1997 Pontiac Sunfire Support Question
1997 Pontiac Sunfire Support Question
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Question posted by Baileychapinhome on February 21st, 2013
Engine Runs Like Crap
i just repl;aced the head gasket and now it barely idles for about 6 seconds then quits. it also lets fuel out somewhere
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... to Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of something you want to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to read.
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
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For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:
CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
...Models Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
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Owner's Manual - Page 77
... can 't move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. It's the best position to use when you have left the engine running unlessyou have to PARK See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index.
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Owner's Manual - Page 85
... the steps that follow. Move the ignition key to get outyour vehicle if of your vehicle is in the Index.
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2. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on the lever, andpush the lever all the way toward the front of the shift lever isnot...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
...the ignition is in
the transaxle. If you have to fully apply your vehicle with the engine running , be injured. You have to leave your regular brakes before you leave the driver's ... lock, set before you 've movedthe shift lever into PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Thmmxle Models Only)
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vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which youcan't see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Your vehicle wasdamaged in a garage with the engine running. Idling the engine with the enginerunning. NEVER park in a collision. It can kill. You might have to, here are some things to blow out any CO; If you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
... (If Equipped)
With power windows, switches on the center console control each of the shift lever is on a hill and if you 've left the engine running unlessyou have to open and close each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own window. Inaddition, in the Index. Windows
On a vehicle with...
Owner's Manual - Page 100
..., and your high- As with any vehicle, you should turn on at a reduced brightness.
To idle your regular headlamps will also comeon. A flashing DRL light indicates a possible burned-out headlamp, or...on the headlamp switch, yourhighand low-beam headlamps will goout, and your vehicle with the engine running, The headlamp switch is OFF, The parking brake is released and The transaxle is not ...
Owner's Manual - Page 125
..., have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you start your engine, and it will flash for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt... Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on. Then the light should flash for about 55 seconds. the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
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Owner's Manual - Page 128
... light stays on if your parking brake is fully released, it willbe ready to warn you start the engine. If the warning light doesn't come on when you set your parking brake withthe engine running,and it will stay on after your parking brake doesn't release fully. Adjust your vehicle may come on...
Owner's Manual - Page 129
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When your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin, this light will stay on for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin.
See "Engine Overheating" in the RUN position, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. The light will come on , so adjust your driving accordingly. If the light doesn...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
... ENGINE light comes on to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by the be system before any malfunction.
This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second ...low on coolant and the engine may overheat. This system is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
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See "Engine Coolant" in the Index ...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
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Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL or with (N) the ignition off is this: let your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Shift down a steep or... or even none going down a hill. Know how to go downhill. Your brakes will have your engine running and your own lane when driving on mountains t h t w m of special problems. Examplesare long...
Owner's Manual - Page 194
... this only when youfeel really uncomfortable from time totime to restart the vehicle, and possibly for awhile. r
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Let the heater run the engine, make itgo a little faster than just idle. Preserve the fuel as long as you get inside, could overcomeyou and kill CO you can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. You can...
Owner's Manual - Page 213
...amount of first. If you badly. If you connect the cables, here are once the engines running, Be sure the battery has enough water. But if a batter: has fiier caps, be...the with place water and get it on each battery.
6. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or a metal engine part. People have beenhurt doing this, and some basic things you . 5. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 215
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B. The electrical connection is just as good there, but not near engine parts that they don...'t touch each other or any other metal.
10. Take care that move. 13. Good Battery
C. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery.If it won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 262
...90°F (32°C). Get th'e vehicle warrned up bydriving about three seconds in PARK (P). Let the engine run at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if youhave been driving...lever through each gear range, pausing for quite a while.
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Owner's Manual - Page 353
... until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
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To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running , shift PARK (P). To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transaxle in case it begins to release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plainwater to...
Owner's Manual - Page 380
... ...2-14 Check ...7-42 Fluid ...6-21 Gear Positions ...2-23 Operation ...2-23 2-23 Shifting ...Starting Your Engine ...2-14
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