# \#solstice **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/solstice/7687.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Trying to locate a lock actuator for Pontiac Solstice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-locate-a-lock-actuator-for-pontiac-solstice/150383)
**Author:** [@BradleyFuller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradleyFuller)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-locate-a-lock-actuator-for-pontiac-solstice/150383 "2019-10-11T13:51:38Z")
2006 Pontiac Solstice. The driver side door handle “actuator” is broken and I am unable to find replacement parts. Apparently, GM no longer makes parts for this car. I only have 30K miles on it and it is otherwise in pri… --- ## [2007 Pontiac Solstice parts hard to find?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-parts-hard-to-find/126263)
**Author:** [@JohnClinton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnClinton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-parts-hard-to-find/126263 "2018-10-06T17:21:41Z")
Are parts for the Pontiac Solstice hard to find? If yes are they expensive when you find the part? Thanks, John Clinton --- ## [2007 Pontiac Solstice harsh downshifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-harsh-downshifting/122577)
**Author:** [@EldonGade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EldonGade)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-harsh-downshifting/122577 "2018-08-10T04:51:07Z")
Who has fixed this issue with the harsh down shifting? --- ## [How to bypass a chip key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-bypass-a-chip-key/117041)
**Author:** [@Liz46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liz46)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-bypass-a-chip-key/117041 "2018-05-09T18:09:03Z")
How do you bypass the chip key in a 2006 Pontiac Solstice?I --- ## [2007 Pontiac Solstice downshift issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-downshift-issue/115773)
**Author:** [@DavidLittle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidLittle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-downshift-issue/115773 "2018-04-18T03:46:57Z")
My 2007 Soltice Base has 31,000 miles and has developed a hard down shift issue. I have ask a number of “experts” in the field and have received numerous answers including everything from changing the MAFS and O2 sensor… --- ## [Use of the wrong type of oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-the-wrong-type-of-oil/84669)
**Author:** [@SD1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SD1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2014, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-the-wrong-type-of-oil/84669 "2014-04-20T02:21:43Z")
Relevant Information: Pontiac Solstice GXP 08 (turbocharged), purchased new, current mileage 31K. It has never been ‘abused’. It has been on four 1K to 2K round trips. For about 4 months it was used as a daily commut… --- ## [Solstice Lurching on Deacceleartion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solstice-lurching-on-deacceleartion/79143)
**Author:** [@NotCarGal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotCarGal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solstice-lurching-on-deacceleartion/79143 "2013-05-06T00:52:01Z")
When I slow down to come to a stop, my 2006 Pontiac Solstice lurches. Sometimes this is very scary as it is a hard lurch, sometimes it is just a slight lurch. The engine light is on. I have taken it in for this problem p… --- ## [Battery Storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-storage/76144)
**Author:** [@terrysii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terrysii)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-storage/76144 "2012-12-17T09:33:48Z")
We have a Pontiac Solstice which we will be storing for the first time this winter (WI). We are storing it at a rental storage unit with no availability of electricity. Since, as I understand it, we'd have to take off… --- ## [Hand brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-brake/59429)
**Author:** [@iowabill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iowabill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-brake/59429 "2011-01-02T22:24:31Z")
I have a handbrake that will not hold. Ive had it looked at by two different individuals. Im told "all adjustment is out of cable parking brake lever on caliper is not moving caliper piston to engage pads against roto… --- ## [Pontiac solstice clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-solstice-clutch/55303)
**Author:** [@raj11s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raj11s)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-solstice-clutch/55303 "2010-09-20T01:17:40Z")
I recently purchased a used 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP with a 5 speed stick. SOMETIMES when I leave from a stop the front of the vehicle shakes as I release the clutch and the transmission shifting is noisy as if the syn… --- ## [I have the weirdest problem, and no one has an answer!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-the-weirdest-problem-and-no-one-has-an-answer/38362)
**Author:** [@BlondeDiva82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlondeDiva82)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-the-weirdest-problem-and-no-one-has-an-answer/38362 "2009-10-20T15:58:42Z")
Many times, when I go to downshift and am coming to a stop at a red light, my battery light comes on. When I start to move again, the light goes off. Sometimes, when I start my car, the battery light will come on, and …