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Question posted by garm1488 on April 18th, 2013

Need Diagram For Vacuum Lines.

When I push the brake while in gear the engine dies, but will restart in neutral or park.

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Answer #1: Posted by OldOwl on April 18th, 2013 6:53 AM
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Check your fuel pressure. You could have a bad fuel pump, dirty injector, or leaky fuel pressure regulator. 

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Owner's Manual - Page 47

... youstart your engine and release switch. This locks your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but does not send electrical powerto any one speed fast or slow -for the first 200 miles (322 km)or so. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it toward you get new brake linings. Follow...
Owner's Manual - Page 49

...engine. To Start Your Engine: 1. The idle speed will cause your engine won 't start theengine. Keeping your shift lever P (Park) or N to Start. Manual Transaxle: Hold the clutch ped4 to the floor, then shift your gear selector to P (Park) if your accelerator pedal all the not way down for aboutthree seconds. Try pushing... fromthe engine. start differently. To restart when ...
Owner's Manual - Page 52

... your regularbrakes before you can 't move the shift leverinto the gear you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before starting the engine. If you cannot shift out of P (Park). 51 Park P (Park): This locks your vehicle can shift fromP (Park) when the ignition key is fully in P (Park) range before moving the shift lever.) Seethe Index under Shifting...
Owner's Manual - Page 54

... going uphill, don't hold your engine. the vehicle is for more power(but then you mud. NOTICE: Don't drive in2 (Second Gear) for normal kiving. 1 (Second Gear): This position gives 1 (First Gear): This position gives you {ou more powerbut lower fuel even more than 2. Use your brakes or shift into P (Park) tohold your brakesoff transaxle won...
Owner's Manual - Page 55

... R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for parking your shiftpattern. You can shift into 1 when you let up on theaccelerator pedal and shift into 1. 2 (Second Gear):Press the clutch peda as you 're going less than 20 mph (32 lun/h). If you start or idle your vehicle is stopped. N (Neutral):Use this position when you...
Owner's Manual - Page 57

... damage other parts of your vehicle. 1. Hold the brake pedal down . Pull the uking brake lever up on the parking brake lever. o Release theParking Brake: :old the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. You may have to overheat. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on . To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the brake pedal downand pull up until you movethe braltr...
Owner's Manual - Page 58

...Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSWE MODELS ONLY) without first pushing the button. If you can , it means that theshift lever wasn't fully lockedinto P (Park). You may need to have to leave your transaxle into P (Park..., your vehicle is in thetransaxle. If you . you release the parking brake. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position likethis: Hold in the button on a hill and you...
Owner's Manual - Page 59

... lever-push the Can. interlock. If you want. Before you getout of your vehicle,put (Press the shift lever button before your 2. You have to fully apply your manual transaxle in the 3 Shift to N (Neutral). . Start the vehicle and then shift to Off. Run position. drive gear you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease...
Owner's Manual - Page 60

But i you ever haveto, here are some things to be sure your vehicle won't move. See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. 59.1' Running Your Engine while You're Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It's better not topark with the engine f running. Follow the proper steps to h o w .
Owner's Manual - Page 63

... turnor lane change . The lever w return by itself when you signal a turn or alane change. turn off the lights. Light Controls Parking Lights: Push the pf switch to turn on: Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to signal a turn , check the fuse (seethe Index under Fuses G. i l As...
Owner's Manual - Page 71

...to a higher speed. When take your footoff cruise control: you want , thenrelease it. you push the clutch pedal,if you out of the hills. Hold it . Using Cruise Control on .... To Get Outof Cruise Control To Erase Cruise Speed Memory When you may haveto brake orshift to a lower gear to keep your cruise control set earlier. Here's the first: 1. Use the accelerator...
Owner's Manual - Page 85

...need both parts working ,the other part can still work and stop carefully. If you it will come as you start on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as a check to push. Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) Voltmeter (3.7~ ENGINE) v6 When your engine... state of the charging system. Have your brake system inspected right away. If the light ...
Owner's Manual - Page 86

... havebrakes, but needs service as soon as will brake doesn't release fully. If the light is still have it fixed so it stays on when you 're driving, problem. If the light doesn't come on possible and turn the off . the If regular brake system warning light isn't on , normal. your parking brake is a problem...
Owner's Manual - Page 87

...Engine Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should take your vehicle in for servicesoon. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This light comes when you need...fuel economy won't as be good and your engine may run not as a check to show you it stays on, orit comes on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 157

...engine oil 2.0L L4: Checking Engine Oil every time you need to check your engine oil level right away. Service & Appearance Care Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL light onthe instrument panel comes on ground. you 'll need...usethe right kind. If you 're through. Push the dipstick all the way. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil.your If engine hasso much oilthat the oil level gets abovethe...
Owner's Manual - Page 162

Push itback in ... made especially for your vehicleon a level place. The fluid level must be in each gear range, pausingfor about three seconds in the cross-hatched area. 3. If the fluid levelis... or paper towel. 1. With your footon the brake pedal, move the shift leverthrough each range.Then, position the shift leverin P (Park). Let the engine run at thedipstick hole to bring the level into...
Owner's Manual - Page 170

... goes down farther warning sound when brake padsare indicators, but if you do, washit off immediately. Don't let someone put the in the Index. The may come and go or be replaced. Brake fluid can damage paint, so be replaced as engine oil, in brake repair. Brake linings should be a sign brake trouble. Don't use it. SeeAppearance...
Owner's Manual - Page 209

... could be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly applythe parking brake (see Parking Brake in Section D. NOTE: Do not use . With the engine off, turn off the engine immediatelyif it or others could move suddenly. out Sectio D tells vou what to the RUN position, but don't start the engine in On manual transaxle vehicles, put theshift leverin N (Neutral), push the clutch...
Owner's Manual - Page 210

... lever depressed.On all vehicles,the key should turn toLOCK only when the shift leveris in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in P (Park). Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle P (Park) Mechanism Check Underbody Flushing I On vehicleswith a key release lever,try to turn thekey to LOCK...
Owner's Manual - Page 236

... 83 ...Owner Checks and Services ...206 Recommended Fluids& Lubricants ...212 Recreational Towing...119 Shifting Into ...56 Outside Convex...71 Parking Over Things That Burn ...58 Mountain Driving...115 With the Engine Running...57, 59 Parking Brake ...56 N e w Vehicle "Break-In" Requirements ...46 Passenger Belts (see Safety Belts) Night Driving ...110 Passing...70, 108 Polishing...

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