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I have an 86 Grand Am 6 cyl. And today it started making a bit of a spuutering and popping noise. Along with that it refuses to go faster if I press the pedal and such. ... ... Can someone quickly diagnose this for me I need a vehicle and like.. this old thing is all I have. ... ... Along with the no money to fix anything yet... :uhoh:

My 96 did the same thing today, my problem was major spitting and sputtering and had no power. when I stopped and looked under the car the Catalytic converter was so hot that it was glowing red. The converter is clogged. I don't know if this is your problem but I would get it looked at for a clogged or restricted cat,converter. There are other items that can cause your problem, things like bad spark plugs and/or wires, could be coik packs, It could even be some bad gas that could cause this kind of problems.

I hope this helps.

Well, I'm like mechanically impaired and I have no money... ... How can I tell without spending money to have someone look at it? Plus I can look at it before I need to drive it to school tomorrow cause... I sort of have no other way to get there.

Well, if the Cat. converter is glogged enough it will do what mine did, after it runs for a little bit that converter will turn bright red if it does shut the car off. the heat could cause a fire and you don't want that. As for the other issues I mentioned you will need to get it looked at because they are all internal items. Sorry, wish it could be easier, too bad you didn't just have a flat tire.

Of you Know anyone at school that has some mrchanical back ground they might be able to help you out.

I guess if I have tht ime I can drop it off at the highschool here in town being that it's only 2 blocks away. But in order to do that I may need to take the day off school... Or call.. Public transportation (*haunting music cause I owe them money.*)

Sorry, but that will be the cheapesy way to go. Just make sure they can help you out.

many things, old engine, plugs, bad gas, clogged injector body. Like Hoag said, could be exhaust restriction.

Start with can of injector cleaner in tank, it only around 2-3$, it won't hurt.