The service and repair manual for the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire — 2.4L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, DOHC 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · SE Coupe 2-Door · SE Convertible 2-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · GT Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 149 complaints · 88 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Sunfire manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 94
- General Information 1,645
- Accessories & Equipment 280
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 167
- Body & Frame 155
- Maintenance 40
- Brakes 345
- Restraints 145
- Drivelines & Axles 19
- Steering 147
- Electrical 218
- Suspension 93
- Engine Mechanical 303
- Transmission 393
- Engine Performance 1,030
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 144
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Sunfire
- Electrical System — ignition › switch · 04V036000If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and th.
- Steering · 08E063000If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 149 complaints and Pontiac has issued 88 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Sunfire. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Sunfire manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Sunfire?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, SE Coupe 2-Door, SE Convertible 2-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, GT Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1998 Sunfire problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Sunfire, covering electrical system, steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 1998 Sunfire wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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