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Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Pontiac Grand Prix. While your first impulse may be to think that there is something wrong with your car’s starter (and it is possible), it’s usually caused by an issue with the battery …

P0324 is a common OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that there is an issue with your Pontiac Grand Prix’s knock control system. While P0324 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Grand Prix’s engine type and model year. However, some basic steps can be followed to …

P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Pontiac Grand Prix’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, …

P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac Grand Prix. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your Grand Prix with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While …

P0705 is a very common transmission-related trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac Grand Prix. In layman’s terms, it means that your Grand Prix can’t tell what gear you’ve selected, which can have some real consequences on how it drives. It’s most likely caused by a bad Transmission Range …

Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Pontiac Grand Prix’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Grand Prix’s DRL warning light …

P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Pontiac Grand Prix. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. …

P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Pontiac Grand Prix’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the Grand Prix as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary …

P0605 is a relatively rare OBD-II trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac Grand Prix. It indicates that PCM (powertrain control module) is not passing its ROM (read-only memory) self-test when you turn the ignition on. While P0605 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any …

P0117 is a generic OBD2 code.  It indicates that your Pontiac Grand Prix’s PCM (powertrain control module) has detected the signal coming from the engine coolant temp (ECT) sensor has a voltage level below its normal operating range. With the ECT sensor, as the voltage level drops, it will appear …