2001 Pontiac Grand Prix

Tiny
M_OLSON33
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Having trouble with a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8L with 85,000 miles, when going up a hill I lose power and can't excelerate, going down the highway at 55mph and I step on the gas to pass someone it rvs up but doesn't excelerate and even starts to sputter, the check engine light comes on during this lose of power but goes away during normal travel?
Tuesday, March 13th, 2007 AT 6:24 PM

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Tiny
CHEVY22
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Hi
this is something you want a shop to check, no sense in going in blind, any shop should be able to see what was going on causing the failure and turning the light on, its worth the money, you may spend more trying to chase it and never fix it

Jim
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2007 AT 6:33 PM
Tiny
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Just wondering if it might be a fuel pump or converter? The light goes off before I can get it to the shop!
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2007 AT 6:35 PM
Tiny
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Honestly I could pick alot of things it could be, the shop should have a good computer and will be able to see the failure whether the light is on or not, a good shop will take the time and go though misfires and watch all ecm related sensors and go further if needed, believe me , the 70-80 bucks you will spend checking it will be well worth it, I just want to lead you in the right direction and throwing parts in it isnt the answer hope this helps
Jim
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2007 AT 6:41 PM
Tiny
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It was the converter, and the best part is GM will be paying for the repairs. It is on a recall!
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Friday, March 16th, 2007 AT 4:23 PM

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