1998 Pontiac Grand Am Repair Question
Asked on April 13, 2012
Hi my 1998 pontiac grand am has a couple issues. power locks dont work and one of my windows is moving very slowly, then not at all. help?
Hi my 1998 pontiac grand am has a couple issues.
1. my power lock switches dont work, but when i turn the car off all the doors unlock. does this mean its a switch issue and not a wiring one?
2. my windows ascend and descend at different speeds, driver's side being the fastest. the real problem is the back right window of the car. it lowers a little bit (about 2 inches) very slowly, then stops. if you wait like a minute or two and press it again, it will move slowly the same two inches and stop. why is this? would lubricating the other windows increase their movement speed?
1. my power lock switches dont work, but when i turn the car off all the doors unlock. does this mean its a switch issue and not a wiring one?
2. my windows ascend and descend at different speeds, driver's side being the fastest. the real problem is the back right window of the car. it lowers a little bit (about 2 inches) very slowly, then stops. if you wait like a minute or two and press it again, it will move slowly the same two inches and stop. why is this? would lubricating the other windows increase their movement speed?
Asked by mitch_cAnswer
Replied on April 13, 2012
lube may help. the rear is likely suffering a overheat protection fault. little thermistor built into electric motor brush holder is failing cutting the amount of current available.
Replied on April 13, 2012
okay and how do i fix that? and what about the locks?
Replied on April 13, 2012
usually replace motor but you can bypass thermistor and get it to run again. locks, have you checked fuses?
Replied on April 13, 2012
ive tried to but i cant get into them. theyre under the hood right
? or are they inside the car under the dashboard?
Replied on April 13, 2012
by drivers kick panel and under hood.
Replied on April 13, 2012
v6 shows no underhood, underhood only on 4cyl.