my 1997 sunfire.. fixin it up.

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i just purchased my 1997 sunfire for $500.
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its completely working has about 200k miles.
i just got my new headunit for free now i just gotta get the head unit casing
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Problems to fix:

1. both window motors are blown.. found 2 for $35 here

2. rust spots.. im gonna sand it down use some rustolium on it then paint flat black over it.

3.makes a squeaking sound when i go over bumps.. Can anyone help me with this problem? struts maybe??

4.only way to get into the car is a remote key.(this is soo ****ing annoying i got locked out of my car already had to go buy me some batterys ). the key fits in the socket but doesnt turn... any idea why??

5. all tires are old. gotta go buy some new ones.

6.anti-freeze light always on but car never overheats...dont know what to do for this one.

thats about it for now.. im sorry im a car noob but im working on it.
 
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3.makes a squeaking sound when i go over bumps.. Can anyone help me with this problem? struts maybe
It could be the struts but also check the sway bar links.

4.only way to get into the car is a remote key.(this is soo ****ing annoying i got locked out of my car already had to go buy me some batterys ). the key fits in the socket but doesnt turn... any idea why??
Either somone change the ignition cylinder and key or the door cylinder is broken. Does the key open the trunk?

6.anti-freeze light always on but car never overheats...dont know what to do for this one.
Are you sure the light isnt for indicating low coolant level? Do you have the owners manual? This is a link to a 99 manual, have nothing older.

http://www.extendedgmwarranty.com/owners-manual/pontiac/1999-Pontiac-Sunfire.pdf
 
ok im gonna take a look at the sway bar links. i just purchased a door cylinder from ebay for $17. i guess il be using 2 keys from now on.

but still what could be causing a coolant light to go on when the coolant is full. could it just be a bad sensor?
 
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sunfire97 said:
ok im gonna take a look at the sway bar links. i just purchased a door cylinder from ebay for $17. i guess il be using 2 keys from now on.

but still what could be causing a coolant light to go on when the coolant is full. could it just be a bad sensor?
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Coolant Sensor?
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hopefully... how much do you think it would cost me to get it fixed... should i even get it fixed i mean its an old car i know i wont be driving it for a while.
 
does a coolant leak effect the light? i think my coolant might have a slow leak.im not sure tho.
 
Well a leak would cause the fluid level to go down and eventually turn on the light.
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yea then im positive its just the sensor. il get it fixed asap thank you for your help.. and i just found out it was my struts making the noise. any type of grease or anything i can put on there to stop the squeaking? should i just head to a salvage yard and replace them?
 
sunfire97 said:
yea then im positive its just the sensor. il get it fixed asap thank you for your help.. and i just found out it was my struts making the noise. any type of grease or anything i can put on there to stop the squeaking? should i just head to a salvage yard and replace them?
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If the struts are making noise then I would replace them.
 
ericv1984 said:
Yw. It might just be the strut mount bushings that are going bad, instead of the whole struts.
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maybe.. idk tho cuz this car was sitting in a driveway undrivin for 6 moths b4 i purchased it..
 
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