P0152 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Pontiac Torrent. 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 sensors …
Read More »Pontiac Torrent P0501 Code: Causes + Likely Fix
P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Pontiac Torrent’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …
Read More »Pontiac Torrent C0035: Causes, Diagnosis, + Likely Fix
C0035 is a manufacturer-specific chassis trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac Torrent. GM designated C0035 to indicate an issue with the left front wheel speed sensor. Replacing your Torrent’s left front wheel speed sensor is the most common fix for C0035, but it’s not the only one. C0035 …
Read More »Pontiac Torrent P0523: Meaning, Causes, + Likely Fixes
P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac Torrent. In layman’s terms, it indicates the signal from the oil pressure sensor is higher than its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0523 is generic (it has the same definition for all vehicles), repair steps …
Read More »Pontiac Torrent: Engine Power Reduced
Many late model GM-made vehicles, such as the Pontiac Torrent use an “Engine Power Reduced” mode when they detect a potentially catastrophic problem. Reduced engine power has been known to come on at very inopportune times (such as while driving on the highway). Many components can cause the engine power …
Read More »Pontiac Torrent P0705: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis
P0705 is a very common transmission-related trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac Torrent. In layman’s terms, it means that your Torrent can’t tell what gear you’ve selected, which can have some real consequences on how it drives. It’s most likely caused by a bad Transmission Range Sensor (TRS), …
Read More »Pontiac Torrent P015D: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis
P015D is a generic trouble code, which means that it has the same definition for the Pontiac Torrent as it would any other vehicle. The code indicates that the Oxygen (O2) sensor on bank 2 is not cycling from lean to rich as fast as it should be. P015D is …
Read More »Pontiac Torrent P015B: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis
P015B is a generic trouble code, which means it has the same meaning any vehicle. In the case of the Pontiac Torrent, It indicates that the Oxygen (O2) sensor on bank 1 is not cycling from lean to rich as fast as it should be. P015B is usually caused by …
Read More »Pontiac Torrent: DRL Warning Light On – Causes + Fix
Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Pontiac Torrent’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 Torrent’s DRL warning light is on, …
Read More »Pontiac Torrent P0605: Meaning, Causes, + Fix
P0605 is a relatively rare OBD-II trouble code that can occur in the Pontiac Torrent. 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 …
Read More »