20 Most Recent 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera - Page 6 Questions & Answers

Check in fuse box. It should has label.Mai

It depends on how fast you are going when you come to a stop.If you are above 45 mph it could be the torque converter not releasing. If you are under 40mph it could be a faulty idle air control valve or a dirty throttle body. The computer controls idle speed by how much air enters the throttle body thru the control valve.

could be earth on the wire or the right side of the indicator switch could be faulty(sounds like an earth problem)

Gm has a bad problem with their fuel pumps if it is going out it will get kind of sluggish when taking off but when you build up speed it will level out

Neg is bolted to frame or engine positive at starter chase both cables to the ends and remove and replace disconnect from bat first make sure new ones are right length and put on tight k Haynes manual will help you with the finding but are very very easy to do yourself

could get over heat and stop engine.thermostat stuck close,rad.clog,check coolant level.could be crankshaft sensor.

check battery, or try another battery. check connections. (tight and clean)

I`m guessing you have the 3.3 engine.You did not specify.You might have knocked the crank sensor out.It gets the signals from the balancers.There is a special tool for replacing the crank sensor to line it up so it does not hit the rings on the balancer.Check for spark at the plugs and if you don`t have spark it is probably the crank sensor.Hope this helps.Let me know if you need more help.Good luck.

You may be right in your hunch the problem is the ECM.What you describe is controlled by the computer and could be checked to verify that the computer is the cause by process of elimination.If nothing else such as a problem in the wiring harness or a relay problem is causing the issues, then the computer would be the last link.I would check the circuits involved, and then get a used computer if you decide that is the problem. You should be able to take a computer off an identical car and use it. The salvage car would need to be the same year and engine size.

check compression on cylinder's sounds like piston rings are bad,and fouling out sparkplugs

Sounds like a bad crank sensor. Usually located near the crank pulley behind or under it. Disconnect wires if possible and use a socket to get it out. The crank sensor sends the power to the coil. Good luck cheers from Nova Scotia!!

Could be a couple of things, first place I would start is the spark plug and wires you could have a bad plug which could be causing the hesitation. Next, I would have the manifold checked out by either taking it to an auto parts store and if you ask nicely they may hook the code reader up to it and depending on the code it could be a real easy fix. Worst case scenario, its the Transmission. Go the cheapest route first and have the plugs and wires checked.

See Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Drain the cooling system.

CAUTION When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.

1. Some models require you to remove the air cleaner assembly from the throttle body.
2. Some models with cruise control have a vacuum modulator attached to the thermostat housing with a bracket. It your vehicle is equipped as such, remove the bracket from the housing.
3. On the 4-cylinder engines, unbolt the water outlet from the thermostat housing, remove the outlet from the housing and lift the thermostat out of the housing. On all other models, unbolt the water outlet from the intake manifold, remove the outlet and lift the thermostat out of the manifold.

Fig. 1: Loosen the clamp securing the hose to the thermostat housing

Fig. 2: Remove the bolts securing the housing, then pull it away

Fig. 3: Make a note as to which end of the thermostat fits in the housing

To install:

1. Clean both of the mating surfaces and run a 1 / 8 in. (3mm) bead of R.T.V. (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) sealer in the groove of the water outlet.

Fig. 4: Make sure both of the mating surfaces are free of any old gasket material

1. Install the thermostat (spring towards engine) and bolt the water outlet into place while the R.T.V. sealer is still wet. Tighten the bolts 17-21 ft. lbs. (23-28 Nm) on all but the 2.2L engine. Other engines tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
2. The remainder of the installation is the reverse of removal. Fill the cooling system, start the engine and top off. Check for leaks after the car is started and correct as required.

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is it dieing when you come to a stop ??

I have the haynes repair manual from 1982-1996 oldsmobile cutlas ciera & Cutlas cruiser in the book it say the code 26 is the Quad Driver Module Circuit I hope this helps

You would need to remove the instrument cluster to get to the back side where the bulbs are.