1999 Pontiac Sunfire Check Engine Light on, Car won't start

1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
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SOPHIE_SOPHIE
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1999 Pontiac Sunfire 4 cyl Automatic 50,000 miles

I have a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire automatic with less than 50,000 miles. It was running fine, but now it's in my garage and will not start. The icon for Check Engine is on. I looked up the icon in the manual. I didn't notice it being on before, maybe it was -- I don't know.

I have a problem with the car where I have to jiggle the battery lines (?) around to get it to start sometimes. I don't know if the Check Engine light comes on when that happens.

It's been a LONG time since I had maintenance done, oil checked, etc.

Does anyone know enough about this car to know if I could get it started to drive it directly get it repaired -- or what's the best way to get someone to help when your car won't start?

Thanks in advance.
Jun 26, 2009 at 2:14 PM
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Try cleaning the battery posts and cables and tightened it properly and see what happens.
Jun 27, 2009 at 5:58 AM
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rasmataz: I just wanted to say thanks for responding. I really didn't know how to clean the battery, etc. I called AAA and they came out and jumped the car and said take it straight to get serviced just in case. Walmart was the closest and they put in a new battery but said something was wrong with the alternator. I have to try again tomorrow.

Thanks again for responding.
Jun 30, 2009 at 10:17 PM
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