Copart $300 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT1 Wide Track Repairs! I Was Wrong! PT1

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[@thekingsilverado9004]

What is beginning to happen at places like Copart and other places like auctions is they are letting inside certain slippery (shaded) kinds of ppl that see these less expensive unfortunate cars on those lots and they cut wires to discourage other buyers from bidding on & purchasing the cars. That is exactly what happened to your Pontiac. Some slimey creep cut those wires. I can tell ya that from my own endeavors with this shit. I have seen cars 4-5 days prior to auction they act run fine and inspect look for all that shit because I have found stuff like prior to buying one and after buying on auction lots. It really pisses ya off when ya know it was deliberately done to the car. It's been 2 times now when I seen who I was bidding against on these certain pieces I would walk over to em and ask em to leave if not we were gonna have a problem. Twice now since I have a good relationship with most of these places know me, know me even personally from dropping cars off here they eject these bastards without having me to say a word I just point em out walk over to the pay or speaker booth point em out and they get ejected and told not to come back. In the first case I actually VIDEO of the car the wire harness. It was mistake . I just video the cars so I don't have write down all the details of them on paper. Takes too much time when places only give ya an hour to 45 min to walk around inside video of the car speaking to the camera is much faster than writing the shit all down. In my first case I went to Public Auto Auctions.com here and showed them my video of the car in tact and then how I received it after the auction. The actual owner called me to get a DVD from me and then when it happened again all I had to do was to to the check out booth they handed me the title over BEFORE I paid for their car and ejected the 2 guys or couple bidding on the car. They did that 4 me the second time and lord and behold this month I did not find any sabotaged cars this month.

[@traceycrocker7065]

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[@keg4998]

Auto Auction Rebuilds you can plastic weld using a soldering iron

[@jessedelch9306]

Where is Tim????

[@wes11bravo]

Here's the thing. Yes, you want to make a good profit for the time you put into these flips. But I suspect that there's something more important going on. When you say, "I think this is going to make a really good daily driver for someone...", I get the impression that this intention, more than just the $$$ you may make, is what you get a kick out of, Randy. That attitude is one of the main reasons I'm a subscriber, brother.

[@tony_25or6to4]

Yep. He's said it before. He likes rescuing cars and supplying affordable transportation for people. The money is in the videos.

[@mike30534]

What they're trying to say here is, you need to check your heart at the CoPart fence and keep it checked until the money from selling the car is in your pocket.

[@ThomasJones-sz3sx]

@@tony_25or6to4 Yes, Randy is a very likable guy who wants to do something good for somebody!

[@rondc8427]

Randy, I love watching you diagnose your electrical issues. They are the main thing I lack on my mechanical skills and your explanations and tutorials (if you can call them that) are dumb proof. Keep up the good work.

[@duaneaaron2267]

Last time I was this early Randy was flipping a Pontiac Aztek.

[@Wh9499]

Same 🤣

[@jamespn]

If he can flip an Aztek, he can sell tooth brushes to chickens.

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

Last time I was this early, Pelosi was still pissed and ripped up her marriage license and declared she was a Lesbian...!!!!

[@tgenesis8784]

I remember that ugly thing 😂😂

[@Wh9499]

@@ToyManFlyer1100 hate that bioch

[@AnthonyEvelyn]

2004 to 2008 Grand Prix are my fave GM W body cars. Especially the GTP and GXP.

[@int53185]

Still driving my GXP 12 years later with no problems and just routine maintenance.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

thank you Randy your the man

[@johnstedman4075]

Good diagnosis and description, Randy. Makes great KZbin content. One advantage of flipping cars of that age is that they don't have too many modules to go wrong. Keep up the good work!

[@ronald.gary93]

I admire your work Randy! You've gotta be willing to get dirty to get the job done! I admire your success. One big Fan here! #AutoAuctionRebuilds

[@thug_573]

i genuienly like how that model year GP looks

[@juandominguez5487]

Thanks for the videos Randy the Pontiac is coming along great

[@mph5896]

The evap vent solenoid is a SUPER easy and cheap fix. It sits in the back of the car by the fuel fill tube, vents air so you can do things like put gas in the car.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

do you have a pull part place near by? the dash would not be worth the time..

[@liammcdermott1482]

How's the 61 coming along

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

@@liammcdermott1482 the GS was a barnfind and it sat for 40 years, it is coming along well. it was going to be a light restoration but it has turned into a massive rebuild. the plan is a frame off rebuild with a twin turbo 6.0 LS

[@liammcdermott1482]

@@LunarOutlawsGarage nice hope it works out

[@corybenway6562]

Absolute a great deal. Those are great cars. You're totally under rating it. Those 3800s are great motors and just change the oil and maintenance it'll go 300k miles. Love my Pontiacs. That car with miles and no rust here in Michigan will fetch 3k easy! Just bought a 04 grand prix with 230k for my son and didn't even hesitate to buy it for $500.

[@reginaldgarcia6699]

Great deal those 3800 engines are solid.

[@ry-rm5wo]

It is a good engine that can last 200k-300k+, with good economy and power, mostly very simple to work on, but not without faults. Many of the 2004-2005 series III have exhaust valve seal issues which result in high oil consumption starting around 100k-150k miles. The series II, and some series III have problems with a failing lower intake manifold gasket, which is fixed by using the updated GM aluminum replacement. Both II and III use plastic coolant elbows from the alternator bracket (really coolant flows through this bracket!) to the engine which crack, and lastly the series II sometimes get warped plastic upper intake manifold plenums. Many series II and Series III start engine fires when the front value cover gasket fails, GM did eventually recall this on most models.

[@MrGreen-oi5ey]

Told you bro in the 1st video gas pedal...I literally drove around with a scanner deleting that code every time it came up. Got so good with it I could feel the engine dropping RPMs delete the code quick and only lose about 5mph. Ghetto as hell!!! but I was waiting for a replacement part

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

I like how quickly you figured out all these issues, most people would never be able to, Liked

[@richardkafka5625]

Already know the outcome, but still enjoyed watching! Great work Randy!

[@dr.donnawalter4380]

@Richard Kafka - would a tripod make it more difficult to get in and out of cars with?

[@richardkafka5625]

@@dr.donnawalter4380 Yes it would!

[@torythefanman]

I loved my 01 Grand Prix. Fun cars to drive and reliable as hell with the 3800. What pretty much made me get rid of mine was the bad frame rust

[@JuniorFan08]

I commented on the other video, but one of the things I really liked about my GP was the key on the dash. A minor thing, but sure cured "giraffe neck" trying to find the key hole on the steering column.

[@jaredlazaron8414]

That disconnected breather hose is also allowing unmetered air into the engine.

[@aaronturner1072]

Was thinking the same thing. Would have fixed that plus MAP sensor first before a new accelerator pedal.

[@RegalCobra097]

This car is a gift that keeps on giving...

[@waynegouin939]

Hi Randy. Nice video. I love that Autel scanner!

[@burn153]

Everyone that’s subscribed to Randy’s other channel is screaming 🗣 Check the wires!! 🗣 Check the wires!!!

[@SeriousAboutSalvage]

Nice bit of investigation work there Randy, slightly weird that snapped wire, also weird that the pedal has already been replaced.... Perhaps someone has already been down the path of trying to fix this car to no avail.....Hope fully the pedal sorts your issues!

[@kodiakradio7510]

Just an FYI for you sir. Hope this can help you in the future. On some of those gm engines,there is a passage in the intake that goes from the egr valve to the throttle body. That passage gets carbon build up in it and clogs up. Throws a code for egr flow insufficient. Don't replace the egr valve. Just clean out the clog in the intake. Save's you a lot of head ache and aggravation. Lol this happened to me with my buick. Had a 3500 series engine in it.

[@brittany9414]

God I miss mine!!! (05 gtp) Even tho mine done the same thing this'n was doing, and it was the worst headache ive ever had ... As stressed out as I ever was over the damn thing, I effin miss it !!! 😧 these videos make me wish I would have watched 'em sooner or kept it just a little longer. 😒

[@frugalprepper]

Does the HVAC blower motor work? I've seen more than one of these vintage melt down the connector in the the driver Kick panel on the blower power feed wire. motor wire and cause APP issues because those wires run in the same connector.

[@ronvan1362]

great video Randy. Good luck on the Grand Prix. Have a great day.

[@hullinger]

Enjoying your journey with this GP. I think you're right that it's not a big money maker, no homerun, but it will end up being a great driver for someone who doesn't have a lot of cash to spend on a good running and a fairly good looking car.

[@bobdavenport1332]

The MAF sensor measures air flow going into the throttle body and is normally located between the throttle body and the air filter box (in the plastic tube/hose) cleaning it usually resolves the issue. I don't know what that was up by the alternator.

[@ratbert86]

Randy, there are redundant sensors on the accelerator pedal. When they do not read the same (one gets glitchy) the "correlation" error comes up and the reduced power is turned on to force the repair.

[@richardsemione7012]

Randy you do a great troubleshooting job. That's all you can do, just follow it down logically and see what you can find. It's not worth going crazy, considering the car's value. This car is a borderline buy, but I think a lot of people like the Grand Prix, including you. I can understand most of your car choices because I like the same ones you do. The Grand Prix was a great model. Thanks.

[@aaronturner1072]

Good to see you taking a diagnostic approach this time vs loading and shooting the parts cannon. This is a lesson I learned too but with a car I was not intending to sell and had payments on it. You're going to come out good on this just stay cool and use logic to approach the other codes. I love when the fixes are simple like wiring or fuses and dont require parts. Gotta keep them profit margins FAAAAATTTTT.

[@TM-eg2po]

Finally the audio is good 👍🏽

[@davidhardinge2310]

It was good to see you finally working on a car again. :)

[@dlivengood59]

This car is an example of people who have no clue as to what they are doing when attempting to repair a vehicle. Good job at fixing someone else's mess Randy👍👍

[@dassme1]

Hey randy check the wiring harness in the front of the motor to the right of the lift hook . In front of the drivers side cooling fan. From the motor rocking back and forth it rubs through the loom and the tape then the wires causing the computer to go crazy and blow fuses . I have also had to replace the pcm due to these issues . Try to check the whole wire harness ..

[@Broadshore]

At less you're taking care of her Randy and you got a good deal for her! Old GT1 just needs some TLC, and you're giving it to her.

[@bobbybannerman4547]

NICE WORK. BEST OF LUCK WITH FIXING THE GP.

[@notsolegitgarage2967]

Man what happened to the days of Uber man and a a Pontiac g5 with the cobalt front end😂 you have really come a long way and I have been here for it

[@BillAnon]

I had the same problem on a 2008 LaCrosse twice. Both times it was the pedal. There is a potentiometer in it that takes a lot of abuse from stepping on the pedal.

[@CruisinComPTon]

for the glove box all you need is to remove the two screws on the inside holding the locking mechanism and replace it with one from the junkyard. mine just recently did the same thing.

[@rjkdev]

The unconnected hose on the air intake. There seemed to be a plastic connector sticking up, right where the EGR wiring goes into the loom. Could that be where this hose is suppose to connect?

[@mikamackinaw2422]

I'd love to have this Grand Prix as is

[@aicsusa]

Great information! Thanks for sharing! Take care and God bless you all!

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Good job Randy, really enjoyed this one and all the ones you get so into with your mechanical hat on. You're pretty sharp individual. Not sure what it is but, like you, I recognize that YELLOW PAINT from a 'bone yard' part - Hmmmmmmmm! Thanks too as I'm now hooked up with Lunar Outlaw also. (You gave us Weird Beard, Monkey Wrench Mike and now our own Lunar guy. Thanks for it all. Sonny (CT)

[@bradcliff7099]

Your throttle position problem will be in your TPS sensor(Throttle Position Sensor!) it's in your throttle body! But I'm sure you know that by now! What was the vacuum hose unhooked by the EGR wires that had been cut? Looked like it went to maybe the PVC? On those 2 dash parts They are simple to replace and to do so just slide a Flat screwdriver or a dash panel removal tool under the edge and slide up and down , when you get to a clip just gently pry outwards! I've had mine in and out countless times! Oh I have a Galaxy Silver Mist 2004 GTP! I painted those two dash pieces the same Silver as the car is, is one reason I've had them out so many times. Keep saving these Pontiacs Man!

[@jasonwho9992]

So happy 😁 I came across your channel. Love your videos from Canada 🇨🇦

[@fasteddy917]

Sitting here in White Rock, British Columbia wishing we could buy cars for what Randy does.

[@jasonwho9992]

No kidding. We have nothing like that here. Well at least not in Ontario 😞👍👍

[@fasteddy917]

@@jasonwho9992 Certainly not buying them here either for those prices. I started looking at Panther Platform cars out here. Pretty much rust free but they have fancy ideas of what a 15 year old car is worth. Sorry but your 2005 Grand Marquis is not worth $7,000.

[@clittle580]

Jason who there are two Copart locations in Ontario. One in Toronto, one in London.

[@jasonwho9992]

I didn’t know that. London is only hour and a half away from me

[@kevinwitt6369]

I got a 2005 cadillac sts once in awhile my pedal will trip up and toss out the code for it.. I had replaced it with a lkq part, but still does it.. I will have to get a new one... but like you I thought it was the throttle body and replaced it..

[@Fredfjs78]

i had this excact issue with a grand prix that i had and it was the wireing from the throttle body at the valve cover from rubbing. Its very common issue on these gm cars. I had an impala aswell as a alero that done this before I bought them for under 300 each fixed and flipped the for around 2500 each. Best of luck Randy hope this is your issue.

[@MikeAndNary]

Get that Grand Prix road worthy and donate it to a VET!! There are several organizations out there that help Vetrans and Vetrans families. Will make for a great video AND most importantly a needy Vet gets a well deserved good vehicle.

[@MrComrado]

My impala had same problem... replaced with used throttle body, and new throttle body sensor , gas pedal.. code went away and still ain’t back ..... yet 😂

[@nickschroeder990]

Had the exact same thing happen with my 06 Monte Carlo. Code said it was the pedal sensor but it kept going back into reduced power mode. Spent months going back and forth to the shop and it turned out to be the wiring within the pedal sensor. Not sure how the shop fixed it but she’s running good now lol

[@2003cobramustang]

Yes a good deal what a great tool to have for all the codes! It will make a good daily!

[@garbage854]

Cool Pontiac, Glad thing's are progressing on it . 😀

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

fingers crossed it is only the pedal and it will be a great flip. thank you again Randy that is awesome

[@stayfresh1670]

Nothing wrong with Wallyworld Batteries. Excellent warranty's

[@primozmarkovic4611]

check the mass air flow body cuz not reading the signals form that bod,y ecu goes to reserve program which than shows message of reduced engine power. and the engine is phisicaly like almost with no power. i believe for replacement of that MAF body/sensor.

[@pascalmoon5569]

Glad to see your garage organized. Ha ha

[@larsnilsson1911]

Hi Randy greate video i just love it. Keep up the fine work i really enjoyed watching! Greetings from the swede:)

[@scottholbert1192]

I've had 10 of these cars . 3 had that problem. Clears the codes, 2wored fine and one needed to have the gas pedal replaced.

[@sidroniorodriguez3540]

Great job on that Grand AM brotha. I feel you when you have to put money onto those dam cars to get them back on the road. I had to do that to my old 2000 Ranger. Your the man bro!

[@tony_25or6to4]

Hey Randy... Hit up all of the local tire shops. Ask them if they have any "take offs" or trade-ins. I used get a set of nearly new tires (some with the nipples still on them) for $100-$150.

[@neiljones8179]

Howdy.. Thinking of checking out my local CoPart.. Wanted to know what do you use to edit you footage? Thanks much.

[@me012095]

Replace the trim and DIC with the 5 button version. Plug and play with more info on the screen

[@me012095]

I have an 05 gtp

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

missing bolts.... now that is concerning

[@theexplorerc]

Does make you wonder

[@scotts6632]

Randy what would you charge to change to the tpms threshold on a ram 2500. The only scanner that can do it the Autel maxysis.

[@johnnyboy830]

Randy I hope you replacing the pedal fixed the issue. If there is power to the connectors I feel it is the pedal it self. To me this episode feels like I was watching South Main Auto since that is the first thing he does is check if there is connectivity to said part.

[@rfcarlson1]

With as dirty as you found the throttle body you'd have to guess the car hasn't seen recent maintenance. I'd clean the MAF sensor and change the air filter too. Check your fuel trims before and after. You might see an improvement if they were restricting air flow.

[@mike30534]

The reason the dash is broken on your Pontiac GP GT1 WIDE TRACK is that the previous owner was banging his fist there because it had no power to speak of. He checked the owner's manual for help on the reduced power, found nothing, slammed dash pocket door and broke it. From there, raised the hood, noticed the bolts were missing, blew the hood shocks up slamming it... Goober, the free advice mechanic over at the Race Trac Station, says a cheap replacement for a throttle body is to bolt on a single barrel carburetor for a 1961 Chevy 235 ci inline 6 cyl. Goober claims he's done that several times on customer cars. Goober also suggested that the gas pedal problem is bad wiring between the new owner and the pedal itself. He recommended checking the scrap value of that car vs. repairs? You can call Goober for free, but he'll have to ask you to reverse the charges on the payphone at his office...

[@HondariderLee]

I know GMs of this era with the reduced engine power symptom can actually be the throttle pedal assembly ...if not the throttle body...also check for vacuum leaks.... those are decent little cars....remember when they came out.....

[@frankm8533]

Alot of Chevrolet 4.8 5.3 6.0 have throttle body problems, I was at a company 10 years they had all chevys with those engines amazing trucks & Van's but the throttle bodys were always getting replaced on them every 2-3 years on each one but that was the only problems, they all had over 300k easy

[@jlope8991]

Tj auto channel said some Nast stuff about you Randy. Somewhat of what your like off your channel. Idk why he would say that after all the help you have been to him.

[@howardrice9527]

Nice job Randy I think you took care of it

[@ransackedpotatos8247]

I wish I could have you work on my Pontiac G6 gt.

[@ThomasJones-sz3sx]

Randy, how much is the Autel scanner?

[@mortonfamily8609]

That reduced engine power is usually from the dirty throttle body assembly. I think cleaning the old one would of possibly fixed it.

[@jamesmcdonough854]

Copart $300 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT1 is a great beater car. As long as it runs right I think It would be a car that you don't have to worry about The cool thing is that someone could get it if they are in financial trouble they get a functional ride out of it the only trouble is you probably won't make a lot of money on it.

[@mikedramaman1589]

3-6 mafia jamming in the radio.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

ya map sensors are not meant to be in two pieces lol ouch

[@mattclinch1976]

Did you test the alternator?

[@doghouse211988]

i hear you man listening to 36 mafia in the grand prix

[@Orpheusthebordecollie]

Randy the speakers in the Pontiac sound great at the little moment when you start the car does it have the factory monsoon sound system 👍👍

[@garysimonson9593]

got curious, looked @ ebay: your center dash bezel that's all cracked and broken? $35 on eBay. If you decide it''s worth it, anyway.

[@nathansmith301]

Have u tried am- auto for gm parts

[@racerboy2212]

I thought this was just a wiring harness issue....wasn’t that just corrected in the last video?

[@bandenaccount]

Racerboy221 I don’t think his videos are in order. He’ll probably reveal the wiring harness in the next video

[@DaNiElLl430]

Randy has a 2nd channel he mentioned in one of his last videos. He has the final fix on the channel. I think its called "reviews and how to's"

[@racerboy2212]

Daniel Son Thanks. I just recently subscribed to that one as well.

[@ethancedrik]

The good old Pontiac Grand Pricks

[@anton2760]

Since i visited the US, i allways felt lite theese cars was one-use-only...

[@MR401_]

I know old, but this is the reason why I bought my 2006 GTP

[@johnacosta5594]

Don't forget some gas pedals have a sending unit attached to it that could be inoperative

[@TEEBANKS419]

Great content

[@rmckelvy15]

I think it may be a flat spot in the foot pedal giving the computer a wacky signal

[@jimnielsen4076]

Interesting repair details. That interior is very rough. I'm probably spoiled by the excellent interiors of you panther platform cars

[@chubbyroyston3880]

I know you are trying to get it running proper but I would have to vac those leaves off the scuttling

[@thisandthat7402]

Nice car Randy...

[@rmckelvy15]

The new tbody ❤️looks good

[@russelltrupia4479]

Randy suggestion: why don't you mount your camera on your tri-pod so you can use two hands.

[@brittballard4030]

Add the Pontiac to your collection they are a collectable

[@colinlogan4879]

always check simple things before u start buying parts

[@michaelhartloff3833]

Does lunar garage actually work on cars