20 Most Recent 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Questions & Answers

it means that you're traction control is disabled. You are now able to spin tires/burn out. If you do not want to do that, locate the button to turn it back on... usually it just says TRAC on the button, usuallly located towards the bottom of the dash.

It is called 'HVAC Blower (Climate Control)'. and is fuse 13.

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There should be a little leather strap that is hanging toward the rear of the trunk where the latch is... pull this and the trunk should pop open for you.

cracked ---damaged block ---short in feeder circuit

From the 2003 manual...

"One key is used for the
ignition and all locks."

So likely the ignition lock was replaced. You will need to go to a GM dealer and have a key made from the VIN. Take proof of ownership (title). Fortunately it is not a transponder key so no programming $$ required.

See https://my.gm.com/content/dam/gmownercenter/gmna/dynamic/manuals/2003/pontiac/grand_am/2003_pontiac_grand_am_owners.pdf

Probably about 18-20 ft.lb.

Sounds like thermostat sticking. Be careful if the engine is running hot as you could crack a head!

ANY CODES?

get a Chilton repair manual

CV joint, the strut does not make a knocking sound unless its totally
shoot and the car is bouncing to its high and low limit.

If you push down on the car and it bounces a little then the strut is shoot.

The cv joint will knock if it is bad when you turn the wheel, when it gets real bad,it will knock when driving in a straight line.

Low trans fluid? Check that first.

I dont know a thing about cars..so could you fill me in about what is going on? Thanks :) ????? Your vehicle transmission is electronically controlled by a computer , without hooking up a factory or professional scanner an checking sensor data parameters to the PCM - powertrain control module ( computer ) an codes ,we'd only be guessing . Your best bet , take it to a qualified repair shop an have it diagnosed .

Hello if you have a 3.4 v6 engine, it is mounted on the driver side of engine. it is just under the throttle body.

It appears you have an air lock in the cooling system.If you don't know how to clear it take it back to whoever did the coolant flush

If you ran it low find out where the oil is going leaks seal's put a large piece of card board under your vehicle tonite and check in the morning.do not move until you check.As far as the tick that sounds like a bad valve lifter or damage to your engine.

Test the connector to see if it has power with a multi-meter. Corrosion plays a big factor. But considering it is a 2003 I'd probably say it is the motor considering you changed the fuse.

sounds like bad trans mount,