Pontiac G6 Rough Idle → Causes & Diagnosis

If you own a Pontiac G6 and it’s idling rough, you may be feeling frustrated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common causes of a rough idle in the G6 and how to fix the problem.  The most common cause of a rough idle is misfiring. What an Engine Needs to … Read more

Pontiac G6: ABS Light Meaning, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

Your Pontiac G6’s ABS Light comes on when it fails a self-diagnostic cycle.  When on, it indicates that your car does not have Anti-Lock brakes and the safety they provide. Your G6’s ABS system uses a system of sensors to determine wheel speed when braking.  If one of the wheels starts to lock up, it’ll … Read more

Pontiac G6:  Reduced Engine Power Diagnosis

  One of the most annoying things that can happen when we are driving our vehicles is when we get the reduced engine power light.  Most of the time, reduced engine power doesn’t make commuting home possible since the max speed your Pontiac G6 will reach is not going to be enough to keep you … Read more

Pontiac G6: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Pontiac G6’s exhaust is definitely a concerning problem.  Different colored exhaust can mean different things.  Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your G6 indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Pontiac G6 Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Pontiac G6 is the engine knocking. Unfortunately, an engine knock can be a sign of significant engine problems. The first thing you should do is check your G6’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Pontiac G6: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Pontiac G6’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your G6’s ECU. … Read more

Pontiac G6 Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Pontiac G6 is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your car’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Pontiac G6 AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Pontiac G6 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 G6’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Pontiac G6 Bad Fuel Injector: Symptoms, Diagnosis, How to Fix

Fuel injectors can go the life of a modern vehicle with little to no trouble at all.  That being said, bad fuel injectors are one of the more common issues that happen to any vehicle (Pontiac G6 included).   There’s always more than one fuel injector, and even one going bad is enough to make … Read more

Pontiac G6: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Pontiac G6 (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding.  The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off.  But, there are other causes as well. Your Pontiac G6 is always going … Read more