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#18 of 66 Ignition Problems with Pontiac Torrent by joeltahoe Jul 13, 2008 (9:38 pm)
I have a 2006 Pontiac Torrent with the same hesitating start. The dealership replaced the key cylinder and made some computer adjustments, but the problem returned with increasing frequency.    Until recently, the car always started; however this Saturday, the car would not turn over at all. Fortunately, I was with mechanic at the time, and he said to depress the accelerator to the floor, and the car started. He said it suggested a problem with the fuel pump.   The dealership tied to make me feel better by saying that the same problem exists with the Vibe, and Lucerne. I told him my German and Japanese cars don't do this, and that GM has had 100 years to design an ignition system that works.   He said to bring the car back to the dealership. We'll see what happens.
#19 of 66 06 TORRENT PROBLEMS by mmckee Jul 22, 2008 (11:35 am)
I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS W/ MY TORRENT. I AM ABOUT READY TO LET THEM HAVE IT BACK..... IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY NOW SO IT IS COSTING ME NOW. IGNITION X2, SENSORS KEEP GOING OUT, BATTERY, RADIATOR FANS AND FAN MOTORS. ALSO IT SHOCKS THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF ME ALL THE TIME... THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON NEARLY ALL THE TIME... THE DEALERSHIP IS BASICALLY GOOD TO ME. WHEN I WALK THROUGH THE DOOR THEY SAY HERE COMES TROUBLE.... I GET SO FRUSTRATED. IT IS NOT THEIR FAULT I KNOW BUT, I HAVE TO GRIT MY TEETH.  PLEASE ANYBODY THAT KNOWS WHAT I CAN OR SHOULD DO PLEASE LET ME KNOW............... Replies to this message: dahlbpmn (Jul 23, 2008 8:27 am)
#20 of 66 Re: 06 TORRENT PROBLEMS [mmckee] by dahlbpmn Jul 23, 2008 (8:27 am)
Replying to: mmckee (Jul 22, 2008 11:35 am) Have you talked to GM? When I was having problems someone at the dealer suggested I call GM directly. You need to get your dealer, GM and yourself all working together. Tell your dealer you are contacting GM and tell them of your issues and that they need to offer more support to your dealer. In my case GM started a file and worked with the dealer-staying in touch with them. My car seems to have settled down(starting issues and the check engine light coming on) and I was also given a 100,000 mile full warranty. I was just about out of my 36,000 and that is why I pushed them to find a solution. Good Luck
#21 of 66 Ignition problems by dannyd3 Jul 26, 2008 (9:44 pm)
Hello everyone,   I was having problems with my ignition as you have read in the past finally the dealer noticed that there was a reprogram notice in the system for certain Torrents but not mine. My dealer went ahead and reprogrammed my Torrent with this update. I will keep you all posted if it helps. Replies to this message: choochoo2136 (Oct 19, 2009 3:48 pm)
#22 of 66 May have solved mystery of Torrent starting problem by joeltahoe Aug 07, 2008 (8:57 pm)
I have a 2006 Pontiac Torrent with the same intermittent starting problem, or failure to turn over as described by other. I've been through reprogramming the computer and the ignition replacement, and most other repair attempt listed.   After 3 visits to the dealership, they determined that I had a very high level of "Upper-End Carbon Buildup" in the motor. They performed an "Engine Decarb Procedure" as described in SI DOC 03-06-04-030F (whatever the heck that is?)   In any case, I have not had any starting issues in 2 months. They may have been giving me a line of bull, but so far, the problem has gone away with this Engine DeCarb Procedure.   I don't really know how the engine had such a bad carb build-up as we take long trips in the car and always burn good gas (Chevron). Replies to this message: dannyd3 (Aug 10, 2008 9:20 am) dannyd6 (Oct 30, 2008 5:34 pm) joeltahoe (Jan 03, 2009 9:48 pm)
#23 of 66 Re: May have solved mystery of Torrent starting problem [joeltahoe] by dannyd3 Aug 10, 2008 (9:20 am)
Replying to: joeltahoe (Aug 07, 2008 8:57 pm) Thanks   I will keep this fix for future fixes, for now my is working well no problems in 2 weeks but it is still early to tell.
#24 of 66 problems? 2 many 2 count by notlovingit Sep 05, 2008 (10:40 am)
Hello everyone,    Let me first say I am actually happy to find this site as I was being led to believethat no other torrent is full of probs. I own a 06 sport. I bought it in dec'06 as a clearout, after my partner bought one in June06. 2 wks after purchase I had to have it towed to the dealership as it was dead in the morning- no cranking nothing. When they finally got it in it started like a dream, I brought it home and within a wk was doing the same thing finally they kept it overnight and lo and behold I wasn't just a dumb female! That was fixed- replacement of computer module. However this is where my story gets good-- I have replaced both front hub assemblies TWICE, the dealership and GM have not done anything to date as to why this is happening! Oh the RKE, I have had issues with this as well, they both are currently working but range is terrible. Today the beast was in again as the air bag sensor light has been on since Monday contsantly. Another expensive repair if I wish to fix it, just the power window motor that I have also had to have looked at. I am hoping to get rid of this vehicle. And if you are wondering about the other one it has had hub assembly replaced on fr dr side and there was a time we thought another would have to be done but it was the brake rotor
#25 of 66 Re: Pontiac Torrent Ignition Problem [phoofval] by lawsonk Sep 05, 2008 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: phoofval (Nov 04, 2007 3:54 pm) hello - Just as an fyi for people who are having problems with the key sticking in the ignition, this happened in my 06 torrent and after having GM mechanics tinker with it for hours, they discovered that it was an interference with the gear shift - IT WAS NOT FULLY ENGAGED IN PARK. The mechanic said that if the gear cable was out of line even a hair the key would stick. Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 05, 2008 9:29 pm)
#26 of 66 Re: Pontiac Torrent Ignition Problem [lawsonk] by tidester HOST Sep 05, 2008 (9:29 pm)
Replying to: lawsonk (Sep 05, 2008 3:28 pm) You can read more about the Pontiac key problem in the Pontiac Grand Prix Key cannot be removed from ignition discussion.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#27 of 66 Re: Starting issues with Torrent [dahlbpmn] by aakidd0204 Oct 30, 2008 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: dahlbpmn (Feb 14, 2008 8:51 pm) This sounds just like my car! I have a 2006 Torrent and the engine won't fire! Its sounds like it trying but will not turn over! My car has been at the dealer about 12 times for this! The mech asked if anyone else drives my car bc they thinks i'm crazy! I have called GM spoke with someone that could not speek very good english! Now I need to call them back I got to tired of messing with it I said just 4 get it! I'm over it! well now i'm tired of it doing it and I want ANSWERS!!! I have had the car since sept of 07 ( I have 34,000 miles on the car) so my warrenty runs out at 36,000 what do I do!!! If anyone has a phone number for GM please give it to me! Replies to this message: dahlbpmn (Nov 01, 2008 4:59 pm)

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