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98GP
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Sep 14, 2010, 6:35 PM
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98 Grandprix SE wont start????
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hi i have a problem with my grand prix se and i can't figure it out ...if any one can give me a start in the right direction ?
1998 Pontiac Grand prix se
3800 v6 engine
192,000km
i started my car letting it get wormed up it seemed to drive fine i entered the hyw pushing my gas to get up to speed and thats when it was like i had no power to reach my speed i needed ,then engine light came on so i pulled over and lifted the hood and the engine was shaking hard , so i turned it off and never started sense .......
now i tried "boosting" it and i get a quick clicking like it want's to turn over but dont.
so i tested the starter , removed the serpentin belt , checked the oil , alternator
i was told it was - ECU/PCM Computer
- Ignition Module
- crank sensor
Need Help thanks in advance
(This post was edited by 98GP on Sep 15, 2010, 2:38 PM)
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Sidom
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Sep 14, 2010, 8:56 PM
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Pull the battery out and have it load tested. It sounds like you have a bad battery.
Once you get it started have the charging system checked out ON the car to make sure it's charging ok......
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98GP
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Sep 20, 2010, 10:31 AM
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i charged the battery and seems to be holding a charge but can't get it to start or even turn over
i took a rench and turned the flyweel untill it wouldn't move anymore then tried to start it and it seemed to turn over and motor started to rock again then i tride it again and cant even get it to do that, just wont turn over im think mabey something wrong with the crank and or rod internal problem ?????? any idea's
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Hammer Time
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Sep 20, 2010, 11:20 AM
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Remove the spark plugs and try to crank it and see if anything liquid comes out of any of the cylinders.
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Sidom
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Sep 20, 2010, 11:43 AM
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In addition to Desi's suggestion, take the serp belt off & see if it will turn over..
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Hammer Time
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Sep 20, 2010, 12:05 PM
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Good idea but do them separately so you will know which one made a difference.
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Sep 20, 2010, 12:36 PM
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LMAO.......Yea there would be a world of difference on which way to look if it did crank over.....
I just noticed in the 1st post where the belt was removed but am unsure if the engine was cranked over with it off....
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98GP
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Sep 24, 2010, 8:56 AM
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ya one of the first things i did was remove the belt and trayed to get it to turn over and it did nothing now i will try removeing the sparkplugs and cranking it and let you no how i maid out
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98GP
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Sep 24, 2010, 8:58 AM
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now if the crank sensior is gone will still trun over ??? or not ??
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Hammer Time
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Sep 24, 2010, 9:15 AM
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The crank sensor has nothing to do with this.
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Sep 24, 2010, 2:11 PM
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Just for the heck of it, rap on the starter real quick with a hammer and see if that makes any difference
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