Is there a way to check and c if a 1997 grand am has jumped time.

Asked by Kuga_604 Jan 23, 2017 at 09:23 AM

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You'd have to take off the timing chain cover and see if the timing marks line up. Is it that you do not have spark? There is an ignition control module on there that could be the problem. And should have the vehicle check for any DTC, Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

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