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| 88 Buick Regal 2.8L V6 auto... | 4/23/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: My car has about 160K on it, but it runs like a top and I wouldn't want another car because this one ...
A: Mike Though a MAF can cause idle problems,usually high idle speeds is caused by either an intake ...
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| stalling and not restarting 1996 buick LaSabre | 4/23/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Mr Eliassen, my buick will quit usually while turning and then it will not restart. We have had a ...
A: Effie When it stalls and on turns,How much fuel is usually in the tank? There has been a ...
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| car not getting any electrical arc | 4/23/2006 | autohelp |
Q: i got a 1993 olds cuttlas cruiser 3.3L. There is no eletrical arc coming out of the wires.put a ...
A: Did you CLEAR the code 42 from the computer and then try and restart the vehicle ?. Did the code 42 ...
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| 2000 Olds Alero Electrical problem | 4/23/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Intermittent problems: Four way flashers stay on when I unlock the car with my remote. Also ...
A: Chris The flasher problem could be caused by the flasher module,there is a campaign for this,check ...
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| 1980 Olds Cutlass Ignition Problem | 4/23/2006 | autohelp |
Q: The car has a rebuilt 231 v-6 3.8 auto engine w/ 2000 miles on the engine.The only electrical parts ...
A: Did the rebuilt engine EVER run correctly ?. Is the CHECK ENGINE light ON in the dash ?. Pull the ...
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| 1994 Olds Cutlass starts but won't stay running | 4/22/2006 | autohelp |
Q: My '94 Cutlass has the 3.1. It starts just fine but unless I keep my foot on the gas it the rpms ...
A: Without having access to the vehicle it could be anything from a vacuum hose leak to a fuel pressure ...
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| 1991 cutlass fuel problem | 4/22/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: just replaced fuel pump, and regulator still not getting the right amount of pressure pump is ...
A: Cindy Fuel pressure is to low,it needs to be 41 to 47 psi on key up,running pressure about 3-10 ...
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| 2000 Jimmy Diamond - Vibration followup | 4/22/2006 | Van |
Q: Van, I forwarded your email to the dealership and they checked everything you suggested and found ...
A: If you forwarded my reply, I am curious if they agreed about the hogwash theory. I have a ...
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| Olds won't start | 4/21/2006 | autohelp |
Q: Is this the only advice you have? Would really rather not have to deal with potentially dangerous ...
A: You have to take into consideration that I have no idea how much mechanical knowledge you have. I ...
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| Olds won't start | 4/21/2006 | Van |
Q: I have a 1986 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Brougham, fuel-injected, 3.8 liter V6. I've owned the car less ...
A: Since you tried the starting fluid, it would almost seem that fuel isn't the problem, but I would ...
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| 2000 GMC Jimmy Diamond - Vibration at high speeds | 4/21/2006 | Van |
Q: I know this isn't exactly your epertise, but I think this may be a drive train problem....so here ...
A: First...the frequency vibration stuff is a bunch of hogwash, used to describe a problem they just ...
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| 97 Aurora A/C | 4/21/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: A/C works intermittently. Usually only blows cold air if I have been on the highway for a while, ...
A: Peter Usually service req and date not avail,is caused by the BCM not the PCM,also faulty battery ...
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| Misfiring with engine warm and accelerating | 4/21/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Followup To Question -I have two 1998 Olds 88 LS cars, one runs fine and the other misses when ...
A: John Some things to keep in mind,did talk to TAC about it,asked about compression,asked to do a ...
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| 1996 Buick LeSabre LTD | 4/21/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Followup To Question - Car runs for a short while, then the engine dies and won't restart ...
A: Beth, Hmm im still leaning towards the ign module,also have someone do an injector ohm test,use a ...
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| '93 century water pump replacement | 4/20/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: as i was driving today i heard a clunk and the alternator light came on so i figured i had thrown ...
A: Josh Usually the water pump pulley is held on by 4 small bolts to the water pump drive,on the ...
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| 1st real problem | 4/20/2006 | Van |
Q: I own a Delta 88 1985 Royale coupe 8clyder 307 engine thats in "great" condition but....I can't get ...
A: It's possible that the catalytic converter is bad, especially if someone ran some regular leaded ...
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| brake problem | 4/20/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Ed, I have an 91 Olds Cierra. Because of its age I have been doing most of the maintenance. Here ...
A: Ron Pull the rear drums and check the wheel cyl's for leaking,they usually leak and saturate the ...
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| 95 Buick LaSabre clicking sound | 4/20/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Greetings - The sound only happens when the car is in motion - Sounds like a card stuck in the ...
A: Jackie Though i cant hear the noise i can only guess as to what your describing,if its a bearing ...
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| Misfiring with engine warm and accelerating | 4/19/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Followup To Question - I have two 1998 Olds 88 LS cars, one runs fine and the other misses when ...
A: John With the scanner you have are you able to veiw live data,can you get data on what the O2's ...
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| 1996 Buick LeSabre LTD | 4/19/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Car runs for a short while, then the engine dies and won't restart immediately. After about an hour ...
A: Beth I wouldnt rule that out,is your car prone to water intrusion,such as leaks from seals,if the ...
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| 1996 Buick LeSabre LTD | 4/18/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Car runs for a short while, then the engine dies and won't restart immediately. After about an hour ...
A: Beth Ive seen 2 things that can cause this,if the engine cranks but no start due to no spark from ...
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| 1989 Olds 88 3800 cc | 4/18/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: My 89 olds will start and run just fine and then it just dies. Getting fuel, and after it dies will ...
A: Jay This could be an ign module that is failing or the crank sensor that is failing,usually with ...
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| Misfiring with engine warm and accelerating | 4/18/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: I have two 1998 Olds 88 LS cars, one runs fine and the other misses when warmed up and only when ...
A: John I was thinking about your problem,have you checked the Mass air flow sensor,try swaping it ...
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| 1999 aurora stall at deceleration | 4/17/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: My 1999 Olds Aurora V8 will stall when I take my foot off the accelerator and rpm's drop below ...
A: Ted You could have an IAC{idle air control}motor that is failed,GM has issued an updated IAC to ...
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| 1991 Olds Ciera 3.3L | 4/17/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Vehicle runs a few miles and then quits. cranks an won't restart till cools down a few hours. New ...
A: Lee Sounds like you have a failed crankshaft position sensor,its pretty common to have these fail ...
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| Misfiring with engine warm and accelerating | 4/17/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: I have two 1998 Olds 88 LS cars, one runs fine and the other misses when warmed up and only when ...
A: Check your fuel injectors,ohm check them and see what the values are,anything under 12.5 ohms and ...
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| 1992 Olds Bravada | 4/17/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Recently my Bravada began to shift funny. And I cannot get the ignition key out of the ignition. ...
A: Jason Sounds like you have a failing ignition switch,its not giving the proper amount of voltage ...
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| automatic transmission | 4/16/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: I have a transmission that the shifting cable is broke and it is stuck in Drive. How do I manually ...
A: Derald You'll need to manually shift it at the transmission lever,look below the master cyl and at ...
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| 1997 Buick Skylark Stalling | 4/16/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: I have a 1997 Buick Skylark Custom, 2.4L DOHC, 85,000 miles, live in Michigan, and it has been kept ...
A: David Has the fuel filter been replaced?i would check into that,may be a plugged fuel filter,also ...
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| 97 Achieva instrument indicators | 4/16/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Sorry Ed, no joy on last suggestion
A: Scott It sounds like,if all the ckts are good,voltage and ground are good,we did the battery/IPC ...
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| 3.8 / 3800 engine swap | 4/15/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: My daughter has a 1995 buick lesabre with a 3800 v6 (rod knocking).I have a 1988 olds ciera with a ...
A: Dave The interchange can be done,problem is the 95 3800 uses a balance shaft were the 88 3.8l does ...
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| Buick Park Avenue | 4/15/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: I have a 95 Park Avenue. Funny things are going on. > Horns are disconnected. If I plug the ...
A: Dan To eliminate the feedback ckt i discribed,do as follows: Disconnect Neg battery cable locate ...
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| idle problem | 4/15/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: Followup To Question - 1990 olds delta 88 3.8lt. ,auto , fuel inj,79,000 miles Hello i have a ...
A: Hey,Bob Hmm,yes a MAF could cause an idle problem but its pretty expensive to just replace,i got ...
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| transmisson shifter | 4/14/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: 1995 Buick Riveris shifter on column will move back and forth but transmission will not change ...
A: Derald It may be that the shifter cable has detached from the shifter linkage,first look under ...
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| drive line..clunks and whines | 4/14/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: I have a Buick Regal '99 GS, with 60K miles...during freeway driving, there is no steering wheel ...
A: Dax As long as the cv boots are not leaking,and the cv joints dont make noise on hard turns or ...
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| idle problem | 4/14/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: 1990 olds delta 88 3.8lt. ,auto , fuel inj,79,000 miles Hello i have a problem with idle sometimes ...
A: Bob Ok,sounds like we may have an IAC{idle air control}problem,either its sticking with excessive ...
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| 2000 buick tranny | 4/14/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: I just bought a 2000 buick lesabre 2 weeks ago with 80000 miles. Yesterday after driving for about ...
A: Jim Sounds like the transaxle pressure control solenoid is failing,also the valvebody inside trans ...
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| rough running sillouette | 4/14/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: My 98 sillouette van has been a pain in my butt.Setting a code saying misfire cyl 4 at local Auto ...
A: Eric Ah yes ive seen this many times,matter of fact we began working on this problem 5000 miles ...
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| drive line..clunks and whines | 4/13/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: I have a Buick Regal '99 GS, with 60K miles...during freeway driving, there is no steering wheel ...
A: Dax Sounds like the front hub bearings may be worn,you can check this by lifting the ft tires off ...
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| Buick Park Avenue | 4/13/2006 | Ed Eliassen |
Q: I have a 95 Park Avenue. Funny things are going on. > Horns are disconnected. If I plug the ...
A: Dan On the horn problem,it can either be a stuck horn contact ring inside the column or the horn ...
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