# \#sunbird **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sunbird/5092.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## ['91 Sunbird. Sparkplug change = Check engine light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-sunbird-sparkplug-change-check-engine-light/55201)
**Author:** [@JacobB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JacobB)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-sunbird-sparkplug-change-check-engine-light/55201 "2010-09-16T23:53:55Z")
Picked up a 1991 Sunbird at the end of this summer to use a a junk-college car. I noticed that, when sitting idle, it would misfire. A lot. As in, I could use the dashboard to shake paint cans if the urge struck me. … --- ## [1991 pontiac sunbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-pontiac-sunbird/51437)
**Author:** [@phillipdiaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phillipdiaz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-pontiac-sunbird/51437 "2010-08-18T23:49:32Z")
it wont start when cold. unless i spray starter fluid in the intake. then it starts a little shaky and in a few minutes is running fine. --- ## [Backfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backfiring/49304)
**Author:** [@UncleBobs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleBobs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2010, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backfiring/49304 "2010-05-25T00:12:03Z")
I started my car & it was backfiring & missing. I called my buddy who came over & started it & it ran fine. As we were looking under the hood, when the fan came on, the car started sputtering again. Sometimes when I star… --- ## [Power issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-issues/47492)
**Author:** [@hagardreams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hagardreams)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-issues/47492 "2010-04-18T00:20:10Z")
I have a 93 pontiac sunbird. I have ran my actron code scanner, and it is saying code 34: MASS airflow sensor-signal voltage or frequency is low during engine cruise. OR MAP sensor-signal voltage is low during ingn… --- ## [What happens if I remove the wire to the TCC solenoid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-i-remove-the-wire-to-the-tcc-solenoid/45727)
**Author:** [@hagardreams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hagardreams)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-i-remove-the-wire-to-the-tcc-solenoid/45727 "2010-03-20T21:15:46Z")
I have a 1993 pontiac sunbird 4.0 LE engine. I was told by a repair shop that my throttle converter clutch solenoid (TCC solenoid) is bad. I have read that you can unplug the wire to it, and it will not harm the car, … --- ## [Car dies when I stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-when-i-stop/44470)
**Author:** [@hagardreams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hagardreams)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-when-i-stop/44470 "2010-03-06T02:50:03Z")
When I slow down to stop, the car starts vibrating really bad, and dies. It did that for a long time, and then I changed gas stations, and it seemed to quit for the last 3 tank fulls. Now its doing it again. I did run… --- ## [Sunbird running hot after replacing thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunbird-running-hot-after-replacing-thermostat/41580)
**Author:** [@tlduker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlduker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunbird-running-hot-after-replacing-thermostat/41580 "2010-01-01T00:38:35Z")
I have a 92' Pontiac Sunbird. I was away from home and some family members were driving it. It was reported to me that it was running hot. When I returned, I replaced the thermostat, it continues to run hot, with no heat… --- ## [Sunbird hates the snow, but drives in it beautifully](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunbird-hates-the-snow-but-drives-in-it-beautifully/41037)
**Author:** [@liefBEred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liefBEred)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunbird-hates-the-snow-but-drives-in-it-beautifully/41037 "2009-12-21T13:26:09Z")
Well, we all know about the storm that ripped through the northeast yesterday, I climbed into my car to start it (a 1992 Pontiac Sunbird) and realized that it was almost like driving with the emergency break on, I got ou… --- ## [Replacing water pump in 1994 Pntiac Sunbird LE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-water-pump-in-1994-pntiac-sunbird-le/39011)
**Author:** [@Madhatter76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Madhatter76)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2009, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-water-pump-in-1994-pntiac-sunbird-le/39011 "2009-11-04T22:36:22Z")
What is involved with replacing the water pump and does this car have a timing chain or belt? If a belt what is the recommended replacement mileage? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Can I drive this distance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-this-distance/37356)
**Author:** [@snbrd1994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snbrd1994)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-this-distance/37356 "2009-10-01T02:09:55Z")
Hi, I plan on driving from Florida to Connecticut in my 1994 Pontiac Sunbird LE, 4 cylinders. I've been advised by a co-worker that 4 cylinders aren't supposed to last longer than about 50,000 without having problems. Th… --- ## [Replaced timing belt and head gasket now car gets hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-timing-belt-and-head-gasket-now-car-gets-hot/35075)
**Author:** [@jeball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeball)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-timing-belt-and-head-gasket-now-car-gets-hot/35075 "2009-08-18T22:51:43Z")
I have replaced the timing chain and head gasket (yes, I had the head inspected). The gauge indicates that the car is hot (it never got hot before the head gasket blew). I replaced the coolant temperature switch, the fan… --- ## [1994 Pontiac Sunbird LE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-pontiac-sunbird-le/34678)
**Author:** [@Terry-P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry-P)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-pontiac-sunbird-le/34678 "2009-08-08T17:34:23Z")
Hi! I have recently purchased this sled and it appears to be in fairly decent shape. I don't have an owner's manual, and I have 3 questions. By the way, I'm really stupid, so bear with me, and thanks for your inp… --- ## [1990 Pontiac Sunbird Won't Start, no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-pontiac-sunbird-wont-start-no-power/33016)
**Author:** [@maddmat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maddmat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-pontiac-sunbird-wont-start-no-power/33016 "2009-07-07T20:45:29Z")
1990 Sunbird 80,000 miles (really). I had no prior problems to this. I was driving for about 25 minutes, city driving, with no issues. Stopped at a red light and after idling for about 10 seconds the car shut dow. No… --- ## [94 pontiac sunbird timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-pontiac-sunbird-timing-belt/27593)
**Author:** [@jrollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrollins)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-pontiac-sunbird-timing-belt/27593 "2009-03-11T16:29:10Z")
I have a 1994 pontiac sunbird whose timing belt keeps slipping. I had it replaced once, drove it three times, and it wouldn't start. Checked the timing belt which was lose. Turned out the tensioner was worn out. Repl… --- ## [1993 Pontiac Sunbird LE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-pontiac-sunbird-le/22419)
**Author:** [@kaciejane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaciejane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-pontiac-sunbird-le/22419 "2008-11-23T01:24:01Z")
My friend has this car, and she pulled it in her yard and it wouldn't start back up later. It would just click. We tried jumping the battery. Still clicking. We replaced the battery (yes, it was bad). It went from clicki… --- ## [Bucking Pontiac Sunbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucking-pontiac-sunbird/20328)
**Author:** [@Arrestroveplease](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arrestroveplease)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2008, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucking-pontiac-sunbird/20328 "2008-10-05T00:19:41Z")
I have 1984 Pontiac Sunbird. After 5 trips to the mechanic, it is still bucking while losing power in 1st and 2nd gears. Mechanic tuned it, changed the fuel filter and Emission Gas Recalculator. Now it bucks and makes…