20 Most Recent 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera - Page 7 Questions & Answers

have you checked the distributor cap and rotor because the spark has to come from these two things first and should be replaced when they get bad so please make sure when you check the distributor cap that you use a permanant black marker on the side of distributor cap and where it was placed at so you know the same place you took it off. If you take off the distributor cap and it shows the connections inside showing black on them that this is your problem and all distributors get bad because they become worned out by the rotor inside wear. If the distributor and cap are clean or do not have any black stuff on them that it could be the coil that went bad too so its a trouble shotting by looking at first the distributor cap and rotor. If you know how to use a multimeter and have one handy that you can check how much voltages is coming through the spark plug wires.

The only real way to solve any issues ,with any
product,is have it & perform some type of testing

When you ask a question you need to state if
you have automobile knowledge

I won't spend an hour typing all the possibilities of
what may be your cars issues

You will need a repair shop,as I assume you know,
even if someone lists a few probable causes.

Replace the hazard switch first because the turn signals power runs thru it first.Then if it still does'nt work replace signal switch.

check lighter fuse if its good then then replace lighter element.

what colour is the smoke?if its blue,its oil.recheck yr dipstick,to make sure its not overfull.if its black,yr choke is probably stuck on.if its white,youve got headgasket problems,or leaking brakebooster seals

Unless gas is leaking somewhere all the gas a car uses goes through the injectors. If it uses too much fuel that means the injecters are being kept open too long or it is being burned improperly or engine load is extremely high. Unfortunately it can be a pretty complicate process to figure out what the problem is on a computer controlled car. It taks some rather sophisticated equipment to monitor the engine sensors. Are there any codes stored in the ECM? Is the air filter clean?

sounds like your bands are all streched out and when put under presure there failing, This is not a easy fix and would suggest replacing tranny, Could try a fluid and filter change might help some . This will run arround $75. Best of luck to you.

there is a square plug on the side of your tranny un plug it . torque converter lock up switch will fix it leave it unpluged

Hi Robert,
This sounds like you have a problem in one of these 2 ares: 1. Have the ignition system checked for spark, it may have a faulty ignition module or coil. 2. Have the fuel system checked for pressure and flow, it may have a faulty fuel pump or injector signal.
Let me know if you need more information.
Thanks
Jason

Unless they have failed for some reason ,there is
no reason to change them.
They can last the life of the vehicle

If you replace them for no reason,
use a ball point pen to mark the cylinder # on them
and make a drawing of where they came from

Can you tell if the engine is actually turning over? My first thought would be that the bolts holding your starter on the engine have loosened and the starter is not making contact with the flywheel. Another possibility would be that the flywheel has lost some teeth. Safely jack up the car and see first if the starter motor is loose, if not, open the inspection plate under the flywheel and get a visual look at where the starter and flywheel come together. If neither seem to be happening, then the starter itself may need replacing.

The only way to tell is to pull the error codes from the computer. Remember, these are clues, not necessarily the answer. Investigate where the codes lead you.

Yes its called a baffel and is there to prevent it.

Timing issue

chiltons manuel

Hi, because the running of a vehicle is complicated, there are many more things that can cause a vehicle to stall. These are the most common things that can cause a car to stall. Other things include wiring, fuses, relays, other sensors not working properly or at all, a bad alternator or a bad battery, or an overheating problem, just to name a few.
Could be the fuel pump. To check for sure take the air cleaner off (or the "neck" that goes to the air cleaner) and spray some carb cleaner or starter fluid in it pointing toward the motor. If it runs for a second that tells you there is a fuel delivery problem. You might want to start by checking the fuse to your fuel pump. Sometimes the obvious can be overlooked.

Once there is no fire to plugs while truing to start the car, you have to check the cranl sensor...

Hi, there is a tool, usually in the glove box or by the spare. It's tee shaped with a special fitting to unscrew the bolt inside the caps. If you do not have one, you can probably get one at a salvage yard.

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almost all fuel pumps today are in the gas tank. fuel filters are usually under the car, near the drivers door area,

Theres a button in the glovebox, or key on eng off, press the accelerator pedal down 3 complete slow strokes and the light will flash 3 times. Then turn the key off, and start vehicle.