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I have a 2001 grand am gt, great car, but have had serious electrical problems. The first was the security crap, that cost me 400 to "fix" for two days, then whe it came back I called the dealership and told him it was on the way. He couldn't fix it for at least 11 days so he went on to tell me about leaving the key on and resetting itself. It has done it on numerous occasions and this works. Obviously they did not do much to help my situation. My next problem is not headlights, only high beams. The cluster was the reported problem but when I looked closer, I found the plugs on the headlights were corroded and wires were appart. Fixed this, now after 8 months I have low beams.
We have checked the fuses, and they're all fine. Any ideas? I'd so appreciate the help!
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Yes, it's very dangerous and frustrating!
Do the signal lights not come on at all or do they come on but don't flash? If the fuse is good it's probably either the flasher unit (part of the emergency flasher switch) or the multifunction switch itself (which can be a problem on N body cars) or some wiring defect. Have you checked the bulbs? It's not likely they would all fail at the same time though.
It might be worth checking into.
I have I think two separate problems.
1. If the car stands in the hot Florida sun all day, it is very difficult to start. Any other time, when the temp is cooler or in the winter no problem starting at all.
2. I have a problem I have seen on these boards before but never seen a fix for.
My warning lights will all come on and the instruments, apart from the speedo, will all go off. Just as though the engine were not running but the ignition turned on ready to start. A few seconds later the lights go off and the instruments start reading again. It makes no difference if the car is stationery of doing seventy miles an hour. The engine keeps running fine. I feel like it should be Christmas with these fairy lights flashing at me. Anyone found an answer to this please?
I have recently replaced the battery, which was due for replacement and it made no difference. I thought maybe the central computer, so I replaced that and still the same. I am dubious of taking this vehicle too far until I know the problem and I need to do some miles very soon. Help Please.
I DO NOT HAVE A MANUAL> SOMEONE SAID IN AN EARLIER POST THAT YOU HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY, THEN THE AIR BAG FUSE, THEN THE AIRBAG CONNECTOR ( WHICH ONE IS THAT ? ) AND TAKE OUT THE TORX SCREW> I HAVE AN ) 02 GRAND AM 2.2
DO I NEED A MANUAL?
IF SOMEONE CAN SUPPLY A REMOVE REPLACE PROCEDURE WITH PICS I WILL PP MONEY TO THEM___I AM SERIOUS
POLEASE HELP. MONEY IS SO SHORT FOR ME.
BTW I AM NOT SCREAMING JUST VISION ISSUE
When responding to a post that's really old like that (5+ years), the best way to get help is to describe the problem you're having, rather than sending members on a search back in time.
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What could possibly be the problem? I don't think it is the fuse, which looked fine, so I am completely lost.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I have replaced the ignition switch and checked the fuses, but the problem still occurs and each time you have to hit the dashboard harder and harder for it work again.
Last few weeks I have had a odd list of electric issues, I think I have a short, but don't know where to look or start.
My door locks don't lock or unlock with the door control, they do lock after I get up to speed, but do not unlock when I turn off the engine, only unlocks and locks perfectly with my keyfob.
My cigarette lighter doesn't power my phone charger, tried a few.
I believe it is starting to effect my gauges.
Last, my electronic controls for my mirrors, doesn't work at all, only way to control them.
I just need help locating where to start looking.
Battery isn't new, will be replacing soon.
If it were the battery ground to the engine and on some there's a small wire to the car's metal, that could be removed, cleaned, and tightened. The battery in my last leSabre had two small ground wires that went from the battery to the car's sheet metal for ground.
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