20 Most Recent 1992 Oldsmobile 88 - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Hi Drailand,here's a link to your fuel pressure release guide,join the site,it's free,then you can use their repair guides.

Go over everything that you unhooked, and make sure that you hooked everything back up correctly.

The traction control uses the engine, so when the check engine light is on the traction control is disabled.Depending on the code, it could be something in the wiring instead of the sensor.

The pump relay provides power for 3 seconds when you turn the key switch on. Then the computer has to see oil pressure or RPM to continue powering the pump.

It is the module below the coil pack. The coils are plugged into it.

yes there's a fuse box with master fuseses under the hood . on the passenger side on top by the windshield there's a plastic cover about a foot long.

if u cant replace the horn pad just disconnect the wire from the horn

Which pulley are you referring to? If it is the one at bottom of the engine that all of the belts go around, you won't get it to move unless you start the car. when you say it won't move, do you mean it won't spin or won't shift position to allow slack in the belt? If it is the alternator not moving, you need to loosen the bolts holding it to the bracket and then slide it so the belt will go on. Did you simply cut the old belt off without loosening the alternator first? Usually the alternator and any other accessory items sharing the belt have to be loosened on their brackets to get the belt on and off and then tightened to get it back on.

Good luck.

You have a broken wire going to the ignition tumbler inside the steering column. To fix it correctly, the tumbler will need to be replaced. Probably something for the dealer, or a locksmith as the new tumbler will have to have the same resistance chip in the key as the original.

car starts and idles good.it cuts off while driving,and starts right back up????????

Several possibilities, sounds a bit like Vapor lock or bad coil. The coil problem is a result of a term called "heat sink". The "heat sink" means that an engine that is sitting after operating builds heat that exceeds the normal operating temperature under the hood.Its a little hard to explain, just that part of the heat of say the Catalytic converters goes back under the hood instead of flowing away from the car. This can affect the coil and the fuel lines.If you have a convenient parking place, open the hood of your car after it has run the usual distance, and try to start it at the usual time between starts. If the car NOW works better, you know it is a "heat sink" problem.Your friend could also be correct about pressure in the Evaporative emission lines, but removing the gascap should quickly neutralize that problem and it did not.There is a test port on the fuel rail to measure fuelpump pressure. Repair facilities hook up a gauge and leave it attached while the car is parked. It will show whether the pressure rises or falls during a test time. This will also indicate whether the fuel is vaporizing.Another item is the temperature sensor for the engine management system. The car is suppose to reset the "starting cycle" every time the car is shut off. This starting cycle can be referred to as the "cold start" cycle. Since the cars run so lean during operation, they are often too lean to start. The temperature sensors are suppose to reset the richness of the fuel via the ECM for startups.If you have a programmable ECM, it may need to be reflashed to new settings or your temperature sensor is simply not cooling down quick enough.So to sum up potential problems: coil, heat sink, Vapor lock, fuel pressure, temperature sensor, ECM settings.I hope my solution is helpful, remember to open the hood to eliminate the heat sink.

Try turning the key to the on postion-not crank, just to he postion right before cranking. leave it in that postion for 15 min, Do this three and after the third time go ahead an try to start it. Hopefully this will reset your security for you.

What would you like to know ?It is located on the timing cover near the crank pulley.