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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Engine, Coil pack.
Mileage: 162,000 miles.

Asked on January 5, 2012

Misses when i give it gas and engine light is on

I have replaced egnition module coil pack,cam sensor,crank shaft sensor,and last Ithe throttle position sensor. It misses bad when im driving and even misses when it idels and reving. Idk what it could be. The engine will stay.on for months at a time then suddenly go off and the car will run great. No misses or anything. Then it will come back on if u go to to pass someone and it will flash a gew.times then start running like crap again. Can u help me or no....
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Replied on January 5, 2012

Have codes been read for engine light being on? if yes what were they?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on January 5, 2012

I havent been able to read any codes cause the thing where u hook a machine up wont let anything read it...idk if theres a fuse blowed.to it or if the whole car is messed up...im gonna try a map sensor today...

Tiny Response from Kara88
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Replied on January 5, 2012

You can keep throwing parts at car and maybe fix or go to ASE Cert shop find out what is problem. Already spent plenty$$$ with no results

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on March 22, 2012

kara88 sounds like a clogged fuel injector

Tiny Answered by cherylr736
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