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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will not start, when I just had driven it about a hour ago
2003 grand am 4 door automatic,everything works, lights, radio, windows,buzzes when key is in ignition. I hear nice noise, if it was the battery all the other things in the car would not work.
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Why would headlights stop working after turning over
I have a 2006 Pontiac G6. When I walk up to the vehicle and unlock it, the headlights turn on.
After I get into the vehicle and turn it over, I cannot turn the headlights back on. Fog beams and turn ...
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Emergency Brakes feel like they are set but are not
When driving my 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Wide track, it feels as if the emergency brake is on even though it isn't. What is causing this?
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Pontiac G6 sounds like a prop plane. Wheel bearing?
My '06 G6 has an airplane-like sound that comes from the passenger front end.
I already know it's a wheel bearing, but how urgent is this kind of repair?
I'm concerned about fuel economy and safety.
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Disconnect seat switch to disable airbag?
My wife's Pontiac Vibe is affected by the deadly passenger-side airbag recall. We received a letter months ago advising us that there are no replacement parts available. Until there are, we're ...
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2003 Pontiac Grand Am Wont Start
let me start off first by saying, I'n not much of a car guy, which is unfortunate because I feel like I could have saved myself a lot of money over the years. With that being said, I'm not opposed to ...
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power window relay Pontiac Grandville 1971
Can you tell me where the location of the power window relay is situated in a 1971 Pontiac Grandville?
Thanks, Hans
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06 Pontiac Torrent 3.8L V-6 temp gauge stopped working and cooling fans started running constantly when engine is running
06 Torrent V6 the temp gauge stopped working and the cooling fans run all the time when engine is running. I checked the relays and sensor plugs and they were fine, so I replaced the coolant temp ...
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03 Pontiac Grand Am won't start
I was driving the car today oil light came on went 1 mile to store and got oil but was only 1 qt low put it in had about 3 miles to go got one mile when it died again pushed it to the house now it ...
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Coolant light is on even after topping off
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Gte - My low coolant light came on so I parked let it cool down went to auto store n got the Dexcool antifreeze and filled it past the hot marker. Drove it on the interstate ...
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Pontiac Sunfire mysteriously won't start
So, here's the deal:
-No lights, no noise, no clicking.
-Battery voltage reads fine on multimeter. Terminals are very clean and not corroded.
-But it won't jump start.
-Headlights turn on.
-Fuses are ...
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2006 Pontiac Montana
I recently purchased a 2006 Pontiac Montana and the dealership seems to have a done a pretty good job with pre-lot reconditioning. The filters were changed, oil, and a new battery and tires were put ...
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Vibration at idle, much worse after warm
My car is a 2001 Pontiac Firebird with a V6 (3800 Series II (L36)) and a manual transmission.
These are all at a stop:
When the car is cold, I don't feel too much vibration when sitting in it. (I ...
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new starter in 74 pontiac with 350 turns over and fires but won't stay running
My starter went on my 74 Pontiac with a chev 350 (Canadian). It first was not starting sporadically and I would have to crawl under and tap on it to get it going. I got a new starter and now it will ...
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I recently jump started my 2004 pontiac grand prix gtp that has a Pioneer model fh-x700bt stereo. It now doesn't work. what could be wrong?
My stereo wont play after jumpstarting my car.
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2006 Pontiac Solstice - Wipers turn on by themselves
Here's a new one:
Three times in the past week, the wipers have randomly turned themselves on. Each time turning the switch on and back off has fixed the issue.
I haven't seen anything else ...
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My 2009 Pontiac Vibe makes a screeching noise at startup but stops after it starts up
The screeching noise has been going on for about 4 months. It stops after it has started and does not make the sound again until it has set all day of over night
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How critical is a Serpentine belt replacement and is it worth $400
My mechanic says my serpentine belt and tensioner need to be replaced and quoted me $400 for the work. I have a 2004 Pontiac Vibe that might be nearing it's retirement time and am skeptical about ...
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2006 Solstice - CEL, no DTC, won't crank
Drove the car to work yesterday, made a few stops along the way with no issues.
When I got out of the office, the car would no longer crank.
I have a CEL, but no DTC (checked with HP Tuners). No ...
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2006 Pontiac g6 rough idle and intermittent spongy brake and starting issue
I have a 2006 Pontiac G6 with 160k on the 3.5 motor. Around 155k the brake pedal went hard and spongy. Also, about 1 in every 40-50 times I start it cold, the starter will turn without a successful ...
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2006 Solstice - car won't turn over following engine replacement
I recently installed an engine (complete from oil pan to the valve cover) from a 2010 Malibu in my 2006 Solstice. (Replacing a blown engine.) The car will not crank / turn over.
Symptoms include:
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Last year my timing chain had broken
I have a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire
A tooth broke on a sprocket and my timing chain broke. I was told I have a bent valve and would need a new cylinder head. It's has been sitting for exactly a year.
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What is the part called that connects the engine to the air intake system? (Photo included)
The image below is from a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire.
Credits to (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Sunfire) for the photo.
I've put arrows to the the part that I'd like to know what it's called.
I ...
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Pontiac g6 runs lean; throwing codes
My 2006 g6 v6 3.5 is showing codes p0171, p0174, p0705 and u0073
171 and 174 show that the engine is running lean.
Is this a serious issue?
0705 shows the trans range sensor a circuit
0073 says the ...
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Brake pedal is hard to push even after new brakes
The brake pedal in my 06 Pontiac g6 seems harder to push than normal. Since the issue started, I've had the rear rotors and pads replaced, along with a control arm.
For the first 10-15 minutes of city ...
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Consequences of not fixing rusted body parts
My mother-in-law has just retired and given us her old Pontiac Sunfire 1996. It's been little used and generally well maintained, except for the body.
Both front fenders have a small patch of about ...
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Remove car door lock lever arm
So I am changing the door locks on a 1994 Bonneville SE because they don't work any more (pins won't allow the key to turn all the way). My only issue right now is that I can't get this lever arm off ...
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2000 pontiac montana overheating
2000 Pontiac Montana Van- intake manifold has been replaced along with radiator, water pump, radiator cap and thermostat. When driving van will go to the red line but has never overheated with steam ...
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My tire wobbles
At slow speed one of my front tires on my 2000 Grand Am SE 4 door wobble, but feels fine at a higher rate of speed. Was told by a person at a tire store my tread is breaking loose and I need a new ...
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Major electrical melt down in wiring
I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. I noticed my cigarette lighter quit working. I had a friend put a new fuse in my car for me, then I used my cigarette lighter.
All of a sudden smoke was coming through ...
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Unwrapping and replacing two positive-side battery cables
There are two, not one, battery cables on the positive-side of my Pontiac Vibe's battery. One of the cables is considerably thicker than the other. I'm not sure what function that smaller cable has, ...
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How to change a thermostat on a 2007 Pontiac G6
Is it difficult? How do I know the exact location? Just purchased a replacement but I want to make sure I'm opening up the right compartment.
3.5L V-6
This is a picture of what I believe it is.
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Bad vibration in my car
I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. There is a mild vibration in the front end when the suspension is compressed and I'm accelerating. If I let off the accelerator, it all goes away. I've rotated ...
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pontiac oil change before or after repairing the car
I have to send my 2001 Pontiac Grand prix to a mechanic to fix some stuff. What do u recommend to change the oil before or after that
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2001 Pontiac Grand Am - Oil in coolant [duplicate]
I just bought my car from a owner I noticed there was oil or what looks like oil in the coolant there is no coolant in oil and car doesn't over heat. It's a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am with 230,000 miles ...
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Brake Fluid Leaking out of Master Cylinder but on Top of Booster
I have a 94 Pontiac Bonnyville that's leaking brake fluid. Recently the brake warning light came on and I noticed the fluid was low. I filled it again but it's slowly leaking.
The fluid is leaking at ...
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Aftermarket Head Unit (HU) on Grand Prix 2008
I just finish installing a China brand Android Aftermarket Double Din. The unit has steering wheel controls built in so no extra adapter is required as long as your vehicle does not have a canbus ...
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Why Do My ABS and TCS Lights Come On?
Occasionally while I'm driving (usually when I go over a small bump or ramp on the road), I hear a slight clunk under my hood and my Traction Control System and Anti-lock Brake System lights turn on ...
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My a/c goes in and out at random times. Help!
I have a Pontiac Grand Prix GT 1998. She runs great except my A/C is now acting up. I first noticed it a few weeks ago. I was driving and it was almost like someone had turned the air down so it wasn'...
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86 Trans Am stalls after hard driving when coming to a stop [closed]
My 86 Trans Am fuel injected 305 is a beast but after hard driving I come to a slow stop and it will stall either while stopped or stopping. It starts right back up tho and never occurs any other time....
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New radio plays quiet
I have a Pontiac G6, and the factory CD player stopped working. My sister bought a JVC system with a kit and adapter. When she installed it, the audio was quiet. Everything seemed to be wired ...
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99 Grand Am radiator fans not working
Any suggestions on how to fix the radiator fans on my 99 Grand Am. Both fans don't even kick on after I turn on the ac like they did before. I replace the coolant tank all hose just replace the ...
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spark plug separated @ porcelien & metal
Can a engine run ssmoothly with a broke in half spark plug(where the porcelain meets the metal)no vibrations & would the plug wire boot hold the 2 pieces together?
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Engine hesitates when accelerating - 1996 Sunfire
I have a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire with the 2.2L engine. When I accelerate slowly the engine seems to run fine. However, if I accelerate quickly the engine seems to hesitate. I have already replaced the ...
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How can I reset the adaptive transmission on my Pontiac G6?
My Pontiac has started shifting hard and sometimes taking a loooong time to find the gear. My first suspicion is that it has MDS (Multiple Driver Syndrome), so I'd like to try the cheapest option of ...
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Help with heat issue with pontiac vibe (toyota matrix)
I have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. Same engine as the Toyota Matrix. The heat blows fine but isn't warm enough.
I checked the antifreeze and the level is fine and there are no leaks.
The hose into the ...
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2002 pontiac grand prix gtp fuel consumption
Just recently my sending unit has broke on my gas gauge and I filled the car with gas and I am wondering if anyone knows aproximately how many km on the odometer can I go with a full tank of gas just ...
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Pontiac Bonneville shakes
I have a 95 Non-supercharge Pontiac Bonneville. When I am traveling at a speed at which produces 2000 ± 500 RPMs the engine shakes. An almost sputtering/slippage but remarkably different at the same ...
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Where is the type of plastic stamped on my 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix front bumper cover?
I want to try to repair my 2002 Grand Prix's front bumper cover with a plastic welder, but all the labels are faded and I can't figure out where the type of plastic is stamped. Does anyone know ...
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Overheating 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
My car has been overheating badly. I took it to Auto Zone and hooked it up to the check engine tool and they said it was getting to 207 withing 10 seconds. It gets hot fast and my heat doesn't work ...
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