01 Grand Am Start Problems

stock01GrandAm · #1 12-14-2004, 09:35 AM

This just started this morning, went out to start the Grand Am, DOHC 2.4, and it will turn over, but will not start. Anyone else experience this??

Forkliftguy · #2 12-14-2004, 06:46 PM

Is the "Security" light flashing?

stock01GrandAm · #3 12-15-2004, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by stock01GrandAm

This just started this morning, went out to start the Grand Am, DOHC 2.4, and it will turn over, but will not start. Anyone else experience this??

no the security light isnt flashing, my wife and brother were under the hood of the car this morning, and had me listen to something. When switching the car to the on position, there is a sensor where a couple fuel lines meet, that makes some noise....so she is wanting to look into that, and i cant say that i blame her.

NascarNut · #4 12-21-2004, 08:00 PM

i have the same problem, i found that when i turn the key all the way off between tries, it will attempt to start, acts like no fuel, but i smell fuel when trying to start by the way, the security light is not flashing??? can anyone help us?

EZFrank · #5 12-21-2004, 09:41 PM

my nephew is having same problem car tries to start has fuel and spark, someone told him his converter could be clogged cause car is backfiring through the throttle body.

stock01GrandAm · #6 12-22-2004, 09:10 AM

know for a fact i have spark now, still havent gotten around to checking on the fuel end though.

NascarNut · #7 12-22-2004, 08:10 PM

Have gas, have spark, new fuel filter, no security light flashing... just tries to start and won't run... any ideas????

stock01GrandAm · #8 12-23-2004, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NascarNut

Have gas, have spark, new fuel filter, no security light flashing... just tries to start and won't run... any ideas????

that is the same thing i have....it has got me stumped for now.

orangemonsterkid · #9 12-23-2004, 12:18 PM

I just recently had the same problem over the weekend. Except I was in mid lerft turn when it happened to me. I don't know if this is the case for you, but check the fuel pump. The system may have lost a component or broken down. My repairs cost me $696 at the mechanic, but should be considerably less if you can make the repairs yourself. Keep in mind that when replacing the fuel pum, there is not only a pump, but a whole pump kit that needs to be purchased when replaced.

Check that and see if that might be the issue.

NascarNut · #10 12-23-2004, 12:54 PM

I have checked at the fuel rail, and removed the line at the filter, plenty of fuel seems to be present...

orangemonsterkid · #11 12-23-2004, 01:14 PM

Hmmm, then I'm stumped as well.

moose 1132 · #12 12-24-2004, 12:04 PM

I have a 01 Grand Am and had same problem 3 times twice towed to shop were it miraculesly started. did some research and found that the RKE (remote keyless entry) system has a defect in it that causes car not to start. As of now there is no recall on the passlock systems. as for a fix i'm honestly not sure. to reset the computerized system put key in ignition and leave in on position for about ten minutes. Then try - should start. Warning continued problems with stalling will eventually damage computer and will cost lots to replace/fix.

stock01GrandAm · #13 12-27-2004, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by moose 1132

I have a 01 Grand Am and had same problem 3 times twice towed to shop were it miraculesly started. did some research and found that the RKE (remote keyless entry) system has a defect in it that causes car not to start. As of now there is no recall on the passlock systems. as for a fix i'm honestly not sure. to reset the computerized system put key in ignition and leave in on position for about ten minutes. Then try - should start. Warning continued problems with stalling will eventually damage computer and will cost lots to replace/fix.

that does not sound like a good situation at all.

NascarNut · #14 12-28-2004, 07:09 PM

Ok guys this is weird, I checked the fuel, plenty, checked the spark it was there, noticed later it was week, had the ignition module checked it was ok. While I was in there I noticed the plugs were gas fouled (not enough spark) so I changed them, tried it and it started right up.....
the only thing I did different was the plugs. Thought I'd share this with everyone. If that was it, what a week link.....

stock01GrandAm · #15 12-31-2004, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NascarNut

Ok guys this is weird, I checked the fuel, plenty, checked the spark it was there, noticed later it was week, had the ignition module checked it was ok. While I was in there I noticed the plugs were gas fouled (not enough spark) so I changed them, tried it and it started right up.....
the only thing I did different was the plugs. Thought I'd share this with everyone. If that was it, what a week link.....

Mine ended up being the ant-theft device, but the light never blinked....if you dont mind me asking how much are the plugs for this car?

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