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2 Weeks Ago

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

definately. one thing ive read rather common here: if its an electrical part stick with OEM. i had to run about 100 miles yesterday. after that im...

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2 Weeks Ago

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

beings how im not good with all of the electrical testing crap, i got a boneyard ICM to see. actually picked up 2 of em since they were $10/each....

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2 Weeks Ago

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

apparently the ICM (along with cracked coil)was the problem. back up and runnin.

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2 Weeks Ago

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

update: fuel pressure 56 psi w/ key off. 58 running. found out i had a cracked coil pack for 1/4( botttom one looking from the front). no spark from...

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2 Weeks Ago

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

update: i did an anti theft reprogram thing that says to try to start the car, leave key in on position for 10 minutes,then try to start. it started...

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2 Weeks Ago

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

quickj question: is the anti theft light supposed to be flashing all of the time?

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2 Weeks Ago

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

got spark. went to rent a fuel pressure tester and AZ. gonna have to wait until tomorrow as they have em rented out atm

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2 Weeks Ago

tomsteve replied to a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

2 key fobs 1 key. go out this morning it cranks (rolls over0 strong but no attempt to start. gonna check spark and go from there

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2 Weeks Ago

tomsteve started a thread car starting problem in General Grand Prix Discussion

2 posts in one day- holy smokes this is fun!!! said no one ever. :) 08 base GP. cleaned throttle body yesterday. fired up and ran smooooooooth...

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2 Weeks Ago

tomsteve replied to a thread AC fuse or?? in General Tech Discussion

cancel that. its working but new problem arose.

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2 Weeks Ago

tomsteve started a thread AC fuse or?? in General Tech Discussion

weird.... '08 base GP. my AC has been workin great. cleaned my throttle body yesterday. get in the car for test drive, hit the AC button, light...

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4 Weeks Ago

tomsteve replied to a thread 2001 Buick Regal GS sunroof switch HALP!!!! in General Tech Discussion

if you can pull the switch out, spray it out with some contact cleaner and see if that helps.

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4 Weeks Ago

tomsteve replied to a thread GXP unexplained shifting in General Grand Prix Discussion

id start by checking/ cleaning battery terminals and grounds plus alt. output and condition of battery.

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05-12-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Clicking noise in General Grand Prix Discussion

when  turning right...  could be the starter. theres a spring that returns the starter gear back into the starter after starting. when the...

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05-12-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Clicking noise in General Grand Prix Discussion

when turning right... could be the starter. theres a spring that returns the starter gear back into the starter after starting. when the spring...

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05-05-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Electrical and suspension problems in General Grand Prix Discussion

readds like your mechanic friend has a bit of experience with em and knows common problems. valve cover gaskets- youll see oil where valve cover...

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05-05-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Foglights pointing up in Audio, Security & Visual Electronics

arent those running lights?

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05-01-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Transmission fluid leak in General Grand Prix Discussion

its early. ive had to read and re read this. it all be interesting to read what others have to say. are you sure its transmission fluid?? i dont...

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04-29-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread 2008 grand prix cylinder 3 misfire in 3.8L V6 Naturally Aspirated (L36)(L26)

inspect the wires to fuel injector.

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04-21-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Overheat issue in 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)

ya might want to pull that coolant tank off and flush it out.

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04-03-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Looking to beef up my 97 grand prix tranny in 1997-2007 4 speed Automatic (4T65E) (4T65E-HD)

look into triple edge performance. they should answer your questions. net.Transmission Info

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04-02-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread How do I build the tranny to my 97 grand prix gtp in 1997-2007 4 speed Automatic (4T65E) (4T65E-HD)

take a loot at triple edge performance. should answer some questions and possibly hook you up with the place to get the work done 4T65E High...

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03-31-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread 2006 Grand Prix GT Some Steering maybe suspension issues. in General Tech Discussion

rear suspension control arms, struts, and all that good stuff that keep the rear tires in line.

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03-08-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread strange electrical issue in General Grand Prix Discussion

update: finally had warm enough weather to get my baby on jack stands, do some other work, and check out grounds. i put new pos and neg terminals...

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03-08-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread Can LIM gaskets leak oil? (not coolant) in General Grand Prix Discussion

a quart per 25 miles- is that right?? im assuming, since you mention PS leak, that the leak is on right side of engine. if you have the v6, could it...

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02-26-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread strange electrical issue in General Grand Prix Discussion

ya ever been laying in bed- just about to fall asleep and something hits ya? happened to me last night. thinkin about the grounds ya mention...

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02-24-2022

tomsteve started a thread strange electrical issue in General Grand Prix Discussion

'08 base model. not every time, but a few times over the last 2 months, while driving the power has cut out for a split second. headlights, dash...

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02-22-2022

tomsteve replied to a thread renewable energy in Off Topic Discussion

if you have natural gas running to your house, you can get a generator that runs on NG.

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