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1992 Pontiac Firebird Problems
Power Window Not Working Due to Window Motor
A door window may move slowly or stop in mid travel due to a failing power window motor. The affected window may start working again after the motor cools off. Replacing the faulty window motor will commonly correct this concern.
Head light door actuators may fai
The head light door actuators may fail causing the head lights to become stuck in the raised or lowered position.
The Fuel Pump May Fail Causing the Engine to Stall or Crank Over But Not Start
The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall and not restart. Our technicians recommend replacing the fuel filter every 30,000 miles to help prevent undue strain on the fuel pump.
T-Top Models Are Prone to Water Leaks
The t-top models are prone to water leaks from the t-tops weather strip seals. Our technicians tell us that replacing the all of the t-top related weather strips will commonly correct most leaks. Care should be taken when removing and installing the t-tops in order to avoid damage to the weather strips.
Rear Transmission Mounts Commonly Fail
Failure of the rear transmission mounts is common.
Roller on window guide may break
The roller on the window guide attached to the bottom of the window glass may break off and cause the window to come off track.
Hood and Rear Hatch Supports May Fail
The hood and rear hatch supports may fail causing the hood or hatch fall back down after being raised to the open position. Replacement of failed supports is recommended.
Coolant Leak & Engine Overheating
A coolant leak may develop from the water pump. The engine may overheat as a result of the coolant loss. A leaking water pump should be replaced.
Dim Tail or Brake Lights Due to Faulty Light Sockets
The tail or brake lights may be dim due to a poor ground connection inside the light socket. Failed light sockets will require replacement.
Car Won't Start and Security Light is On
Problems with the anti-theft systems using the raised-chip key can prevent the car from starting. The wires in the steering column to the ignition lock cylinder tend to break. The the key and ignition lock cylinder must be replaced to correct this condition.
Fuel injectors can short-circuit
The fuel injectors may short out electricity causing a rougher than normal idle.
Stalling or Low Engine Idle Speed Due to Dirty Throttle Body
Body: A dirty throttle body may cause a lower than normal engine idle resulting in a stalling condition. A stalling condition may also result if an idle learn procedure is not performed if the battery goes dead or is disconnected.
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