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2001 Oldsmobile Aurora - Page 5 Questions & Answers
Rear valve cover removal 0n 01 olds aurora 3.5l v6 engine
The challenge on most GM V6s is to rotate the engine to get to the back side of the engine. Usually there is an engine mount on the left front (Looking at the car) to lossen this allows you to rotate the engin forward to get to the spark plugs etc.
How to replace alternator on 2001 olds aroura
Disconnect battery (always neg pole/post first)
find alternator, loosen belt.
disconnect wiring @ alternator.
take alternator off.
put alternator in place of it
put belt on tighten all screws, belt tension screw first.
2001 olds aurora 3.5l engine removal
Remove the bonnet, drain oil and water remove radiator and fan remove all hoses cables and wiring attached to the engine. take weight of engine with a floor crane support the transmission .uncouple transmission from engine remove engine mount bolts , take a little more weight with the crane and slide engine clear of transmission , lift clear of car and slide crane clear to engine stand.
Charcoal canister location
Under the middle of the car towards the driver side. If you look under the driver side passenger door you should be able to see the vent lines going to it.
Failed smog
This is a really common problem with these Auroras. I just let mine go. If you HAVE to fix it or really WANT to, you will need to replace the solenoids. These are roughly $200.00/ea. There are two of them.
Climate control
These should be under $100.00, but there are at least 3 of them, and it's really not easy to tell which if any are bad. I would say, too difficult for a novice.
All windows wont work in 01 aurora
Check fuses first. Next look at the connections/wiring starting with the drivers side door. Drivers side is the master, so if it doesn't work, usually the remaining doors will not work either.
Windows wont roll down
If the motors are not running, I would start with the window switches, then look at the connections inside the door panels. Body control module is not a common failure point for this issue.
No power getting to fuel pump
Check the ground connection where it connects to the frame on the passenger rear of the car. Also check the fuel relay in the fuse panel under the rear seat.
I have a 01 olds aurora 4.0 I replace the
Possibly you are over-charging the battery. You will need to check the battery voltage with the car running - you should get 13.7v to 15.1v. Anything above 15.1v means the regulator is bad and you are overcharging.
Why does my car buzz
I am guessing its under the hood.. it sounds like a vacuum hose is partly kinked or plugged, or the butterfly on the throttle body is dirty. and will make a buzz like noise at higher rpm.
I backed into a pole my 2001 oldsmobile aurora is
The Aurora is a front wheel drive vehicle and there is absolutely no direct connection between the back bumper and the front transaxle. Take the car to a transmission shop for a free inspection. Hopefully all you need are new seals.
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