Thread: Felix - New Member

Hello GP Forums, Id just like to introduce myself. First off my name is Felix, I currently drive a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and hope to keep it running for as long as I can. I thought maybe this was the best place to ask questions about what possible parts will start dying off with a car of that age. I have already replaced the oil pan gasket and water pump. My other goals with the car would be to upgrade it throughout the years incrementally. I am 16 years old and have a very little amount of experience with cars, although I am a fast learner. I hope this forum can lead me to learning more about cars. Or at least about Grand Prix's.
EDIT - It also has about 119,100 miles as of now (Bought it around 117,000 and owned it for about 2 and a half months now).
EDIT - Bought it for $3,400 with new plates, etc. (Not sure if thats a good deal but the body was pretty good, no dents and slight non visible scratches on the wing, with the car running pretty good as well).

tranny mounts are easy to do here is a link for ya

http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...nd-trans-mount

Yeah, iridium plugs last a while but they make a hot spark, and once you start modding, you will want colder to keep it from chipping a piston.

http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...00-Powered-Car!!

There's all the info you will need for the beginning of your modding, and your engine will stay happy for many years.

If you decide to get colder plugs, most places will take spark plugs back as long as they haven't been opened.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ what he said.

Down pipe and a front PLOG will be the cheapest solution to exhaust flow, and if it's going to be a year before you start any modding, consider those "preventative" maintenance as well. They'll help keep the engine safer by increasing the exhaust flow and keeping heat away from the engine, thus reducing the chance for detonation/knock and possibly eliminating what KR you might already have.

Also, definitely save up your pennies and get a tuner, or even just a wideband. Those are the two biggest, most important "mods" that will keep that car on the road, regardless of how much you throw at it. They will save you money in the long run.

Unless the suspension was dealt with by the previous owner, you might want to check it out. If it's all worn out, you can definitely upgrade alot of it for pretty cheap, thank GM for making a police W-Body. Consider the upgrades, an enhancement of safety. lol

Check out the W-Body tech page on Overkill Motorsports, Will has a subsantial amount of info over there, alot of which is very applicable to your car.

A remote key fob for an '02? There's numbers on the back I think you need, but those should be like $20 new online. I don't know how to program them, but there's like a million guides.

I put a downpipe on my '99 after having trouble with a similar one on a '97. The hardest part is getting the old crap off. The front studs you can reach from underneath with an impact and extension, iirc. Soak them down a few times overnight with whatever you use (wd-40, pb blaster, etc). I didn't have anything break off, but they recommend replacing the front ones I believe. Just make sure that whatever downpipe you choose locates the O2 sensor so it's not hitting anything. Some dp's require relocating I think.

This isn't owned by me ~

Shortbus

02-03-2003, 05:26 PM

The procedure is basically the same for 97 and up Grand Prix's. Are you getting the conformation chimes? Let me know what is, or is not happening and maybe I can help you.

Just for the record here is the 2002 Grand Prix Procedure taken directly from the service manual.

Document ID # 681936
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix

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Transmitter Programming

Important
All transmitters which are to be recognized by the remote control door lock transmitter (RCDLR) must be programmed in a single programming sequence. If the system is placed in program mode it will erase all previously programmed transmitters upon the receipt of the programming signal from the first transmitter. Up to four transmitters can be programmed. Do not operate or program the transmitters in the vicinity of other vehicles that are in the keyless entry program mode. This prevents the programming of the transmitters to the incorrect vehicle.


Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder.
Close all of the doors.
Remove the MALL PGM fuse from the fuse block.
Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder.
Turn the ignition to ACC. The body control module (BCM) will perform the following in order to identify the type of BCM installed in the vehicle:
Flash the seat belt indicator 1, 2, or 3 times.
Chime 1, 2, or 3 times.
Turn the ignition to OFF, and then back to ACC within 1 second. The BCM may begin to chime and flash diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). If the BCM has stored any DTCs, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System.
Open and then close any vehicle door. The BCM will chime in order to confirm that the programming mode has been entered.
Press and hold the transmitter LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for approximately 14 seconds.

Important
After approximately 7 seconds the BCM will chime once to confirm that synchronization has been completed. After approximately 14 seconds the BCM will chime a second time to confirm that the programming has been completed.


Repeat the previous step in order to program each additional transmitter.
Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder.
Install the MALL PGM fuse into the fuse block.
Operate the functions of each transmitter in order to verify correct system operation.
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Document ID # 681936
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix