# \#aztek **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/aztek/888.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Pontiac Aztek suddenly stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-aztek-suddenly-stops/70625)
**Author:** [@MelloYello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelloYello)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-aztek-suddenly-stops/70625 "2023-10-26T23:58:04Z")
I have a 2002 Pontiac Aztek with about 170,000 miles on it. About 3 weeks ago, it began having problems when I would hit the gas to speed up. It would hesitate, and then jerk forward and go. Then about 2 weeks ago, I … --- ## [2001 Pontiac Aztek - keeping the battery charged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-aztek-keeping-the-battery-charged/152129)
**Author:** [@LindaWawrzaszek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaWawrzaszek)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-aztek-keeping-the-battery-charged/152129 "2019-11-06T00:04:25Z")
I have MS and dont drive mr car much anymore. I also have an Interstate battery. How often do I have to run the car per month in order to keep the battery charged and how long should I run the car? --- ## [When is enough enough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-enough-enough/136566)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Catchpole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan_Catchpole)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-enough-enough/136566 "2019-03-16T15:23:03Z")
I have metro PCS for mu cell phone carrier and with that I have Metro broad band that plugs into my OBD 12 plugin Wich readdmy codes, tells location of my car ect. Problem is when it is plugged in and although it works j… --- ## [2001 Pontiac Aztek won't stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-aztek-wont-stay-running/120299)
**Author:** [@gene32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gene32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-aztek-wont-stay-running/120299 "2018-07-03T21:45:00Z")
turns over but will not stay running --- ## [Stalling 2003 Pontiac Aztek](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2003-pontiac-aztek/116229)
**Author:** [@VirginiaSheridan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VirginiaSheridan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2003-pontiac-aztek/116229 "2018-04-25T00:51:38Z")
Suddenly, my car stalled out on me about 15 times going for 3 miles. My mechanic told me that the car thought it was being stolen and identified that I needed a new computer to replace one of ten in car. About 2 weeks be… --- ## [Emissions/Safety Inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-safety-inspection/109695)
**Author:** [@slowboy57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slowboy57)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-safety-inspection/109695 "2017-11-30T15:38:48Z")
My 2005 Pontiac Aztek was giving me a couple different trouble codes. \[p0300/p0302…so I switch that coil pack with the one beside it to see if code followed coil pack…before I could find out, the car over heated and was … --- ## [Evap code after repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-code-after-repair/103766)
**Author:** [@eaglemania40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eaglemania40)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-code-after-repair/103766 "2017-05-10T12:44:17Z")
gas line was leaking with no code given, had new line installed with fuel filter as well,return line replaced and vapor line as well, now Im getting a evap code, return to mechanic, no leaks detected, code was reset, nex… --- ## [Pontiac Compatibility](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-compatibility/98375)
**Author:** [@peteyspistol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peteyspistol)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-compatibility/98375 "2017-01-13T21:13:08Z")
I wrecked my 2005 Pontiac Aztec at 70MPH on highway after hitting some black ice and don't have full coverage. Will need to do repairs myself. I damaged the front bumper, passenger side panel and destroyed both head li… --- ## [Have heat sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-heat-sometimes/71160)
**Author:** [@missyjoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missyjoe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-heat-sometimes/71160 "2012-02-28T03:56:34Z")
I have a 2004 Pontiac Aztek, sometimes I have heat and sometimes I don't. About a month ago I took it in for a coolant flush, had heat ever since till about a week ago and the heat went completely out. Yesterday we chan… --- ## [Loud Engine Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-engine-noise/61887)
**Author:** [@nachunde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nachunde)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2011, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-engine-noise/61887 "2011-02-27T18:29:40Z")
I have a '94 Aztek that sounds like a small plane engine when driving. What is causing the noise? --- ## [Pontiac "Disco Lights"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-disco-lights/61764)
**Author:** [@newpony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newpony)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-disco-lights/61764 "2011-02-23T16:55:29Z")
Just recently my wife's 2001 Pontiac Aztek GT with 100K miles started the "Disco Lights" phenomenon (sp?). When driving or parked, the lights will start flashing, the horn may (or may not) honk by itself and the dashboa… --- ## [Recall (06230) Replacement of Fuel Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-06230-replacement-of-fuel-tank/61242)
**Author:** [@Gidget1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gidget1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-06230-replacement-of-fuel-tank/61242 "2011-02-12T19:13:18Z")
I had my mechanic check for a fuel leak. He said it should be covered under a recall. He gave me a copy of the recall letter. I called a GM dealership to have the recalled item replaced and he said that my vin is not lis… --- ## [Jerking feeling while accelerating -Aztec transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerking-feeling-while-accelerating-aztec-transmission/58274)
**Author:** [@nzimmerm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nzimmerm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2010, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerking-feeling-while-accelerating-aztec-transmission/58274 "2010-12-05T01:39:20Z")
I'm wondering if something may be wrong with my tranmission... I drive a 2005 Pontiac Aztec. Around 10-15mph, and then again around 30 mph the vehicle jerks as though I am driving a stick shift. It is also more notica… --- ## [Warning Chimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-chimes/52959)
**Author:** [@katiebug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katiebug)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-chimes/52959 "2010-08-04T21:15:57Z")
I just disabled the ABS on my 2002 Pontiac Aztek and it was GM's brilliant idea to include a constant ding-ding-ding warning chime letting me know that I don't have ABS. Does anyone have any ideas on how I could turn th… --- ## [Low Hum/shudder/vibrating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-hum-shudder-vibrating/52933)
**Author:** [@katiebug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katiebug)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-hum-shudder-vibrating/52933 "2010-08-04T02:58:57Z")
I drive a 2002 Pontiac Aztek with 91k miles on it. I have noticed a low pitched vibrating/hum when I go over bumps at a low speed. It also does it when I turn right at a low speed, for example, into a parking space. I … --- ## [Noise when car is moving not when idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-car-is-moving-not-when-idle/52736)
**Author:** [@lonewolf1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lonewolf1963)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-car-is-moving-not-when-idle/52736 "2010-07-31T18:25:03Z")
I have a 2004 Pontiac Aztec when the car is sitting idle no noise from engine but whne driving it is noisy but dont know if it is engine or bad hub bearings . the RPM gage stays on 2 and the engine temp gage always stays… --- ## [Awful Screeching Aztek](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awful-screeching-aztek/52545)
**Author:** [@katiebug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katiebug)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2010, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awful-screeching-aztek/52545 "2010-07-27T14:51:26Z")
I drive a 2002 Pontiac Aztek, and it started making an awful screeching noise at high speeds last night. This morning, it didn?t start until I was about 20 minutes into my 30 minute drive to work and I got on the interst… --- ## [Replacing Radiator in 2001 Pontiac Aztek](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-radiator-in-2001-pontiac-aztek/52327)
**Author:** [@cjspiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjspiller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2010, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-radiator-in-2001-pontiac-aztek/52327 "2010-07-23T15:43:31Z")
Hi Everyone. I've got a 2001 Pontiac Aztek with very leaky radiator. I've never replaced a radiator before, but it seems straight forward enough, so I've decided to give it a shot. One big problem is that there ar… --- ## [How do I choose a good tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-choose-a-good-tire/50710)
**Author:** [@nzimmerm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nzimmerm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-choose-a-good-tire/50710 "2010-06-27T19:27:04Z")
I need new tires for my Pontiac Aztek. I usually just let the tire store pick them out for me. However, after reading (often conflicting) tire reviews I am stumped as to how to choose a good tire. Can anyone offer a sugg… --- ## [Pontiac Aztek starts intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-aztek-starts-intermittently/49375)
**Author:** [@Valvecap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Valvecap)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-aztek-starts-intermittently/49375 "2010-05-25T18:15:22Z")
Why does my 2001 Pontiac Aztek occasionally not start? Then, if I let it sit with the key out for 20 minutes, it will. --- ## [01 Pont. Aztek window switches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-pont-aztek-window-switches/46510)
**Author:** [@canoekaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/canoekaw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2010, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-pont-aztek-window-switches/46510 "2010-03-23T05:00:24Z")
I am re-trying the question. I let the window down again. Froze my keister on the way to work. The driver side window switch is erratic. It always rolls down. The button has to be held "just so" to get the window … --- ## [01 PontiacAztek window switches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-pontiacaztek-window-switches/45658)
**Author:** [@canoekaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/canoekaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-pontiacaztek-window-switches/45658 "2010-03-06T21:54:05Z")
The Driver side window switch is erratic. It alwqays rolls down. The button has to be held "just so" to get the window back up. In cold weather, below 20 degrees, it won't go up at all. There have been some long cold… --- ## [2001 Aztek Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-aztek-help/44025)
**Author:** [@aztekman02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aztekman02)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-aztek-help/44025 "2010-02-07T13:45:40Z")
I love my Aztek despite the many repairs that have been made to it, some under warranty some not. Recently, I had to have the transmission replaced but prior to that there was an issue with the vehicle thumping into gear… --- ## [Oil in my coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-my-coolant/40960)
**Author:** [@iwilldrive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iwilldrive)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2009, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-my-coolant/40960 "2009-12-19T16:07:07Z")
Several quarts of my engine oil was pumped into my coolant due to a failure of my oil cooler. My mechanic recommended I flush the coolant one additional time after the repair after driving the car a few hundred miles. St… --- ## [Aztek steering lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aztek-steering-lock/39700)
**Author:** [@HesDeadJim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HesDeadJim)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2009, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aztek-steering-lock/39700 "2009-11-20T07:50:15Z")
My roommate bought a 2002 Aztek at police auction three years ago, but lately it's been dying in stages. For the past several months shes been unable to turn the key to the off position without using the manual release u… --- ## [Concerned about dealership estimate to repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/concerned-about-dealership-estimate-to-repair/35820)
**Author:** [@Jode\_Mode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jode_Mode)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/concerned-about-dealership-estimate-to-repair/35820 "2009-08-30T16:33:58Z")
I'm not comfortable with the answers I'm getting from our local GM deal about repairing the head gasket on my 2003 Pontiac Aztek. This repair job went from $450 to $1,600 once they "found more damage" and that's using an… --- ## [Check engine codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-codes/33383)
**Author:** [@oarion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oarion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-codes/33383 "2009-07-14T04:25:46Z")
What does the code PO440 mean? --- ## [2003 pontiac aztek key wont turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-aztek-key-wont-turn-off/33305)
**Author:** [@dadu769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dadu769)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-aztek-key-wont-turn-off/33305 "2009-07-13T04:01:32Z")
The car turns on and off just fine, the key will not turn to the off position. I was told it was possibly the neutral safety switch. can't afford to pay the dealer to fix it. what could it be and can I fix it myself? --- ## [03 pontiac aztec](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-pontiac-aztec/33049)
**Author:** [@paddfoot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paddfoot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-pontiac-aztec/33049 "2009-07-08T03:13:14Z")
the awd disable message came on, im a service mgr for an aftermarket company and i can't seem to find out anything on this --- ## [Chains on All Wheel Drive SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chains-on-all-wheel-drive-suv/23910)
**Author:** [@2fast4you](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2fast4you)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2008, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chains-on-all-wheel-drive-suv/23910 "2008-12-27T14:19:34Z")
We are told we cannot safely use chains on our all wheel drive Pontiac Aztek as it will supposedly wreck the all wheel drive computer. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/aztek/888.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=aztek)