Pontiac Solstice P0441: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0441 is one of the more common OBD II codes that can occur in the Pontiac Solstice.  It is frequently caused by a loose or bad gas cap, cracked or disconnected EVAP system hoses, vacuum leaks, or a bad purge valve. Always start by taking a look at the gas cap. P0441 is related to … Read more

Pontiac Solstice P0174: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

One of the most common trouble codes with the Pontiac Solstice is P0174. It indicates that your Pontiac Solstice is running lean on the bank two side of the engine.  P0174 and P0171 (fuel trim lean bank one) are the most frequently seen air/fuel mixture-related codes. If they appear together, it reduces the list of … Read more

Pontiac Solstice P0401: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0401 is a very common OBDII trouble code that’ll pop up in the Pontiac Solstice. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)→ Insufficient Flow. The EGR system in your car is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicle’s emissions output. There are three … Read more

P0135 Pontiac Solstice

P0135 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Pontiac Solstice. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 1 sensor 1. It technically stands for: P0135: Heated Oxygen Sensor → Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction → Bank 1, Sensor 1 The purpose of the heated … Read more

Pontiac Solstice P0430 Code: Causes + How to Fix

This page is meant to help you troubleshoot the Pontiac Solstice P0430 trouble code. It covers the P0430 code’s meaning, symptoms, causes, and possible solutions. P0430 is an emissions-related trouble code and is virtually never a breakdown risk. P0430 is usually caused by a catalytic converter issue or a bad O2 sensor. Table of Contents … Read more

P0741 Pontiac Solstice

P0741 is a very common trouble code. It’s know to affect the Pontiac Solstice quite often. Here’s what it means: P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit → Performance or Stuck Off The Solstice uses a clutch in the torque converter to lock the engine and transmission together at highway speed. P0741 can register whenever this connection … Read more

P0121 Pontiac Solstice

P0121 is a somewhat common trouble code with the Pontiac Solstice. It’s an OBDII code and has to do with the Throttle Pedal Position Sensor. It is relatively serious problem since it leaves your vehicle in failsafe mode. P0121: Throttle Pedal Position Sensor → Switch (TPS) A Circuit Range → Performance Problem OBDII code P0121 … Read more