Diagnostic Aids

1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, 4D SedanSECTION Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Buick Regal and 1997 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The following conditions may cause an intermittent: Intermittent short to ground in circuit No. 1073 (Black/White wire); intermittent short between circuit No. 1073 (Black/White wire) and No. 1074 (Purple/White wire); or shorted ignition lock cylinder key contacts or PASS-KEY(R) II resistor.

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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