20 Most Recent 1996 Buick LeSabre - Page 7 Questions & Answers

jump start it and go have your alternator tested at parts store, its free to test.

if car has around 100000 , replace fuel pump. there is a jumper wire at the relay you can ground to make the pump come on . ground this wire and if the pump still don't run you know what to do... replace pump...

check the resistance of your fuel injectors.Should be 11.6 to 12.4 ohms, measured between the two prong, with the plug off. Look for one that is out of range low. When you load the engine, this one will **** up all of the electricity, as electricity takes the path of least resistance.

fuel pump losing pressure , if you have a carb that will happen more than if you have fuel injection

it sounds like you drenched the coil packs and they are shorting out
you can try 3 things
1 if its sunny out open the hood with a fan blowing on the motor the fan will dry the water
2 if you have a heated garage turn the heat up and leave the car in side for the day
3 buy new coils and change them out


hope this helps you
good luck
bob

connect can to low pressure side of system and start car and turn AC on full and then open teh valve on the can and the compressor will **** the gas in

Not without changing intake manifold and do some realiging.

hemmingsmotornews.com can help you

hit up any wrecking yard with salvage vehicles older they have those lying around when they pull the cars apart. They will have some loose and you can buy them cheap.

ccheck your fuses.goodluck

check engine light

I have never heard of going to the parts store for a trans

I used to own a trans repair shop


You either rebuild your unit or get what GM
calls a CERT (reman) forget the parts store

These is no new trans. Only new one time,
on the assy line

Just go to a trans shop,they will give you
options and answer all your questions

It's either bad ignition switch, shorted solenoid and/or shorted cables to starter & solenoid.

Vary often this is due to the security system that is more anti-owner more than an anti-theft. There are 3 parts involved:

1. The chip-key
2. The lock cylinder
3. The TDM (aka the brain of the system)

if any of these parts fails or is even slightly malfunctioning, the car stays stuck where you are and you only get a dealer asking you about 1,000$ to fix it. And all the 3 parts have a quite short lifespan. Way too many people got in this situation (including myself). I don't recommend any partial solution or any used parts as it would happen again way too soon to be acceptable and if it happens 100 miles from home (like it happened to me....) it's a big burden. I finally made it to save my beloved 94 Park Avenue (with the exact same system that is installed in your car) with a solution that I found on the internet and that bypasses the entire factory security system, all 3 pieces altogether and you can even remove the TDM at the end and use 99c keys without chip. The product I used is at http://newrockies.com and is still working perfectly after 5 years. Don't go to the dealer!

Yes there is a fuse for the A/C system. If you are definate that there is enough freon in the system, then you must check the wiring diagrams for the a/c system. This would probably involve you taking the car to your service shop for further diagnoses.

you have to remove the door panels and there are nuts on the inside of the door to remove..install in reverse.

Are you getting any codes?

usually the service port is located on the accumulator. this is the big can looking silver thing under the hood. although i dont recommend just throwing freon in it without the proper gauges to monitor the high and low pressure. you can damage the compressor and components. if your leaking freon having it repaired is more logical then adding freon and having it leak out again. hope this helps

It's when the security light starts flashing that the infamous "chip" in the key becomes a nightmare to many.
Gradually the car begins not cranking anymore or if it cranks it would start and die in a second. Randomly it will
do this more and more often until it won't start anymore. VATS, PASSkey and Passlock immobilizer systems are
killing cars all over North America, they have a short lifespan and are certainly more effective against owners
than thieves. Here is how you save your car
1st trick, (if not starting) turn the key forward 2 clicks till right before it would normally start, leave like
that for 10 minutes. ( no less ) After 10 minutes, turn key back then forward and your car might start. I did this
in my regal for more than a year. If its shutting down while running, im sorry i have no quick fix... If anything
on this page helps you, please remember to comment or give me a thumbs up on the myfixya sight so i can have a
better rating to help more people on this. You can also Chat with me now as i have moved up in the myfixya world.
Thanks

Cheap fix: Bypass the chip in your key. Temporary, but effective. Until the TDM (theft deterrent module) in the
dash poops out, then you're kinda screwed. I was told that these types of key security systems have a 7-10 year
life span. Sucks for us. This link explains the "Key Issue" pretty well.
----- http://vats.likeabigdog.com/


Never worry again fix: Bypass the whole VATS/Passlock/passkey I or passkey II system entirely. Literally take it
out, and throw it away. I just did this in my Regal. Took about an hour. Took longer to find the thing than it did
to fix the problem. For a list of cars effected by this problem. See the NEWROCKIES link on the right side of
their page......... They sell a unit for 200 bucks to totally bypass this system FOREVER. life time-money back and
all that. Finally did this in my car. Well worth the 200 if you've looked into getting this replaced... Anywhere
from 600-1000 bucks. If you do buy this, please purchase it thru this link. The cost is the same, but i get credit
for the sale and im trying to earn my money back, as you will be able to do if you buy fron NewRockies and join the
free affiliate program. Thanks
----- http://newrockies.ca?ap_id=judd0081
----- With this fix, you can take that whole Vats, passlock, passkey **** system out of your car all together. Good
info on both sites.

It works for:
Any GM or Isuzu Vehicle with VATS or PASSKey or PASSLock security systems.
If your car has the chip in the key or in the lock cylinder, then you can save it with this Full Bypass.
Trucks
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GMC/Chevy
1998-2006 S10/T10/Sonoma
/Blazer/Jimmy
1998-2007 Suburban/Avalanche
/Tahoe/Yukon
1998-2006 Sierra/Silverado
2002-2008 Trailblazer
2003-2006 SSR
1998-2006 C1500/C2500/C3500
1998-2006 K1500/K2500/K3500
2003-2007 Hummer H2
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Isuzu
1998-2000 Hombre
2005-2006 I280/I350
2007-2008 I290/I370
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Cars/Vans
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Isuzu
2003-2007 Ascender
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Pontiac
1994-2003 Grand Prix
1998-1999 Montana
2006 Torrent
1996-2005 Grand AM
1994-1998 Trans Sports
1988-1999 Bonneville
1988-2002 Firebird
1995-2005 Sunfire
1996-2002 Trans Am
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Buick
2004-2007 Rainier
1994-2005 Century
1993-2004 Regal
1982-1999 LeSabre
1991-1996 Park Avenue / Ultra
1994-1996 Roadmaster
1991-1996 Roadmaster Estate Wagon
1982-1999 Riviera
1988-1991 Reatta
1996-1998 Skylark
1982-1990 Electra (all models)
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Oldsmobile
1996-1998 Achieva
1999-2004 Alero
1994-2004 Aurora
1998-2004 Bravada
1991-1993 Delta 88
1994-1999 Eighty-Eight
1991-1996 Nighty-Eight
1998-2002 Intrigue
1990-1992 Toronado
1994-1997 Cutlass Supreme
1997-1999 Cutlass
1997-1999 LSS/Regency
1997-1999 Silhouette
1991-1996 Custom Cruiser
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Chevrolet/GMC
1998-2005 Astro/Safari
1998-2008 Envoy
2005-2006 Equinox
1998-2007 Savana/Express
1995-2005 Monte Carlo
1997-1999 Venture
1995-2001 Lumina
1988-2002 Camaro
1995-2005 Cavalier
1982-2004 Corvette
1994-1996 Caprice/Caprice Wagon
1995-1996 Impala SS
2000-2005 Impala
1997-2005 Malibu Classic
1997-2003 Malibu
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Cadillac
1986-1993 Allante
1982-1996 Fleetwood
1985-1996 Fleetwood Brougham
1992-2004 Seville
1992-2004 SLS/STS
1985-1999 Deville
1994-1999 Deville Concours
1997-1999 Deville D'Elegance
1988-2002 ElDorado
1994-2002 ElDorado Touring
1999-2007 Escalade
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Saturn
2000 LS/LS1/LS2/LW1/LW2
2001-2002 L100/LW100
2001-2003 L200/LW200
2001-2005 L300/LW300
2004-2005 L-Series
2002-2008 VUE
1996-2002 SL/SL1/SL2
1996-2002 SC1/SC2
1996-2002 SW1/SW2

Hello fellow Buick LeSabre owner. A few year's ago I replaced the water pump on my 1994 LeSabre and I too encountered a few obsticals. After I figured out how to address these problems I was thjen able to install my new water pump. To assit other LeSabre owners, I posted the actual process on the web. See the attached link for my solution ("Deano/Illinois") and several other comments from other Buick LeSabre owners. The entire process will take you about three hours. Good Luck!

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_replace_the_water_pump_without_removing_the_engine_mount_located_on_a_1995_Buick_LeSabre&updated=1&waNoAnsSet=2

Please rememeber to rate my solution. Thanks!