Pontiac G8 P0400: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0400 is a standard code that indicates your Pontiac G8’s EGR system is not working. The good news is that this code is not a breakdown risk and should not affect how your G8 runs (assuming it’s the ONLY code). P0400 is a generic code, which means it has the same definition for the G8 … Read more

Pontiac G8 P0103 Code: Meaning, Causes, + How to Fix

P0103 is a common generic OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac G8. In plain English, the MAF sensor voltage signal is outside of the accepted range (too high). It’s important to understand what the MAF sensor does. It measures the air density and volume between the air filter and the intake manifold. It’s … Read more

Pontiac G8 P0106: Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis

P0106 is a very common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac G8. Simply put, this code indicates that the signal coming from the MAP sensor is not what it should be. P0106 Definition: MAP Sensor – Range/Performance P0106 is a generic OBD2 code, which means that it has the same definition for … Read more

Pontiac G8 P0107: Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis

P0107 is a relatively common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac G8. In plain English, it indicates that the voltage coming from the MAP sensor is below the normal operating range. P0107 Definition: MAP Sensor – Circuit Low Input It’s a generic code, so it has the same meaning for the G8 … Read more

Pontiac G8 P0056: Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0056 is a somewhat common O2 sensor-related OBD2 trouble code. It is a generic code, which means it has the same definition for the Pontiac G8 as it would any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and almost never creates drivability issues. P0056 should … Read more

Pontiac G8 P0058: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0058 is a not too common and OBDII trouble code that occurs in the Pontiac G8. It indicates that the heated oxygen sensor (which we’ll be referring to as HO2S a lot) heater control circuit located at B2S2 is sending a signal to the PCM that is outside of its normal operating range. In this … Read more

Pontiac G8 P0036: Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Pontiac G8 as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be considered a breakdown risk if … Read more

Pontiac G8: P0024 Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0024 is a generic OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that your Pontiac G8’s camshaft position “B” is over advanced or a system performance issue. There are many potential causes for this code, and a lot of them are easy to check. VVT– Variable Valve Timing Bank 2– The side of the engine with the second … Read more

Pontiac G8 P0600: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0600 is a relatively uncommon OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that there’s been a communications failure between your Pontiac G8’s ECM and one or more of the separate modules that it communicates with. P0600 is a generic trouble code, so it has the same meaning for the Pontiac G8 as it would any other vehicle. … Read more

Pontiac G8 P0052: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis + Common Fixes

P0052 is a rare and generic OBDII trouble code. It indicates that your Pontiac G8’s heated oxygen sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is higher than its normal operating range. Terminology: HO2S- Heated Oxygen Sensor B2S1- Bank 2, Sensor 1 PCM- Powertrain Control Module (sometimes called ECM) P0052 Definition: HO2S – Heater … Read more