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If your Pontiac GTO has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your car gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine …

P0073 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can affect the Pontiac GTO. OBD2 trouble codes. In layman’s terms, it indicates that there is an issue with your car’s ambient air sensor. The ambient air temperature sensor (or AAT for short) is responsible for monitoring outside air temperature and regulating …

P0152 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Pontiac GTO. It indicates that the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 sensor is reporting a voltage level that is higher than its normal operating range. P0152 Definition: O2 Sensor – High Voltage – B2S1 O2 Sensor Oxygen …

P0193 is a generic OBD-II code that can occur in the Pontiac GTO. It indicates that your GTO’s fuel rail pressure sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is above its normal operating range (in terms of voltage value). While P0193 is a generic code (it has the …

C0040 is a chassis trouble code that occurs in the Pontiac GTO. GM designated C0040 to indicate an issue with the right front wheel speed sensor. Replacing your GTO’s right front wheel speed sensor is the most common repair for C0040, but it’s not the only one. Wiring harness issues …

Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Pontiac GTO’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your GTO’s DRL warning light is on, …

P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Pontiac GTO. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. The …

P0605 is a relatively rare OBD-II trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac GTO. It indicates that PCM (powertrain control module) is not passing its ROM (read-only memory) self-test when you turn the ignition on. While P0605 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any car …

P0116 indicates that your Pontiac GTO’s engine coolant temperature sensor is sending a signal to the PCM (powertrain control module) that is outside of its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). While P0116 is a generic OBD2 code (it has the same definition for any car or truck), it …

P0058 is a not too common and OBDII trouble code that occurs in the Pontiac GTO. It indicates that the heated oxygen sensor (which we’ll be referring to as HO2S a lot) heater control circuit located at B2S2 is sending a signal to the PCM that is outside of its …