Pontiac Sunfire

In a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire :

Both the 2.2 and the 2.3 litre four cylinder engines have a timing CHAIN

00 because there is no 89 sunfire turbo 89 was the sunbird

A bad PCV valve or a problem in the PCV system will cause this

. This can be a coil, easy to replace.

the power window motor is probably bad

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I might be able to shed a little light here. The radio has a code that needs to be re-entered after you disconnect the battery. If you don't know the code, you have a couple of options. One is to take the car to a dealership and ask for help. I'm told that they can do it easily, but charge an arm and a leg to do it. The other option is Ebay. Yep! Ebay. There are guys there who will sell you the directions on how to retrieve the code, or at least how to get started. There are also guys there who will sell you the directions how to reprogram your key fob. I've actually used the key fob directions they provided for my '96 with success.

KEY FOB: basicly, pull the carpet away from the inside of the rear driver's side fender inside the trunk. If you see a black box there, continue. If you don't, these directions won't work for you. Coming out of the black box is a connector which has nothing plugged into it. Fashion a paper clip or piece of wire into a U shape. Stick it in the connector to effectively short it. You should hear the power locks cycle. While holding the clip in place, press and hold any button on the key fob until you hear the locks cycle again. You're done. Now, I've had varying luck getting the locks to cycle the second time, but the key fob worked. It's worth a try!

FriPilot

Checking the fluid level is done from underneath the vehicle. There is a plug located in the side of the transaxle housing unscrew the setscrew and put your ginger in, if you can feel the fluid right at the level or a little comes out then it is at the right level, much below this then add some fluid.

I think I'd check for a loose, cracked or missing vacuum hose somewhere

under the hood.

FriPilot

For what it's worth, my '96, with over 200,000 miles on the odometer, gets

between 29 and 32 MPG dependent on how I drive, what conditions are and

if I'm using the AC or not.

I'd expect that your newer car would do that well or better.

FriPilot

It will always run cold so it will run inefficiently.

I guess you're referring to the tensioner. It seems to be in different places on different engines. In my '96, it's down and rearward from the alternator.

It's pretty easy to identify. It's surface is very shiny and has no flange, if memory serves. It's probably the only pulley-like device which contacts the back or outside of the belt.

I'm laboring under the assumption that you're speaking of the tip of the plug that goes inside the engine?

I'm certainly not an expert on this kind of problem, but it seems that there are only a couple

of ways for oil to get into the combustion chamber. I'd sort of suspect worn valve guides or worn piston rings which are allowing oil to seep by. A compression check will be a good place to start.

FriPilot

Yes it does. It would be louder than a million atomic bombs exploding at the same time (continuously). The only thing that separates us from that shattering sound is the emptiness of space, otherwise known as vacuum. Sound waves can't travel through a vacuum.

This is not really a question. If you are wondering what one is you can go and do an online search and see images of it.

in the fuse pannel located on the drivers side of the dash facing the door.

What is the firing order for a 1999 Pontiac sunfire 2.2L 4cyl Engine?

you'll have to remove some of the "pretty" plastic parts and get at the back of the control to find the bulb.

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Here is a site with that info, and for a lot of other vehicles:

http://www.aera.org/downloads/Torque3.pdf

Caution:On models with a Delco Loc 2 or Theftlock audio system be sure the lockout feature is turned off before proceeding * Disable the airbag system * Remove the tilt lever if equipped * Remove the upper and lower steering column covers Ignition Switch * Remove the ignition switch retaining screws * Detach the ignition switch from the steering column housing assembly and unplug the electrical connectors Key Lock Cylinder * Turn the key to the run postion * Depress the lock button and remove the key lock cylinder

My first guess would be the blower motor speed resister. The second guess would be the switch and/or switch plug. I agree, It's a very common problem, the resistor goes for about $52.00 Can. Carquest has them part # RU44

For what it's worth, my '96 with a bit over 200,000 miles on the odometer is still getting between 28 and 31 mpg, dependent on conditions and how I drive.

I would imagine that your newer vehicle would do at least that well.

Taking fuel prices into consideration, this is a good time for us Sunfire owners to hang on to, and maintain our little fuel squeezers!

FriPilot

Yes