1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 87

5. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as youhold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from theengine. If the engine still won't start or starts briefly but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. When theengine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you! could changethe way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that how to doit tells without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2-17