Grand Am GT

It is under the front of the passenger side cylinder head.

what are the torque specs for lifters on a 2000 Pontiac grand am gt

1- The exhaust blows occasional white smoke. Usually in older cars with high miles.

2- Your oil level is about a quart low in less than about 1000 miles after a fresh oil change.

3- Spark plugs get fouled right away. Car will run poorly and get bad mileage. Have to pull the plugs for that one.

You cannot reset it... The computer checks for the current resistance every time you start the car... in other words... it resets itself everytime you turn the key on. If it still won't start the next time, its because it still isn't reading the correct resistance. The only difference between the Passlock system and the older PassKey system is that the resistor is built into the ignition switch instead of the key. This way, any key that will turn the ignition will start the car (because turning to the on position lines up the resistor in the switch) but the car still cannot be hotwired. If one of the wires sending the resistance reading to the computer is pinched, severed or disconnected... or if the resistor in the ignition switch is worn, the computer cannot read the correct resistance and disable the starter and fuel injectors for 3-5 minutes. The resistor may just be dirty... buy "brake and electric motor cleaner" from NAPA and spray it in the keyhole. If this doesn't work check the two small wires going to the switch in the steering column or you may need a new ignition switch. If the ignition switch is replaced, the cars computer will have to be set to the new resistance. Look in your owner's manual. I remember something about the radio and having some computer features that make you have a security code to get your car to start up again. I had that problem and GM says to place in park, shut off the ignition and get out of car, locking it as to depart then unlock and get in, insert key, turn to ACC and turn the lights on and off three times then turn ignition off and on to start the engine . The Security light was flashing in the message center the week before it would not start.

It goes in from the rear. If you can't get to it you may have to remove the light assy.

When you say it won't start, are you referring to the grand am won't turn over as in it's dead or are you asking what's wrong when it does turn over but won't start?

yes there are fog lights installed on the touring model... i think this is a factory option

Here are the instructions for installing the fog lights;

http://www.handaaccessories.com/odyssey/05odyfoglight.pdf

Fog lights

the same way you remove a regular door panel

You might want to check the fuse first. But my guess is your turn signal switch is going bad. I had mine fixed at the local Pontiac dealer as it had been recalled.

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Forget the fuse, its a faulty hazard switch. GM service bulletin 03043A I believe is the one that covers the recall on 00s and 01s (02s and 03s had the SAME faulty part number and the SAME problem with no recall- bastards). Should get it done free at your dealer.

The problem is grease contamination of the contacts in the turn signal switch. You can go to the dealer and spend $300+ or you can fix it yourself for the cost of 3 feet of scotch tape and about 4 q-tips. You will need a Torx T-20 and T-10 screwdriver as well. I fixed mine in less than 30 minutes based on the instructions found on the web. Go to http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/sh...+switch&page=2 . Sorry if it's not an exact link but I got the directions and pictures on that site to fix mine. Good luck!!!!

Both answers, hazard switch and turn signal switch, can be correct. The hazard switch for the 2000 and 2001 Grand Am's were recalled and caused the annoying clicking. I had that done on my car and that solved the problem for 6 years. When the problem started again I put a new hazard switch in but it did not fix the problem. Cleaning out the grease which had many metal filings and replacing it with vaseline fixed the problem. It is relatively easy repair.

it's in the fuse box , when you pop up the hood, unscrew the box, there is a sticker in the box that shoews which fuse is the cigarette ligther.

Probably a fuse or a loose cable. Try that first.

No. Blow by means that compression is leaking past the rings into the crankcase. Other than burning oil and fouling the motor with exhaust and carbon, reduced power is the biggest result of blow by.

A thrown rod means that the connecting rod has broken off and is swinging freely around inside the motor.

A thrown rod is usually caused when the rod bearing seizes. Because the rod cannot rotate around the crank, the rod breaks off. This is a lubrication issue caused by low or no oil pressure.

A thrown rod can also be caused if water or other uncompressable fluids are swallowed into the motor. This will bend the connecting rod leading to breakage.

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A 1997 Grand Am (GT or SE) could either have a 2.4L Quad-4 or a 3.1L V-6.

First check your fuses if none are blown then check the switch.

I had the same problem. I would be driving and all of a sudden the engine would shut down. The car shifted hard and would sometimes die on idle. I researched online and some said it could be the fuel pump. So I replaced that ($55 New on ebay) and it t didnt help. Read that it could be the crank position sensor ($22 at Autozone) . Replaced that and still the same problem. I had them pull the code at autozone and found out that it was the throwing a code for the MAP sensor. I found it and when to remove it and found that the vaccuum hose was disintegrating on both ends. The guy at autozone gave me a piece about a 3-4 inch piece of fuel line because its stronger than the regular vaccuum line. Replacing that hose fixed everything ($FREE). MAP sensor was still good. Happy I found this before I started looking as vehicle speed sensors because those are expensive to replace.

first need to know at what point did it start acting this way. normally rotarys are very sensitive if not heated up engine tends to flood. check to see if engines flooded first, then check for spark and fuel. same thing happened to my rx-7 found that two injectors were not firing due to bad grounding, which injectors ground through the ecu(computer), determined i had a bad ecu replaced it and runs great.

If I'm not mistaken its a 5x112

There are two screws on the top underside that you must take out. then the bulb is attached to a wire and you can pull it down about an inch to help pull out the bulb. put in the new bulb and screw the screws back in and youre all set. -richard

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More info is needed. Could be a number of things. Battery, Starter, etc.

1. Open the radiator cap.

2. Disconnect the top radiator hose.

3. Run the engine for a couple of minutes with the hose off.

4. Insert tap water hose into the radiator where the top hose should be.

5. Run water into the radiator until clear water comes out of the radiator top hose.

6. Continue idling the engine, remove the tap water hose from the radiator, shut off engine as soon as the water stops coming out of the top water hose of the radiator.

7. Reconnect top water hose and fill radiator with antifreeze. Start engine and top off antifreeze.

If your car came equipped with 16" wheels they will fit, but the speedometer, & odometer will be off. The correct size tire for this vehicle is 205/55-16. That is what I would install.

with the correct type of socket and bar for easy access

I had to use a crow bar as a socket wouldn't fit.

This answer will work for many car. It could be a few different things. Here is what you can try--

*If key won't turn, turn the steering wheel harder to left or right, even if you think it's already turned far as it will go. Once steering wheel is unlocked, the key should turn.

* make sure its all the way in park or neutral

*older cars have to have the gas pedal mashed(some new ones do too)

*bump automatic gear shift with fist while turning key

*next I'd try the battery and here is your warning*****DO NOT SMOKE AROUND A BATTERY BECAUSE THEY CAN BLOW UP, I'VE NEVER SEEN IT HAPPEN BUT IT IS POSSIBLE*****

*clean the battery terminals if there is corrosion(looks like blue sand) on them. Use baking soda and water as cleanser.

*move the battery slightly forwards and backwards.

*move/wiggle the battery cables a little.

* If the starter has gone out, you can get under the car and hit it the starter with a hammer. If it starts afterwards, then you know its the starter. The hammer solution could work just 1 - 3 times. After the 3rd time, I would not trust it to work again. It's not likely but the starter could last years after one hammer hit.

I need to go. I'll try to add more later.

If you are having problems with starting your car, the car stoles on you as you drive or come to a stop sing, the serive engine lights are on, then you have a problem with 2 sensors, camshaft & crankshaft. You need to replace them both. If you take to a mechaniv shop or dealeriship it will cost you between $300-$500.

I and a bunch of my friends had same problem. I fixed my car and my friends car, and then friends of my friends started to call and I began to fix this problem for them at 50% cost less than of a shop/dealer.

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Terry