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Jane Whittington Posted on Jul 01, 2012
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2005 pontiac sunfire, fuel gauge problem

Gauge suddenly seems to be functioning backwards.... is reading over on the left side of gauge instead of right side...ie f..3/4 full, 1/2 any suggestions?

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  • Posted on Jul 02, 2012
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Could be the gauge on the dash or the sending unit in the tank.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 28, 2008

SOURCE: 97 montana fuel gauge reading over full all the time

it is a sensor issue take it to a look dealer or a local mechanic and he can fix that for u

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  • Posted on Mar 24, 2009

SOURCE: where to check/put in transmission fluid in 2005 Pontiac Sunfire

I assume this is an automatic transmission, you didn't say.
There is no dip stick on the transmission any longer.
You will have to go under the car to check. You may want to go to your local instant oil change and have them check the level.
If you feel you want to check it, here is a description of the location and process.

Make certain the vehicle remains level while checking the fluid.
Located just above the top sealing flange of the transmission oil pan you will find a threaded plug. Remove the plug and see if transmission fluid drips out of the hole. If so, the fluid level is correct. If not, remove the red fill cap on top of the transmission, driver side. Add fluid to the transmission until fluid dribbles out of hole.
Replace and tighten the plug.
Good luck.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 04, 2009

SOURCE: Fuel Gauge stuck on full reading

replace fuel pump/Fuel gage sending unit (All in one) also wire pigtail to asmbly Pontiac Montana's are prone to wire falures and shorts $300+ if done in drive way alot more if you have a shop do it!
P.S. REPLACE ASMBLY WITH AS LITTLE FUEL IN TANK AS YOU CAN...!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 15, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 pontiac sunfire manual transmission won't shift out of gear.

What you can try is to remove the shift cables from the transmission side. then move the shifter and see if everything is free if it's still sticks then the cables are going to be replaced. if everything is moving with the cable off. then you need to remove the shift tower on the tranny (where the shift cable is I belive it's 5 bolts) remove the tower and you will see the shift pin. Inside the tower there is a cotter pin that breaks and that will cause you to have one gear and unable to selected another gear. If you are not mech inclined I would no attemped the shift tower repaire, the cables do it will save you money. The shift tower has bushings that can fall into the tranny.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 18, 2009

SOURCE: my 2001 Pontiac Aztek's fuel gauge works until

it is one of two things the fuel gauge in the tank is bad or the gauge in the dash is bad...I would check with the dealer to see if they have seen that problem before...they maybe a recall for that problem...

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