1997 Pontiac Sunfire Consumer Discussions

Pontiac Sunfire Emissions

OBD Communication Failure

Written by: lizs_sunfire on Sep 04, 2009 10:14 AM

Hello. My name is Liz and I have a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, Coupe, 2.2L, automatic. I recently failed the Connecticut Emissions testing due to OBD Communication Failure. The OBD connector is not giving a read and is not producing any voltage. Recently, my horn and cig lighter also gave out (the cig fuse is fine). I was wondering if there was another fuse that may be ... Read More...

Pontiac Sunfire Accessories and Modifications

1997 Sunfire Projectio or Aftermarket headlights

Written by: meack on May 19, 2009 09:49 PM

I have recently bought a 1997 white pontiac sunfire and im in the middle of ricing it out, and I have realized that the front headlights r just ugly.... is there any place where u can buy projection or aftermarket headlights for the 97's Read More...

Pontiac Sunfire Care and Maintenance

1997 pontiac sunfire 2.2 with 70,000 miles please help

Written by: bottlefed23 on Mar 03, 2009 03:18 PM

hi i hope to god someone can help me........ i have a 97 sunfire with a 2.2 and 70,000 miles on it ....its a great car....im having a problem with overheating....i replaced the thermostat then i had flushed the block and radiator with water getting all the old dex cool out...... still overheating....... so then i had replaced tempature sending unit........still ... Read More...

Pontiac Sunfire Starting and Stalling Problems

Re: 1997 Sunfire engine suddenly stops while driving [lexieb]

Written by: speedy31315 on May 10, 2008 07:56 PM

Folks, My 2001 Pontiac Sunfire has the identical symptoms. I have change the whole fuel and ignition systems. I've even exchanged the entire exhaust system. It ran good for two weeks. I just left it at the Wal-Mart parking lot knowing that nobody can possibly steal it. I agree with an earlier e-mail traffic stating that the Transmission Control Solenoid in the ... Read More...

Stalling Sunfire

Written by: jaxbuddy on Apr 24, 2008 01:08 PM

I have a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire and last summer when stopping in traffic my car stalled. It started right up again than stalled whenever i had to come to a stop. It was fine all winter but last week it was warm and i was idling at a red light. When I went to accelerate it stalled. It did this 3 times on my way home everytime I had to stop. :( Could this be the fuel pump? Thanks ... Read More...

Pontiac Sunfire Transmission Problems

1997 Pontiac Sunfire - 5 speed manual transmission

Written by: jamarengo on Jan 07, 2008 06:11 AM

Hi, I need to bleed my hydraulic clutch. Anyone know where the bleeder valve is? Is there anything I should look out for when bleeding a manual clutch that is different from bleeding brakes? Thanks, Jim Read More...

Pontiac Sunfire transmission

Written by: g0m3s on Jul 12, 2007 11:47 AM

I have a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire GT with an automatic transmission. Whenever I make a left turn at a reasonable speed it will shift down for a split second and shift back up, then will stay in gear (2 I think) for a few second and then shift back down for another split second and quickly shift back up and then will stay there as I accelerate away from the intersection. I thought ... Read More...

Pontiac Sunfire

1997 Pontiac Sunfire Engine Flooding

Written by: firemanjohn on Mar 10, 2006 06:42 PM

My sunfire's engine keeps flooding, I replaced the fuel injectors but I don't know what is wrong. Read More...

Pontiac sunfire engine swap

Written by: jimmie2 on Dec 05, 2005 08:43 PM

I would like to know if anyone could tell me if I could install a 2002 Sunfire engine in a 1997 Sunfire? They both are 2.2L engines Read More...