how come my car won't stay running ? HELP PLEASE!!!!

350

Asked by Suzanne Dec 22, 2012 at 06:02 PM about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr SE Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

car starts every time idels just fine but cuts off an will not stay running its a v6 3.1 ltr. please help i need answers

13 Answers

176,015

Head over to GAOwnersClub.com - it could be several things

2 people found this helpful.
455

If you have a check engine light on I would take it to autozone and ask them to pull the codes. That may give you a clue. But I would suggest even then that you take it to a trustworthy independent garage. You may likely be having problems with the idle control sensor or the throttle positioning sensor. Knowing the codes may help but you may replace parts and still have the problem because there is a hierarchy established in those codes.

2 people found this helpful.
176,015

Even a clogged fuel filter will allow you to drive the car slowly - at least for a while. Where you experiencing any problem before it started to stall when in gear? If you can't drive it, you won't make it to AutoZone...

1 people found this helpful.
350

ok then what is causing this problem i cant go to autozone cuz the CAR WILL NOT STAY STARTED oviously im asking this question cuz my car wont go anywhere it starts but cuts off all i wanna know is why an how can this be fixed

17 people found this helpful.
350

should i spend the money on a fuel filter ? yes or no????????

2 people found this helpful.
176,015

The engine starts so it is getting fuel. A new filter won't hurt but it probably make the car driveable. It could be a throttle position sensor, a crank shaft sensor, a knock sensor - who knows? Go over to GAOwnersClub.com and explain your problem there. Those people mostly have the V6 engines and might be able to advise the next step by your descriptions.

3 people found this helpful.
350

i replaced cam shaft sensor still same problem starts up but cuts off 2-3 secs later so you say new fuel filter will make my car driveable? yes ? or no?

2 people found this helpful.
70

my car will only stay running when its hots it will stay running when i keep my foot on the gas.. what could make it not want to stay running..

7 people found this helpful.
10

A good tune up plug,wires,check your coil paks

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Grand Am

Looking for a Used Grand Am in your area?

CarGurus has 2 nationwide Grand Am listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    10,970
  • #2
    james sparrow
    Reputation
    2,360
  • #3
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    2,280
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Pontiac Firebird
19 listings
Used Honda Accord
50 Great Deals out of 974 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Camry
48 Great Deals out of 1,142 listings starting at $4,795
Used Chevrolet Camaro
15 Great Deals out of 468 listings starting at $11,749

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.