Pontiac Firebird Questions Maintenance & Repair

Plug Misfire

Cylinder number 6 seems to keep misfiring. Had it checked and it said misfire and needed new coils, so I replaced all three. Still says misfire on computer. Spark plug is black and has been replaced...

Security Light Issue

My car won't start due to the security light being on...the light stays bold for about 5 min then shut off try again car won't start...I've had it bypassed and it does the same thing...wat else can...

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1997 Pontiac Firebird

I just bought a 1997 Pontiac Firebird Base Model this Firebird has T Top's and a Manuel Transmission, it has a 3.8L a V6 a Series Two Engine inside. I got the Firebird on November 7TH of 2017. Whe...

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Tom/12-14-17 Re: Time Required To Swap Motors 1999 Firebird 3.8L Auto....

Tom thank you for your interest and time answering; I intentionally left out a few details for simplicity sake here, but now need to expose my dumbass, I paid the "Honest" guy $1500 up front to find...

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What Is A Reasonable Time Frame For An Equipped Nationally Known "Honest" R...

This shop has had my Firebird since August 1, 2017. they claim they are trying to locate an engine, and the next week, its parts, and so on for over 4 months. I would be grateful for an expert opini...

Battery Draining

I have a 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 when I accelerate the car the battery tends to drain when I stop accelerating the battery goes back to normal any ideas of what it could be???

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WS6 Trans Popping

I recently baught a 97 Trans Am WS6 with an auto trans (I believe it is a 4L60E but could be wrong) and when you hit the throttle hard the trans pops like I've hit somthing hard. just wanted to ask ...

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1992 Firebird

My brother has 1992 firebird that was sitting for a few years it needed new plugs then ran fine but then he put a "new" fuel pump in it and it won't start we tested for spark and fuel pressure it h...

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Spark Plugs

i just got this vehicle from my dad. it has been sitting in the garage for the past 6 years and has bad spark plugs for sure, possibly more... do i need to add some oil or spray before i install the ...

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Can You Ajust The Tension On The Idler Pulley

I replaced the belt tensioner assembly and the belt is to tight, I am afraid it puts a strain on alternator and drive shaft, It is so tight it won't slip over alternator pulley.

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I Had A Shop Do An Engine Swap On My 1999 Firebird 3.8l II, It Had A Lifter...

they told me the new set would have to pump up, and it wud quiet down.

Fuel Pump Issues?!

I just bought a 1999 firebird with the 3.8 engine, drove it home it ran fine, next day flushed the coolant and changed the thermostat because the coolant was very nasty. It ran good afterwards. I ...

The Hatchback Won't Open

How do I open the hatch. The key don't work

Sometimes No Starting

Starter relay location

Head Light Will Not Open.

you can open the head lights manually and the will close when you turn off the lights with no noise issue. would this be a bad relay ?

72PRW

Head light comes on dim but doesn't work on dim

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Crank Sensor Location And Cam Sensor Location

Do I have to take timing cover off for cam sensor

Heater Hose.

Can the heater hose on my 99 Firebird catch on fire. Took $400 to replace because mechanic said it could catch engine on fire. Is this legit?

Do 1995 Firebird Disks And Brake Pad Fit A 1999 Firebird

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