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2003 Pontiac Sunfire is sputtering and acting like it wants to shut off in idle mode, press gas and it goes a little to fast check engine light is on and Trac light is on. Took to mechanic and he said code says random miss firing he thinks its the gas put better gas in and octane booster nothing changed

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Problem is at idle only ? How's it drive at highway speed ? Lack power ? Random misfire , vacuum leak ,

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 16, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 pontiac sunfire has check engine light

Your problem is typical for these cars. The throttle position sensor is bad. Go to Auto Zone and have them check the codes to confirm this. i've seen this many times, that's usually the problem. It makes the car feel like the brakes are on. Hope this helps. Let me know. Phil

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Mar 30, 2009

SOURCE: car starts run's 3 seconds shuts down

Your car is equipped with a system called PASSKEY standard on all GM cars and light trucks, try the following procedure to reset the system, the battery being dead will trigger the system.

PASSKEY LOCKOUT RESET GM CARS 1999 UP
1) Put the key in the ignition and turn to the "ON" position. Leave it that way for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes turn the key and take it out. Repeat this process (2) more times (3 times, 30 minutes total) This should reset the passlock system to recognize your key.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 01, 2009

SOURCE: Missing, stalling Pontiac Sunfire

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.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 05, 2009

SOURCE: trac off light comes on a 2003 pontiac grand am

This is the TCS or Traction Control System. It helps keep the vehicle from being able to get stuck by forcing the torque to either tire. Usually there is a switch either on the dash or on the shifter that says TCS or TRAC press the switch and it should go off.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 24, 2010

SOURCE: my pontiac sunfire 2.2 auto ,96 by the way is

tune up and maybe a fuel filter an oil change will not help this problem but will help in keeping it running good

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