20 Most Recent 1996 Buick LeSabre - Page 5 Questions & Answers

take your battery to have it tested for a dead cell and also test your alternator

A 1996 Buick Lasabre is a front wheel drive (FWD) car, so the front of the motor is facing the front passenger side wheel of the car. That said, the power steering fluid reservoir should be close to the front passenger side wheel tower.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?pageId=0996b43f8038fb96 Click on link to see vacuum diagrams.

Well the smell is probably alcohol but that does not tell you much.Most any auto parts store can scan the computer for trouble codes for free in the hopes of selling some parts. Once you get the codes you can research them online to point you in a direction to troubleshoot.

P0740 - Torque Converter Clutch MalfunctionPossible causes- Low transmission fluid level - Dirty transmission fluid - Faulty torque converter clutch solenoid valve - Torque converter clutch solenoid valve harness or connectors - Torque converter clutch solenoid valve circuit is open or shorted

This is a 1996 Buick Le Sabre does not have a fuse box under the rear seat, unless this info is incorrect. the 1996 lasabre has one or two fuse boxes, all depending on the sub model, (custom ,limited). The fuse boxes are located on the left side of the dash or right side of the end of dash, what fuses are you looking for?The last fuse box which contains relays also is located in engine compartment on back firewall, behind covers.

You would have to get under the car to determine that

Are you sure it is not your oil pressure light ?The engine can be full of oil but have low oil pressure at idle.

AUTOZONE CAN PRINT YOU ONE OUT FOR FREE

If you have a remote key fob for your locks etc it very much sounds like the battery is dead which will cause the car to"lockdown" so-replace battery. Good luck!

I would say yes, or the main controller.

check the basics fuel press. spark injector pulse 1st

There are actually four fuses that are involved with the power door lock circuits on your 1996 Buick LeSabre. There is also an electronic control module, switches, and several other components that can keep your door locks from working. Replacing a blown fuse will only result in another blown fuse if the reason that the fuse blew is not properly diagnosed and repaired.For more information, please review the following article:Where's The Fuse?