20 Most Recent 1998 Pontiac Sunfire - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Thermostat installed correctly? in backwards? low on coolent? Clogged coolent passageways, might want to flush system and refill. Too much antifreeze/not enough water will cause this also.

CHECK FUSES ?

put your key in ignition, turn to "run" position and leave it sit there for about ten minutes or so, then shut it off and try to start it. Should work ok then but it's going to do it again. That security system CAN be bypassed if you find the right technician.

you dont take off the oil cover to check the oil. you use the dipstick.

look under the cap..

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Tire pressure should be within 5 psi of the tires recommended max pressure but never higher. All tires have there max pressure stamped on the sidewall of the tire. Never go by the vehicles recommendation for tire pressure, always go by the tire. Some tires have different pressure recommendations than others. 35psi is most common- but some car tires rec. 44psi or more.

try leaving the key on for 5 to 10 minutes
for the BCM (body control module) to relearn

I'd start simple Fuel Filter firstMight be worth looking in the owners manual to see if the car is equipped with a fuel safety shutoff switch. Some of the cars around that era had a switch that would automatically cut power to the fuel pump in the case of a accident. If those switch is engaged it will keep fuel from feeding. Usually its located in the trunk area or on the drivers side in the front under the dash area. I don't know for sure if that particular car has one.Another question does the car smell like it is getting flooded with gas when you try to start it?.......... I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/robert_54ae41aaaffbab00

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Draw down cycle? That's not a term used in the service industry. What are you trying to do?

Lol left side under dash, but if you can't find it then you prob shouldn't be messing around under there anyway

Not sure on that one ,, you might need to look on google it should tell you their

firing order 1342 clockwise with 1@ bottom back, last 1 I did