Top 20 1992 Oldsmobile 88 - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Could be plug fouling out from leaky fuel injector flooding engine when you shut it down, then clears after running some, however, running hot is not a good sign and could point to head gasket leak. Many other possibilities too, but I would start with examination of spark plugs.

the clutch idle setting needs adjustment , go to a qualified mechanic to have it fixed.

Not hard if you have the wrenches & vehicle experience I wouldn't bother if that is all your doing,have a shop do it & be there to watch,no reason you can't stand under the car & watch

goto a oldsmobile website or gm and you will find it they are really easy to do , 4 bolts make sure you remember the belt configuration when you take it off , they are easy to do , save your antifreeze , get a new water pumg and thermostat and belt while you are doing this and hoses too

need engine size. or call any auto parts store and they should know.

your car is internally drinking the coolant a top end problem like cracked head or a bad head gasket will blow white smoke being the coolant being exhausted

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.

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.

the ABS light being on its a OBDII code a scan tool can find in a jiffy, i always re boot my computers if i feel its a false reading just to be sure, if you disconnect only the neg battery cable for a few minutes reconnect it and let it sit then try it

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

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.

probably not it sounds like they are linked somehow you could put a aftermarket power switch on one

ok matt, think for a minute....if gas is coming to the carb or injectors from a gas tank there would be a regulator in between the two yes? on my car some like it by the tank under the car anb and some up by injector rail or carb intake ive got faith you can do it

chris go easy there, its a pain and its all labor. if you live in a mild climate bypass it, if not try to youtube it or go on ask.com

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

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.

The diagram is very helpful from top to bottom coils 63 52 14 and cylinder firing order while looking at the belt facing the belt from the front right hand side 1 to the back side 2 to the front middle three to the back middle 4 to the front farthest 5 in the back fArthest 6 .

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.

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