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    2001 grand prix gt door problem

    My son's 2001 Grand Prix GT, 3800 series motor is acting up again. The driver's side door won't stay closed. You can open it without using the handle, just by pulling on the door frame. It will fly open by itself on sharp curves at any decent speed. What's the most likely cause for this? The...
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    2001 Grand Prix GT - RPM gauge and traction problem...

    2001 Grand Prix GT, 3.8 motor. My son was driving it (maybe that's! the problem!) and he said he heard a small click. Afterwards, the Tach goes to 0, and the traction light stopped working. What's the most likely cause - fuse or sensor, or something like that? Thanks all.
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    Replacing power steering pump + hoses (2001 Grand Prix GT)

    My son has a 2001 Grand Prix GT (3.8L) which is getting progressively worse about losing PS fluid. He's used 2.5 quarts in the last 2 weeks. (and he's using the sealant variety). So we're gonna try to change out the pump and hoses since we're going to be knee deep in it anyway. So how hard is...
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    Catalytic converter question?

    Hey gang. Now that we're past the coolant temperature sensor problem on my son's 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT (3800 motor), it's time for the next problem. He is still complaining that it doesn't *quite* have the power that it had when he first got it. He slapped it on the computer and right now...
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    Replaced temp sensor, now temp gauge stays pegged high...

    Hi. Working on my 22 yr old son's 2001 Grand Prix GT (3.8l motor) again. Started stalling when it gets to normal operating temperature, loss of power. He works at Advance Auto so they threw it on the comp which told them that the temp sensor was bad. So we replaced the sensor, thermostat and...
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    Shaking at 45-55mp?

    Hey gang. Back to my son's 2001 Grand Prix GT with the 3800 motor. He's got a "shaking" that feels like the motor, not suspension/front end, that starts around 45mph, then lasts until 55mph or so, where it smooths back out. When I say shaking, I mean far more than just a shimmy - its a very...
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    2001 grand prix torque strut bracket

    Hmm, that 3800 looks a little different than my son's. His is the GT I think. The ICM is something to do with the ignition right? Sorry for my ignorance - this is my 21 year old son's car. Here is a picture of his motor, with an arrow to the part we're talking about. Thanks!
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    2001 grand prix torque strut bracket

    Looking for some place to get this, other than our local dealer who wants $110.00 for it. Already tried googling for "2001 grand prix torque strut bracket", as well as Advance, Auto Zone, Rock Auto and Ebay. Searched the forum too, nothing useful found. Mind you, its not the torque strut...
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    2001 Grand Prix, high RPM problem after work

    Hi, this is my first post here so greetings! I'm also a member over at DSM, and love car forums like these - best places in the world to meet great people and share info on the cars we love. Anyway, my 21 year old son has a Pontiac Grand Prix (GT I think?) with the 3800 series motor. Its not...
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