Went to the store and when I came out my car would not start, the security light was flashing. I read the owners manual and it said to clean the key and checks the fuses. I did both of these and still no start. I called a gm dealer and told him what had happened, he said that the car is not recogoning the key and that is why it wont start. The key has a chip on it, now this is in no way something that was caused by neglect, it is from a defect in the key, yet gm will not pay to get this fix and get the car back on the road.
1993 Pontiac Bonneville electrical problems
18 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Alternator/generator/regulator7
- Wiring: interior/under dash3
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
- Horn2
- 12v/24v/48v battery2
- Wiring: front underhood1
- Ignition: module1
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Pontiac Bonneville electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Pontiac Bonneville owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The transmission went bad and the intake manifold was leaking coolant and oil. *la there were also brake and electrical problems. *sc
After replacing fuse consumer noticed smoke coming from under dash near steering column. *ak estimated property damage was $2,000.
4 alternator failures are way beyond what is normal in 97000 miles. Other pontiac owners indicate that gm seems to have a history of this problem though the dealers deny it. Based on the problems we've had I doubt we'd buy another gm car.
Wire burnt at fuse panel,engine high idle up to 3,000 RPM w-no warning. Fuse panel problem caused door locks,rear window defroster, elect. Seat not to work. Could only exit vehicle via manual door locks. Dealer attempted to find problem cost over $1,000 finally did not want car back (still not fixed) went to electrical specialist (another $900). Found melted wire with bad crimp on fuse panel. I have wire cut out. Car idles up to 3000 RPM at idle mostly and in drive can not kick down. Dealer could not fix replaced parts. Very intermittent but dangerous problem.. Have video tape of it doing it. Has not happended for months.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Power steering pump failed. Mjs
Maxi fuse on fuse box burnt out causing fire , generator assembly required repair also. Mjs
3 separate alternator failures during hot weather. Is there any recall on AC delco alternators for this year gm car?
Horn is inoperable which is dangerous in emergency situations, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Questions about the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville electrical
Does the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the electrical of the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Pontiac Bonneville electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Pontiac Bonneville have the most electrical problems?
The Pontiac Bonneville model years with the most electrical complaints are 1995 (40 complaints), 2000 (32 complaints) and 1997 (28 complaints).
Other 1993 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Brakes 45Engine 20Transmission 18Body 10Acceleration 8Seat belts 8Airbags 7Steering 6Fuel system 5Lights 5Visibility 5Tires 3Locks 2Wheels 2Seats 1
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