Thread: 02 Grand Am wont start in mornings

I know I am off topic here, but looking for the good advise I know I will get here.

Good friend has a 02 Grand Am w/125,000 miles or so and the 2.2 motor. Lately in the mornings the car will turn over but not start. Her mechanic said it was not the fuel pump, I think I agree because there is a fuel odor as the car turns over but doesn't start. The only code it has is P1441 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Flow During Non-Purge.

The mechanic has also said it could possibly be the fuel injectors, I don't agree.

Once the car starts, it runs great and the problem does not return for a few days or so.

Any ideas? Thanks in Advance.

fuel pressure regulator?

does it do it everytime you try to start it or just in the mornings?

Mornings mostly, or if the car has sat for a day or so without being started.

An A.M. that doesn't like mornings lol

If you pump the gas while trying to turn it over does it start?

i would think it would be more like a ckp or ect sensor..or even a bad maf...start plugging sensors one at a time and see what happens, if it gets better then your on the right track

Someone else gave me this link about the key/security system. It makes sense I think.

Pontiac Grand Am Won't Start? Could Be This Security Feature - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com