Top 20 1998 Pontiac Sunfire - Page 5 Questions & Answers

smack the dash just above the instrument panel while driving

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If you turn the key to the on position do not start the car and you have no security lights that come on then it may be your ati-theft system.to try and reset it just leave the key in the on position for ten minutesor more or until you see security lights on the dash.

will engine crank?? if not, recheck battery cable connections. if vehicle ran until shut off, tells me that your charging system kept vehicle running until vehicle was shut off. alternator light can be related to faulty alternator and or bad battery.

Plugged RadiatorBad ThermostatBad Water PumpWhat does the Check Engine Light Say?

Thermostate should be follow the top radiator hose to your engine you will see a housing with two bolts remove bolts lift housing should have thermostate there.

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The speed sensor for the transmission should be in the side of the trans. You can look the part up online to get a visual.

Sounds like it's low on transmission fluid.

Up under dash there is a fuse panel with rounder silver flasher size of a quarter

Check that as you move the shifter, that the shifting rods beneath are moving in tune with the shifter's position.If not, then your mechanism is faulty. It is almost certain that the issue lies with the external shifting mechanism.The issue may be just beneath the shifter lever, within the rubber or leather bag shroud. You might have to pull out the centre console to have a closer inspection.

check the battery cable for a good connection then make sure its in park move the gear shifter around and place back in park. check the head lights for full power. last thing is jump it with cables to make sure the battery is strong.

its possible that you need to try and turn the steering wheel left and right (IT WILL TAKE SOME EFFORT) while trying to turn the key. and you dont need to put pressure on the key , turn it same as you would when starting it normally. you dont want to break the key off.also try and put the gear shift lever up into park at the same time( thats asuming its a automatic with shift lever on the steering colum) somtimes you can get the car to close to a curb or somthing and having pressure on the tires in a less than straight position will get you locked in on the sterring wheel,shift lever and key lock possition . so with one hand pull the steering wheel left with as much pressure as you can and at same time trying to turn key with your right hand.

there is a crank position sensor that is located behind the harmonic balancer. sound like you have a bad one

there is a common problem with the injectors with that motor

sometimes cars never like to forget when a problem occurs! try disconnecting battery for a couple of mins and try again!! keep foot on brakepedal when trying to start it

You'll need to have someone scan the computer for the codes.Most auto parts stores will scan for free in hopes of selling you some parts. Once you get the codes you can research them online or in this question.

I must have a broken or bent wire in the shifting area on 1998 pontic sunfire shifter area the wires next to the . shifter are visual I don't won't to go to the libiary for a book witch I'm sure is faster but it's cold vickie

Need a professional diagnostic tool to check engine, it is most impossible the problem of engine.

dealership will still have them