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Car Forum / Pontiac / Pontiac Cars / February 2006

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Manthac - 24 Feb 2006 05:42 GMT
I own a 92 Pontiac Grand Prix, with about 150,000 miles on it. It used
to run really smoothe with no sounds, smoke, lots of power and
acceleration. One day the car just would not start. I had it towed to
the garage and they said it was the Ignition Module. I told them to fix
it and they did. I payed the $463.14 bill, went to start my car and it
took me three trys to get it to start. I notice that the motor is
skipping, and there was a cloud of blue smoke from the exhaust when i
started it.The motor runs a okay but rough when going about 25-30 but
when the car shifts into the lower gears at speeds like 40 - 50 the
motor skips badly and it shakes the whole car, it's so bad!
The mechanic said it needs a tune job. But the car ran perfectly fine
before I brought it there, execpt for the ignition problem. So i guess
my question is what could they have done to my poor little car? They
have been jerks about the car as far as awnsering some of my questions.
I really don't know what is wrong with it, or what to do. Any help
would be so greatly appreciated. Thanks!
ds549@webtv.net - 24 Feb 2006 12:11 GMT
   i would try some new spark plugs and wires. it may help. lucas

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Manthac - 24 Feb 2006 16:50 GMT
how would i even go about changing those plugs and wires that are on
the back of the engine??
Shep - 24 Feb 2006 21:51 GMT
Stop payment till they give a satisfactory answer or fix the car.
>I own a 92 Pontiac Grand Prix, with about 150,000 miles on it. It used
> to run really smoothe with no sounds, smoke, lots of power and
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> I really don't know what is wrong with it, or what to do. Any help
> would be so greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Manthac - 25 Feb 2006 00:42 GMT
They made me pay for the car in full, before they would even let me see
my car. I know that ain't right, but I took it to another GOOD mechanic
today and did diagnostics on it and found some broken plug wires, that
the other mechanic obviously broke and did not replace them or even
tell me! Still runs like crap, he said i might need spark plugs. Cause
the rest of the ignition system is perfect.
Shep - 25 Feb 2006 00:52 GMT
Well with that bill and the final repair, I would go back to the shop and
ask them do you want to see me in small claims court, or do something now.
If paid by a credit card you can dispute the charge with the bank.
> They made me pay for the car in full, before they would even let me see
> my car. I know that ain't right, but I took it to another GOOD mechanic
> today and did diagnostics on it and found some broken plug wires, that
> the other mechanic obviously broke and did not replace them or even
> tell me! Still runs like crap, he said i might need spark plugs. Cause
> the rest of the ignition system is perfect.
 
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