P0011 is a very common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Pontiac Grand Am can have VVT, and is prone to developing this code. P0011: Camshaft Position “A” – Timing Over Advanced -or- System Performance (Bank 1) P0011 is a generic OBDII … Read more
P0113 is an OBDII trouble code that occurs when the Pontiac Grand Am’s engine management computer detects that there is an issue with the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor, specifically that there is a High Input Problem with it. P0113: IAT Sensor → High Input Problem The IAT sensor is responsible for measuring the air … Read more
P0441 is one of the more common OBD II codes that can occur in the Pontiac Grand Am. It is frequently caused by a loose or bad gas cap, cracked or disconnected EVAP system hoses, vacuum leaks, or a bad purge valve. Always start by taking a look at the gas cap. P0441 is related … Read more
One of the most common trouble codes with the Pontiac Grand Am is P0174. It indicates that your Pontiac Grand Am is running lean on the bank two side of the engine. P0174 and P0171 (fuel trim lean bank one) are the most frequently seen air/fuel mixture-related codes. If they appear together, it reduces the … Read more
P0305 is a fairly common trouble code with the Pontiac Grand Am. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0305: Misfire Detected → Cylinder 5 P0305 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Grand Am. The nice thing about P0305 is that it’s a cylinder specific … Read more
P0401 is a very common OBDII trouble code that’ll pop up in the Pontiac Grand Am. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)→ Insufficient Flow. The EGR system in your car is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicle’s emissions output. There are … Read more
P0135 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Pontiac Grand Am. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 1 sensor 1. It technically stands for: P0135: Heated Oxygen Sensor → Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction → Bank 1, Sensor 1 The purpose of the … Read more
This page is meant to help you troubleshoot the Pontiac Grand Am P0430 trouble code. It covers the P0430 code’s meaning, symptoms, causes, and possible solutions. P0430 is an emissions-related trouble code and is virtually never a breakdown risk. P0430 is usually caused by a catalytic converter issue or a bad O2 sensor. Table of … Read more
If your Pontiac Grand Am has the P0304 trouble code, you should know that it’s about as common of a code as there is. It’s a generic OBD IIcode (same meaning for all vehicles) that indicates that your car’s fourth cylinder is misfiring. P0304 is a drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. … Read more
P0121 is a somewhat common trouble code with the Pontiac Grand Am. It’s an OBDII code and has to do with the Throttle Pedal Position Sensor. It is relatively serious problem since it leaves your vehicle in failsafe mode. P0121: Throttle Pedal Position Sensor → Switch (TPS) A Circuit Range → Performance Problem OBDII code … Read more