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Kathleen Smith Posted on Oct 16, 2012

Pontiac grand prix dies while driving

Engine dies while driving, loses all power, usually proceeded by trac off light coming on

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I would have your Alternator checked out, If i'm not mistaken i believe most auto parts store like Auto Zone can actually test it for you.

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SOURCE: 2000 pontiac grand prix starts and dies

check the pcv valve and or the mass air flow

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yes, disconnect the battery for 5 minutes.

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  • Posted on Jun 02, 2009

SOURCE: abs light, trac light, service engine soon light 2001 Pontiac Grand Am

Sounds like you have a bad wheel speed sensor. You need to have it scanned. Since it's been sitting, it might just be a bad connection to one of the speed sensors.

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  • Posted on Aug 05, 2009

SOURCE: trac off light comes on a 2003 pontiac grand am

This is the TCS or Traction Control System. It helps keep the vehicle from being able to get stuck by forcing the torque to either tire. Usually there is a switch either on the dash or on the shifter that says TCS or TRAC press the switch and it should go off.

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  • Posted on Nov 28, 2009

SOURCE: abs light and trac off light on

hey, ihad this problem with abx and trac off light on all the time even after having replaced the wheel bearing twiice. how i fixed it was to replace the wiring harness and poof issue resolved. a technical service bulletin is available for this issue

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