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#131 of 143 Re: Pontiac Sunfire GT Electrical issue [martinj2] by scottsbsi Mar 19, 2009 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: martinj2 (Mar 18, 2009 8:58 pm) I have had my sunfire being rebuilt for over a month clutch, front steering, etc.and they had major problems with airbag module that seems to keep blowing and then it sets off lights. I am not sure what they did but they did have the dealer reset the computer and the lights stay out except the ABS.
#132 of 143 Pontiac Sunfire 1998 by keith46 Apr 03, 2009 (10:57 am)
Heres one for you to look out for! Ive never used the cig lighter, brand new still had cover on it. I was driving to town and all of a sudden the thing bursted into flames! I kept slapping it out but it kept flaming back up, I drove directly to the Fire station and they ran out and disconnected my battery and put the fire out, no damage done. Crazy huh. Noone can figure it out, so I just took the fuse out of it and called it good. I love my car, it gets 41 MPG on the hwy. But have had some crazy things go wrong with it, you just never know. The Sunfires need lots of TLC. Pretty sure I have experienced it all. It is a good little car to get around in and great on gas for a change. However this car is 11 years old, thats when they made them get good gas milage, cause gas was lower. Oh the good old days.
#133 of 143 2003 Sunfire - maybe electrical? by mssunfire Apr 09, 2009 (12:02 pm)
When you turn the key the dash board lights flicker but won't turn over. When you take the key out it makes a clicking noise through the dash. Any suggestions, my dad will try. I have no job or money. Trying to get by. Sometimes the car would not start in the past. Also there is a constant buzz over my radio so I turn it up to drown it out, maybe it's related or not? Please HELP!
#134 of 143 Re: battery or somthing seriouse? [naddynad86] by steve194 Apr 21, 2009 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: naddynad86 (Feb 24, 2009 10:50 am) trouble shooting a drain can be a real pain. but if you are willing to try something then this might help. electrical issues can be cause by starters, alternators, radios etc most things that have coils windings etc. try unplugging them one at a time and leave them overnight and see if it makes a difference. if not then try disconnecting the negative terminal hook a test light to the cable and then the neg terminal of the battery if there is a draw the test light should light up dim to bright depending on the draw. if it lights the start pulling fuses until the light goes out. and if all else fails just install a battery shut off switch on the neg or pos battery cable and shut if off every night. hope this helps. good luck.
#135 of 143 Lamps on Reminder (& key in ignition) warning chime not working by karenrc Jul 14, 2009 (1:58 pm)
Hi All,   A few months ago, my 2004 Sunfire started acting up. I'd turn it off, open the door and the radio would stay on. When I wiggled the little toggle on the door frame, it would shut off. Not any more. Nor is there a warning chime if I leave the key in the ignition and open the driver's door and I found out the hard way today that there's no chime when I leave the headlights on. I've sprayed the toggle with WD-40 and Jig-a-loo...no change.   Any suggestions? I could do without another dead battery!   TIA, Karen in Keswick :o)
#136 of 143 1999 sunfire wont start by carsons Oct 31, 2009 (2:22 pm)
i accidentally started my sunfire without the alternator pluged in, i turned the car off pluged in the alt, and now it wont start.does any one know what has happend?. The anti theft light is on but it is not blinking. The car has gas and spark and turns over, but it just wont start.
#137 of 143 2005 Sunfire Fuel and Temp lights....(help please!!!) by jus_mom Dec 12, 2009 (4:58 am)
I had never had any problems with my Sunfire until nearly a week ago. Went out of town (30 miles) to do xmas shopping and it drove great. Coming home the FUEL light went on (1/2 tank gas in tank) and then the TEMP light came on (wasn't hot or overheating). I had all the fluids checked and was told they are all fine. Anyone know what the problem might be? (reading around on this forum i'm wondering about fuses(?) bad wiring in sunfires(?) Where are the fuses in a 2005 Sunfire?...... that would be something I could check myself but as far as wiring..... Thank you in advance. I will appreciate any help!!!! Replies to this message: sunfirehater (Dec 16, 2009 2:59 pm)
#138 of 143 Stranger and Stranger by sunfirehater Dec 16, 2009 (2:57 pm)
Been a wet week down here in san antonio and my 99 sunfire is acting up because of it I think...   Started out that when I hit the brakes pedal, all the warning lights on the dash would come on until the brake pedal was released. Get home, shut the car off, and chocked it up to cluster problems that a lot of people experience with these cars. Next morning I come out to start the car and the anti-theft is blinking and car won't start. Call the dealership and they say its the bcm. I'm thinking..probably not since the brake pedal thing the night before..I get a ride to work from a friend since it won't start..Now, I go out this morning, reach up behind the dash and start feeling around the brake pedal..moved some wires around..and it starts..   I'm thinking there is a short in the cluster/steering column harness that caused the antitheft to trigger. Anybody else ever see this? Replies to this message: rona3 (Feb 11, 2010 11:09 am)
#139 of 143 Re: 2005 Sunfire Fuel and Temp lights....(help please!!!) [jus_mom] by sunfirehater Dec 16, 2009 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: jus_mom (Dec 12, 2009 4:58 am) your fuses are in the side of the dash that is against the drivers side door..there is a little pop out panel there..there is also a master fuse and relay box under the hood usually near the battery..   sounds though like you are starting to experience guage cluster problems like a lot of us are..
#140 of 143 05 sunfire SPEEDOMETER by disblile Dec 27, 2009 (9:35 am)
hi, i have an 05 sunfire! the speedometer is the only thing acting up on it. all other gauges work fine! sometimes it will say i am going 110 and other times it will say im going ZERO! i know it is always off! when im going 25 it sould say seventy, any sugestions??

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