If your Pontiac Firebird’s key fob is not working, the most common reason is a dead battery. Followed by water damage or fob failure. Below, we’ve listed everything you need to do to get your car’s fob working again. A dead battery is the most common reason a Pontiac Firebird’s key fob fails. Table of … Read more
If you own a Pontiac Firebird and it’s idling rough, you may be feeling frustrated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common causes of a rough idle in the Firebird and how to fix the problem. The most common cause of a rough idle is misfiring. What an Engine Needs to … Read more
If you’re filling your car up regularly and still getting crummy mileage, there are a few things that could be to blame. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons your Pontiac Firebird is getting bad gas mileage. Before diving in, it’s important to note whether or not your Firebird’s check engine … Read more
If your Pontiac Firebird has metal shavings in the oil, it almost always indicates engine damage, but it’s not always easy to tell what is causing the issue. This article will help you figure out what’s going on with your car. Metal shavings accompanied by a knocking sound typically indicate your Firebird has spun a … Read more
When your Pontiac Firebird is in Park, its engine RPM level (revolutions per minute) should stay relatively even. If it doesn’t, there’s likely something wrong with your engine. If your car’s check engine light is on, we’ve provided the most common causes of RPMs going up and down while in Park and the common codes … Read more
Shocks and struts typically don’t last for the lifetime of a vehicle, If your Pontiac Firebird is experiencing poor handling, excessive wear on tires and suspension components, or a jarring noise, it likely has bad shocks or struts. If your Firebird is experiencing any steering problems, it’s vital to check your car out immediately, as … Read more
The TPMS light indicates that your Pontiac Firebird’s tire pressure is above or below the minimum threshold set by the manufacturer. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light is the most common warning light on a modern vehicle. If you have a TPMS warning light, your car’s tire pressure must be checked. If your Pontiac … Read more
It can be very jarring when your Pontiac Firebird shakes when idle. If your Firebird has this problem, many issues can cause it. We’ve lined out some of the most common causes below. The most common reasons a vehicle shakes when idling is a misfire or bad motor mount. Table of Contents Pontiac Firebird Shaking … Read more
One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Pontiac Firebird is when the speedometer stops working. You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road. If your car’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more
P1174 and P1175 are GM-specific DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes). They indicate fuel bank trim issues on bank 1 and bank 2 of your Pontiac Firebird. Pontiac Firebird P1174 + P1175 Quick Info GM P1174 + P1175 Definition Fuel Trim Cylinder Balance (Bank 1 or Bank 2) Symptoms Mild misfire, MIL light Common Causes Bad O2 … Read more