My 1989 grand prix has only 40,000 miles on her but now she will start for a min or so idol hard makes engine jump a lil bit the dies! Any clue?

Asked by GuruBMX31 Jan 22, 2019 at 02:00 PM about the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix LE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Vanessa is not cooperating with me she has
40,000 original miles and now she wont stay
started.she will idol for a couple mins and die i
cant hit the gas or she will die right there.

1 Answer
26,835

taver91 answered 5 years ago

Don't forget that silent killer - back pressure in the exhaust from a dying catalytic converter. Same symptoms.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Pontiac Grand Prix Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    munron
    Reputation
    8,230
  • #2
    James Sparrow
    Reputation
    7,520
  • #3
    Dorian Hendricks
    Reputation
    6,170
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Pontiac Firebird
15 listings
Used Chevrolet Corvette
26 Great Deals out of 1,064 listings starting at $15,871
Used Ford Mustang
61 Great Deals out of 1,274 listings starting at $4,995
Used Pontiac Grand Am
3 listings
Used Chevrolet Camaro
16 Great Deals out of 314 listings starting at $10,500
Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo
8 listings starting at $24,998

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.