Why does my Grand Am engine rev high?

Why does my Grand Am engine rev high?

I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4 liter. Sometimes the engine starts revving high uncontrollably. It doesn’t happen all the time, but when it does happen, it does it sometimes when I start the car, or when i’m driving down the road, or when i’m sitting at a stop light.

Can a Pontiac Grand Am run at high idle?

When the cooling fans turn on at 223 like there supposed to if you keep your foot in it sitting still for another Minuit at 2500 rpm it will take over by itself and run idle up to about 3500 by itself. If you turn off and restart it is fine until it gets back up in temp. Had a GM tech look at it in 35 years hes never seen one do this.

Why is the starter not turning on my Pontiac Grand Am?

If you can hear the starter motor turning but the engine isn’t turning (look at the belt) then the starter may not be engaging (in your car I believe this means that you must replace the whole starter). You can remove and test your starter to confirm whether or not the solenoid is engaging the starter.

Why does my car Rev at high idle?

Sometimes the engine starts revving high uncontrollably. It doesn’t happen all the time, but when it does happen, it does it sometimes when I start the car, or when i’m driving down the road, or when i’m sitting at a stop light. I tried replacing the idle air control valve and the throttle positioning sensor, but it still does it.

What should idle and revving be on a Pontiac Grand Am?

Measure the distance that the valve is extended before installing a new valve. The distance from the idle air control valve motor housing to the end of the idle air control valve pintle should be less than 28 mm (1-1/8 in). Manually compress the pintle until the extension is less than 28 mm (1-1/8 in).

I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4 liter. Sometimes the engine starts revving high uncontrollably. It doesn’t happen all the time, but when it does happen, it does it sometimes when I start the car, or when i’m driving down the road, or when i’m sitting at a stop light.

Sometimes the engine starts revving high uncontrollably. It doesn’t happen all the time, but when it does happen, it does it sometimes when I start the car, or when i’m driving down the road, or when i’m sitting at a stop light. I tried replacing the idle air control valve and the throttle positioning sensor, but it still does it.

What’s the idle speed of a Pontiac Grand Am?

The car idles at between 1500 and 2500 RPMs and if you put it in drive and let off the brake, it’ll get up to about 40-45 mph on its own. I followed behind her on the way home and she was riding the brake practically the whole time. At first it happened every so often, put lately its been happening more and more frequently.

Why does my Pontiac 3400 engine still run?

Checking the condition of the engine can lead a person to discovering the early signs of gasket failing. If the coolant level is constantly low in the coolant reservoir, it is a sign of an internal leak. Looking at the area between the cylinder banks may reveal whether or not the intake gasket is still sound.

What kind of car is the Pontiac Grand Am?

Find sources: “Pontiac Grand Am” – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (November 2009) The Pontiac Grand Am is a mid-size car and later a compact car that was produced by Pontiac. The history of Grand Am starts with Pontiac executives noting incursion into the US market by Mercedes and BMW.

Why does my Pontiac Grand Prix make a whining noise?

If it changes with the engine, it’s most likely going to be an accessory bolted to the engine (or the radio, shut it off and see if it stops). If it stay constant as you rev the engine it’s going to be something else. A whining sound when accelerating is almost always caused by a bad accessory attached to your Grand Prix’s engine.

Find sources: “Pontiac Grand Am” – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (November 2009) The Pontiac Grand Am is a mid-size car and later a compact car that was produced by Pontiac. The history of Grand Am starts with Pontiac executives noting incursion into the US market by Mercedes and BMW.

What are the specs of a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am?

Thanks For Signing Up! An MP3 player with an equalizer and Radio Data System operation become optional in Pontiac’s popular front-wheel-drive compact series for 2004. A four-speaker sound system is now standard in all SE models, and three new body colors are offered.

What was the compression ratio of the Pontiac Grand Am?

Engines were also detuned to meet the 1975 emission regulations with the compression ratio dropping to a new low of 7.6 to 1 on some engines.

What kind of engine does a 1999 Grand Am have?

Last restyled for the 1999 model year, Grand Am coupes and sedans come with a four-cylinder or 3.4-liter V-6 engine. The V-6 is offered only in models equipped with an automatic transmission.

When did the last Pontiac Grand Am Come Out?

The Pontiac Grand Am is a mid-size size (and later compact) car produced by Pontiac. The 1999-2005 generation is the final generation of the Pontiac Grand Am. Why is it when driving the RPM gauge drops or jumps up?

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 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.

When the cooling fans turn on at 223 like there supposed to if you keep your foot in it sitting still for another Minuit at 2500 rpm it will take over by itself and run idle up to about 3500 by itself. If you turn off and restart it is fine until it gets back up in temp. Had a GM tech look at it in 35 years hes never seen one do this.

When did the Pontiac Grand Am stop being made?

The Pontiac Grand Am is a mid-size car and later a compact car that was produced by Pontiac. The Grand Am had two separate three-year runs in the 1970s: from 1973 to 1975, and again from 1978 to 1980. It was based on the GM A platform. Production of the Grand Am was canceled in 1980 when it was replaced by the Pontiac 6000.

What kind of engine does the Pontiac Grand Am have?

The Grand Am shared the same front-wheel drive platform as the Buick Somerset (renamed Skylark in 1987) and the Oldsmobile Calais. Initially, the Grand Am was available in base or LE trim in coupes only. The 2.5 L Tech IV was standard, while a 3.0 L Buick V6 was optional.

Measure the distance that the valve is extended before installing a new valve. The distance from the idle air control valve motor housing to the end of the idle air control valve pintle should be less than 28 mm (1-1/8 in). Manually compress the pintle until the extension is less than 28 mm (1-1/8 in).

When do you start the car, the engine revs?

Car engine revs way up immediately upon starting engine. Q: Car engine revs way up immediately upon starting engine. When starting the engine, it sounds like you have your foot pressed to the floor on the gas pedal as soon as you start it, without even having your foot on the gas.

What to do when your Pontiac Grand Prix wont start?

You can use the cleaner to “rinse” it when your done, just try and keep it away from the electronics. Once back together, you may need to give it gas to start it, this is because of all the cleaner flooding the engine. Well I searched this forum and found a post that said to change the fuel pump resistor.

What kind of engine does a Pontiac Grand Prix have?

Intermittently when I am up around the 65-70 mph area i will give it gas and it will buck slightly, then most of the time when I let off and re-apply it is fine again. I have the 3800 series III V^6 in the car.

You can use the cleaner to “rinse” it when your done, just try and keep it away from the electronics. Once back together, you may need to give it gas to start it, this is because of all the cleaner flooding the engine. Well I searched this forum and found a post that said to change the fuel pump resistor.

The car idles at between 1500 and 2500 RPMs and if you put it in drive and let off the brake, it’ll get up to about 40-45 mph on its own. I followed behind her on the way home and she was riding the brake practically the whole time. At first it happened every so often, put lately its been happening more and more frequently.

Is the Pontiac Grand Prix GT engine stalling?

I HAVE EXPERIENCED ENGINE STALLING WITH MY 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT NUMEROUS, NUMEROUS TIMES. WHEN I TURN THE KEY I CAN HEAR CLICKING SOUNDS, BUT IT WILL NOT START. THE WEATHER DOES NOT PLAY A FACTOR IN THIS PROBLEM.