I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am and the only number I know dealing with the engine is 3.4 I believe.
Today I drove it to the store without any warnings or previous problems of it starting. I went to drive home and the ignition kept turning and turning but it wouldn't click to start up. You could feel it trying to start a little bit but it never made it.
All of the fluid levels were sufficient and I had a half a tank of gas in it. The only problems I ever felt with it were sometimes when I was speeding up or it was about to shift gears on the highway(its automatic), it would stall temporarily or miss a little bit.
Anyone have any ideas?
2006-08-07 14:16:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'd say fuel related if it was trying to start. Check for spark and try starting fluid.
If no fuel, check fuel pump or relay. Sometimes the fuel pump relay is in a relay center under the hood and will be identical to another relay (like the AC relay) that can be temporally swapped.
If no spark, check the Crankshaft Position Sensor. I have replaced a lot of them in the past on GM cars.
2006-08-07 14:30:01 · answer #1 · answered by v324908 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
so the car is turning over, Engine spinning? OK, if that is working, and the battery is good, It might be a fuel pump. Also you need to check for spark. This could be done by any good mechanic, or friend that knows about how an engine runs.
Its not a guessing game and could get expensive if you are just putting parts on it trying to get it to start. Have it looked at and depending on the part, fuel pump, battery, ignition, computer, fuel filter, etc. you just don't want to spend money on something you don't need. Good luck. Dave
PS, sometimes parts fail all of a sudden.
2006-08-07 14:36:57 · answer #2 · answered by duster360 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the ignition module or fuel pump.
a faulty ignition module will allow the car to turn over, but not catch. when the module cools down enough, the car SHOULD catch, that could take 5-25 minutes or even more.
the fuel pump relay could be the culprit as well, usually when a relay is on, it's on. when it's off, it can go either way.
2006-08-07 14:21:13 · answer #3 · answered by Eric F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly the key if it has the passcode. Also could be the ignition module underneath the coils. Good luck. Be sure it's the spark and not the fuel. Spray some ether into the intake and if it fires you do have spark. Good luck.
2006-08-07 14:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 00:44:47 · answer #5 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a problem with the starter motor or fuel pump
2006-08-07 14:20:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sludge build-up or I'd try a new spark plug. If not that, the battery might be running low. (alternator working??)
2006-08-07 14:21:19 · answer #7 · answered by Steve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to rule out a weak fuel pump yourself.
2006-08-07 14:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by trustmymechanic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blueberry, in fact, anyone , you guys do yourselfs a favor. Listen to duster360, he is one of very few out there who knows what he is talking about, and is giving you straight answers !!!!!!!!
2006-08-07 15:09:29 · answer #9 · answered by Billy TK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have someone check the alternator or battery.
or it could be the distributor.
2006-08-07 14:24:34 · answer #10 · answered by malak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋