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    2002 Trans Am - Locked Out & Battery Dead?

    Hi all, I put my 02 TA in a garage for winter. Locked doors. I went to get out of winter storage & battery is dead. I only have the fob & ignition key, which won’t open the door. I can’t charge the battery without getting into the interior. Help!!!!😬😬😬
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    Change Power Antenna To Stubby Flexible Type?

    I’m still trying to find a rebuild kit or someone who rebuilds. Any help would be much appreciated! Also harder to find a stubby than I would think. The original mount hole is on the curved part of the rear fender. I bought one & mounted it, but it looks pretty weird sticking out on a goofy...
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    ‘02 T/A Busted Antenna Tube

    I’ve seen them! OEM is very expensive. I have seen postings on another Pontiac site suggesting rebuild is possible & have questions out there also! I hate to chuck the real original one as it’s practically new w only 5000 miles on my ‘02! I’ll probably go w a stubby flex type for my...
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    ‘02 T/A Busted Antenna Tube

    Hi all, does anyone know where I can get my electric antenna rebuilt? My ‘02 TA only had 5400 miles on it & the carwash broke the tube the antenna retracts into.
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    Change Power Antenna To Stubby Flexible Type?

    Hi all, I want to convert the power antenna on my 2002. It didn’t go down all the way, it stuck about 3” up & I didn’t notice it when going thru the carwash. It maniac’s it & slightly deformed metal where goes thru fender !??! Has anyone converted to a flexible stubby & can you recommend...
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    1978 Trans Am L78 (400 C.I.D) Or L80 (403 C.I.D) - How To Tell?

    Your welcome, w regard to is it the correct engine in the car. Here are some ballpark toys. A 403 is a version of the 350 & much smaller. Google pics of a Pontiac 400 & a 403. Pretty easy to tell the diff. Also, Google casting # for where to look on Pontiac 400 for casting #. Check...
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    1978 Trans Am L78 (400 C.I.D) Or L80 (403 C.I.D) - How To Tell?

    Your VIN is 6w87z8n191286; the 5th digit is your engine code “Z,” which identifies a 400 4 Brl w dual exhaust. Here’s a site to tell u what each digit is https://news.classicindustries.com/trans-am-firebird-vin-decoder?hs_amp=true
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    1977 Y82 Pontiac Trans Am

    Great, so obviously, keep the Engine & Tranny; there are other unsavory illegal ( BTW not recommended ) ways to get green for title & build sheet. Not sure how much you think you will spend trying to re-body & frame it, which will also involve illegally transferring meaningful IDs from current...
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    1977 Y82 Pontiac Trans Am

    The quick answer is “Why” was it a gift from someone special,” or your Dad’s? No offense intended but there’s nothing there to the body? I believe you said no rear frame extension,& front frame extension can’t be in great shape? Doesn’t it look like u have a motor or Tranny? If no...
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    1981 383; Using Oil After Exhaust Upgrade

    Not sure you got a reply yet, but I’ll throw my 2 cents in. ? It sounds like your problem is unrelated to the new exhaust. That change couldn’t have caused your oil consumption issue unless heads were disturbed & seem doubtful if headers weren’t seriously messed with; also questionable. The...
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    1981 TA Stroker - Steam Coming Into Passenger Vent - Water Under Passenger Floor

    X2 w knight rider 189 assessment. I would add I wouldn’t try driving it until rerouting/looping around ur in/out hose connections for coolant in & out of the heater core. While your heater core is a PIA to get out, cutting it out of the cooling circuit procedure is easy & assuming your...
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    2001 WS6 Inner Headlights Not Working

    I believe I read all the posts & replies & didn’t see that u turned the lights on then pulled on the steering column lever that turns ur High Beams on? If u have & they don’t work, 1st find someone who can access the OBD port 4 analyzer codes. 2nd If no code indicates a problem & u want to...
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    2001 WS6 Inner Headlights Not Working

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    My 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Convertible (4,000 miles)

    Very nice Ride! It is great to find one w such low miles! I found a one owner with 1340 miles! Same scenario, whole life climate control in Denver! An ‘02 T/A Special Edition WS6 Connvert 6 speed. It’s literally like getting a new car because IT IS! ? I’ve put another 2200 miles on...
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    Thinking About Building 500ish Horse TA - So Help Me

    If money’s a big deal & you must do it on the cheap, you will not find 500 hp FI! Maybe 300- 325hp w factory FI. in an LS1 out of a late ‘90’s-early 2000 Vette or Z28. They are on eBay for $1000-$2000. To find a used 350hp-500 hp will b an LS3, LS5, or an LT Chevy, which could be $8,000...
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