Went to turn the car on and it didn't start, sat for 20 minutes giggled the ignition switch to get it to start, nothing happened, kept trying for 20 minutes then it just started.
1994 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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Consumer experiencing various different electrical problems with low beams not working. Also, hazard lights stay on, and high beams work intermittently. Consumer noted problem may be linked to pontiac's most recent recall.
My key can be removed from ignition while the car is running and being driven. I can continue driving. This first occurred when I hit my key by accident while on the freeway and it went flying onto the passenger side floor. I was shocked to find I still had the ability to drive. The key is not worn. It happens with a new key also. The issue is in direct violation of fmvss 114, which states: each vehicle shall have a key-locking system which, whenever the key is removed, prevents: (a) the normal activation of the vehicle's engine or motor; and (b) either steering or forward self-mobility of the vehicle or both. My vehicle is an automatic transmission. Dealer wants me to pay for repair, saying it is a durability issue. I say according to fmvss 114, this is not considered a worn item and it is not a durability issue, but rather a direct violation and the proper items should be replaced promptly, free of charge.
Car had tough time to accelerate, after three visits to repair shop, problem was diagnosed as the terminals from the main computer to the 02 sensor were bad. Had to replace computer and sensor. Head gasket was leaking, taken in to be repaired and found out that the engine head itself was crack where #2 cylinder is located. Repair shop stated is a common problem with quad four grand ams. Had to pay approx. $2,500 in repairs
While driving with lights on dashboard, headlights would constantly go out, and at this time, were not working. Also, tail lights worked erratically. Consumer was unable to drive without lights. In addition, starter and battery had to be replaced.
Pe99063, vehicle was parked in a mall area ,it had been sitting for about 45 minutes. , consumer noticed vehicle would not start, and then smelled electrical burning. Consumer opened the hood, heard cracklin gnoise coming from a small box between the engine block and radiator , at the same time consumer noticed that there was smoke coming from left side of steering column ,right next to turn signals. Vehicle was totaled. Insurance company did inspect vehicle, and it was listed as undetermined cause. But, suggested electrical system.
Interior & exterior lights go off upon engaging high beams.
Vehicle wouldn't start. 30-45 minutes later, thick black smoke followed by flames burst from steering column. Fire destroyed dasboard, windshield and ceiling before being extingushed.
Started car, turned off engine, restarted car, noticed smoke coming from under steering wheel. In matter of seconds full blown flames were coming from under dashboard. Entire enterior of car burned. No feasible repairs possible.
Ignition switch failed causing the consumer to smell a burning odor and soon after white smoke began to billowing out of the steering column. Vehicle was totalled. Nlm
Consumer is upset because manufacturer will not have parts available until march, and dealer will not be able to perform the federal safety agency recall 00v287000/manufacturer's recall p00079s repairs concerning engine starter. Consumer feels recall is not done in timely manner. Ak
Intermittently while driving vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Occupant has to place vehicle in "neutral" position in order to restart vehicle. There is a tsb to reprogram the computer. Vehicle's computer have been reprogrammed 12 times. Problem still occurring. *ak
Consumer experienced a no start condition. Noticed smoke coming from steering column,and within minutes, vehicle was engulfed with flames from steering column to the rear of vehicle, causing total loss of vehicle.
The vehicle caught fire causing damage to the steering wheel / the dashboard & the sunroof.
A short in the wiring harness caused a fire, burning the home and another vehicle. This vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer has been notified.
The starter in my car apparently shorted out, resulting in a fire and a complete and total loss of my vehicle and all its contents. My insurance company is not helping so I am doing all I can to find some assistance. Have there been recalls for this problem? Is there anything else I can do?
While driving at 70 MPH vehicle filled up with smoke, causing consumer to pull over to the side of the road. Vehicle has been in repair shop four times, and dealer has replaces the wiring harness.
While driving at 50 MPH, noticed vehicle started to lose power. Also, the automatic locks will lock only with vehicle is put into motion; and when trying to use the switch on the door, it doesn't work. When putting on high high beams they will work, but when cutting the high beam off, the regular lights won't work. It takes along time for the consumer to get the lights to work.
While attempting to start engine, smoke came from the ignition switch. A small fire occured under the center park plug wire.
Intermittently while driving the vehicle stalls without prior warning which almost caused an accident. The defective engine wires were "too short", causing the vehicle to stall. *ak dealer stated that the wires in the wiring harness near the transmission were stretched tightly and had chafed and worn off the insulation, causing a short which in turn would cause the vehicle to stall.
Ignition coil was replaced at 44,000 miles and again at 62,000 miles. Consumer stopped at a drive through and the vehicle cut off. When starting it up, it backfired, and started shaking real bad and cut off again. The car started running, and cut off again and wouldn't start at all. Vehicle was repaired at owner's expense.
Ignition system shorted out/smoked.
Consumer been having problem with vehicle turning off for no known reason. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop sent january 1998.prolem still exists and still keeps turning. Dealer notified.
When engaging high beams, failure occurs.
Replaced electronic control module harness.
Repeated computer harness failure.
Electrical short, causing a short in the head lights/ brake lights, when driving the headlights go out; also, master cylinder replaced 3 times.
While parked owner noticed electrical odor. Five minutes later vehicle caught fire. Please describe details.
Vehicle stalls after making right turns only. Please give more details.
Vehicle stalled when exposed to heavy rains.
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