Grand Prix SE
The Grand Prix SE was a rebadged fifth-generation variant of the Pontiac Grand Prix. This model was equipped with power front seats, side wing adjustments, an AM/FM cassette stereo, side bolster, compass and a trip computer.
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PjgeorgejrIt's possible that this is due to a faulty time delay switch It could be a shorted wire. Some companies use low side...
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It's quite easy.You have to disconect the battery first.Then go under the car and the starter is located where the engine meets...
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Hey Paul==Look under the dash on the left side of the steering column. GoodluckJoe I just had to replace mine & there is...
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this one is not very easy! you have to go through the same process as changing the timing chain because it's the chain that...
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Follow the top radiator hose to the engine. You have just found the thermostat housing. Remove the 2 bolts and replace the...
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Flushing the radiator may help with the cooling problem but not necessarily make the engine run smoother. If it is a 6 cyliner...
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On the inside of the door is a plastic cover that comes off with the removal of two nuts. From under the cover, you can access...
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The firing order appears to be the same between a 3.1 and a 3.8 liter engine but the cylinders are numbered differently. In a...
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At the point where the upper radiator hose clamps to the engine is the thermostat housing. Inside is the thermostat.
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Buy yourself a copy of Haynes repair manual #38010. It costs about $20 and will have whatever diagram you need.
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Caution Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass...
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Cant say for sure with the 2000 model but I assume its the standard blower resistor as my 1997 that failed twice. Symptom is the...
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Take out the windshield washer tank and the bar that goes across baterry is right below
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In the middle of the steering wheel.... If you have the SE package, you most likely have the sound-system controls on the...
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On the side of the engine closest to the firewall. It is almost directly under the middle exhaust port of the exhaust manifold...
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if it is a 4 cylinder it is undder the intake i am lie 90% sure if it is a v6 it in the front passenger side of the engine...
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The cost of replacing a part is a very general question that unless specified exactly is hard to answer. First, is who is...
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When our 93 grand prix battery light came on it meant that we needed a new battery. We tested the battery with a volt meter and...
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Check the fuse blocks under the hood. Check the main red power wire running from the battery to the fuse block. This was my...
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the ckp for the 3.8 is located at the harmonic balancer on all applicatins remove the right side (passenger) tire and also the...
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turn key pump the gas petal all the way to the floor 3 times with in 5 seconds.the change oil light will then flash a few times...
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The Crank position sensor will need to be "re-learned" if the PCM or engine control unit is removed or replaced. this could also...
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Ther are two located on the 3.8 One is located at the top of the downpipe. Look down from the drivers side behind the tranny...
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If you see no visible leak and it is losing coolant, you may have a blown head gasket. Serious engine damage will occur if it is...
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AnswerThe information is located in the owners manual. However, in short:Drivers side rear to passenger side front, Passenger...
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AnswerDefective heater resistor pack.Also when you say high do you mean just setting "5" if so than it is simply a fauly/blown...
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It should be the same as on my 91 grand prix se, i had to remove the upper motor mounts from the radiator support, then remove...
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The pump is located in the bottom of the windshield washer tank. To get to it take out enough screws from the inner fender well...
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AnswerThis is a simple one. All you need to do is have a ratchet & the right socket to fit your tensioner. Just lock onto the...
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I cannot give you and exact location for the 93 but i can tell you that it will be on the air intake tubing or right near the...
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A really strong tailwind. Seriously though, unless you have a couple thousand dollars for a custom engine, supercharger, etc.....
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it is under dash, check under the glove department, you may have to remove the glove dept.
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I would go 17" but you could probly get 18" but it would be a tite squeze I have 18's and it is lowered and i didnt have a...
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Your air is probably turned "on" and "off" by several doors hidden deep inside the instrument panel, usually one each for driver...
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Left to right on the distributor/coil unit => 1-4-6-3-2-5; The cylinders are numbered 1-3-5 left to right at the back of the...
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In my 1998 Grand Prix, The Cover is only held in place by clips. Just carefully pull the cover off and it should come off with...
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Answerthe blower moter resistor is located on the passenger side. remove kick panel under dash and it is staight up against the...
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If you need 2 ask how 2 change ur intake manifold gasket, u shouldn't be doing it urself, get some1 who knows what their...
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That all depends on how well it is maintained, driven, climate, and many other factors. Also which engine it has. The 3.8 GM V6...
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Make sure you check your light control knob. Sometimes it gets turned down and the dash lights brightness is controlled by this...
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I Have The Same Car/Problem The ONLY thing i have seen for these model car was a ram air intake made by a company called dragon...
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easylook under the hood there is a sticker that shows you howEasy IF the sticker is there
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The AIT sensor is located on the plastic tube that runs from your air filter box to your engine intake throttle body. There is a...
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Could be that your motor has a rev limiter. Does it only do it in park or neutral? My grand prix has a rev limiter of 3000 rpms....
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195 degrees I believe, but you can check your owners manual or one on Pontiac's website. The normal operating...
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That could be one of many possibilites. To know exactly get an OBDII code reader which will run about $150. That will give...
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AnswerI am not sure how to do it, permanently, but while the car is off, set the parking brake. Then the daytime lights will not...
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you can find any diagram in the dealer service manual for that car you can buy it through the dealer for about 125.00or most main...
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1999 Grand Prix Window ProblemI have had two 1999 grand prix cars that both had the drivers window stop working. One of them was...
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That clicking is lack of oil at the top of the cylinders. After a few seconds after oil reaches the top, the clicking should...
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It is unlawful to change factory installed belts for belts not meeting the same standards. If the vehicle was originally equiped...
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open hood on top of the asbly you will see the adjustment scrws turn these to adjust beam.
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GOOD CHANCE THAT THE WATER PUMP CRAPPED OUT. AnswerReplace the radiator cap.my car has 2 bleeders on the hoses get the air out
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no, these are unrelated to O2 codes. O2 cannot affect manifold pressure or intake air temp and of course not trans clutch.
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To change the headlight assembly just loosen/remove the two bolts holding the entire light assembly in (side marker, headlight...
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It is located adjacent to the frame rail, drivers side approximately 2 feet in front of the rear wheel. For pics and...
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you really need a door panel removal tool to do it properly. Remove the two screws located on under the interior pull handle....
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Answeri believe that the fuel filter is in front of the gas tank .which is kinda hard to get at
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The compression ratio is 8.5:1 supercharged motor and 9.4:1 for the non-supercharged motor.
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AnswerWell.. im not an expert, so there could be other ways, but the easiest way that I do it is to open the bleeder at the...
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Yes there is. Try E-bay or www.pontiac.com and search it.
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The assumption is that you are asking about coolant temperature of an internal combustion engine. Normal temperature is...
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if your check engine light is on change your o2 sensor. a bad o2 sensor will cause bad gas milage. also a dirty air filter or...
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AnswerI don't know anything about cars, except I'm having my ball joints (I believe all 4) replaced on my 2000 Ford Explorer and...
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I have a 1993 grand prix se, theres a lid just over the headlights....both sides...under the hood. Mine is velcro and lifts...
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I'm assuming "take it to a tire shop" is not an option for some reason. 1. Put something like Liquid Wrench on it. This includes...
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Defective heater resistor pack. Defective blower motor resistor, check out this...
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AnswerI HAVE A 99 AND I WAS TOLD BY A RELIABLE MECHANIC THAT THESE CARS DONT TURN ON UNTIL THEY REACH ABOUT 238 DEGREES. I HAVE...
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change the bulb
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AnswerIf you follow the top radiator hose to the top of the engine, the place it bolts up to should be your themostat. remove the...
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open glove box and look to the right of it. There is another fuse box on the passenger side of the engine compartment on the...
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yes there is a fuse in the fuse box. the wire will lead to it or to the ignition switch. But the fuse to amke the hot wire hot...
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The Emergency Flasher Button is located on the steering column. It is labeled Hazard Flasher and is a black piece of rectangular...
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towards the center of the firewall on the inside of the car, you have to remove the entire dash to get to it
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it is a regular bolt, turn right it tightens, turn left it loosens
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It is located on the passenger side of the engine (what would be the front of a rear wheel drive engine) behind the accessory...
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Order a new window regulator, and you need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about...
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drop the gas tank and change the sending unit
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Inside the oil pan.
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The washer pump is located on the bottom of the washer reservoir on the pasenger side front fender in front of the front wheel....
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Go to the nearest autopart store and have them put the computer on it. It will tell you exactly what's wrong. Auto Zone does it...
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Do you know what is specifically wrong with the hub. There isn't much to them other than they hold on the tire and have bearings...
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GM eliminated dipsticks for automatics. You can only drain, and refill. There will be a little red/yellow cap near the top of the...
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either your fuel pressure regulator is bad or the fuel pump is weak and going
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lucky for you, gm likes to put the fuel pump inside the tank, you will have to drop the gas tank out and pull the sending unit...
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YES
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TURN OFF 2ND GEAR START!!! That's the only thing i can think of that could make ONLY 1st gear not work and other work fine....
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(Fixed with regular old packaging tape) First off, the leak is due to water getting inside the air conditioner's air intake....
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Defective low coolant sensor. Be aware that the sensor can be good but just clogged up. Have you ever put stop leak junk in...
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Enhanced Traction System (ETS) or Traction Control
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Remove wheel, remove the two bolts in the calipers, pull up calipers, remove pads compress caliper piston with a c-clamp, be...
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85/35=2.4286 hours.
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Replace the fuel filter. Spray starter fluid sparingly into the intake while cranking to get it started. i would put gas in...
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I can probably help but I'll need more info; Does it idle rough? What is the rpm at idle? Does it accelerate ok? Does the 'Check...
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If there is a block heater installed then there should be a plug at the hood/lights or bottom of engine.
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Answeri believe your going to have to change the whole hub assembly?Yes, you have to change the entire hub assy.(they ain't cheap...
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with a screw driver it would help not hard to do use the brain
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There are decent diagrams in Chilton's GM Lumina/Grand Prix/Cutlass Supreme/Regal 1988-96 repair manual.
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You can't bypass or reset security system, bring it to the dealer.
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You dont mention the engine size but I will describe the steps for a 3.8 For the front it is a matter of removing the front lift...
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