20 Most Recent 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix - Page 6 Questions & Answers

Disconnect the battery ground negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical. Remove the left instrument panel (IP) insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side . Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement . Remove the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement . Lower the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) trim plate. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console. Grasp the headlamp switch and pull firmly to release the retaining tabs from the instrument panel. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp switch. Remove the headlamp switch. Grasp both sides of the bottom edge of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) trim plate and pull out in order to release the retainer clips. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp switch. Remove the trim plate from the IP.

Most faultcodes don't disappear automaticly, the have to be 'reset' manually after repairing. It sounds like the code didn't get erased after replacing the MAF. You could try to disconnect the battery for 10 minutes (disconnect and reconnect the negative (-) pole), which should erase the code.

Whenever the engine light still comes back on after that, there probably still is some (other) problem ...

This vwehicle has a rev limiter, if your trying to rev it up in neutral it will cut out at 2grand.

Best to start by removing the wheel, then the inner plastic fender...held on with plastic push up tabs...remove all under hood fender bolts...probably 13mm...compare your replacement fender to confirm all necessary bolts to be removed, Is your new fender already painted?

IT's a valve under the dash board that has a couple of vac lines on going to them on pass side. I would first check to see if any lines has came loose.If not i would trace the lines and check for any cracks.it's normally behind the glove box door.

REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP THE SENDING UNIT AND ALL COMES TOGETHER.

the purge valve is located on the drivers side of engine, right next to the egr valve.

Check for a restriction of some kind, fuel--air--exhaust. Use a gage and check fuel pressure. What was the actual 02 sensor code? Can you tell if the system is running rich or lean? In park, will the engine rev normally? You don't think the tranny has an issue?

Then your thermostat is closed,or your hoses are clogged, or you have an air lock in the engine. In reality, both hoses should be hot, once the engine is up to temperature. Did you recently change coolant ? If so , you may not have bled the air out properly.

may have to purchase a manual but try googling the info out first

Here they are both 2 and 4 door diagrams!

Try turning your steering wheel, some of the cars has a safety lock that will lock your tumblers in your ignition and the steering wheel which acts as an anti-theft systems. I would try turning your steering wheel to the left and right as much as you can which will not be much. Yes, I realize it seems a bit goofy, but I had vehicle that would not let go my key, but turning the steering wheel to the left and right and at the same time attempting to turn the ignition to the neutral position to get the key out was the only way to retrieve my key. It keeps people from putting the vehicle into Neutral and pushing your car away without the key.

posible newtral safety switch

tumblers inside the colum where the key goes have been messed up may have to replace the steering colum or have it towed to a garage to see what the problem maybe

044 (In thousandths of an inch)Caution! Gap is not adjustable on certain plug brands this is it

Remove two screw holding it on All parts have to be tested for failure Otherwise your throwing new parts at good ones