Thread: Starting issue

I sure hope I can get some help with this issue. I have a 2004 grand prix with about 86000 miles on it. I recently made several trips to Texas from Michigan and back with it and ran flawlessly. I did maintain the car VERY well before each trip, and after each trip. After my last trip is when this came into play. Everytime I start the car after it has been driven a bit that day, it'll stall right after it starts and will continue until I put my foot on the gas and even then it will try and stall. I have noticed that if I don't keep the defroster on so the fan runs it will heat all the way up to right before the red over heat marks as well. It does have a new thermostat, air filter, regular oil changes, new gas tank, the tank filler hose and evap system. Im at a loss, it won't give me a dummy light so im clueless. Any advice or pointers where to check would be VERY appreciated.

Good luck my friend. I dumped mine when it started to do that. Never did find the fix. I can only guess that the extended run time caused the plastic manifold to lose its seal and create a lean start requiring you to push the throttle to start. I litterally had the exact same problem. The lean condition also creates more than normal engine temperatures. I traded mine for a GXP with the V8. No more problem

damn.....

i will check with some of my old friends at GM and see if there is a quick fix for ya

yea it did this with the old one as well, and yes the system has been bleed correctly. I would appreciate it keeno!

well I know its been awhile, but I recently did a tune-up on the car and starts fine ever since. Very glad about that. Just figured I would let the community know in case another pops up!