1998 Pontiac Sunfire

1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESS9648
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For the past few weeks my car has been having some serious problems. When in park (idling) the needle drops and jumps and then rests on one and then repeats the jumping and dropping again. When I put it in reverse it has been dying and until today I was always able to restart it by pushing the gas and turning the key. I was driving down the road today and my car completely stopped working. My breaks wouldn't work. My gas wouldn't work. My car would not restart. My oil light came on and my battery light came on and all of the needles for my gas, mph, etc stayed where they were when the car died. I can't trust many mechanics in Arkansas. What do you think is wrong with my car?
Thank you,
Jessica 19 Huntsville Ar.
Nov 10, 2008 at 2:09 PM
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JDL
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Can you check for codes? I guess you saying the vehicle cranks good but won't start? Have somebody check for spark at the plugs, with the vehicle cranking. If you have spark everywhere, check fuel pressure.
Nov 12, 2008 at 9:49 AM
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JESS9648
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The engine isn't cranking there is no pressure behind it
Nov 12, 2008 at 4:58 PM
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