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Search Auto Parts Search 2004 Pontiac grand am Gt Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting philiswinning New User Jul 30, 2013, 8:52 PM Post #1 of 3 (1621 views) 2004 Pontiac grand am Gt Sign In Car has been running fine, tonight went to start, headlights dim, starter does not engage, thought battery is low hooked jumper cables up correctly same end result. Thought it was starter, rotated engine with a wrench, turned car over nothing engaged, crossed starter terminals with screw driver, the starter engages but does not start the car, fuel pump is putting gas to the engine. Visually checked the fuses (because I didn't have a test light) they all appeared intact.what is going on? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jul 31, 2013, 2:47 AM Post #2 of 3 (1588 views) Re: 2004 Pontiac grand am Gt Sign In If it's not cranking correctly, then you have a power supply problem somewhere. Have the battery tested and check all cable connections. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jul 31, 2013, 4:41 AM Post #3 of 3 (1578 views) Re: 2004 Pontiac grand am Gt Sign In Was watching and thinking the same thing. Dim headlights, no crank even with boost which on GM sideposts is really only jumping to battery itself and maybe just the touching those end cables gave it something to crank and possibly are all corroded out of obvious sight as they are covered. Just maybe not enough gets thru to power the car enough to run? Careful with that screwdriver trick at the starter. Key must be left in "run" position or nothing would happen with that. They make a momentary switch on cable to do that if only for testing. Get a dang test light. Even at NAPA they are under $10 bucks, T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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