Pontiac Sunfire:  P2135 DTC:  Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis

P2135 is a generic powertrain code that can affect any make or model of vehicle that has a “drive by wire” throttle system (almost every vehicle made today). P2135 TPS Switch “A/B” Voltage Correlation If your Pontiac Sunfire has P2135 it is considered “drive by wire”.  Which means that it uses sensors and actuators to control … Read more

Pontiac Sunfire P2197: 02 Sensor B2S1 – Signal Stuck Lean

P2197 is a general DTC code that indicates that the signal coming from your Pontiac Sunfire’s first O2 sensor on the bank two side of the engine is stuck giving off a lean signal.  The voltage reading from a normal oxygen sensor should look something like a heartbeat, whereas with P2197 the voltage looks like a … Read more

Pontiac Sunfire P2195 Causes + Diagnosis

P2195 is a general OBD2 code that indicates that the signal coming from your Pontiac Sunfire’s 1’st O2 sensor on Bank 1 Sensor 1 is stuck lean. DTC P2195 is a general code, which means that it has the same meaning for any make, model, or year.  It is most typically caused by a bad … Read more

Pontiac Sunfire P2272:  B2S2 O2 Sensor – Stuck Lean

P2272 in the Pontiac Sunfire is a general diagnostic trouble code.  It means that the “bank 2” downstream oxygen sensor (behind the catalytic converter) is continuously sending voltage that indicates a lean air/fuel mixture.   This does not necessarily mean that the vehicle is running lean (although it can, but usually doesn’t).  P2272 is typically … Read more

Pontiac Sunfire P2270: Symptoms, Causes, + Diagnosis

P2270 is a general DTC trouble code, which means it has the same meaning for the Pontiac Sunfire as it would any other vehicle.  It means that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 behind the catalytic converter is continuously sending voltage that indicates a lean air/fuel mixture.   This does not necessarily mean that … Read more

Pontiac Sunfire P0452:  FUEL Tank Pressure Low Diagnosis

P0452 is a generic OBD II code that can occur in the Pontiac Sunfire.  It means that your Sunfire’s EVAP system has detected low fuel tank pressure. The evaporative emissions control system (EVAP) sends fuel vapors from the fuel tank to the intake manifold to be burned off.  When the pressure in the system is … Read more

Pontiac Sunfire:  SVC Tire Monitor

Your Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a tire pressure monitor system.  This system notifies you if the tire pressure is too low.  When you get the Service Tire Monitor warning, it indicates that there is a problem with the tire monitoring system itself.  Id does not mean that the tire pressure is (necessarily) too low. … Read more

Pontiac Sunfire P2187:  Bank 1 A/F Mixture Too Lean”

P2187 is a DTC code that can occur in the Pontiac Sunfire.  It indicates the air fuel mixture is too lean at idle. The technical definition for P2187 “System Too Lean at Idle: Bank 1”.  The code is thrown after your Sunfire’s oxygen sensor on Bank 1 (usually sensor 1) has detected that the air … Read more