Pontiac When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made.

Grand Am Turn-Off

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 26, 2011 | 08:09 PM
  #1  
XRob's Avatar
Thread Starter
BANNED
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
XRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been banned
Default Grand Am Turn-Off

Hello, my gf has a grand am gt model "03" and everytime she hits a bump or pothole her car instantly dies...rather big or small. Any indictation on what that may be?
Reply
Old May 26, 2011 | 08:13 PM
  #2  
raptor660's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,964
Likes: 2
From: Eaton Rapids MI
raptor660 is on a distinguished road
Default

sounds like a loose battery connection. check positive and negitive battery terminals, as well as fusebox. wire brush it all.

let us know if it helps
Reply
Old May 26, 2011 | 08:59 PM
  #3  
Danthurs's Avatar
Retired Senior Admin

Expert Gearhead
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 29,661
Likes: 43
From: Sheboygan Wisconsin
Danthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to all
Default

Yep, loose battery connection. Do a wiggle test. Start the engine, and then wiggle the battery cables. See what happens.
Reply
Old May 26, 2011 | 09:30 PM
  #4  
XRob's Avatar
Thread Starter
BANNED
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
XRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been banned
Default

Went outsidee and checked the terminals the positive terminal was a little faulty so i tightened it up. Did the wiggle test before and after the tightening and nothing happen. I'll wait to repost tomorrow after she drives. Thanks for the advice.
Reply
Old May 26, 2011 | 09:45 PM
  #5  
Danthurs's Avatar
Retired Senior Admin

Expert Gearhead
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 29,661
Likes: 43
From: Sheboygan Wisconsin
Danthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to all
Default

I'm sure it will be better, but good luck.
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2011 | 08:56 PM
  #6  
XRob's Avatar
Thread Starter
BANNED
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
XRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been banned
Default

drove today and the shutting off problem still exist...bummer...any other suggestions?
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2011 | 11:15 PM
  #7  
Danthurs's Avatar
Retired Senior Admin

Expert Gearhead
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 29,661
Likes: 43
From: Sheboygan Wisconsin
Danthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to all
Default

Try unplugging the MAF and see if that helps. Might have a bad MAF.
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2011 | 01:24 PM
  #8  
XRob's Avatar
Thread Starter
BANNED
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
XRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been banned
Default

Will do...i'll let you know when i get behind the week again
Reply
Old Sep 22, 2011 | 01:14 AM
  #9  
XRob's Avatar
Thread Starter
BANNED
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
XRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been bannedXRob is a schmuck and has probably been banned
Default

Originally Posted by Danthurs
Try unplugging the MAF and see if that helps. Might have a bad MAF.
Do I leave the MAF unplugged and if so for how long?
Reply
Old Sep 22, 2011 | 06:24 AM
  #10  
jwfirebird's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,616
Likes: 594
From: western,ny state
jwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond repute
Default

drive it with it unplugged and see if anything changes.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
doodle4prez
Pontiac
3
Feb 5, 2011 02:03 PM
rogers
1992-1999
5
Jan 29, 2007 06:40 PM
Hans
Everything Electrical & Electronic
19
Jan 26, 2007 08:27 PM
ssesc93
1992-1999
13
Sep 25, 2003 03:17 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:21 PM.