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#8 of 136 no electrical power 99 pontiac sunfire by ponsunfie Jul 17, 2006 (1:25 pm)
I own a 1999 pontiac sunfire. One day I was driving and the radio died. A few minutes later all the power died. It was still running. I drove straight home, turned off the car and tried to restart it. It went click click click and wouldn't start. A few hours later i tried again and it started and turned it off. I just let it sit.   The next day I started it and it just went dead. No power and nothing. Shoud I dig a grave or repair it lol. A mechanic friend said the relay might have overheated. I don't know.   I ain't got much cash so I was wondering if it is the relay, battery or whatever. Thanks! Replies to this message: tbird_s_y (Jul 23, 2006 8:47 pm)
#9 of 136 Re: no electrical power 99 pontiac sunfire [ponsunfie] by tbird_s_y Jul 23, 2006 (8:47 pm)
Replying to: ponsunfie (Jul 17, 2006 1:25 pm) Probably no help now, but I bet it was the alternator. Mine went at around 110k miles on my 95 Sunfire. My blinkers started flashing slower than usual and then my check engine light came on and my lights dimmed - turned out to be the alternator (I have the 4 door sedan, and my blinkers are REALLY slow, but they have always been that way and passed inspection). My battery is still going strong though. The only other repairs I have had to make were new brakes and pads at 100k miles, and new cv joints/front axle around the same time I got the alternator replaced.
#10 of 136 98 sunfire turn signal ground wire out (?) by ajhamilt Aug 07, 2006 (10:58 am)
Both of my turn signals went out and I replaced the bulbs to both. The left works but the right does not. I was told by a mechanic at CarX that it was my ground wire (?) and referred me to an auto electric mechanic. Has anyone ever heard of this problem and how much does it cost to fix?
#11 of 136 Rear speakers; 1 or both have a short? by sunfireb Aug 28, 2006 (8:09 am)
Hi, I have a 2000 Sunfire. Sometime back I noticed that the rear speakers weren't working. Later the same day they started working. Then only one side would work. Then both again, then neither.   I had the Extended Warranty at the time so I took the car to the Pontiac house. When I picked the car up the Service Mgr. said that one of the rear speakers had a short in it which was causing this problem. He said that factory replacements were about $17 each but he stated that I might want to upgrade to a better set of speakers (aftermarket) so he didn't replace the speakers.  Anyone ever heard of a shorted speaker causing this kind of problem? Seems kinda odd to me. I don't want to replace the speakers only to experience the same problem.  If anyone has heard of this I would like to hear from you. I appreciate the Forum's time. Thanks in advance for any ideas on this issue. Replies to this message: bikergtp (Sep 18, 2006 1:02 pm) sunfireb (Oct 14, 2007 2:03 pm) kgst_bob (Nov 18, 2006 9:40 am) lestatlee (Feb 28, 2008 9:51 pm)
#12 of 136 Re: 95 Sunfire turn signal problems [ellentim] by zenrei Sep 01, 2006 (7:34 am)
Replying to: ellentim (Jul 18, 2006 11:49 am) Dude, seriously, you need to get a haynes book... if you have a 2000, it says 1998 and later models (this book is up to 2004), the combination turn signal/hazard flasher is mounted to the brake pedal bracket above the steering column. Replies to this message: ellentim (Sep 01, 2006 8:05 pm)
#14 of 136 Re: 95 Sunfire turn signal problems [smalls13_99] by zenrei Sep 01, 2006 (7:46 am)
Replying to: smalls13_99 (Jul 18, 2006 9:34 am) My 1995 is doing the same thing... the blinking was sporratic... now neither they or the hazards work... I suspect it's an issue with the alarm system (looks like a hack install anyway) and I'm going to have it removed this weekend and see if that fixes it.
#15 of 136 Re: 95 Sunfire turn signal problems [zenrei] by ellentim Sep 01, 2006 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: zenrei (Sep 01, 2006 7:34 am) Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. I was trying to get around buying an expensive manual for a car I've already spent WAY too much on (don't get me started!) and would like to get rid of NOW!
#16 of 136 Re: Pontiac Sunfire: Where is the horn [chrisbe] by 95pontiac1 Sep 10, 2006 (8:58 am)
Replying to: chrisbe (Jan 20, 2006 8:47 pm) I have a 95 pontiac sunfire, and my horn became very weak. So, I decided to change the horn. I had the same problem. Where did they put the horn. Its under or in the front right fender in front of the passenger side wheel. It catches all the road grit (really good place for a horn - NOT). Good luck. I mounted my new horns(2) just in front of the frame that holds the headlight mounts. Tight fit but works, and I can get to them easily. Hope this helps.
#17 of 136 Wierd Problem by dotsanth Sep 11, 2006 (5:50 am)
1999 SUnfire here. I have been having my radio lose its time like there is a power loss and slow cranking so I changed the battery. A while back my ABS light came on so I checked the connections on the module and started car and it went away. It did that every now and then untill Friday it and the brake light came on and the anti-lock started engaging and disengaging on its own...turned it off then back on and no prpblem. Was driving to work this morning and every light on the dash came on and off and the door chime started dinging. When I pulled over to turn it off it wouldnt start back. It was like a complete power loss. Replies to this message: johnny25 (Sep 23, 2006 3:07 pm) dotsanth (Sep 24, 2006 7:40 am) johnny25 (Sep 24, 2006 8:36 am) johnny25 (Sep 25, 2006 4:03 am)

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