Many late model GM-made vehicles, such as the Pontiac Torrent use an “Engine Power Reduced” mode when they detect a potentially catastrophic problem. Reduced engine power has been known to come on at very inopportune times (such as while driving on the highway). Many components can cause the engine power to be reduced. The most … Read more
P0705 is a very common transmission-related trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac Torrent. In layman’s terms, it means that your Torrent can’t tell what gear you’ve selected, which can have some real consequences on how it drives. It’s most likely caused by a bad Transmission Range Sensor (TRS), but there are other causes … Read more
P015D is a generic trouble code, which means that it has the same definition for the Pontiac Torrent as it would any other vehicle. The code indicates that the Oxygen (O2) sensor on bank 2 is not cycling from lean to rich as fast as it should be. P015D is usually caused by a bad … Read more
P015B is a generic trouble code, which means it has the same meaning any vehicle. In the case of the Pontiac Torrent, It indicates that the Oxygen (O2) sensor on bank 1 is not cycling from lean to rich as fast as it should be. P015B is usually caused by a bad oxygen sensor, but … Read more
Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Pontiac Torrent’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Torrent’s DRL warning light is on, the powertrain control module (commonly … Read more
P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Pontiac Torrent. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. The “upstream” one is used for … Read more
P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Pontiac Torrent’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the Torrent as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on model year and engine. The … Read more
P0605 is a relatively rare OBD-II trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac Torrent. It indicates that PCM (powertrain control module) is not passing its ROM (read-only memory) self-test when you turn the ignition on. While P0605 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any car or truck), it is most … Read more
P0116 indicates that your Pontiac Torrent’s engine coolant temperature sensor is sending a signal to the PCM (powertrain control module) that is outside of its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). While P0116 is a generic OBD2 code (it has the same definition for any car or truck), it has the same basic causes … Read more
P0117 is a generic OBD2 code. It indicates that your Pontiac Torrent’s PCM (powertrain control module) has detected the signal coming from the engine coolant temp (ECT) sensor has a voltage level below its normal operating range. With the ECT sensor, as the voltage level drops, it will appear that your Torrent is overheating. While … Read more