# \#pontiac

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/pontiac/438.md

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## [GM (kinda) Clutch Master & Slave cylinder parts Question?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-kinda-clutch-master-slave-cylinder-parts-question/195758)

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**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-kinda-clutch-master-slave-cylinder-parts-question/195758 "2026-09-20T13:07:13Z")

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Well the clutch master took a dump on the 2009 Pontiac Vibe base 1.8L and I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the LuK brand by the German Schaeffler Group?? ADV, Rock Auto, Partsgeek and others carry it… F…

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## [Carter Carb Pontiac Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carter-carb-pontiac-problem/206083)

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**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carter-carb-pontiac-problem/206083 "2026-08-30T00:21:32Z")

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Guys im back again with a head scratcher. so my 65 pontiac bonneville with 4brl and Carter AFB carb is disturbing my peace and summer time cruising tranquility. it started by dying everytime i stopped. i got the carb b…

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## [For Firebird fans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-firebird-fans/205709)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-firebird-fans/205709 "2026-05-24T18:43:06Z")

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This doesn’t interest me, but if you’re yearning for a '70s era TransAm, you might want to buy some lottery tickets. https://store.punch4parkinsons.org/products/tickets-7for1-bandit-fb?utm\_source=Facebook&utm\_medium=P…

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## [Fuel additives how often should you use them](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-additives-how-often-should-you-use-them/49785)

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**Author:** [@doolie92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doolie92)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-additives-how-often-should-you-use-them/49785 "2026-01-30T01:54:37Z")

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I am planning to start using seafoam in my gas and oil ,how often should you a add it an how much.The label isn't to clear about it.

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## [Too late to enter, unfortunately](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-late-to-enter-unfortunately/201129)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-late-to-enter-unfortunately/201129 "2025-07-28T15:56:45Z")

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## [Carb question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carb-question/200550)

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**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carb-question/200550 "2025-06-11T04:15:30Z")

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Alright boys i have another one. my 65 bonny has a carter 4 brrl. my idle is crazy high. i’m trying to lower it but it doesnt seem to have a straight forward idle screw. ive attached what it has. two small screws left/…

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## [2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 - Beep Beep Beep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-montana-sv6-beep-beep-beep/200326)

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**Author:** [@TSairo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TSairo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-montana-sv6-beep-beep-beep/200326 "2025-05-22T21:01:51Z")

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There was an alarm causing the vehicle to beep continuously. It said it was due to a rear sliding door not being closed all the way, they all were, and latched. No other related issue was shown but the beeping. After tur…

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## [TransAm Revival Design Project Video](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transam-revival-design-project-video/200264)

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**Author:** [@Hondaphile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaphile)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transam-revival-design-project-video/200264 "2025-05-13T03:09:32Z")

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I did a thing! I just posted a YouTube video about an automotive design project I’ve been working on for several months. It’s my vision for another Pontiac TransAm revival. Check it out. Feedback welcome!

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## [Pontiac Bonneville, 1965 Power Seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-bonneville-1965-power-seats/200100)

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**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-bonneville-1965-power-seats/200100 "2025-05-07T02:19:43Z")

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So this is my power seats. they are 8 way. the middle stick goes front/back and up/down. Every way works except front back and its in the farthest back setting which is cool, but my wife is sick of duct taping phone bo…

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## [Fuse Blows when key is turned on, sometimes after start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse-blows-when-key-is-turned-on-sometimes-after-start/199955)

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**Author:** [@jonasbutler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonasbutler)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 10:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse-blows-when-key-is-turned-on-sometimes-after-start/199955 "2025-04-28T10:41:15Z")

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Hi all. Long time, no post. I have an '09 Pontiac Vibe GT (or, Toyota Matrix XRS) 2.4L with a strange issue. The 10amp (ECU-IG NO. 2) Back-up lights, charging system, rear window defogger fuse blows when I turn the key …

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## [All power windows 2001](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-power-windows-2001/199984)

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**Author:** [@Helen-Joseph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Helen-Joseph)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-power-windows-2001/199984 "2025-04-25T22:18:05Z")

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Pontiac grand prix 2001, none of the power windows will work, There is no fuse. Just the metal 25amp circuit breaker with the regular fuses. Everything else power works fine, just no windows. Manual shows no other locat…

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## [Gear selector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-selector/199601)

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**Author:** [@titchenellsteven\_193245](https://community.cartalk.com/u/titchenellsteven_193245)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-selector/199601 "2025-03-25T05:17:16Z")

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The gear selector on my Pontiac G6 GT sedan says “P, R, N, D, 3, L” Is L the same as 1st or 2nd"?

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## [Question on dip stick/ 65 pontiac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-on-dip-stick-65-pontiac/199436)

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**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-on-dip-stick-65-pontiac/199436 "2025-03-16T00:58:35Z")

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Hey there! thanks for all your help in the past! ive just about fixed everything. question though… so i had my oil changed about 12 months ago. synthetic hybrid oil with zinc. its an original 1965 pontiac 389. it ha…

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## [What the heck is this sound! - 65 Pontiac Bonneville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-heck-is-this-sound-65-pontiac-bonneville/198960)

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**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-heck-is-this-sound-65-pontiac-bonneville/198960 "2025-02-28T21:23:38Z")

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1965 Pontiac Bonneville w/ 389 Check out this sound and let me know what you think. The sound comes from under dash area, there is a clicky, slappy, bangy sound that sounds just like a cord was dangling in front …

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## [Advice on electrical short and power windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-electrical-short-and-power-windows/199108)

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**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-electrical-short-and-power-windows/199108 "2025-02-13T16:03:27Z")

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hello. can anyone tell me the name of this part? the black wire goes the to the POSitive power terminal on my battery and the red disappears under dash. when its not hooked up, power windows don’t work. when it IS hoo…

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## [Rough idle for about 20 seconds after cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-for-about-20-seconds-after-cold-start/116943)

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**Author:** [@Jesse347](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jesse347)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-for-about-20-seconds-after-cold-start/116943 "2024-12-17T05:33:38Z")

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My 2005 pontiac grand prix will start normally but then it will start to sputter. The rpms will drop to 500 and will try to die unless I give it gas. Its goes away after about 25 seconds but still has driving issues. No …

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## [Understanding P0420 code on 2008 Pontiac G6 GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-p0420-code-on-2008-pontiac-g6-gt/197558)

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**Author:** [@Todd52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd52)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-p0420-code-on-2008-pontiac-g6-gt/197558 "2024-11-10T21:42:56Z")

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Yet another P0420 code question. :frowning: The car is a friend’s 2008 V6 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible. The P0420 is constant but with no driveability issues. A wrinkle is that it’s a 3.9L engine and we literally cannot fi…

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## [2007 Pontiac Torrent - Vampire drain and CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-torrent-vampire-drain-and-cel/195671)

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**Author:** [@adam03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adam03)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-torrent-vampire-drain-and-cel/195671 "2024-08-18T14:13:39Z")

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power draining from the battery. check engine light is on .

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## [Cigarette lighter issue in classic car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigarette-lighter-issue-in-classic-car/194953)

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**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigarette-lighter-issue-in-classic-car/194953 "2024-05-26T06:24:47Z")

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Im trying to remove a cigarette lighter and replace with a new one and cant get it out. sleeve and element seem to be corroded together. got some lube in there. but can get any leverage. i tried using a cork stuck on en…

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## [2005 Pontiac Grand Prix - Grinding noise and wheel jerk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-grand-prix-grinding-noise-and-wheel-jerk/194860)

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**Author:** [@AceTee315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AceTee315)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-grand-prix-grinding-noise-and-wheel-jerk/194860 "2024-05-08T23:38:55Z")

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What could cause my Grand Prix to induce a grinding noise and that it wants to jerk the (steering)wheel to a halt when i turn eft.

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## [2008 Pontiac G6 automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-automatic-transmission/194694)

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**Author:** [@Todd52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd52)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-automatic-transmission/194694 "2024-04-11T12:29:07Z")

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The car is already at a garage, but the mechanic is apparently fairly booked, and I wonder if anybody wants to guess at how bad this is? The automatic transmission on my friend’s 2008 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible went out …

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## [GL4 or GL5 in a transmission that calls for ATF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gl4-or-gl5-in-a-transmission-that-calls-for-atf/194513)

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**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gl4-or-gl5-in-a-transmission-that-calls-for-atf/194513 "2024-03-12T05:23:50Z")

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I just changed the transmission fluid in my TKX, which takes ATF, and I used the same pump I used to use for the gear oil in the old Muncie GL4 or GL5. I sent some brake cleaner though it and put a little ATF though it f…

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## [2004 Pontiac Aztek - Jumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-aztek-jumps/193972)

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**Author:** [@Aztekwoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aztekwoman)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-aztek-jumps/193972 "2023-12-13T11:49:01Z")

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Kinda jumps when I start to drive or out in gear

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## [Pontiac Aztek suddenly stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-aztek-suddenly-stops/70625)

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**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")

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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 …

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## [2008 Pontiac Solstice - Trouble fueling up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-solstice-trouble-fueling-up/192628)

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**Author:** [@rolandoabarahona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rolandoabarahona)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-solstice-trouble-fueling-up/192628 "2023-09-02T19:38:38Z")

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problema al poner gasolina en el tanque

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## [Detroit Axle lower control arms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detroit-axle-lower-control-arms/174470)

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**Author:** [@mrbreezeet1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrbreezeet1)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detroit-axle-lower-control-arms/174470 "2023-08-23T14:51:37Z")

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Going to need lower control arm bushings. Thought I would just get the whole control arm, However, the ball joints are good. Any personal experience with Detroit Axle? Have been googling but as usual reviews are mixed…

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## [2010 Pontiac Vibe engine fan cycling on and off when AC mode is selected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-vibe-engine-fan-cycling-on-and-off-when-ac-mode-is-selected/190616)

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**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-vibe-engine-fan-cycling-on-and-off-when-ac-mode-is-selected/190616 "2023-05-16T20:22:38Z")

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I have a 2010 vibe FWD with the 1.8 motor and 4 speed auto. It has 128,000 miles. It was a recent purchase as a backup vehicle. Lately I’ve noticed the engine fan cycling on and off when the ac mode is selected. However,…

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## [2006 Pontiac G6 - Spare question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-spare-question/190468)

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**Author:** [@Opie859](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Opie859)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-spare-question/190468 "2023-05-07T05:46:47Z")

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I have 215/50/17 tires and I recently had a flat and the spare tire is 16 can I use it on the rear to go to tire shop

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## [2010 Pontiac Vibe - DRLs not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-vibe-drls-not-working/190191)

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**Author:** [@Way.no](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Way.no)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-vibe-drls-not-working/190191 "2023-05-02T02:38:44Z")

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Dash lights don’t work???

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## [Car door not unlocking on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-not-unlocking-on-one-side/190189)

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**Author:** [@Angelv3059\_180292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelv3059_180292)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-not-unlocking-on-one-side/190189 "2023-04-21T00:27:03Z")

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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 L base model I got My driver passenger door window regulator and motor replaced. Now ever since i am not able to unlock the door with my key fob or by the controls on the doors at all. Only i…

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