1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
My 1991 oldsmobile cutlass ciera won't start.
check to see if any spark on a plug from either cylinder if you do then check for fuel if no spark and lots of gas the tips of your plugs will be wet so you then know you got a coil or module problem or if no gas could be a relay or fuel pump just have to check it out .
Adjustable throttle position sensor
I'm assuming you have the 3.3l v-6. When I look up the part, it seems to have slotted holes. Therefore, it is designed to be adjusted after installation. If your tps has these slotted bolt holes, adjust it to satisfy the settings in the test procedure below.
- Remove air cleaner. Disconnect the TPS harness from the TPS.
- Using suitable jumper wires, connect a digital voltmeter J-29125-A or equivalent to the correct TPS terminals A and B.
- With the ignition ON and the engine running, The TPS voltage should be 0.3-1.0 volts at base idle to approximately 4.5 volts at wide open throttle.
- If the reading on the TPS is out of specification, check the minimum idle speed before replacing the TPS.
- If the voltage reading is correct, remove the voltmeter and jumper wires and reconnect the TPS connector to the sensor.
- Reinstall the air cleaner.
Why does Battery drain after car sits?
There is a component in the vehicle drawing power that should be shut down when the vehicle is shut down.
Tests need to be run to identify which component is drawing the power when the vehicle is idle.
Here is an article and video on the subject to give you some background. You need to get the car to a competent mechanic to run tests for you.
Solving Automotive Electrical Problems
How to remove dashboard speakers
There are like 50 nuts, bolts, and screws to remove. Plus you have to remove the radio, instrument panel, and heater controls. You may have to drop or pull out the steering column. Also you have to disconnect the wiring harness. To remove the dash. Then you can remove the speakers. You really need a manual in hand when doing this job. Taking it apart is the easy part, getting it back in right, is when you need the manual.
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