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Tiny
DESIGRIMES123
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  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
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Battery is good, headlights work, radio plays but car will not start. Took battery off and had it checked and was good. Sometimes before this happened when I would normally start the car I would have to give it gas to start it but then it would normally work with no problem.
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Thursday, January 6th, 2011 AT 3:49 PM

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Tiny
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Are you saying it cranks good but will not start or it will not even crank? What about your security system? When you try to start, is there a message on your driver information center?
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Thursday, January 6th, 2011 AT 5:37 PM
Tiny
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Will not start, will not crank.
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Thursday, January 6th, 2011 AT 9:18 PM
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You need to figure some way to rule out your security system. I can crank it for you, but, if security issue, it still will not start. Repeating the issue, does not help anything, you need to work with me.
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Thursday, January 6th, 2011 AT 9:40 PM
Tiny
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I can hear a clicking noise when you start it up.
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Friday, January 7th, 2011 AT 3:19 PM
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Remove the starter relay, under-hood fuse box. Make sure the transmission is in park or neutral and the e-brake is set. Use a jumper wire between terminals K4 and M5 in the diagram. The starter should crank. If it cranks but will not start, it may be the security system. I cannot diagnose the security system from here.
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Friday, January 7th, 2011 AT 4:03 PM
Tiny
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Okay, will try. Are you talking using jumper cable between k4 and m5?
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Friday, January 7th, 2011 AT 5:47 PM
Tiny
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No not jumper cables, a 14 gage automotive wire should work fine, small piece.
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Friday, January 7th, 2011 AT 7:27 PM
Tiny
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I guess that I can buy that wire at AutoZone.
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Friday, January 7th, 2011 AT 8:31 PM
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You do not have a small piece laying around? Walmart, AutoZone, any of those places should have it.
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Friday, January 7th, 2011 AT 8:55 PM
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Jumper wire k4 to m5, starter clicks no crank.
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Thursday, December 10th, 2015 AT 2:45 PM
Tiny
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Hello, I have a 2004 Grand Prix that I am having problems with. I will try to tell you every problem that I know so maybe I can narrow it down or try not to leave out anything out. The car will not start or hit a lick. I put the key in the ignition and the motor will not crank or anything. The lights come on the dash when key is turn to ACC or On position. And the gauges will go all the way forward and then go back to normal spot when you turn the key to try to start it. I have check the battery which is fine. I tried a different battery actually and still no luck. I crossed wired the starter and it appears to be fine. I see no Security Light flashing as a common problem with the Grand Prix from what I read. So any ideas to try would be great. Thanks in advanced!
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 7:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Try resetting security system first then check fuses under hood and starter relay see pic. This guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please run down these guides and report back.

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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 7:52 PM (Merged)
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I had this problem and had to get a new fuel pump cost me 143.00 for the part! All fixed
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 7:52 PM (Merged)
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Electrical problem
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 cyl Automatic 95k miles

I recently replaced the starter on my 2004 grand prix and I had the battery and alternator checked and they were both good but my car still won't turn over. What else could it be?
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 7:52 PM (Merged)
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But my car still won't turn over, Dunno if its cranking over and w/n start or just plain nothing when you hit the key

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch/clutch switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 7:52 PM (Merged)
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My car wont do anything when you try to start it. The headlights and radio works, the battery is good but the car wont start or crank. Could it be my starter that needs to be replaced. Usually I would have to pump the gas in order to start the car first thing in the morning but now it is doing anything.
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 7:52 PM (Merged)
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It can be the starter here is a guide to confirm.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 7:52 PM (Merged)
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Car wont start when starting cold? Could it be spark plugs they are original? And I have a p0455 emission leak and losing gas when driving according to gauge? Car is a 2004 pontiac grand prix gt2
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 7:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if okay-check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
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Monday, April 29th, 2019 AT 7:52 PM (Merged)
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I just got my car a week ago and already it is causing me problems. The car will usually start up in the morning with no problems, but if I drive it and then park it and let it sit for about 30 minutes, it takes a couple pumps of the gas pedal to get it started. The engine turns over fine. I was thinking maybe it was the fuel injectors because it seems to hesitate everytime I start it. I did have a drain on the battery but that has been taken car of I am not sure what is going on now.
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