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Questions tagged [oldsmobile]

Oldsmobile was a brand of American automobiles produced for most of its existence by General Motors. Olds Motor Vehicle Co. was founded by Ransom E. Olds in 1897. In its 107-year history, it produced 35.2 million cars, including at least 14 million built at its Lansing, Michigan factory. When it was phased out in 2004, Oldsmobile was the oldest surviving American automobile marque, and one of the oldest in the world, after Daimler, Peugeot and Tatra.

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Oldsmobile Alero (2004) brake issue

I was driving this car around yesterday quite a bit with no problems, when I stopped to go into a store for a few minutes. After I came out, I started the car, and the brakes went right to the floor with no resistance. The brakes were working fine…
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How do I find a vacuum leak? I'd highly prefer not to use a carb cleaner spray

The car is a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue with 3.8L V6 engine (3800 Series). I've been doing my research and due diligence, but please understand I'm very inexperienced with automobiles. I went to Autozone and the reading I got from the OBD II tool was…
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1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue - Takes fuel super slow

I think someone tried to siphon my gas tank and now it fills super slow. Like ten minutes slow. So what part might be damaged and would it be in the fuel tank itself or in the fuel tank neck?
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Oldsmobile Alero squeaking when started

I just bought a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero 2 days ago, and when I start it there is a loud squeak that lasts maybe 15 seconds. Unfortunately I bought the car 'as is'. Will it most likely be a belt, and if so, how much would it cost me for the belt itself…
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No power to instrument fuse

I have a '94 Oldsmobile Bravada and the digital dash quit working. I found that I do not have power to the instrument fuse but have power to all other fuses in the panel. I can not find an electrical diagram for my vehicle so I don't know where to…
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Transmission stuck in neutral

I just recently bought a 1968 Oldsmobile 442 with a brand new transmission put in it. The guy I bought it from said there’s about 1200 miles on it but a few weeks after I bought the car I got in it to drive and the car wouldn’t shift out of neutral.…
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What would cause a solid turn signal indicator?

I have been having this weird problem recently: Sometimes when I drive, the right turn signal indicator on the dashboard will be on solid. The turn signal itself won't be on, just the indicator is on. If I use the right turn signal, the indicator…
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1996 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight: door handle/lock dented in, stuck shut

[Edit] Assume all the latch linkages are broken. I've removed some of the inner door panel, but there is not much room to work, as I have to keep my wrist bent. Is there a technique for opening or even removing the door if the linkage is somehow…
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Does the alternator have to be a Bosch?

I have a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero 3.4 V6. I was told that I had to replace my alternator with a Bosch brand because no other brands will work. Is this true? Do I only have one option and I must get the Bosch because no other brand will work?
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1980 Oldsmobile 98 electrical system went totally off after attempting to start it

Car has been sitting for 2 years. It had previously ran perfectly. I purchased a new battery. I checked cables and installed battery. Turned the ignition to on without attempting to start it and the total electrical system worked. Turned off…
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No airflow on any driver side vents

1993 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite. Hello, I have an odd problem where the driver side vents have almost no airflow coming out of them. This is for all positions, so no combination of defrost/vent/heat/combined makes any difference. The passenger side…
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Car wont start 1994 Oldsmobile CutlussCiera

I have a 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 3100. A person before me put in fuel pump and filter, timing chain, crank sensor,cam sensor, New starter. Car still don't start. It cranks maybe 3 times and stops cranking, turn key off and it cranks 1 to two…
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Front Brake Pads problem

I replaced a front rotor and caliper on my 1994 Oldsmobile but not the pads, I have rust spots on it and even after I drive it the spots of rust are still there. Does this mean that the pads are not touching the rotor, and new ones are needed? My…
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Temperature gauge between half and 3 quarters?

I have a '98 Oldsmobile Intrigue and after about 20 minutes of driving the temperature gauge is between one half and 3 quarters. I was wondering if is this a problem? The coolant is at the right level, and it looks brown. The car has almost 170k+…
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Oldsmobile Stalling at Stop

My 1999 Oldsmobile Alero has been stalling when I come to stop. This happens when I'm driving at speeds of at least 45mph and coming to a quick stop, for instance, when coming off a ramp from an interstate or when coming to a quick stop in traffic.…
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