P0016 is know to occur in the Pontiac Torrent when the Crankshaft Position Sensor and the Camshaft Position Sensor are out of alignment by a certain number of degrees, or if there is a sensor issue. We’ll explore the symptoms and causes directly below. P0016 refers to which camshaft position sensor is out of time … Read more
Having trouble with your Pontiac Torrent? If you’re getting a P0325 trouble code, you may be wondering what the cause is and how to fix it. This article will provide the answers you need to get your Pontiac Torrent running smoothly again. The knock sensor’s primary role is to detect and monitor any abnormal vibrations … Read more
P0012 is a common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Pontiac Torrent can have VVT, and is known to develop this code. P0012 is generic, which means that it has the same definition for the Torrent as it does on any … Read more
P0507 is a fairly typical OBDII trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac Torrent. It is typically triggered when the engine idle speed is 200 rpm or more over the predetermined limit set by the Pontiac It is a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Pontiac Torrent as any other vehicle. … Read more
P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Pontiac Torrent‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Torrent uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and … Read more
P0306 is a fairly common trouble code with the Pontiac Torrent. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0306 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Torrent. The nice thing about P0306 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems much … Read more
P0021 is a common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Pontiac Torrent can have VVT, and is prone to developing this code. P0021 is a generic OBDII code. This means that it has the same definition regardless of the make … Read more
P0014 is a relatively common trouble code for vehicles that have Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This includes the Pontiac Torrent. VVT adjusts the position of the camshaft(s) to maximize the combustion efficiency of the motor. P0014 means that the camshaft position is too far advanced from where it should be in relation to normal operating … Read more
P0175 is a common trouble code that can appear in the Pontiac Torrent. It’s generic, so it has the same meaning for your vehicle as it would any other automobile. There are MANY issues that can cause P0175 in the Torrent. If there are other codes present, use them to eliminate potential causes and save … Read more
A common trouble code with the Pontiac Torrent is P0172. This code number references a number given to you when you plug your vehicle into an OBDII scanner. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common. It means the motor is running rich. Pontiac Torrent … Read more