20 Most Recent 1988 Buick LeSabre - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Check the fuses!

There is a pin on the ignition switch you can press that will release the switch for you to turn and pull out.

Simple fix. The shift indicator cable attaches to the shift bowl at the bottom of the steering column. It just clips on the edge of it and can be slid around to adjust. You may have to pull the gear shift down to first gear to see it.

It does not come with the timing set. Go to autozone and ask for the camshaft interruptor magnet. About $16.00. Be sure you get the right parts because the used a engine code B 3.8 engine and a code C 3800 engine. The letter will be on your VIN. Also get a chain tensioner and cam spring too.

you will have to buy it from a dealer or go to a junk yard to buy one.

Yes it is. The timing cover must come off to repair this. While you are in there if its a 3800 replace the chain and tensioner. If it's 3.8 replace the two gears and chain. Along with the magnet as it goes on from the back side of the cam gear on both. Any dealer or auto parts store.

remove the coil packs from the top and remove the hold down bolts on the ignition pack.
right on top on the engine on the passenger side.
have the pack checked before buying and have the new pack checked as well.
tip parts man 5 dollars for helpping out.

try typing the product into google or yahoo shopping and see if you can find the part or go to a body part specialty company.

Yes there are four bolts halfway down col. this removal procedure may help.REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

1. Disable SIR System.
2. Two screws at back of steering wheel.
3. Position inflator module to gain access to wire connectors. Note wire routing for assembly reference.
4. Push in and rotate horn contact lead counterclockwise, and remove from the steering column horn tower.
5. Horn contact lead.
6. Retainer (CPA) from SIR wiring connector.
7. SIR wiring connector from inflater module.
8. On models so equipped, disconnect steering wheel control switch connector.
9. Inflater module. WARNING: When carrying a live inflator module, make sure bag and trim cover are pointed away from body. Never carry the Inflator module by wires or connector on underside of module. In case of an accidental deployment, bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury. When placing a live inflator module on a bench or other surface, always face the bag and trim cover away from surface. Never rest a steering column on the steering wheel with inflator module face down and column vertical. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment. Otherwise personal injury may result.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

1. Steering wheel control switch connector it equipped.
2. Retainer (CPA) to SIR wiring connector.
3. Route horn contact lead to steering column tower; push lead into horn tower and rotate clockwise to locked position.
4. Horn ground lead.
5. SIR connector and retainer (CPA).
6. Inflator module to steering wheel. Install top surface of module first to ease assembly and fit. Do not pinch any wires.
7. Two screws through back of steering wheel to inflator module.

• Tighten screws to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).

1. Enable SIR system

idle air control valve Check idle air control valve on throttle body. Mine had similer problems. A quick fix to get you going should be just unplug and remove spray w/ cleaner to get carbon off spring and cone shaft, reinstall. remember, this is just temporary. If cleaning helped, buy a new one soon. JMO

give these guys a try its Schram auto & truck parts they sells only GM-parts 1-800-292-1032 and they website is www.schram.com and i hope i was able to help you Michigan Man

might wanna have a fuel injetors checked

go to rockauto.com search under body interior window guide or regulator as in i dont witch is broke on ur car but they have picsof them hope this helps

It's probably either got a bad connection on the starter, or the wires to the starter are not hooked up properly. If you have head lights and lights and its ticking its definetley not your battery.

The security guard knocked off the internal door handle and lock linkage, with the slim jim. It will be necessary to remove the door trim and re-attach disconnected linkage(s). Easier to remove trim with glass down, then repair with glass up

I had similar problem with my 1994 Buick LeSabe. after clening EGR valve and idle valve the problem almost disappeared. use trottle body cleaning liquid. be carefull with a gasket otherwise you will need to buy a new one. New EGR cost around $120

try spark module in distributor. it is probably under the cap.

Which one? There is one located under the drivers side dash. Then a large fuse, high amp panel is mounted on the firewall in the master relay and fuse panels. Some models have an additional fuse panel under the right side kick panel below dash. What fuse are you trying to locate?

I have the same problem on a 1988 lesaber Climate control and was told to change the climate control as the was the problem. A have the climate control but have a problem to take of the cover that covers the control and the radio. If any one can tell me how to remove it I will put in the new control and see if that will stope the fann.Thanks

yes it is the same sensor.