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Pontiac Torrent Ignition Problem
by vickyt
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Jun 01, 2007 (8:32 am)
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I have had my '06 Pontiac Torrent since Jan 1 2007. It has been in the dealer 3 times for ignition problems. It started out being hard to turn, then I would have to jiggle it for quite a while to get the car started. I took it in the first time and they said it was a factory defect, removed the ignition, cleaned and oiled it and that should fix it. I could tell it was still catching but I gave them benefit of the doubt because they said GM would not pay for a new ignition switch. That lasted about 2 months and it started again, this time they replaced the ignition switch. Yesterday it was towed in and is currently in the dealer for the third time.
I love everything about this vehicle, but this is not making me a Pontiac fan. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Re: Pontiac Torrent Ignition Problem [vickyt]
by dannyd3
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Jun 02, 2007 (12:26 pm)
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Replying to: vickyt (Jun 01, 2007 8:32 am)
I have a 2006 torrent purchased in sept. 06, the odd time it is as if the key gets stuck and wont turn is this what has happened to you. I know from previous vehicles sometime the steering wheel has to be moved to unlock the key... Have you had any prob with rear spoilers expanding in the heat and hitting when opening the trunk?
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Re: Pontiac Torrent Ignition Problem [dannyd3]
by vickyt
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Jun 03, 2007 (7:05 am)
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Replying to: dannyd3 (Jun 02, 2007 12:26 pm)
I wish the ignition problem was as easy as moving the steering wheel. They are replacing it again and giving me a new key this time. I guess they realized that keeping the damaged key from last time wasn't a good idea! Go figure. I haven't had any problems with the rear spoilers. I haven't had any other problems, knock on wood.
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Re: Pontiac Torrent Ignition Problem [vickyt]
by dannyd3
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Jun 04, 2007 (7:42 pm)
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Replying to: vickyt (Jun 03, 2007 7:05 am)
I'll keep on eye on my ignition, wonder how long it is covered under warranty
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Ignition Problem
by rlt2
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Jul 11, 2007 (5:52 am)
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Hi all, I'm also having an ignition problem. When I turn my key to start vehicle, it doesn't always "turn over". Sometimes I have to keep key turned for about 10 seconds before it starts. Anyone have this problem?
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Re: Ignition Problem [rlt2]
by dannyd3
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Jul 12, 2007 (5:28 pm)
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Replying to: rlt2 (Jul 11, 2007 5:52 am)
As far as I understand or so someone told me the Pontiacs have an electric starter. There is nothing wrong they just turn over sometimes and I guess try to find their sparking point, but I am going to ask my dealer about it all the same b/c my torrent does it also the odd time. Weird but I am told normal
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Re: Ignition Problem [rlt2]
by dannyd3
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Jul 12, 2007 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: rlt2 (Jul 11, 2007 5:52 am)
also I forgot to mention you actually dont have to hold the key just turn and let go the car will start try it. It is habit to hold the key I know.
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Re: Ignition Problem [dannyd3]
by rlt2
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Jul 13, 2007 (11:55 am)
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Replying to: dannyd3 (Jul 12, 2007 5:30 pm)
FYI - I took my Torrent into service to check out the starter. They ran diagnostics and found no problem. Hopefully it's normal We'll see what happens.
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Re: Pontiac Torrent Ignition Problem [vickyt]
by phoofval
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Nov 04, 2007 (3:54 pm)
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Replying to: vickyt (Jun 01, 2007 8:32 am)
I have a 06 Pontiac torrent since 4/07. I have had the key completely stuck in the ignition. I also have had problems with excessive cranking with the starter. I turn the key let go and the starter tries to turn over. My vehicle has been to the dealer 6 times. They have replaced the relay,the cylinder & key, ignition switch and regreased everything. Yesterday I tried to start my car and it just cranked would not turn over, tried for 3 times later my husband tried and got it to start. Today it started the first time but the second time it acted funny again. This is very frustrating because you dont know if it will start. My sister also has an 06 torrent and she has had the cylinder replaced on hers. I spoke to her today and she said recently her key stuck on her. Obviously there is a bad design with the starter/key set up. I will call the dealer tommorow and waste my time again. By the way one of the mechanics told me the 07 has a new design-gee I wonder why.
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Re: Pontiac Torrent Ignition Problem [phoofval]
by dannyd3
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Nov 08, 2007 (5:41 pm)
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Replying to: phoofval (Nov 04, 2007 3:54 pm)
I have had my 06 since September 06 and I have had that same problem from day 1 but it doesn't happen as frequent as it seems yours does. Speaking with other people I was led to believe that it is the electric starter system but nothing wrong, I am going to question my dealer about this as well. Also my key sometimes gets stuck. My inlaws have an 07 I am going to see if theirs has this problem.
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