Top 10 1997 Pontiac Sunfire Questions & Answers

You will have to have the ignition cylinder replaced in the car. The only thing that keeps that ignition from turning is a little tang on the sdie of it. The only way that tang moves is by the tumblers inside the cylinder moving it. They will have a hard time replacing it too as they can't remove the cylinder from the bore until it is in the "run" position. Obviously there are ways to get them out but it usually involves using half the tools of a good tech's toolbox. if it is towed the towtruck driver will have to use dolly wheels or remove the shifter cable at the transmission to get it to move as it will be stuck in park- unless is a standard shift.
I am sorry for the bad news. Get a second opinion from somebody that can put their hands on it , but it sounds like you have a tried all or most of the tricks.
Good luck...........Scott

where door latches on car get a screw driver and pop latch back in the up possion right now your latch is down like your door is closed

go to autozone.com and it will give you the belt diagram

okay so i fixed the problem myself, this is how to do it. take out the consol shifter bot shift knob. take off the connecting sockets to the shifter. pull up the carpet and follow the cable it goes through the fire wall on the passenger side both cables go through another boot there. take a flat screw driver and pry off the boot. feed the cables underneithe the plastic peice that go through under the dash. open the hood and take off the sockets connecting the cables to the transmission. they are in a bracket a little further down the line pull them out of that then you should be able to take the cable right out. assemble in reverse order

Here, this will walk you thru it.
http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f62/jpm-shifter-install-54528/
It's a pain to get the old knob off but once that is accomplished everything else is cake.

the coolant temp sensor is located: Under hood, driver side, upper engine area, below valve cover, mounted in cylinder head

The OBD II code for P0400 is Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Malfunction.
I'm sure the only thing you have left is you may have to replace the EGR valve or check for any leak from the vaccum lines going to to EGR valve.

try disconnecting the battery for30 min befor you reset with the key on.

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Fig. 1: The Vehicle Emission Control Inform
ation or VECI label is usually attached to the passenger side strut tower in the engine compartment

If you wish to obtain a replacement emissions label, most manufacturers make the labels available for purchase. The labels can usually be ordered from a local dealer.





Fig. 5: 1996-00 2.4L (VIN T) vacuum diagram





Fig. 6: 1998-00 2.2L (VIN 4) vacuum diagram


I hope help with this (remember rated and comment this help).

2.2L (VIN 4) EngineFiring Order: 1-3-4-2Distributorless Ignition System