SPONSORED LINKS

2004 Grand Am electrical problems

Tiny
TIM STRAUB
  • MEMBER
  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
2004 Pontiac Grand Am has no power to electrical system when the key is turned to the on position, solenoid engages when key is in start position, but starter doesn't work
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 AT 8:50 PM

13 Replies

Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,869 POSTS
The first thing you need to do is have the battery tested and make sure the battery cables are clean and tight. Also do you have a multimeter to do some testing?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 AT 9:13 PM
Tiny
TIM STRAUB
  • MEMBER
  • 7 POSTS
Battery is good, cables and connections are good and clean, I do not have a multimeter
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 AT 12:06 AM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,869 POSTS
So you actually had the battery tested and made sure it was fully charged?Also you will need a multimeter to do some testing. So with the key in the run position no dash lights service engine soon light etc come on?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 AT 12:10 AM
Tiny
TIM STRAUB
  • MEMBER
  • 7 POSTS
That is correct, the battery is brand new (purchased today), I will get the meter, and also correct: no dash lights
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 AT 1:13 AM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,869 POSTS
Alright keep me posted.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 AT 4:06 AM
Tiny
TIM STRAUB
  • MEMBER
  • 7 POSTS
Ignition switch is good
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 26th, 2011 AT 11:27 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,869 POSTS
How do you know the ignition switch is good how did you test it?Have you tested all the fuses?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 4:10 AM
Tiny
TIM STRAUB
  • MEMBER
  • 7 POSTS
I tested the ignition switch and fuses with a multimeter. I also took the time to replace the ignition switch with a new one just in case I missed the read. Power is good to the distribution box. Also, what I previously thought to be the starter solenoid engaging was actually an electrical part of the intake between the air intake and manifold, possibly a choke system or O2?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 8:56 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,869 POSTS
That solenoid would be like a cross over solenoid just a guess I would have to look that up. So your getting power to the ignition switch?Do you dash warning lights service engine soon etc?Or does everything work except the starter?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 9:41 PM
Tiny
TIM STRAUB
  • MEMBER
  • 7 POSTS
No power to dashboard, no dome light, no door chime, etc. Also no power to head lights, wipers, or hazards. Battery is good and connections are good. There is power to the distribution box and all the fuses are good. I do hear a relay or solenoid that is part of the intake or O2 system activate upon turning the key, but that is the only item that seems to have power.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, August 28th, 2011 AT 4:52 AM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,869 POSTS
So you have no power to the ignition switch?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, August 28th, 2011 AT 7:44 PM
Tiny
TIM STRAUB
  • MEMBER
  • 7 POSTS
Solution was a bad ground cable. It appeared fine, but was corroded internally. Cost was $150 including tow.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 AT 3:12 AM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,869 POSTS
Glad to hear you got it fixed thats why one of the first things I asked you to check was if the battery cables were clean and tight.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 AT 3:19 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Low Power Content

Fix an Engine with Low Power!
VIDEO
Fix an Engine with Low Power!
Instructional repair video
Symptoms of Low Engine Power
GUIDE
Symptoms of Low Engine Power
The power your car's engine is producing is important. When you step on the gas you need your car to accelerate, mainly to keep you out of trouble when getting onto the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links