A part of ABS system is shorting out and causing the alternater to short out.
1994 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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Prior to recall the steering column of the vehicle caught fire while the consumer was starting it, the consumer had the starter, key switch, turn signal and relay kit replaced. *yh (recall # 00v287)
Since vehicle was repaired under recall 00v287000 for ignition switch failure, intermittently vehicle will not start up until it is put into neutral. Dealer, johnson auto place, brighton, co 303‑654‑1940, wants to charge consumer to inspect vehicle.*ak dealer stated there is nothing else they can do without charging him.
Vehicle would not start after several attempts, shortly thereafter a alrge ampount of black smoke apeared from th edrivers side followed by flames which engulfed the whole dash area.
I had the ignition switch replaced (due to recall) and am told the car is fine. The third time I tried to start the car, it doesn't start. Towing it back to dealer, I'm told the battery and alternator need to be replaced. I believe this problem is due to the ignition switch recall, but am told that it's just a coincedence and I will have to pay for the additional repairs. Either the dealership isn't aware of how to fix the problem, or the recall is masking a larger electrical problem.
My car was under manufacturer's recall 00079. Recall was if the ignition key turned for long can cause fire, and work was done by the pontiac dealer in clinton twp., michigan. Jim causley 38111 gratiot avenue,clinton twp. Mi 48036-3592. Dealer added one module by middle top section of the radiator, and wiring was grounded next to it. Rest of the wires were connected to the main harness by the starter area. Pictures are available upon request.I went to pickup pizza on 7/16/01 aprox. 8 p.m and car was parked in the plaza in parking lot and was not running at that time , matter of fact I had the keys with me, while my nephew was in the car, minutes later he came in and mention me about the smoke coming out of the hood and I mentioned him how this is possible car is not even running. I have the key? I went out to see the car the fire was all over. Just think if car parked in my garage and it is attached garage my house will be on fire and possibly some of lifes. Please investigate how many issues are like that and for the people safety who have the same recall on 94 pontiac grandam I urge you to inform them for this issue. Thanks - raj vij.
Prior to recall notice the consumer had been having difficulty starting the vehicle, these symptoms were similar to the ones outlined in the recall 00v‑287, while attempting to find the problem the dealer replaced the battery, alternator and the vehicle had a few tune-ups. Nlm
Gmc is doing nothing to help us through this! . No safety defect listed.
Consumer received recall 00v287000 notice for ignition switch that could possibly cause a fire in vehicle. Manufacturer has had since december to get parts, but still did not have the parts available to repair defect. On may 20th, 2001, consumer's vehicle experienced a steering column fire which could be related to recall. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Prior to recall notification (00v287000) consumer has experienced electrical failure and is now requesting reimbursement.
Prior to recall notification(00v287000) consumer had repairs done because air condition ceased and it was discovered at that point that ignition switch needed to be replaced,failure of the recall component caused the air conditioner to fail, consumer is seeking reimbursement for ignition switch.
Put key in ignition and it would not turn, in 1998, consumer had to get another ignition switch, consumer states a 3rd time car cut off by itself. Then, consumer could not turn switch.
Dealership is continually telling consumer they do not have parts available to fix recall 00v287000/ ignition switch failure. *ak
When trying start vehicle ignition switch sticks, and keeps trying to turn over. Ak consumer states ever since wiring harness was installed it blows out fuses and there is a burnt smell of the wiring, consumer states she did not have this problem until wiring harness was installed.
Vehicle would not start, hooked up charger to battery, surge went through and melted charger. Since then battery light goes on and off.
Brake failed. Nlm. Consumer states prior to recall, a new starter was needed as well as a new engine and also a new lighting switch, consumer has also had to get new tires.
Consumer received recall 00v287000/ manufacturer's recall00079for engine starter. Dealer did not know when parts will be available. Consumer will have to call back in two weeks to see if parts were available.
Abs brake light and the engine warning light illuminated, indicating a malfunction in system, cause unknown. *ak prior to ABS light and engine light problem, the ignition switch was replaced.
Recall number 00v287000. Consumer received recall information concerning engine starter. Contacted dealer, no parts were available to remedy problem. Please give any further details.
After receiving recall notice 00v‑287 related to high current flow through the ignition, consumer contacted the dealer about a problem the vehicle was having with overheating wires which makes the steering column too warm to touch, the consumer believes this problem is related to the recall but the dealer is unsure. Nlm
Consumer received recall notice 00v287000/ engine starter. Also, experienced problems with switch that controlled exterior lights of vehicle malfunctioning. Exterior lights would stop operating when switching between dim and bright. At times, there was smell of burning wires. *ak ping of tilt on steering column backed out twice. The replacement new switch failed. The dash lights were out. The window brackets were weak. The front disc brake pads failed frequently.
Sometimes when turning key on vehicle will not start, consumer was concerned that this problem could be related to a letter that was received from dealer, stating a fire could start when this condition was present.
The starter failed prior to recall notice resulting in electrical shortage, in an attempt to fix this problem the ignition switch and battery were also replaced, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Starter failed and was replaced prior to recall 00v287, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Consumer is having problems starting the vehicle, there is a recall regarding the starter (00v287).
On different occasions vehicle would not start, sometimes it would act strange, while driving the vehicle caught on fire near the firewall and burned, the vehicle was totalled, fire may have been related to recall (00v‑287). Cj
00 v 287 000/engine starter: vehicle experienced a fire before receiving recall notice. Been waiting on james wood auto motors, in denton, tx; phone# 540/591-9663 for a repair date. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Electrical system seemd to have shorted out. Door locks and headlights malfunctioned. One door will be locked while the rest was locked. Some of wires were burnt out under steering. A relay switch needed to be put on . Starter & alternator have been affected. Dealer was trying to remedy problem.
While traveling 35-40 MPH vehicle shuts down and stopped without warning.
I started my car and it didn't start. It then smelled like it was on fire. It then started after that, but ever since it did not work well. A few days later I received the recall notice about fires in the steering column. About 3 weeks after the fire, my car would start then die a few minutes later. I had to keep jumping it to get it to the dealer to be fixed. They replaced the alternator and serpentine belt. I had the alternator replaced just a year ago because of a similar problem but was unaware of the recall then. I called gm and they told me "tough luck" it was my responsibility to pay. I don't think it is a coincidence that after the fire everything went wrong. I don't think I should be responsible to pay, and I feel gm should reimburse me. Also, since we can't get this recall fixed until march, I am worried this may happen again. Someone told me that the fire could have affected these other areas, and since it is a manufacturer's defect, I don't think I or other people should be responsible to pay.
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