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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP startup issue Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting ctrad45 User Oct 2, 2009, 3:52 PM Post #1 of 5 (1460 views) 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP startup issue Sign In   Hi everyone, This forum has helped me in the past and I'm hoping it can help now. I have a 99 Pontiac GTP with 150k miles and the last 4 days or so it has been getting progressively harder to start in the morning. I put a battery tester on it and the battery is good. What else could cause this? Thanks for any help I can get. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 2, 2009, 4:10 PM Post #2 of 5 (1456 views) Re: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP startup issue Sign In What exactly is it doing. Is the starter cranking it over fast enough to start it? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 2, 2009, 4:15 PM Post #3 of 5 (1453 views) Re: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP startup issue Sign In Not sure quite what you mean. Battery testing can be wrong or misleading. If you can try a good solid jump start and that takes all the issues away when it would have done this than the battery IS the likely issue! Batteries are marked as to date made. IMO 3-4 years it all you get dependable use out of them and there are wild exceptions. Look for a date. In encrypted (some are) you can still find out from a place that sells that brand the month and year made. Could be a sticker or embossed into plastic case. NOTE: COMMON LEAD ACID CAR BATTERIES ARE ON A CONSTANT DECLINE FROM NEW! All connections need be known good and the side post (GM style) ends are a trouble spot. They can be tight and look good and NOT be! You kinda need to take them off to know and they do make quality ends (watch out and only use the temporary ones for just that) or whole cables aren't always that difficult. Always disconnect neg at least if messing with cable end at starter especially. If corroded that one can break off (my luck) so use care dealing with that connection and if you have a day put PB penetrating oil on it now! T ctrad45 User Oct 2, 2009, 5:43 PM Post #4 of 5 (1445 views) Re: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP startup issue Sign In Slow crank. Seems to draw A LOT of power and my stereo clock had to be reset. Going to try a jump on it and see what it does. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 2, 2009, 7:05 PM Post #5 of 5 (1438 views) Re: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP startup issue Sign In OK: Suggest using and old car and leave cables on and if problem is gone while attached you really have to think about that battery and connections as said. New or not a battery can be bad! Slow cranking suggests the battery is not capable of delivering the amps needed. Clock etc going out suggests it really went way too low on amps and volts for a time or effectively somehow behaved as disconnected. It's possible the starter is drawing way too much or another problem. Test what you can and report. Here to solve this, T   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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