Faults:
About seventy percent of the time the speedometer, gas, actually none of the gauges are even close functioning properly. (Which does have benefits because the mileage is assumed about 30k under actual amount)
Driver door does not unlock occasionally and nned to climb through passenger.
Power steering leaks.
Antenna no longer functions.
Replaced Brakes, struts, and battery.
Driver side window no is longer functioning.
Remote for locks and trunk never worked.
Driver side automatic seat is slowly going.
I have noticed some rough shifting with transmition.
Car sat for a year prior and would not hold a charge for over a day. This problem actually no longer occurs.
Exaust broke off from muffler.
Another exhaust leak has not been found. Followed it to the engine, but could not see. But my neighbors will tell you that there is a definite leak.
General Comments:
The "Bat mobile" has been good to me although all the problems. Very spacious, every one loves the ashtrays in the back.
Interior is tribute to 80`s Design. (That's what I tell the ladies.)
In process of full reconditioning. I plan on doing modified body kit. Not sport compact, but more of a euro look. Since headliner sagging going with black vinyl a mirror and custom made chandelier. I`m not joking. Taking out passenger seat and putting 20" T.V. under dash. I would need to build mounting for that than mold in with fiberglass cover with black vinyl. (Delightfully tacky right?) Maybe if I get lucky at the junk yard a sunroof.
Have been looking for new dash at local junkyards in hope of getting my gauges back.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated or tips for repair are encouraged.
I`m from Youngstown Ohio and I love my Grand Prix.
26th Apr 2006, 17:42
For your gauges, there are 14 pins on the back of the gauge cluster that simply need to be re-sotered.