Believe it or not it all comes down to sounds. If you hear a clunk noise chances are its the starter, if you get air like no noise at all its a bad connection either at the battery or at the starter. Beyond that you gotta start looking at expensive things like computer or possibly in rare cases its the fuse (which will make a fast ticking sound). To clean the connectors on the battery go to any battery shop and find the "pin or GM terminal cleaner" it looks like a drill bit with metal brushes on it. with one to go into the gm post it will make the gm posts shine like a nickel then take a set of channel locks and remove the GM lug from the connector and use it on that too it will come out a copper colour or extremely shiny silver then put it back together and use some white lithium grease on it and hook it all up and see how it works if you have to start messing with the starter your better off to take it to a mechanic because there are alot of little things that could go wrong.
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Is it necessary to replace a year-old battery when the alternator is replaced on a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire?
No way, only if the battery fails under a load test
Why would the battery light of a 98 Pontiac Sunfire come on after a new battery was installed?
You have a bad alternator.
Why does the battery light keep coming on your 1995 Pontiac sunfire even though the battery is new?
It could be your alternator is going bad
What could be the cause of a clicking noise in the engine of a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?
check if your battery is low than usual ..might be alternator problem
My Pontiac Sunfire jumped time how do you fix it?
To fix the Pontiac Sunfire if it jumped time, the timing belt has to be replaced. Then the car has to have the timing set again after the belt is replaced.
The alternator battery and brake light are on in my Pontiac Sunfire and now it will not crank so is it the battery or the alternator?
Charge the battery, start the car and check the battery with a volt meter. Should have over 14 volts, if only say 12.4 to 13, then change the alt. or check the wiring.
How do I test the alternator on a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire?
Connect a voltmeter across the battery terminals without engine running reading should be around 12.8 With engine running reading should be 13.8-14.2 if you are getting these numbers alternator is charging battery
Does a 1997 Sunfire have a voltage regulator and where?
A 1997 Pontiac Sunfire would have a voltage regulator and it would be found inside the alternator.
What causes clicking sound in behind passenger dash area of 1998 Pontiac Sunfire?
I should mention that the alternator has gone bad and been replaced, so has the battery. The various dash lights will often come on and go off for no apparent reason also.
How can you tell if the problem on your 96 Pontiac Sunfire is the Alternator or Ignition switch?
What, exactly, is the problem?
How do you wire starter on a Pontiac Sunfire?
In order to wire the starter on a Pontiac Sunfire, you will need a jack, jack stand, socket set, and a torque wrench. You will need to make sure to remove the battery cables from the battery.
How do you deactivate the anti theft device in a 1997 Pontiac sunfire?
Hi, If you are talking about the anti theft device that locks the radio, you might have to go to the dealership to have it unlocked. That's what I did when the radio on my 2000 Sunfire stopped working after the alternator was replaced. It cost me $20.
How do you remove the alternator on 1995 Pontiac sunfire?
* Disconnect the negative battery cable.If the vehicle is equipped with a delco loc 2 or theftlock audio system make sure to have the activation code before disconnecting the battery. * Remove the drivebelt * Label and detach the wires from the backside of the alternator * Remove the mounting bolts and separate the alternator from the engine
How do you replace a missing 2000 Pontiac sunfire key?
How is the ignition key switch replaced on the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire? And after replacing the switch would I have to have it Towed to the Pontiac Dealer in order to have the car key programed to the Computer?
Can the bearings in the alternator for 2002 Pontiac sunfire be changed?
probably it can be changed but if you change the whole alternator you will gain a new alternator for your engine in opposite of changing only the bearing which is not guaranteed.
Where is the location of the coolant temperature sensor for the cooling fans on a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire?
On my 99 sunfire it is directly to the back/side of the alternator; very easy to spot
Pontiac Sunfire gt 1995 troubleshooting?
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What is the brand new price on a 1999 Pontiac sunbird?
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What happens to a 1998 Pontiac sunfire when the oxygen sensor needs to be replaced?
It depends on which o2 sensor.
What does the code P1406 mean on a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire?
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96 Pontiac Sunfire computer reset?
You have to unplug the ground from your battery for 1 or 2 minutes.
What color wire goes where on the starter of a 98 Pontiac sunfire?
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What would it cost to have a windshield for a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire replaced?
I live in Canada on the east coast and just replaced a windshield for a 98 Sunfire. The price was $375.00 Canadian plus taxes and that included labour.
What does the battery warning light mean on a 99 Sunfire?
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Where is the Starter relay in a 99 Pontiac Sunfire?
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