2002 Pontiac Firebird Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird Car Won't Start Because of Anti-Theft System That Uses Raised-Chip Key

  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.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird Power Window Motors May Fail From Overheating

  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.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird Head light door actuators may fail and cause head lights to stick

  The head light door actuators may fail causing the head lights to become stuck in the raised or lowered position.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird Replace Fuel Filter Every 30,000 to Prevent Fuel Pump Failure

  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.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird Rear Transmission Mounts Commonly Fail

  Failure of the rear transmission mounts is common.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird Leaking Water Pump May Cause Coolant Loss and 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.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird Windows Rattling and Scraping

  The windows on the 1984-2002 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am commonly lean in towards the cabin when they are rolled down, and a metal-on-glass rattle is heard with any vibration. As the problem advances, popping may be heard from the door as the window rolls up or down.

  This issue is caused by failing window regulator rivets which no longer hold the window upright. This places undue strain on pads that prevent the window from contacting the metal door frame. After a short time, the pads inside the door wear out, allowing the window to rattle and become scratched in a vertical pattern.

  To correct the rattling and popping noises, the window regulator rivets and pads must be replaced.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird Flush brake fluid every 60,000 miles

  Brake fluid can become dirty and may cause problems in the brake system ; it should be flushed every 60,000 miles.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird Inspect transmission/fluid every 30,000 miles

  You may be able to prevent transmission problems by servicing the transmission and inspecting the fluid every 30,000 miles. If the fluid is dark or burned, the transmission system should be completely flushed.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird Extension housing seals may leak

  The extension housing seals commonly leak.

• 2002 Pontiac Firebird Contamination of extended life coolant

  Extended life coolant may become contaminated and require cooling system service before the recommended 100,000 miles.

2002 Pontiac Firebird Questions and Answers

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• Pontiac Firebird 2002 Pontiac Firebird Transsmission Filter

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• Pontiac Firebird Can Window Regulator Motors Be Rebuilt?

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• Pontiac Firebird Code P1369

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• Pontiac Firebird 2002 Pontiac Firebird Dash Lamps

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• Pontiac Firebird 2002 Pontiac Firebird Dashboard Security Light

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• Pontiac Firebird 2002 Pontiac Firebird Headlamp Door Module And Motors

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• Pontiac Firebird 2002 Pontiac Firebird Tapping Noise

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2002 Pontiac Firebird Maintenance and Repair

• Causes of 2002 Pontiac Firebird convertible Engine Vibration
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