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paul1901




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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 2:20 am
Post subject: 93 Grand AM

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/93-Grand-Electrical-Problem-ftopict206947.html (93 Grand Am Electrical Problem)
While driving I lose My tail Lights, Dash Lights And Turn Sugnals. If I stop , turn off the motor then back on I restore system. How do I track down the problem?
« you have a problem for sure it is a loose and probably frayed wire that shorts out or loses contact by vibration from driving. I would get out a ohmmeter and start wiggling wires. I had a truck on.. »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/93-grand-help-ftopict214337.html (93 grand am, need help)
Have had problem that has probably been discussed lots of times, but heres mine again. Car runs fine till stopping at traffic light, stop sign. Then service engine soon light comes on, car idles fast, kinda up and down idel. Starting off is kinda jumpy, but once going runs fine, SES light usual..
« Exactly what code? »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/Idle-Bad-Power-Steering-Rig-Job-ftopict225161.html (Idle Bad After Power Steering Rig Job.)
93 Grand Am, 6 cyl. 3.3 Power steering was poor at low RPM. Modified pump by enlarging hole in pressure fitting (50%). Now steering is GREAT but idle is effected. Idle goes high then low, high then low. I want to keep the rig! Can I over ride idle problem?? Is it drag on the motor or some..
« The pwr steering won't affect idle. Do the usual: clean the maf, iac, throttle body, look for vac leaks, check the tps and O2 voltages. If that don't fix it, then remove the shift indicator and re-.. »
« There is a power steering pressure switch on the rack. It signals the ECM that the steering is under load, and raises the idle. You can disconnect this switch, but. I don't know if it will set a co.. »
« Paul, I STRONGLY disagree with your first statement - a changing load on the engine will affect idle. By enlarging the pressure inlet DB has increased the load of the PS pump on the engine. I will.. »
« I completely agree. However, I was assuming that he meant while sitting still and not moving the steering wheel. BTW, that car does not have a power steering pressure switch. »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/Idle-Bad-Power-Steering-Rig-Job-ftopict225166.html (Idle Bad After Power Steering Rig Job)
93 Grand Am, 6 cyl. 3.3 Power steering was poor at low RPM. Modified pump by enlarging hole in pressure fitting (50%). Now steering is GREAT but idle is effected. Idle goes high then low, high then low. I want to keep the rig! Can I over ride idle problem?? Is it drag on the motor or some se..
« I think there is a sensor on the rack above it I think.. like the old days ....when you crank the wheel max it keeps idle up.. My corsica had it and it »
« I meant while sitting still and not turning the wheel. It started immediately after I rigged it. That's why I'm confident it's the rig. According to the Hayes book, I have no sensor. I believe th.. »
« I used to do similar on models a couple of years older when they had "hard spots" during turning--drilling the opening would eliminate having to replace rack-and-pinion, which was quite expensive.. »
« I think you're right. I went bigger so as not to have to take it all apart again. Pretty sensitive stuff. Oh well. Thanks! DB »

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