1997 Pontiac Grand Am Support Question
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Question posted by mdr81phunk on October 24th, 2013
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Se Engine Will Start But Wont Run
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
...section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac.
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The 1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Your Driving... and the Road
Here you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
...learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if ...Theft Passlock TM New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual...) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
Passlock is started. See In an emergency,call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at any one speed fast or slow for thefirst 500 miles (805 km). Hard stopswith new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. If you aredriving and the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
... key into the ignition switch, the switch is where the key returns after you start your engine and release the switch. To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is in which you can use RUN to operate your steering This wheel, ignition and transaxle (on automatic models). A - Ignition Positions...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
... the radio.
if so, is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while turn thekey only with your engine. START (E): This position starts your hand. If it ignition switch.If none of ability to RUN for normal driving. could cause a collision, If you key hard.
Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
..." F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter the way down of the key. When the engine starts, let go of for about one -quarter the way down your as
2-17 If your engine still won't start right away, and the weather is designed to work with much gasoline. this until the Do...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
... don't, your battery to have to be flooded withtoo much sooner. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Starting Your 3100 Engine
1. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
2-18 If you ever have your vehicle. If your engine won't start (or starts then stops), it without damaging your vehicle, See "Towing Your Vehicle" in...
Owner's Manual - Page 76
...21 If you start your engine because your parking brake and move , even when you have left the engine running unless you 're... on fairly level ground, always set your vehicle can't move suddenly. You or otherscould be sure your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with a four-speed automatic transaxle. Automatic Transaxle Operation
Your Pontiac...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
...Mud, Ice orSnow" in the RUN position. I NOTICE:
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Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your vehicle is dangerous. Damage to fully apply your transaxle. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift ...rapidly. restart when you maintain brake application.
Shift toREVERSE (R)only after yourvehicle is starting the engine. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your foot...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
... light will come on briefly when you turn ignition key toRUN. Brake System Warning Light
Your Pontiac's hydraulicbrake system is stated. If it will be brake system inspected right away.
If the... other part can the still work and stop you the turn on the ignition, but the engine is running . you may have a loose generator drive belt another electrical or problem. Haveit checked right ...
Owner's Manual - Page 116
...the anti-lock brake system, this section.
Then start your engine and it means you 've on pulled off ...the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light comes on briefly when youturn the ignition key to RUN...accident. That's normal. with your Pontiac needs service. A CAUTION:
Your brake system may notice ...
Owner's Manual - Page 120
...to flash, when it issafe to your vehicle. If the light remains on and the engine is not running. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on , have it... fuel economy may not be covered by your warranty. This light will also come on your engine may not run smoothly.
If the LightIs Flashing
NOTICE:
If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
... conditions, change the fuel brand you put fuel into the atmosphere. You may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you use. A few driving trips with quality fuel (see "Fuel...and cause the light to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will usuallybe corrected when the electrical system dries out. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to turn off ...
Owner's Manual - Page 123
... pan. Passlock Warning Light
This light will come on until the engine starts.
See NOTE: A falseCHECK OIL light may be when parking on and engine start , see your dealer.
2-68 It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is only performed if the engine has been turned for several minutes and on to checking the...
Owner's Manual - Page 181
Let theheater run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. Butdo it as little as youcan. Recreational Vehicle Towing
There may be times when you want tow your Pontiac to behind...the fuel as long as possible. Start the engine again feel and repeat this only when you run for use proper towingequipment designed for the towing equipment. Run your engine only as long as you can...
Owner's Manual - Page 197
..., it could cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start up even when the engine is not running and can reach, but be injured if the vehicles roll. Put an automatic transaxle in ... couldbe badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't covered by be your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be sure the vehicles aren't touching ...
Owner's Manual - Page 210
... coolant surge tank is not running and injure can you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
5-17 If it cools down. / I CAUTION: I
An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything...
Owner's Manual - Page 211
... COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ coolant at high speed.
I NOTICE:
. If there seems to see ifthe electric engine fan is running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your vehicle needsservice.
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5-18 Get any leak fixed before you do , youcan be very hot...
Owner's Manual - Page 351
... 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 k ) m limited warranty, and to give you receive. It applies to any documented transportation you a worry free ownership of your 1997 Pontiac infor warranty service. In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for any repaircovered under 21 years of product recall or special policy situations...
Owner's Manual - Page 355
... and Warranty Booklet. Each bulletin contains instructions to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 PONTIAC
SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and...REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission,axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
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