I had already replaced the fuel pump in this 2003 Pontiac Grand Am and while I was letting it run, I decided to check the amperage draw of the new fuel pump. I had already installed a fused jumper wire so I had easy access to connect my low amp probe. The picture above reads … Continue reading “2003 Pontiac Grand Am, Fuel Pump Test”
This 1997 Pontiac Grand Am came in with the complaint that the ignition key will not turn all of the way off. As a result the battery would go dead. I showed how to temporarily overcome this problem in a previous post. Please click here to see that post. Testing begins by checking the PRNDL … Continue reading “1997 Pontiac Grand Am, Key Will Not Turn Off, Replacing a Faulty Shifter”
This 1997 Pontiac Grand Am came in with the complaint that the ignition switch will not turn all of the way off. This causes two other problems. The key cannot be removed from the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition stays on enough for the systems not to shut down fully. The battery will go … Continue reading “1997 Pontiac Grand Am, Ignition Switch Will Not Turn Off, Key Cannot Be Removed”
This 2001 Pontiac Grand Am came in with the complaint that the battery would go dead overnight. Well no surprise, basic inspection found that the warning lights on the left side of the instrument cluster stayed on even with the key off. Further inspection found that the key was not turning all of the way … Continue reading “2001 Pontiac Grand Am, Battery Goes Dead, Key Will Not Turn Off”
This 2001 Pontiac Grand Am came in with a rear window inoperative. Pretty clever use, of popsicle sticks and cardboard, to keep the window up though. First, I removed the the phillips headed screw that holds the interior door handle bezel in place. Then using a small screwdriver, I lifted the rear edge of the … Continue reading “2001 Pontiac Grand Am, Changing Rear power Window Regulator & Motor Assembly”
This 1995 Pontiac Sunfire came in with several electrical complaints among which were the headlights flicker or flash, the radio turns off any time any lights are turned on or off, multiple dash warning lights flash on and off and the engine is sometimes hard to start. Sounds like a major ground or power fault … Continue reading “1995 Pontiac Sunfire, Lights Flicker, Radio Turns Off”
This 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix came in with a faulty coolant level sensor. The radiator was full of coolant, the light was on and it would go off when the sensor is disconnected. The sensor is in a pretty difficult place to access for replacement but there is a trick. The sensor is the grey … Continue reading “2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, Changing The Low Coolant Sensor”
On the previous post I had already removed the turn signal switch shown below. To view that post click here. I placed the switch in a clean secure location because I did not know what might pop out of it. I have never had one of these apart before. I flipped it over and found … Continue reading “2001 Pontiac Grand Am, Fixing The Turn Signal Switch”
This 2001 Pontiac Grand Am came in with the complaint that there was a ticking noise that continued after the turn signals switched off. I knew that the hazard switch on this car had already been replaced so I was pretty sure it was not the problem. I decided to look at the turn signal … Continue reading “2001 Pontiac Grand Am, Turn Signals Click After Switch Is Off”
This 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix had already been diagnosed with a faulty ignition switch. The faulty switch was not allowing the blower motor to operate properly. Click here to view that post. Now on to changing the ignition switch. Disconnect the battery. The first step is to remove the lower trim panel under the steering … Continue reading “2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, Changing The Ignition Switch”