What is wrong 98 Pontiac Sunfire Gt since I got an exhaust repair pipe my car makes a putt putt noise then dies now it won't start even after a boost but turns over and still makes the same noise?

Answer 1

You need to have these 2 items fixed under this national recall-people are stumped over the problems their Sunfires and they are most of the time related to these 2 recalls:

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V036000 - Hide Details Recall Date: 01/27/2004

Component: 2001 Pontiac SUNFIRE GT COUPE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Potential Units Affected: 1415231

2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Recall Date: 01/27/2004

Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.

Consequence:

IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED. THE FIRE COULD SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR, WHICH COULD INJURE OCCUPANTS OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO ADJOINING STRUCTURES.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND CHECK THAT YOUR CAR WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN ON MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT Chevrolet AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, Buick AT 1-866-608-8080, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CHECK THEIR VEHICLE ONLINE BY GOING TO WWW.MYGMLINK.COM AND ENTERING THE VEHICLE'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.

Potential Units Affected: 1415231

Notes: PONTIAC SUNFIRE 04002

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07E021000 - Hide DetailsRecall Date: 03/12/2007

Component: 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT COUPE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Potential Units Affected: 742

2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Recall Date: 03/12/2007

Summary:

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence:

FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy:

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

Potential Units Affected: 742

Notes: PONTIAC SUNFIRE