Top 10 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Questions & Answers

P0440 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System, this code is most often caused by leaving the gas cap loose, or off.

This is not LED but LCD, this means it has no light emitting capability of it's own, there is a back bulb light behind it, you will have to pull the cluster out to replace that odometer back light bulb.

i pERSONALY WOULD REPLACE IT MYSELF EVEN WITHOUT MY 30yrs Of Experience in this Field. I have Enclosed Instructions for you to use. PLEASE dont Forget to RATE me As MOST folks DONT remember to that is how WE Get our Ratings such as GURU THANK YOU and Good Luck On The Job, Dont PAY a dime If YOU CAN > D I Y

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Remove the power steering pressure hose (2) from the power steering pump (1).
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the front exhaust pipe, automatic transmission only. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Exhaust System
4. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from the power steering gear (3).
5. Remove the power steering hose retainer (2).
6. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from the vehicle
   1. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the vehicle
   2. Install the power steering hose retainers (2). NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
   3. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the power steering gear (3). Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
   4. Install the front exhaust pipe, if removed. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Exhaust System.
   5. Lower the vehicle.
      1. Install the power steering pressure hose (2) to the power steering pump (1). Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
      2. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System in Service and Repair of Steering.

YOU CAN USE PENNZOIL OR VALVOLINE HAVOLINE 5W-30 IN WINTER OR 10W-30 IN SUMMER.

If your talking about the nut in the front wheel, that's the axle nut and i am sure you don't want to take that out if your just trying to remove the wheel. The wheel should only have 5 wheel nuts holding it to the wheel hub. Good luck and keep me posted, be glad to help and if you are going to replace the CV joint or wheel hub, yes your going to have to remove that middle nut. 

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
(see Figures 7 and 8)

CAUTION The fuel injection system remains under pressure, even after the engine has been turned OFF. The fuel system pressure must be relieved before disconnecting any fuel lines. Failure to do so may result in fire and/or personal injury.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure using the recommended procedure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the fuel tank, then remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
4. While holding the modular fuel sender assembly down, remove the snap-ring from the designated slots located on the retainer.

1. Remove the external fuel strainer.
2. Detach the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) piece from the electrical connector and detach the fuel pump electrical connector.
3. Gently release the tabs on the sides of the fuel sender at the cover assembly. Begin by squeezing the sides of the reservoir and releasing the tab opposite the fuel level sensor. Move clockwise to release the second and third tabs in the same manner.
4. Lift the cover assembly out far enough to detach the fuel pump electrical connection.
5. Rotate the fuel pump baffle counterclockwise and remove the baffle and pump assembly from the retainer.
6. Slide the fuel pump outlet out of slot, then remove the fuel pump outlet seal.

1. Install the fuel pump outlet seal, then slide the fuel pump outlet in the slots of reservoir cover.
2. Install the fuel pump and baffle assembly onto the reservoir retainer and rotate clockwise until seated.
3. Install the lower retainer assembly partially into the reservoir. Line up all 3 sleeve tabs. Press the retainer onto the reservoir making sure all 3 tabs are firmly seated.

1. Attach the fuel pump connector.
2. Fasten the CPA connector to the fuel sender cover.
3. Install a new external fuel strainer.
4. Install the modular fuel sender.
5. Install the fuel tank in the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Pressurize the fuel system and verify no leaks.

most car anti theft systems can be disabled in the following way... (aka follow the link)

DISABLE ANTI-THEFT

ok. if you have auto door locks then this will work. if not,and you work at a fast food restaurant or know someone who does, a fryer poker works 100 times better than a hangar and unlock even a manual lock. you'll need two screwdrivers(s.d.), one thin one thick, and a wire hangar (or that fryer poker i told you about). step 1: straighten hangar. then use one of the s.d. to bend a small one inch hook at one end. step 2: take the thin s.d.and pry the seal away from the top of the window(preferably at the curve-least resistance there). SLOWLY work the s.d. behind the window until it begins to come completely free of the seal. now insert the thick s.d. into the same area. your hole should have gotten bigger. step3: work the s.d.'s apart about 6 inches. pull back slowly but firmly with the thick s.d. and insert the hangar. use the hook to engage the lock switch.

The flashing light means there is a problem with the SIR system. When the light stays on the system is disabled.
You will have to take it to a shop to get it scanned to find out the problem.

I own a 04 Pontiac Sunfire with a 2.2 litre engine and the only way I know of to make your car start is to leave the key on for ten minutes then turn off ignition and then start it!