# \#sunfire **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sunfire/652.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [96 Pontiac sunfire wont start sometimes white smoke from intake/ throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-pontiac-sunfire-wont-start-sometimes-white-smoke-from-intake-throttle-body/149048)
**Author:** [@Cris\_Ello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cris_Ello)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-pontiac-sunfire-wont-start-sometimes-white-smoke-from-intake-throttle-body/149048 "2019-09-20T19:21:32Z")
I have a 96 Pontiac sunfire 2.4 L when i go to start it sometimes it will crank right up other times it turns over but wont catch and lately there’s been white smoke coming from intake --- ## [2000 Pontiac Sunfire Sunroof won't close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-sunfire-sunroof-wont-close/53396)
**Author:** [@dont\_look](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dont_look)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-sunfire-sunroof-wont-close/53396 "2019-03-25T01:00:16Z")
2000 Pontiac Sunfire: The sunroof won't close all the way. I messed with it opening and closing it but the gap increased. I don't really care about fixing it, I just want it closed permanently. --- ## [Steering wheel fell to the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-fell-to-the-floor/121942)
**Author:** [@Lynne\_Wood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynne_Wood)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-fell-to-the-floor/121942 "2018-07-30T16:19:42Z")
My steering wheel fell off. The bolts popped out of the tilt causing the steering wheel to fall. The housing that holds the tilt is broken. Do I need to change the whole column? Or can I just change the tilt housing. --- ## [97 sunfire 2.2l wont start gets fuel and spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-sunfire-2-2l-wont-start-gets-fuel-and-spark/111771)
**Author:** [@travis92camry2.2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/travis92camry2.2)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-sunfire-2-2l-wont-start-gets-fuel-and-spark/111771 "2018-06-15T16:05:43Z")
car was prone to die if i sat at store to long or shut it off for 10 to 15 mins didnt want to start acted like not getting fuel i checked and was getting fuel and spark let it sit and try bout 30 min later id have to pum… --- ## [1996 Pontiac Sunfire bucks in 3rd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-pontiac-sunfire-bucks-in-3rd/118484)
**Author:** [@r31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/r31)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-pontiac-sunfire-bucks-in-3rd/118484 "2018-06-03T00:51:47Z")
1996 Pontiac Sunfire GT 2,4L manual transmission When I try accelating in 3rd gear the motor hesitates (bucks) several times. To avoid the problem, I have to give it less gas. Furthermore, when the engine is hot aft… --- ## [Frame rusted through](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-rusted-through/118549)
**Author:** [@Jeni\_Marin\_Ackley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeni_Marin_Ackley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-rusted-through/118549 "2018-06-02T20:09:18Z")
My daughter was given a 97 Pontiac Sunfire, we live in Michigan. She complained about the brakes not working and it felt also like the rear end of the car was floating. My husband took the tire off to take a look at th… --- ## [Car Makes Weird Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-weird-noise/118206)
**Author:** [@ShawnB1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShawnB1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-weird-noise/118206 "2018-05-31T00:55:49Z")
I have a 2005 Pontiac Sunfire that just had the fuel pump replaced and now I’m hearing this weird noise humming/ whining while idling. I looked underneath the hood but couldn’t hear it, seems to only be coming from insid… --- ## [2004 Pontiac Sunfire key was stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-sunfire-key-was-stuck/117389)
**Author:** [@FredReynolds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredReynolds)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-sunfire-key-was-stuck/117389 "2018-05-16T16:33:31Z")
An unusual problem for wife’s Sunfire (she’s 82 and I am 88). For 2 days she drove it, and despite advice from Pontiac Help, the key was stuck in the ignition. Then I drove it the next day, and it came right out. She … --- ## [2002 Pontiac Sunfire broken sun visor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-sunfire-broken-sun-visor/114314)
**Author:** [@edward54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edward54)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-sunfire-broken-sun-visor/114314 "2018-03-24T22:51:42Z")
the sunvisor broke on the corner --- ## [2004 Pontiac Sunfire stalling issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-sunfire-stalling-issues/111286)
**Author:** [@Kaitlyn\_Gawley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaitlyn_Gawley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-sunfire-stalling-issues/111286 "2018-01-14T11:24:45Z")
I have had random stalling while driving over the past 4 weeks, have had the car in and out of the shop, replaced air box, idle air control valve and ignition switch, we have cleaned the throttle body and tested fuel lin… --- ## [Code in Layman's terms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-in-laymans-terms/104641)
**Author:** [@rebeccajsheriff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebeccajsheriff)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-in-laymans-terms/104641 "2017-06-06T00:28:00Z")
Hello, Would someone be able to explain the OBD II code DTC 03 in Layman's terms? Thanks --- ## [Car Hesitating when stopped in traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hesitating-when-stopped-in-traffic/90059)
**Author:** [@BeanPod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeanPod)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hesitating-when-stopped-in-traffic/90059 "2015-05-24T03:18:20Z")
Hi all, thanks for reading my post. I have a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire. I keep up on her engine and have only experienced this issue one other time back in the fall or winter. Like that day, today I started the car and drove … --- ## [Squeaking noise from front end drivers side of car at low speeds over bumps. 2002 Sunfire GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-noise-from-front-end-drivers-side-of-car-at-low-speeds-over-bumps-2002-sunfire-gt/89902)
**Author:** [@lisab9784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisab9784)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-noise-from-front-end-drivers-side-of-car-at-low-speeds-over-bumps-2002-sunfire-gt/89902 "2015-05-08T01:19:59Z")
I'm having horrible squeaking/creaking noises coming from the front drivers side area of my car. I can hear it inside the car with windows up or down. Not sure if you can hear it from the outside or not. It is only when … --- ## [2004 Sunfire Odometer Reads Error, some Gauges dead, all lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-sunfire-odometer-reads-error-some-gauges-dead-all-lights-on/84334)
**Author:** [@playgroundlegend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/playgroundlegend)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-sunfire-odometer-reads-error-some-gauges-dead-all-lights-on/84334 "2014-03-26T06:35:23Z")
Okay.. I will go through the timeline here.. Im usually really good at fixing these types of things but this has me stumped. -At first, the car stereo wouldnt turn off when the car was turned off (the battery died man… --- ## [Headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/84315)
**Author:** [@City\_of\_Destiny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/City_of_Destiny)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/84315 "2014-03-25T02:56:56Z")
During this pot-hole season, I lost the low beam headlights. The light bulbs checked out. On the three pins to the head lamps, I have 12-volts on all three pins? The high-beam works - so I don't think I lost the groun… --- ## [97 pontiac sunfire fuel pump is not getting electrical current](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-pontiac-sunfire-fuel-pump-is-not-getting-electrical-current/83306)
**Author:** [@RAD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RAD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2014, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-pontiac-sunfire-fuel-pump-is-not-getting-electrical-current/83306 "2014-01-24T05:37:19Z")
I HAVE A 97 PONTIAC SUNFIRE THAT WILL CRANK, BUT WILL ONLY START WHEN I HEAR THE FUEL PUMP RUNNING. MY MECHANICT SAYS THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT GETTING ELECTRICITY. HE IS NOT AN ELECTRIC AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC, SO HE DOES… --- ## [My Daughters' 2001 Pontiac Sunfire - engine wont start on 30% of the keycycles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-daughters-2001-pontiac-sunfire-engine-wont-start-on-30-of-the-keycycles/83137)
**Author:** [@LakeHouse2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LakeHouse2011)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-daughters-2001-pontiac-sunfire-engine-wont-start-on-30-of-the-keycycles/83137 "2014-01-22T09:38:45Z")
I've had 2 repair shops give me different answers, I don't believe either of them.... Here's the issue- For the past two months, 70% of the time, turning the key results in start-up, car drives away and runs fine. The… --- ## [2000 Pontiac Sunfire Stalls While Accelerating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-sunfire-stalls-while-accelerating/82698)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-sunfire-stalls-while-accelerating/82698 "2013-12-16T22:32:53Z")
So I am a young woman who knows virtually nothing about cars so be gentle please! Ha. Anyway, my 2000 Pontiac Sunfire will randomly not accelerate while I am driving. I was initially rolling up to a red light so too… --- ## [Will I be able to sell my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-i-be-able-to-sell-my-car/82525)
**Author:** [@ehfinlay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ehfinlay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-i-be-able-to-sell-my-car/82525 "2013-12-05T23:03:52Z")
I have a 97 Pontiac Sunfire at 68km, besides a power steering the car has given me zero problems in the last year. With that said I went away for holidays and had my brother pick me up from the airport in my car and told… --- ## [Replacing suspension:what parts do I need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-suspension-what-parts-do-i-need/81794)
**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2013, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-suspension-what-parts-do-i-need/81794 "2013-10-17T07:39:33Z")
While driving over bumps my front end makes horrible rattling sounds. The car also bounces somewhat wildly when i push down while it's parked. I figure its time to replace the suspension as it's got 125k miles on it. My … --- ## [Engine replacement VS rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replacement-vs-rebuild/81418)
**Author:** [@DJohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJohn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replacement-vs-rebuild/81418 "2013-09-20T21:56:35Z")
hi, i've a question, i have a 2000 pontiac sunfire with a tad over 218,000 miles it runs fair uses about a half quart of oil per 3000 mile (which is the interval i change the oil) i've been told that the timing chain is… --- ## [1997 pontiac thumping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-pontiac-thumping/81190)
**Author:** [@that\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/that_guy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-pontiac-thumping/81190 "2013-09-04T06:55:27Z")
when driving in any direction, my left front wheel makes a thumping noise. it's not the tires, i have brand new ones. i can feel the thumping in my gas pedal, and if i were to let go of the steering wheel, the car move… --- ## [Drum removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-removal/80714)
**Author:** [@seanrife](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seanrife)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-removal/80714 "2013-08-04T19:20:35Z")
So I'm in the process of doing a rear brake job on a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. Drum brakes. And (shocker - especially for a northern car that never had the job done before) the drum won't come off. I've spent two days with a… --- ## [Squealing noise coming from my brake pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-noise-coming-from-my-brake-pedal/80649)
**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-noise-coming-from-my-brake-pedal/80649 "2013-08-01T21:55:20Z")
After replacing my brake pads and shoes I am hearing a squealing noise coming from the area near my brake pedal. This noise sometimes becomes high pitched if I depress the brake too hard. I am also losing a little bit of… --- ## [My Car is not shifting gears at all](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-not-shifting-gears-at-all/80079)
**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-not-shifting-gears-at-all/80079 "2013-07-01T03:22:12Z")
My car is an automatic 1997 pontiac sunfire SE. 2.4L. I drove into a parking space and the car would not shift out of drive into park, or any other gear. I called a tow truck and the guy said that the "link" had popped o… --- ## [Electrical wires have been severed from headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-wires-have-been-severed-from-headlight/77579)
**Author:** [@Grenadine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grenadine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-wires-have-been-severed-from-headlight/77579 "2013-02-26T04:14:57Z")
On Tuesday I discovered that my drivers side headlight wasn't working, so I bought a light-bulb and went to replace the light. It turns none of the wires are still attached to the light holder and so the light is obviou… --- ## [98 sunfire brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-sunfire-brakes/76142)
**Author:** [@rossdos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rossdos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-sunfire-brakes/76142 "2012-12-16T02:03:57Z")
My 98 Sunfire has a grab and release feel when applying brakes. Mechanic fixed this same problem March 2012. I was told it was warped rotors and brake pads. This worked great until four weeks ago when it started again. I… --- ## [Brake leak issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-leak-issue/75967)
**Author:** [@Evilauto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evilauto)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2012, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-leak-issue/75967 "2012-12-07T09:38:22Z")
Hey everyone, I'm getting ready to work on a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire for a co-worker. They told me that brake fluid leaks out where the fluid reservoir attaches to the master cylinder. Could that be a bad master cylind… --- ## [Timing Chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/75462)
**Author:** [@Ray\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray_M)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/75462 "2012-11-16T05:27:17Z")
I had to replace the chain tensionor 3 times. I would like to know if that is a common problem with the 2.2L engines. Also does anybody know how the chain is oiled while in operation. --- ## [Car stalling while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-while-driving/74416)
**Author:** [@HEIDICSRSALES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HEIDICSRSALES)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-while-driving/74416 "2012-09-02T20:26:23Z")
so my car keeps just dying while i'm driving..my car was running just fine until i got gas one morning and then started to sputter while i was driving and didn't want to accelerate very well...read a multiple misfire cod… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sunfire/652.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sunfire)