Water getting into passenger side floorboard, and water running over fuse recepticle, causing headlights to intermittently come on without turning on the switch. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on seven occasions, and problem still has not been corrected. Provide any further information on this matter
1999 Pontiac Grand Am electrical complaints
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A fuse keeps blowing, causing vehicle's dash and tail lights to go out. Engine check light comes on. Taken to dealer on 21 dec 2000. Dealer replaced parking relay, left tail light. Circuit board was melted , and replaced it. On 27 dec 2000, daytime running lights and dashlights were not working. Dealer replaced 15 amp park fuse that had blown and checked ground wire. On 2 jan 2001, dash lights and brake lights were not working. Dealer replaced 15 amp fuse and ground wiring.
When turning steering wheel back and forth, noise was heard, more noticeable when turning to the right. Consumer returned to dealership in july 2000 because noise was still present when dealership originally said there was nothing wrong with steering. A private mechanic stated that "thump" could be emitted from rack and pinion steering system. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak there is a 3 to 6 second deoay in the transmission when engaging from reverse to drive, sometimes slippage occurs momentarily after the car engages into drive,battery leaks console latch failed. Nlm
Horn operates intermittently while engine is running. However, it works correctly when the ignition is off.
Steering wheel made noise and driver's side airbag dropped out and fell in laps. Vehicle pulled to light, and dashlight flashed on and off. Also horn was inoperable. *ak consumer states there is a noise in brake pedal, also ABS light illuminated. Air conditioner and heater inoperable. Due to squeaky steering, dealer replaced steering rack which was loose and set toe. Radio inoperable.
Arrow pontiac says the alternator in the 1999 grand ams has an alternator that whines and/or whistles that is characteristic of the alternator. They say the alternator is not faulty. I think if the alternator constantly whines or whistles their is a problem. It started about a month ago with just under 39,000 miles on the car. I do believe it should be corrected by the dealer or manufacturer at their expense. Not mine. It is winter and the noise is very distracting with the windows up what will it be like in the warm weather. The parking lot attendent says he can hear me "whistling down the street." anything you can do to help me correct this problem in lieu of paying $400 will be greatly appreciated. The dealer says the alternator is not faulty therefore they can not replace it. I cant' beleive there is 99 grand ams running throughout the country- all whining. By the way not that it makes a difference to you but this is my 5th pontiac from the same dealer 4 new, one used. I wrote to pontiac yesterday but I am sure they will be of no help either.
While driving stepped on brake pedal to stop vehicle, but brakes did not work. Front brakes went out without a prior warning, and had to be replaced due to that problem. *ak steering squeaks due to loose steering rack. Cigaret lighter inoperative and was replaced. Horn was stuck due to horn ring and mulfuncton switch failures. Air bag was loose and replaced.
Horn was stuck, dealer replaced horn ring and multifunction switch. Dealer replaced air bag, it was loose. Steering rack squeaked, dealer replaced steering rack and set toe, consumer states steering rack has been replaced twice however noise is still there and there is a smell. Abs light illuminated at all times. Radio failed. Vehicle pulls to the right.
While driving in dark interior lights on dashboard and headlights stopped working. Dealer said that it was an electrical failure. *ak consumer states after dealer stated the problem was fixed, the lights, radio, and cruise stopped working and there was a burning smell.
Horn was activated and did not go off. Was taken to dealer for check up on electrical system, and it was repaired. *ak the dealer was unable to find where the horen was shorting. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer due to radio malfunctioning, dome light and ABS light comes on and das light blinks on and off. Steering squeaks due to loose steering rack. Cigarate lighter inoperative and replaced. Air bag was loose and replaced.
While driving at 65mph on freeway vehicle stalled. Finally restarted . Took it to dealership. Mechanic replaced PCM. Drove from florida to california, made a stop in arizona due to brake rotors warping. Replaced and adjusted rotors and brakes. While driving in california, vehicle stalled again. Failed to restart after being parked. Battery replaced after being towed to dealership. Key refused to be released from ignition. Air conditioner motor fan replaced. Shifter cable was replaced. Right turn signal lamp replaced. Oil light comes on before the 3000 mile scheduled oil change, dealer failed to set computer button, consumer feels this might have had to do with vehicle stalling and not starting.
Engine sluggish, car misfires, rough idle. Initially (10/20/99) dealer said it was gas cap-replaced, 2nd time (07/10/00) replaced #2 spark plug & boot - ck engine light on code stored was po300 carbon tracking on side of plug; third time last wk (have not drove) taking to dealer this wk.
Vehicle stalls in second gear.
Left turn signal was working. Sending unit was down. Defective sending unit was allowing light to come on inside of vehicle.
While driving about any speed vehicle will shut down with no electrical signals, and all lights will cut off. Consumer will drive off the road. Then, turn off engine, put the parking pawl in neutral, and then restart engine again and will work as normal .
The rear brakes needed an adjustment, the brakes were making a thumping noise, later there was a noise in the front end and the dealer found it to be the front brake pads.
Computer got wet though sun roof causing vehicle not to start.
Front end vibrates when going over speed bumps.gas pedal goes down to the floor for a while before gradually gaining any speed. Dealer replaced computer & fuel pump to correct the problem, but nothing has help.
Horn button works approximately 50% of the time. It always works with the remote keyring but it works intermittently using the button. Pressure, hand or wheel location irrelevent, ignition or transmission selector postion irrelevant.
Consumer has had the steering pump replaced 4 times. Rack was leaking, and another leak was found. Dealer said nothing was wrong with vehicle. Vehicle was being repaired under warranty. Also, transmission was slipping, and there was a transmission leak about 4 months ago. Dealer was suppose to have repaired the problems, but the problems keep reoccurring. *ak the horn malfunctions after being repaired twice. The fog lights are holding moisture. Speaker on passenger side failed. Radio sisplay is scrambled due to internal short. Right rear power window was inoperative due to switch failure. Trunk release inoperative due to chaffed wire. Transmission oil was leaking due to axle seal failure.
Vehicle lost all power while driving causing a hazardous situation, dealership feels that the consumer must have hit the ignition switch, the system is very sensitive to touch due to design, possible design flaw which would cause accidental application while driving and cause vehicle to shut down.
Upon starting from a red light car hesitates, and gauges go hay wire (fluctuate). Consumer fears vehicle may stall on turnpike and cause an accident.
Upon stopping, occasionally on restart car hesitates and the dash gauges go haywire. This happens about every 3,000 miles, however supposedly fixed at 32,000 miles, reoccured at 39,200 miles. Dealership refused service even within warranty period.
Acid leaked from the battery which caused vehicle not to start. Vehicle was parked for about week before this problem was discovered. Vehicle will be towed to the dealership for repair(s). Problem has since been corrected. *ak
When raining water would leak through the dashboard panel to the fuse box.
When traveling consumer noticed smoke coming from the front end. Contacted dealer, dealer noticed transmission coolant was very low. Consumer also experienced a problem with the turn signal being inoperative due to to a wire which was pinched. Please provide any further details.
Ignition lock cylinder failed causing problems with power lock system. Yh (attorney for consumer)
Mechanic notice that upon impact to the right front, whether it is small or large impact, the battery tray either breaks off or the battery slides off of the tray causing severe acid damage to the ABS unit, radiator fan shroud assy, transmission, wiring, exhaust heat shield, manifold and intake. Nlm
Have had all but 1 of 4 door panels replaced. Now getting into electrical problems when instrument panel went haywire, car would not start next day. When I tried to start the car the trunk opened. When I took the key out of the ignition the gauges lit up and stayed on without a key. This was 2 days after the ignition switch was replaced. Now car will not start at all.
Horn failed. Nlm
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