Top 20 1997 Oldsmobile 88 Questions & Answers

If it works only in the max position, the resistor thermal fuse has gone, a common problem in Passats. Napkin sell for 50p. If it also plays up on maximum then it could be a faulty switch or wiring.

I'm sorry to hear about the noise your car is making. It's difficult to diagnose a problem without hearing the noise or being able to see the car in person, but I'll do my best to help. It's possible that the noise you're hearing could be related to the transmission work that was recently performed on your car. It's also possible that the noise could be caused by a problem with another system in your car, such as the engine or exhaust. To properly diagnose the problem, I recommend taking your car to a mechanic as soon as possible. They will be able to inspect the car and identify the cause of the noise. In the meantime, try to pay attention to any other symptoms or changes in the way your car is running, as this may help the mechanic to identify the problem.

An engine control module (ECM) is a computer that controls various engine functions in a vehicle. It receives input from sensors throughout the vehicle and uses this information to control the fuel injection system, ignition system, and other engine functions. If you are considering replacing the engine control module in your car, it is important to make sure that this is the correct repair for the problem you are experiencing. The ECM can be a costly part to replace, and replacing it without properly diagnosing the problem first can be a waste of money if it does not fix the issue. If you are unsure about whether the engine control module is the cause of the problem you are experiencing, I recommend taking your car to a mechanic for a diagnostic test. They will be able to determine the cause of the problem and advise you on the best course of action.

if no codes fuel pump , fuel pump relay,,fuel filter,,====cat converter clogging egr valve carboned up ---these are some problems that sometimes will stall and allow vehicle to restart with out setting off a code

You will need to replace the crank angle/position sensor near the crank pulley. A photo of the sensor is attached. The sensors wear out due to heat and cold cycles and internal corrosion. MasterPro Ignition - Crankshaft Position Sensor Oreilly's Auto Parts part number is: Line: MPI ' Part # 2-96054

Do you know what a O2 sensor looks like ? It's on the exhaust pipe .

Yes

This is a code for cylinder #6 misfire. Most likely a bad spark plug or ignition wire for that cylinder ( most common repair ). There are various other reasons for a cylinder misfire as well.

Well code 171 means the computer thinks the fuel mixture is too lean on bank one. Bank one is the side with cylinder one. The problem could be low fuel pressure, or a faulty O2 sensor among other things.

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blue to gray and red to white,black to green

that could be transmission issue/ front end issue/ with out driving the vehicle hard to say. my 88 had overdrive shudder going up hill transmission need a rebuild. that all i got with out driving the veh srry. when trying to figure out what going on with the veh you need to isolate the cause of the vibration , front. rear of the veh.put the veh on jack stand and drive it see if you can figure were that vibration is comeing from

Check if the radiator fan comes on when temp is about 50% of the gauge. Check if there is temp difference between top radiator hose and bottom one. Get the coolant thermostat checked. It gets stuck and will stop hot coolant in engine from flowing to radiator for cooling.

You will need to get the trouble code out of the computer first and go from there.The trouble code will let you know what area to look for the problem.

your piston ring are wornout or your injectors are leaking or both change your oil more that really bad on the engine bearings will wash out fail

shouldnt wait unless ur done with that car it could take a while to blow smoke or over heat

You need the 3 essentials for proper engine operation.Fuel,spark,and compression.You said the fuel pump is working but the question remains;is fuel reaching the fuel rail.Try starting the car and then take one spark plug out and check it for fuel odor.

oxygen sensors

Hi, there is 2 things you can do, like Ted sad it just a light, so you can just go 2 any auto store explained what happened and just get an extention wire 4 Yr red1 with connections and isolation that you can just connect 2 Yr broken wire and clamp it with just plyers with out any soldering tools. Or get any similar wire and just tire up 2 Yr broken wire with the plyers and use some electrical tape over it so it doesn't short with the ground. That's all. G/luck.

You can purchase a Haynes manual at any auto parts store for your make and model/year of vehicle. These manuals are very good at many things, they have all of the schematics for wiring and diagrams for fuse boxes. Worth the $20 or $30 it costs.