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1993 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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Driver had parked and left vehicle. Ignition switch had shorted out and filled vehicle with smoke. Key was never in ignition switch at the time it had occurred*ak.
Ongoing problem with engine hesitation/ back firing and stalling due to an integrated ignition injector system component failure. Dealer has replaced this component on two occasions. Problem has reoccurred for third time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
Burne toast smell from stering column, and if tilt wheel is in certain location electrical system, not functioning properly.. Turn signal failure and headlight failure.. Also ignition switch always sensing key inserted
After starting the ignition, I noticed smoke coming from fuse box, burning plastic dripped onto the carpet, igniting entire interior. Fire department arrived, put out fire. Total loss. No previous electrical problems.
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Vehicle has been difficult to start and consumer believes it's due to a faulty ignition design. Nlm
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The engine compartment got fire unexpectedly with no electrical problem before incident. Smell electrical burning after the incident. There was no fuel or other leaking. Total loss after three minutes of quick extinguished by using fire exhinguishers. Insurance declared totaled loss. The parts showed a lot of flammable plastic parts and wirings. This is not proper designed as all the wirings were intergrated in one cable.
When starting vehicle &turning signal switch on, it will start smoking, and left turn signal light will stay on. Dealr claims switch needs to be replaced.
While driving smoke and a burning smell came from the instrument panel which caused a fire. Dealer could not determine cause of the problem.
Tcc solenoid failed. Nlm
Whenever the fuse is replaced, they would cause sparks. This has happened several times before. The fuse connects the cigarette lighter & the door locks. The wires would be shorted out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have it checked.
My alternator also failed in 1997.
Problem relates to intermittent flashing check oil light on dash. Noted that service bulletin number 93-8-2 may address problem. Have reqested service bulletin via e-mail but not received.
Brakes failed.
Ingnition will not turn when key is initially inserted into switch. After tapping/hitting key several times, while in ignition , it will evenutally turn. The safety mechanism that is incorporated into the ignition switch does not function.
The "flasher fuse" malfunctioned, causing the turn signals and the hazard lights to become inoperative. Problem occurred 3 times. Dealer cannot determinthe location of the flasher.
Recall 93v153000, ignition switch; the manufacturer and dealership said that mr capalano is not included in the recall. But, mobile auto repair said differently. They said that consumer's VIN is included in the recall.
Vehicle had trouble starting. Dealer replaced starter safety switch which remedied the problem.
Engine cylinder head/engine head gasket/alternator and belt tensioner failed.
(in reference to 93v153; the defective ignition switch malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to start on its own without the key in ignition and caused a fire.
Electrical system trace module on ignition failure.
A fusable link failed in the ignition system due to an electrical short, thereby igniting the cables leading to the starter, resulting in a fire.
While driving vehicle it stalls, owner notes that he had computer module replaced but problem continues to occur.
Sometimes when driving or starting car t car cuts off, took to dealer, could find nothing wrong.
Whenever it rains the vehicle cuts off, the spark plug/ alternator and battery have been replaced at three different times and the problem still occurs. Please describe problem.
While driving, the vehicle caught on fire under the passenger side dash area. Cause unknown.
Erratic voltage fluctuation, causing battery to drain.
While driving vehicle caught on fire in front underhood area , fuel was leaking in the front of passenger side.
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