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1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SMJEFF
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1997 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2
When I start it it sometimes suddenly stops cranking and the dash warning lights lights also go out at the same time. It appears the electric just shuts off. This will happen on and off. However, when it happens it appears the engine also floods and is then very hard to start. I replaced the starter but that was not the probem
Dec 10, 2010 at 4:16 AM
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FIXITMR
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check your battery connections and main ground wire to block and body for clean and tight and any underhood fuse box connections for same.
Dec 10, 2010 at 5:31 AM
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FIXITMR
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might also be ignition switch.
Dec 10, 2010 at 5:32 AM
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