GM Grand Am Motor Blower Fan not working

Well, here is another problem I had with my GA. The blower fan wouldn't work! This is the second time it happen in 4 years, so I figure I write it down.

Tools needed:
Universal swivel socket, socket handle, pliers, multimeter.

Steps.

1. Open up the hood and access the fuse box. The fuse you have to check inside the block is 53. The cover on the box don't list it as hvac, but that is what is for. It is a 30 A fuse.
2. Pull out the fuse with a pair of needle nose pliers; the fuse puller inside the box is too big to fit into the narrow gap; that is the reason to use the pliers.
3. Check the fuse and replace if necessary. Note. if fanspeed 5 doesn`t work, this should fix the problem.
4. Also check the fuses both the driver and passenger side doors. The panels are on the side and you have to open the door to see the triangle door.
5. Check the HVAC Blower motor fuse on the passenger side box and and the hvac fuse on the drivers side. 
6. Note: there are only three fuse panels in the car.
7. If the fanspeed 1,2,3, or 4 still don`t work, then it is most likely the resistors. 
8. Remove the panels underneath the glove compartment. You need to take out two panels.
9. From undernealth, disconnect the connector to the resistor. 
10. Reach all the way into the back and unscrew the two holding the resistor with the socket.
11. Replace the card. Note: the screw in the back is really hard to remove because it is next to the firewall.

Grand AM won't start / fuel cutoff

Here is a story with my Grand Am. I went to a gas station to fill up my tank and after I filled up my tank, the car would not start!!! First, the good luck. There was a license mechanic at the same service station, and he tried to start the car but no luck. So I had it tolled to my mechanic. He spent the whole afternoon trying to figure what is wrong, and he couldnt find anything...

But the next day, the car mysteriously start by itself in the garage, and he doesnt know why, so I wasn't charge anything...good luck. Being a little nervous since I don't want to get stuck on the highway, I had figure out the problem without it costing to much... so after going through pages on the forum, I finally figured out the problem.

It is GM Theftlock system!  Sometimes the car computer thinks the ignition has been tampered with, for whatever reason (alarm, keyswitch), the vehicle cuts off fuel and refuses to start.

The solution for me was to 'reset' the car computer by leaving your key in the "ON" position for about 10 minutes until the security light stops blinking and become solid. Then turn the key to "OFF" and restart the vehicle. 

It worked for me!

2001 Grand Am Turn Signals Not Working

Apparently, many people that owns a Grand Am have an intermittent problem with the turn signals and hazard lights. So having one myself, I called up GM and they told me to bring the car in to have the car 'diagnosed' and IF it is the turn signal problem, they will fix it for 'free'. I have asked twice whether the diagnostic is free, and the girl on the other line said that even the problem is confirmed, I would have to pay the diagnostic fee. Wouldn't you know it, how much do they change an hour for that?  So I did some research, and found out that the majority of turn signal problem is the hazard switch. A little digging, an I found out it costs about 30 Bucks Canadian to get a replacement, tax in.  So I went off to my little adventure to fix it myself, because it is CHEAPER than the diagnostics. Here's what you have to do to replace the switch.

1. Buy a new hazard switch, I used Dorman 924-605, but it is always better to check with the seller that this is what you need. You can even take out your switch, and bring it to the store and ask for a replacement.

2. Remove the ignition cap in the key slot, I used a flat jewelry screwdriver!

 3. Remove the bezel from the console. Notice the metal clips on the panel below? If you want, put a screwdriver on the side to help you remove it. I didn't use a screwdriver, I just pulled it, and it came right out. The picture below is when the entire bezel is out. you have to disconnect the connectors first. See top view below.

4.  There are three nuts hold the switch onto the panel, just untorque it.

 

5. once it is off the panel, I just snap the green switch out. I was careful about the black part though. The green part is broken anyways...Then I put everything back and it works great.