passlock System is inoperative. Once the SECURITY or THEFT telltale has been on for at least 5 seconds the vehicle can be turned off and then remotely started.
To disable remote start: The Passlock System can be reactivated by turning the modification switch OFF (contacts closed). Vehicle can either be running or off when this is done.
Please note that the VCM/PCM will record Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) related to the security system when the modification switch is in the ON position (circuit open). This is due to the way that the VCM/PCM interprets this condition.
NOTICE Any condition which removes battery power from the Vehicle Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (VCM/PCM) (e.g. dead battery, disconnected harness connectors, etc.) will prevent the vehicle from being restarted. If the engine exhibits a �cranks but will not start� symptom, place the modification switch in the OFF (contacts closed) position. This will reactivate the Passlock System and allow the vehicle to be started with the ignition key.
This really works, took me about 45 min's and a cost of $4.50 for the switch "that had short wires built in"! Wish I would have known this before all the headache, and $$ spent...GM kept tell my mencanic it can't be done...BULL!!!!
AnswerYou have a passlock security system. I had mime replaces @ $300 and now 85 days later it is doing the same thing! The fuel pump is shutiing down because the security system is telling the car that someone is trying to seal the car-This is the first year that the system can not be bypassed-before 1997 you could just bypass it some way. Be sure that you NEVER try and start the car until the light stops blinking. Otherwise the 10 min has to satrt again GOOD LUCK!!if you simply cut the small yellow wire in the column from the ignition switch it will disable the passlock system and the carwill start and run fine. the security light in the dash will always be lit up solid. worked great on our 1998 after we sent in the IPC twice to be repaired. and also replace the lock cylinder and chip key to try to solve no start problems with the passlock system.. also to no avail. car has been startign perfectly for over a year now after cutting the yellow wire. there are three small wires from the ignition lock assembly. the yellow one is the one to cut. i am going to today install a remote start kit on a 1991 and will cut the same wire to disable the passlock system on it so the remote starter will work.
Listen to these people!! They know what they are talking about. I followed their advice cause i was having the same problems with my 97 achieva. I cut the yellow wire and had no trouble since. the security light on the dash blinks all the time but its worth it to me! Good luck!!
UPDATE 01/16/2010: I have a '97 Olds Achieva as described and experienced exactly the same symptoms--crank, no start. I went down to Pep Boys and purchased a two-way toggle ($2.99), some wire ($5.99) and went to work as described above. I cut the yellow wire in the three-wire set, spliced it into the toggle, tape it all up with some electrical tape and the car started right up! I put everything back together gently, leaving the toggle hidden in the column shroud, tested it some more without problems, and here I am, having saved myself countless dollars and hours of frustration! Follow these instructions and you can't go wrong! Email me if you run into the same problem and I'll walk you through it: ch33rful-at-yahoo.com.
I have a 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva SL with the same problem, the security light comes on and when i try to start it it cranks but turns off immediately after start up. Many people and many different sites have recommended cutting the yellow wire in the steering column to bypass the security system but when i did so the engine continues to turn off immediately after start up. I know there's no problem with the engine or fuel pump because just the day before when i left the key in the ignition for ten minutes and waited for the security system to turn off it worked just fine. Any ideas or suggestions?
If the oil is leaking from the timing chain cover behind the Harmonic Balancer (main large double pulley the belts run on). After removing the belts you need to remove the Harmonic Balancer using a puller, not to damage it, and then replace the seal in the cover. Inspect the back side of the Harmonic Balancer. The seal only seals to the shoulder of the Harmonic Balancer not the back face. If the shoulder's surface is not smooth replace it or it will leak again. Apply some light grease on the seal and mating surface of the Harmonic Balancer and reinstall. Re-install the belts. If it is leaking around the edges of the cover the sealant may need replacing. Also check the condition of the sealant around the oil pan. Both would require removal/cleaning and re-sealing.
How do you fix 93 Lincoln Continental if your check DCL light comes on?
The only fix is to have the cluster reworked. Search Ebay for DCL errors. It can be fixed for $50 - $60 bucks
Reset check engine light on 2000 Pontiac grand am?
Try disconnecting battery for about 10 mins. or have vehicle scanned and codes cleared
Why is your Suzuki Grand Vitara losing 2 qts of oil a month but doesn't seem to be burning it?
How many miles on vehicle? How many miles driven in 2 months? Consumption may be within acceptable limits...... I don't know who answered this but burning 2 quarts of oil a month is not acceptable. If you don't visibly see a leak then its probably a head gasket or worn piston rings.
How do you replace the blower motor solid state resistor module on 99 dodge durango?
You have to remove the wipers and the cover that's underneath them. There is a hole on the passenger side that allows access to the resistor from under the hood.
Cylinder head torque specs for Pontiac grand prix 3.8l?
first get new head bolts. they are torque to yield. torque them to 37 ft-lbs and then rotate an additional 120 degrees.
How do you you reset a dilana travel lock?
If this is like mine, you must first know the combination to open the lock. If it is locked and you don't remember the combination, or don't know it, you will probably have to cut it off with bolt cutters. When lock is open you may then set to any combination you like. The lock will memorize whatever the combination was when it is closed. Once closed change the numbers and the lock will not open until the combination showing when the lock was closed is dialed in.
I have had the same problem with my 03 Grand Am GT1. At first when I took it to a mechanic it was the front end wheel bearing. After replacing both wheel bearings the light appeared again so it could also be the ABS sensor. Also something to do with the brakes themself - either a leak or check your brake fluid.
What are the specs on a Pontiac 455?
Horsepower and torque specs varied greatly depending on the year of production, highest per year were:
1970 455 =360-370hp@4600, 500lbft@2900 (hp depending on chassis engine was installed in, GTO got the lower hp rating) (only year of high compression 455, standard D port cylinder heads)
1971 455ho=335hp@4800rpm, 480lbft@3200(Round port heads, first year of low compression, massive torque, great street engine)
1972 455ho=300hp@4000rpm 415lbft@3200 (Round port heads, new sae net rating system, slight cylinder head change, nearly same engine as 1971)
1973-1974 455sd=290hp@4000rpm, 390lbft@3600rpm (Round port heads, under rated the strongest 455 Pontiac ever produced)
1975-1976 455=200hp@3500rpm (smog motor low performance)
There were several other lower performance 455 Pontiacs produced during the engines 1970-1976 run. Those listed above are the highest performance available each year.
Engine parameters for all 455 Pontiacs:
bore-4.15
stroke-4.21
Main bearing size-3.25
rod bearing size-2.25
connecting rod legnth-6.625
Where is the thermostat located on a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am?
FOLLOW THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE TO WHERE IT MEETS THE ENGINE..GOOD LUCK ITS A PAIN TO DO!!
The thermostat is located just under the exhaust manifold you will see that a metal pipe leads from the water pump to the thermostat housing is, you have to remove two screws from where this pipe meets the housing and it is a pain to do unless you remove the exhaust manifold or have small hands.
How do you replace front wheel bearings on a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am?
The wheel bearings are part of a hub on the 1999 Grand Am. A new hub is a little over $100 dollars. To get it off, you must first pull off the wheel, the brake caliper and bracket that holds the brake pads. There are 3 bolts on the back side of the strut tower that need to be removed. You will need a 36mm impact socket to remove the axle nut. An electric or air impact wrench will ease the removal of the nut. You will strain yourself if you just try to use a ratchet. A slide hammer will need to be used to separate the hub from the axle. Make sure that you disconnet the wire plug going to the traction control that is connected to the hub. Be careful when using the slide hammer so as not to pinch the wires from the traction control when the hub is completely loosened from the axle.
How do you fix a Geo electronic spark control?
hi there if i remember the distributor is troublesome and you have to replace the whole thing
How long does it take to change a head gasket on a Pontiac Grand Am?
it should only take you a few hours with the right tools and parts and use your repair manual :D
In order to do the job correctly, you have to remove the head, have it INSPECTED for faults (crack, pin holes, straightness). If it is a V6 or V8 BOTH Head gaskets should be changed at the same time. It's a long weekend project.
Both stock Whats faster 93 trans am LT1 or 98 mustang gt?
LT1 by far, if you add bolt-ons to both cars the gap will increase even more, its really not even a contest
the LT1 puts about 270rwhp and the mustang puts about 220rwhp the 93-02 trans am and camaro will beat the any mustang gt from that same time span
What does e20 on my CD player mean?
E20 is a lens error code. The lens either isn't aligned or it may need cleaning. Try running a lens cleaner disc through it.
Diagram for firing order for 97 grand am gt v-6 3100?
The firing order for a 97 grand Am is 1-2-3-4-5-6. the number one cylinder is on the passenger side, closest to the firewall.
How do you flush the coolant from a Grand Am GT?
There shold be a drain port at the bottom of radiator it should be on the left or right .If there is no one just remove bottom hose from radiator. MAKE SURE CAR IS NOT HOT OR IT WILL CAUSE SEVER BURNS TO YOUR HANDS AND BODY.If you want to get every last drop of atifreeze remove top hose and run a gardin hose in the hose and it will all drain out the botom
GOOD LUCK JOHN
How do you replace the alternator on a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am GT?
if your car is a 2.4lt twin cam, disconnect neg bat cable, relive the tention on the serp
belt. move the belt out of the way, remove the alt wires on the back of the alt. remove
two bolts, top and bottom remove the alt, install new part in reverse order. you shouldn't have to remove the engine mount to raise the engine, but if might make
it easier to get access to the belt tentioner.
Where is the thermostat located on a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire GT?
Follow the upper radiator hose to the engine. The housing that it connects to on the engine houses the thermostat. Remove the hose and the housing and it's a piece of cake from there. Don't forget to replace the gasket! follow the coolant tube that goes on the side of the oil pan to the back of the engine its under the exhaust manifold u have to take the tube off theres one bolt on the side of the oil pan and two small bolts that go to the water pump on the back of the engine
How do you change the starter on a 95 Pontiac Grand Am?
The way i did it, i went and got the starter and jacked up the front ,just remember to unhook your battery and remember which wires are which when you undo them from the solenoid. Theres not much room to work, but be patient and it can be done. At times it can be a pain to get the started back up in the spot ,take your time and you can do it. I didn't even know what a starter looked like until i bought one and then climbed under my car and went' oh, there it is and i just went to work,haha. Hope this helps. bratt
Where is the low pressure port on a 2000 Pontiac grand am gt?
Follow A/C lines from compressor - Larger is low pressure Could be by passenger firewall near drier Follow A/C lines from compressor - Larger is low pressure Could be by passenger firewall near drier
