One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Pontiac Aztec isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Aztec’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more
A bad alternator can leave your Pontiac Aztec without power and unable to move. Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way. We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy). How Your Aztec’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more
One of the most common (and) critical major engine problems is a blown head gasket. If your Pontiac Aztec has blown a head gasket, you may find it running poorly or not at all. Below you’ll find the symptoms, causes, and price of a Pontiac Aztec head gasket. Recognizing the signs of a blown head gasket in your … Read more
If you find your Pontiac Aztec‘s steering wheel shakes or vibrates when you press the brakes, it is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem. There are plenty of other issues that can cause the steering wheel to wobble. But, if your Aztec is only shaking when braking, that’s … Read more
An engine functions as a pump, requiring a precise combination of fuel, air, and spark. If any element of this trio is imbalanced, your Pontiac Aztec won’t run right (or at all). While a misfire is the symptom of bad spark plugs, bad spark plugs almost always indicate a problem with the engine (more on … Read more
If your Pontiac Aztec doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article. Many different issues can cause the problem. We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Pontiac Aztec … Read more
P0155 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Pontiac Aztec. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 2 sensor 1. The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor is to quickly bring your O2 sensor up to normal operating temperature after … Read more
One of the most common issues with the Pontiac Aztec, or any newer GM vehicle, is the “Service StabiliTrak” warning. StabiliTrak is GM’s electronic stability control system. It does much more than a standard traction control system. It is one of the most innovative and vital safety features on your Pontiac Aztec and can … Read more
P0154 is a relatively common trouble code. It’s generic, which means that it has the same meaning for any vehicle with OBDII (Pontiac Aztec or not). It means that the PCM/ECM is not detecting any activity from the sensor. There can be many reasons for this code to throw. These include a bad o2 … Read more
The P0151 code is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code that indicates low voltage in the Pontiac Aztec’s Oxygen (O2) sensor circuit located at Bank 2, Sensor 1 (B2S1). The B2S1 O2 sensor plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal engine performance by detecting the air-fuel ratio in the exhaust, then sending this data to the … Read more