A faulty ignition switch can certainly prevent an engine from starting. Before wasting any more money, take the vehicle to the dealer and see what they'll do about the switch.
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?
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 starter solenoid, or ignition switch is bad, and either one needs to be replaced.
What, exactly, is the problem?
On the column accross from the key lock cylinder
No, not if it is not defective. If the ignition switch is defective then that is all you need to replace.
It depends on which o2 sensor.
The last model year for a Pontiac sunbird was 1995. It was replaced by the Pontiac Sunfire, which is no longer in production either.
A P1406 error code on a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire indicates a faulty EGR valve. This can result in poor engine performance and should be replaced immediately.
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.
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