Is the transmission okay on a Pontiac Grand Am?
I am definitely not a “car guy.” I took it to a transmission shop where they hooked the vehicle up to a computer. They informed me that the transmission was fine. They stated that the problem may lie with the fuel injector…yah-ta,yah-ta,yah-ta… Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thank you! Your transmission is probably okay.
Why does my Pontiac Grand Am top out at high RPM?
Sounds like the ECU has put you into “limp” mode. Did you get a check engine light at any time in the recent past? In “limp” mode the car will refuse to accelerate, will top out at about 50 mph and will not go past 3rd gear, leaving you at a high RPM. This is to protect the engine against mechanical damage. Check the OBD for trouble codes.
What’s the constant speed of a Pontiac Grand Am?
To obtain a constant speed of around 55 MPH, the vehicle is running a constant 2,500 RPM. Not sure what the issue is. I am definitely not a “car guy.” I took it to a transmission shop where they hooked the vehicle up to a computer.
What happens when you put a Pontiac in limp mode?
In “limp” mode the car will refuse to accelerate, will top out at about 50 mph and will not go past 3rd gear, leaving you at a high RPM. This is to protect the engine against mechanical damage. Check the OBD for trouble codes.
I am definitely not a “car guy.” I took it to a transmission shop where they hooked the vehicle up to a computer. They informed me that the transmission was fine. They stated that the problem may lie with the fuel injector…yah-ta,yah-ta,yah-ta… Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thank you! Your transmission is probably okay.
What’s the RPM on a Pontiac Grand Am?
The vehicle tops out at around 55-60 MPH. If I try to press any harder on the accelerator at this point, the RPM once again kicks up 3,000-3,500. In addition, when I do this, the vehicle will lose speed and drop to around 50 MPH. To obtain a constant speed of around 55 MPH, the vehicle is running a constant 2,500 RPM. Not sure what the issue is.
What’s the problem with the transmission on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
Once the transmission gets warm, it revs engine and shifts hard through 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears. Once a speed of 45mph+ is reached the car is fine. Solution, replacing solenoid and having the valve checked out at as well.
What to do if your Pontiac Grand Am goes into limp mode?
Check the OBD for trouble codes. If you don’t have a reader, get the car to Pep Boys or AutoZone. Believe it or not, a bad injector CAN put the car in limp mode if emissions go off the chart. 40 people found this helpful.