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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 2001 olds alero | 11/3/2009 | Gary Malone |
| Q: key will not turn to the off. It is stuck between run ahd off , so i can not pull out key and it is ... A: Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove the radio. Remove the instrument panel cluster. Remove ... | ||
| Olds Aurora half shaft | 10/30/2009 | Gary Malone |
| Q: I have a 2001 Olds Aurora. I have had three steering half shaft replacements on this car and now it ... A: the steering shaft can be lubed gm sells a lube kit for these it comes with instructions it is a ... | ||
| 1996 buick roadmaster climate control | 10/25/2009 | Gary Malone |
| Q: Why cant I get any hot air to blow out of my heater. The hoses to the heater core and the box ... A: it sounds as if you are having a problem with either the door or the actuator that controls the door ... | ||
| 1998 Buick Lesabre Limited | 8/26/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: My 98 Buick Lesabre's automatic climate control unit works great - except for the airflow level. It ... A: This system uses 1/2 vacuum and 1/2 electrical actuators for air flow. I would suspect a vacuum leak ... | ||
| Buick Century front power windows don't work. | 8/25/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: The back windows on my 1995 Century work fine. (Should be the same through 1998.) The front ones do ... A: The motors are grounded by the left front window switch (master switch) The grounding is done ... | ||
| Service Engine Light | 8/25/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: I have a 2002 chevy venture, 3.4L 185 hp V6. My Service engine light has recently come on and I am ... A: I would take it to a national auto parts store (auto zone, some NAPA's, Advanced, etc..) and have ... | ||
| Door module | 8/24/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: 2000 Buick Park Avenue, drivers door module that controls windows,locks mirrors. Nothing on drivers ... A: I have seen this module go faulty, ALTHOUGH before I damn a module, I ALWAYS check and make sure I ... | ||
| Transmission problem | 8/24/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1999 Buick Park Ave Ultra. I believe the tranny is a 4T65E FWD with ... A: I would suspect the PCS, UNLESS there is another code(s) stored. I have seen the IAT and or ECT ... | ||
| Valve Cover Gaskets | 8/24/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: Year: 2000 Make: Buick Lesabre Engine: 3.8 Mileage: 163339 The technician told me that my car has ... A: 5 qts in 4200 mile is VERY excessive. You will have pretty large oil pudles under car. Do you? IF so ... | ||
| 1999 olds intrique | 8/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: when going on a long trip at i hr into the trip my check engine light goes on.it will sputter on and ... A: Sounds like a misfire to me. My advice would be to take it to either a good nationwide parts store ... | ||
| buick lasaber | 8/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: how do you know if a 3800 motor has a blown head gasket A: You'll have either coolant in oil, oil in coolant, exhaust gasses in coolant or an obvious leak. ... | ||
| Buick heater blower motor | 5/31/2008 | Van |
| Q: 1992 Buick Lesabre has intermittent heater/AC blower fault. All speeds either work or don't, you ... A: I would lean toward the switch, although the module is definately a possibility. I have seen that in ... | ||
| 1993 Buick LeSabre | 5/31/2008 | Van |
| Q: Starting a few months ago, I have been having problems with my brakes stopping my car correctly. I ... A: The pumping sounds like the rear brakes are not adjusted, but the front pads shoule be working, even ... | ||
| 1988 Olds 98 Regency won't start after rain | 5/1/2008 | Van |
| Q: Van, This 20 year old car starts and runs like a top normally. After being out all day on a ... A: I would remove the distributor cap, and see if there is condensation inside it. Spray inside it ... | ||
| Reset check engine Button for Oldsmobile | 3/2/2008 | Van |
| Q: Where is the check engine reset button found on a 1996 eighty-eight oldsmobile? A: Go to Autozone, have them read the codes for you, and reset it. A scan tool is needed, and they will ... | ||
| 2004 temp sender | 3/1/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: 2004 buick lesabre 3.8 temp guage has pegged all the way past the red mark. I don't have access to a ... A: I would HIGHLY suspect the IP Cluster over the temp sender. The temp sender is s thermistor, so the ... | ||
| flasher module | 2/8/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: How to find and replace flasher module on 98 Buick park avenue ultra A: The manual is not very clear, but it APPEARS to be located behind the LEFT (drivers side) HVAC duct ... | ||
| 1999 olds alero v6 gls | 2/5/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: The abs and traction off light have been coming on for a while now but I don't really feel any ... A: For 25.00 a piece I'd at LEAST but the one. You could buy 2 and have a spare, just in case. Chances ... | ||
| Drive Train/ Power Train | 2/4/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: 2001 Olds Bravada 4.3L engine, automatic transmission, all wheel drive. I recently had the ... A: It seems to me they could EASILY determine if the vehicle is in AWD. they could unhook the front ... | ||
| gas guage on a Buick | 2/3/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: I'm considering buying a 2000 Buick Lesabre. 3.8 motor. I noticed after the test drive the gas gauge ... A: The most LIKELY cause of this problem is the fuel level sensor, located inside the tank. Cost.... I ... | ||
| 1999 olds alero v6 gls | 2/3/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: The abs and traction off light have been coming on for a while now but I don't really feel any ... A: Best advice would be to take it and have the ABS system scanned for codes (DTC's). Alot of ... | ||
| ck engine light | 2/2/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: I have an 91 oldsmobile 98 the ck cngine light was on the code i got was 42 what dose that mean. the ... A: I am sorry but I have NO way to look up ANYTHING for vehicles from 1998 and earlier. You MAY want to ... | ||
| heater problem need an opinion | 2/1/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: For some reason only the passenger side of my car would blow heat.The drivers side and floor ducts ... A: If its a dual control system (Driver and passenger can control temp) Then I would HIGHLY suspect ... | ||
| '99 Olds Silhouette | 2/1/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: The first thing we noticed was the overhead display (temp, direction, etc) was reading incorrectly. ... A: As much as I'd LOVE to tell you just one thing to repair your van, I am afraid you have a bunch of ... | ||
| Electrical Issues | 1/31/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: 1999 Olds silouhette van premier V6. over half the lights on the steering wheel controls and the ... A: First the lights, each item (steering control, radio, etc... has internal LED's that light with ... | ||
| still stalling after tune up | 1/30/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: 98 oldsmovil bravada 6 cyl 4.3 4x4 tune up was performed in this vehicle and a fuel injector ... A: Fuel pressure SHOULD be 60-66 psi. I would recheck fuel pressure. I would also having the Catalytic ... | ||
| no fuel pump power | 1/30/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: 2000 olds intrigue 3.5 engine. i replaced fuel pump and relay have no poer on grey wire at pump. ... A: Here is a brief circuit description for the fuel system... The PCM controls the fuel pump relay by ... | ||
| electric windows | 1/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: I have a 1998 pontiac transport and the windows are going up and down very slowly i mean 30 seconds ... A: I would first rule out the rubber window channels by purchasing "Dri Slide" or "Dri Lube", which is ... | ||
| heat loss in Alero | 1/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: Here is the vehicle info: 2000 Alero with 3400 v6, 78k miles. My problem is that I have noticed ... A: 1) I would frst check coolant level in the radiator/overflow surge tank. Make sure it's full and ... | ||
| 1999 Buick Regal starting problem | 1/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: It's not my fault you received the same question twice. It's not my fault you received the same ... A: I have no control over emails sent. I just answer questions and click send. If it is something I ... | ||
| overheating | 1/21/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: my 2000 alero has a 2.4 engine. it has been overheating. we have replaced the thermostat as well ... A: First I cannot tell you what the light is as my information just lists lights not where they at on ... | ||
| evap system code0403 | 1/21/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: i have a 2001 oldsmobile silhoutte 3.4 v6. i have a service engine soon light on. the code is p0403. ... A: Seeing as how it returns so quickly, I would think you have either faulty wiring going to or from ... | ||
| fuel milage lower | 1/20/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: I have a 02 Oldsmobile silouette with a 3.4 L engine.Late last summer we had the intake manifold ... A: This is the BIGGEST problem I run into. There are ALOT of varibles, as you know....wear and tear on ... | ||
| fuel gauge | 1/19/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: I have 2002 Buick Century custom, the car has approximatlly 62,000 miles the gas guage has started ... A: I REALLY doubt the problems are related, although your dealing with a man made machine...anything is ... | ||
| car randomly stops | 1/12/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: I have a 00 olds alero gls with a 3.4l engine. This august I replaced the motor (my intake gaskets ... A: I would have your mechanic check it until it stalls. Have them drive it with a fuel pressure gage ... | ||
| gas gauge | 1/11/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere. My gas gauge is not working properly. Is this an ... A: It could be the fuel tank level sensor. It could be the instrument cluster (gauge) It could be the ... | ||
| 3100 GM V6 | 1/10/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: My Lady friend has a 02 Buick with the 3100, 70,000 miles that she bought with 40,000. It has never ... A: I would HIGHLY suspect the intake gaskets. I have seen them go with as few as 25,000 miles and every ... | ||
| tail lights and lights behind speedometer | 1/10/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: I have 99 Buick Century Custom 3.1L Automatic and my fuse for the tail lights and lights behind the ... A: You have a short circuit to ground. finding shorts can take minuets up to HOURS even days ... | ||
| 1998 buick skylark surging at start up | 1/9/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: My car sometimes surges from low idle to over 2.5 rpm. It happens very sporadically. Three or four ... A: My BEST advice would to go have the check engine light diagnosed. You can get this done for free or ... | ||
| passlock II | 1/8/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Oldsmobile Auroa and about a week 1/2 ago we came out to our car to find it would not ... A: BEST advice at this time would be to take it to a good shop and have the VTD checked for codes. Any ... | ||
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