Questions tagged [pontiac]
Pontiac was a brand of automobile manufactured and sold by General Motors (GM); though production ended in 2009, Pontiac remains a registered and active trademark of GM.
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Is it ok to use more viscous oil with old engines that burn oil?
My old 2009 Pont Vibe uses lots of oil. One common explanation seems to be leaky piston rings. The manual and motor states SAR 5W20. A mechanic told me I should use 10W40 instead because it’s more ...
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Loud grind like noise and starts gettin hot what could it be
2007 Pontiac g6
Just put antifreeze in for the winter. It's making a loud grinding like noise and starts getting hot. It lasts for a minute or two then stops for a minute and does it again
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04 pontiac grand am wont start
Everything is working fine, but just getting a single click sound when trying to start, could be security system but don't think security light is on. Any solutions? Jump start didn't work either.
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more consistent spark by holding plug boot away from terminal
I've been trying to diagnose some misfire issues. I've noticed that just about each cylinder doesn't have consistent spark when hooking a timing light up to the plug wire. I figured I'd troubleshoot ...
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2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8l 2ZR-FE stalling when turning on AC on full
Hello Folks…hope you can help.
My daughters Pontiac Vibe stalls when in drive or reverse when the AC is on max. In park it is fine. Parts that have been replaced recently: Rad and fan, coils and plugs,...
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My pontiac g5 2009 problems with it starting randomly
My pontiac g5 2009 runs great for a couple weeks then all of sudden won't start just clicks...then couple days later fires right up and will run great again for a short time..have changed the ...
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Removing the gear shift knob on my 96 pontiac
Does anybody know how to remove the gear shift knob on a 96 pontiac grand prix?
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Starter runs continuously
2003 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L - Put in new battery and starter. Starter starts running when we hook battery back up. Unhook the battery it stops. Tried fuse replace and if battery is hooked up pull fuse ...
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My 99 Grand Prix 3.8 . The starter engages but doesn't turn the flywheel.can anyone tell me what wires go where?
My 99 Grand Prix 3.8 . The starter engages but doesn't turn the flywheel. I believe it to be wireing. Can anyone tell me what wires go where.
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Is it possible to remove a rear door handle from the outside?
I'm not sure if repair/maintenance questions for rust prevention/slowdown are all right. Anyhow, here it goes. I'm sure you'll tell me.
Both rear doors (not the back door; I have two rear doors but ...
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Car won't start after sitting for 2 years even with a jump. Is it a starter or alternator issue?
My parents have a 2001 Pontiac Aztek that's been sitting for two years.
Apparently, before they stopped using it, there was an oil leak that caused starter problems (they couldn't find the leak), and ...
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Setting distributor correctly
I just got my engine back from the rebuilders.
1965 Pontiac 389
They have crank timing Mark at tdc on the front pulley.
The distributor is not installed.
The problem is that I don't know if piston 1 ...
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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix - Car overheating when AC is on
Have replaced the radiator, thermostat, water pump, L hoses and replaced a transmission pan gasket. Car has passed a block test. Car has been with the mechanic for 4 days now...help??
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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP 3.9l A/C won't turn on
About a month ago, I added freon to my a/c low pressure port. I followed the instructions carefully making sure that I didn't run into the red on the gauge. About 2 weeks later, my A/C started ...
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Car won’t accelerate after heavy rain flooded in my car
Ok, so my car was left with the windows cracked and sunroof cracked awhile I was out of town for a day, when I got back the next day I found my car with like a ton of water on the floors and my seats ...
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Car engine temperature maxes out, then lowers and stays stable
So recently my AC started being inconsistent and I figured I needed to put some refrigerant in, but yesterday I noticed that my engine also gets extremely hot at the same time as the AC. Basically ...
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Pontiac Vibe remote not working
My 2010 Pontiac Vibe's doors no longer work using the remote. They work fine from inside the car, but won't function with the dongle. I replaced the battery in the dongle with no joy. The back hatch ...
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Car codes changing
I have a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. I had a code P071 I replace the 02 upstream and now I have P0420 I have read many forums about this issue and it seems like a common problem for this vehicle ... know ...
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Replacing a 1985 Fiero GT Tachometer
I am working on a 85 Fiero GT which has had its tachometer go bad. I have managed find the signal wire coming from the Ignition coil producing AC voltage bottoming out a 7v while idling, increasing ...
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Gas gauge reading incorrectly
On a 2002 Pontiac Aztec, the gas gauge is reading empty after filling it up. How can I fix this problem? It’s been doing it for a while, but would show fuel report sometimes until recently.
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Car won’t start randomly
I have a 2006 Pontiac g6 with 150,000 miles on it. Maybe once a day for the past couple weeks when I go to start it it will crank but not start. As soon as I attempt to start it again it starts up no ...
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Delphi Connectors replacement
I recently experienced a major electrical shortage on my car, a Pontiac Sunfire 2003.
A 16 pins delphi connector started to burn up and I had to throw water at it. This connector seems to be powering ...
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1986 pontiac grand prix won't start
What could be wrong if car will not start after jumping it for 10 minutes. Radio and lights turn on but car will not start. No noise whatsoever
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Pontiac LeMans 1.6 TBI - fuel pressure problems
I have a Pontiac LeMans, 1989 year of manufacture, engine 1.6 with Rochester TBI 700.
I think that I have a problem with a fuel pressure. Engine idling is bad. Engine idle has 800 rpm with ...
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Trac off and abs lights on dash won't go off since shocks absorbers replaced
I had shock absorbers put on when I got car back the Trac off light was on and so was the abs. What could cause these to come on without moving car? Diagnostic test said both wheel speed sensor.
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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix ticking under light acceleration
I have a 2004 naturally aspirated grand prix with the 3.8 series 3 3800.
I took out my factory airbox and put in an open cone air filter. Ever since then my car has has a ticking noise while under ...
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Car keeps running hot
I replaced the thermostat on my 2008 Pontiac vibe and I I’ve bled the cooling system 5 or 6 times and it’s still running hot it’s not the water pump it’s not leaking no water in the oil wat else could ...
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Bad Starter?? 2000 Pontiac Sunfire
car wont start. not even a sound. dashboard lights, over head lights, radio all come on. battery has been tested. cables all clean. cant even jump start it.
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Water in door columns
I am getting water in both doors columns. After rain, both of my seatbelts are wet. In cold weather, they freeze in place. I have read many similar complaints. Is anyone aware of a recall for this ...
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2007 Pontiac torrent wont start
When I turn on the key the dash lights up with lights and the stabilitrac light is on. It says service vehicle soon. My radio and heater fan work but nothing else. No headlights or interior lights. Oh ...
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2006 Pontiac Vibe Heating problems - Toyota engine
To start, I had my mechanic disconnect the compressor for my A/C about 6 months ago. He said my car would be fine without it.
Now, with that being said, my heat suddenly stopped working properly. ...
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Pontiac Grand Prix won't start, horn would honk, electrical system goes crazy
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My dad has an aftermarket Remote Keyless Entry
Not aware of any aftermarket theft system, does not use keyless start
He's used 410 watt power inverters through the cigarette lighter but ...
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Will I be able to use these wheels from my 2004 Saturn L300 on my 2005 Pontiac G6?
The tires on my G6 are 225 r50 17. One of them blew out today and I have fairly new tires on my Saturn that I'd like to swap. The Saturn tires are 215 R55 16, would I be able to use these tires?
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Car won't start. What should I try next?
My 1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L OHV is having a hard time starting. Please see the description of the symptoms and what I already tried. I am looking for 2 or 3 more things to try before I give in and go ...
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2002 Pontiac Grand Am will not start
Had to tow the car from work, turn the key all lights as normal, but wont engage the starter. Jumped the starter, starter turns over the engine but motor will not start. replaced the entire ignition ...
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Chevy cobalt battery
The battery is dead on my pontiac pursuit (same as Cobalt). The ignition won't let me have the key back, and because the battery is dead the button to pop the trunk doesn't work. I have a battery ...
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Should my check engine light be on if an O2 sensor is physically absent?
I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The Check Engine light was on and I took it in to a mechanic. He told me that the downstream O2 sensor was not responding and that he physically removed it. He said that ...
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Brake pedal goes to floor
i have a 2005 pontiac grand am and my brake pedal goes to the floor any suggestions on what cause is we bled brakes numerous amounts of times checked for leaks ive replaced master cylinder yes bench ...
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How do you bleed brakes on a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am?
I've been trying to figure out how to bleed my brakes on a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. I know how to bleed brakes, but every car is different, and I've never bled brakes on a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. When I ...
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99 Pontiac sunfire
First when u try to turn the key to start it all the lights work just fine but a further turn to start nothing not even a click we tried jumping it across using the starter worked for a day then ...
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2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Radio Theftlock
Blew the bulb in my stock radio, picked up another radio from the junk yard, and of course there's the theftlock (I should've known). I've read about being able to get a code by holding down various ...
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2001 Pontiac Grand Am stalls while driving!
My 2001 Pontiac stalls out while driving we’ve replaced loads of stuff with no luck. It begins losing power and the more gas you try to give it the more it wants to die. It sat for 2 years prior and I’...
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AC stops working in 2002 Pontiac sunfire SE 2002 at high RPM
I have a 2002 Pontiac sunfire SE. The ac works when I drain the Freon and refil it. It works better on high way. But there’s this weird thing that happened twice. I reved it to a high RPM (like 4000-...
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Possible ABS problems
2006 Pontiac Torrent
Occasionally, when coming to a stop my car seems to be engaging the ABS. I say seems to be because I can't think of any other system that would engage the breaks but then again I ...
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Pontiac parts and GM parts
I am planning to buy a Pontiac bonneville 2004 my question is about it parts the dealer told me it is parts is the same as GM and can be found easily in US. Is that right?
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Help maintenance & repair
06 Pontiac g6 will not start! I recently changed fuel pump. I am getting fuel to the fuel rail with pressure but fuel injectors are not opening. I can pour gas in the breather and it will start until ...
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Where I do find a 12v accessory power in a 2008 Pontiac G5?
I'm trying to install a cruise control in my 2008 Pontiac G5. It's made by Rostra. It needs 12v accessory power. I think I need to go to the fuse box, but does anyone have any idea which wire to tap ...
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Having transmission problems
my Pontiac g6 doesn't want to shift after the car is driven for awhile , but when co0ld nit shifts just fine, any ideas ?
haven't tried anything , not sure what to do
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My remote key isn’t working to unlock my doors
I own a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. My remote key isn’t working to unlock my doors sometimes, but it always opens my trunk easily when I press it. Sometimes I have to press the unlock button over and ...
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I have a 1994 pontiac grand am gt with wipers not working
I can not get the wipers to work. Ive replaced the motor but there is no power to the fuse and i put a new one in today
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