Problems with take off

[cdawg331]

My car cuts out after i stop at a light, it has only did it after i drove hard either to race or pass someone. What it does is after i try to take off from the light, the battery and low oil pressure lights come on, the steering wheel locks up, and the car won't pick up speed. Then after i pull over and cut the car off and back on, it acts perfect.

I have a 1999 Grand Prix GT, with 100,000 miles.

[troy1]

huh mine does something like that but not that bad. Mine does this If you take off normal its fine but bump it up to 2500,3000 rpm the engine kind holds back for a sec. and then takes off and holds back for a sec. and then takes off by then you ready for the shift so it shifts cant seem to get it do it anytime else.

[DarkGP]

hey ya mine does the same thing the holds back for a sec then goes fine then it holds back for a sec but it does it when im on it but not completly on it i have checked everything i have used injector cleaner and have changed all my spark plugs, changed fuel filter, checked fuel pump , changed fuel type i have tryed everything and it still does it

[dodgetruckcummin]

I had this same problem on 2 other vehicles. The crankshaft position sensor was bad in both vehicles and by replacing it in both vehicles, it made both vehicles run great! It controls the computer: fuel, air, electrical, etc.
It costs approximately $35.00 from Autozone in our local area, but I would suggest for you to get it from a Pontiac Dealer. This is a part you do not want to go out, because you will be stranded until it is replaced.

Originally Posted by cdawg331

My car cuts out after i stop at a light, it has only did it after i drove hard either to race or pass someone. What it does is after i try to take off from the light, the battery and low oil pressure lights come on, the steering wheel locks up, and the car won't pick up speed. Then after i pull over and cut the car off and back on, it acts perfect.

I have a 1999 Grand Prix GT, with 100,000 miles.