20 Most Recent 1991 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight - Page 3 Questions & Answers

That system should be pretty conventional so you need to check ignition timing if you have a light to do it or have a service shop do it. They shouldn't charge much to check it or, as far as that goes, to adjust it if needed.
It doesn't sound like a serious problem and you can check before you go (engine off) to see if the distributor can be moved by trying to rotate it.
You should put some kind of mark to show where it was before you try this since you could otherwise make it worse.

You have to expect though that with almost 30 years 'experience' you may need the distributor and if they are original, perhaps ignition wiring too, replaced.
A rebuilt will do fine; new, they can be costly.

Nothing specific as engine number is not disclosed but; Typical plug sites are in the side of the block under a manifold ; at the back, inside or above the clutch housing - awkwardly near the bulkhead; and in the top of the cylinder head, often hidden under an overhead camshaft . Plugs can blow out completely, resulting in a sudden loss of coolant.

Question edited for clarity, and toss in some CAPS. The torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid is in the valve body, behind the side cover. Dec 6, 2009

Torque Converter Clutch & Location ' Oldsmobile & GMC Acadia

and there are videos as well https://www.google.com/search?q=1996+oldsmobile+ciera+tcc+solenoid+location ..

Check it by using your hazard lights. If they flash, the relay is OK and you have a woring issue.

Does the service engine stay on after you have restarted the vehicle? If so connect a scanner to see what codes come up. Could be as simple as an idle adjustment.

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=1998+oldsmobile+intrigue+water+replacement+video&type=E210US1494G0#id=2&vid=31be44c276a1b2c75eac99254416f24b&action=click This should help.

The solenoid assembly evaporate emission canister is located underneath the vehicle, near the fuel tank.

It's in the engine compartment near the fuel tank. You might consult this from autozone. https://www.autozone.com/diy/repair-guides Oldsmobile Silhouette Canister Vent Valve Solenoid - Best Canister Vent Valve Solenoid for Oldsmobile Silhouette (autozone.com) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGfxpjGZsRI

One of these links should take you to a page containing a schematic showing the routing of the vacuum hoses. Need pictured vacuum diagram for 1983 oldsmobile 307, 5.0 - Fixya Chevrolet Vacuum Line Diagrams / Chevrolet Blazer And Gmc Jimmy 1969 1982 Vacuum Diagrams Repair Guide Autozone : 305 v8 engine diagram best wiring library 1997 chevy 305 engine diagram vacuum line picsdiagram for 305 w qjet. (scoobydoomemes.blogspot.com)

Question edited for clarity. Oldsmobile make so many models, but you don't give any clues :>D In many vehicles the blinkers are controlled by a signal from the Body Control Module. The link says the relay is part of the hazard flasher. https://www.google.com/search?q=1998+Oldsmobile+blinker+function It sounds like you may need an auto electrician. https://www.google.com/search?q=auto+electrician+near+me ..

Yes, the two cars are the same body with different body panels.

does your car have split rear seats? page 1-6 copy and paste link Owner's Manual (buick.com)

purchase a repair manual online--auto store --cutlass forum

https://www.gmforum.com/electrical-133/92-93-obd1-key-remote-program%2A-278895/

ck here.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWdmNozRMq0

all cars, mostly see RAD see 2big RAD hoses. 1 goes to the thermostat housing; you told 3.5L so I will not show where it is. in the service manual step by step, buy one?

If you contact your local GM dealer, the parts department can cut you a new key with the correct resistor. All you need is proof of ownersip. Registration, insurance card, ect...

this? and the security lamp glowing????? oops. seen here google found in 1 second./ what matters is VIN and build date of car not all of these cars are the same, due to engine there, not told and evolution even in 1 year. sorry. a rose by any other name is but a .................. https://www.justanswer.com/oldsmobile/84qgh-oldsmobile-98-regency-need-confirm-location.html cars are not all the same no VIN told no country told no engine told no build date told sorry the dealer would ask the same so they do not lie to you or sell the wrong parts or the books. the above is just one answer of many this car. got pass-key, immo , lamp on dash not happy both keys fail>? immo as you see here IMMO kills the starter dead. clear as day.(key bad)gen 12 , 94 (91-96) engines then Engines: USA sold if was.

• 1991-1996 3.8 L (231 cu in) V6 L36 GM.
• 1992-1995 3.8 L (231 cu in) supercharged V6

MY guess is L36 ,non supercharged, engine best I can do, manuals are not easy to find. this year most cars year 2000 and older manuals not digital try reading here? pay $20 and read? https://eautorepair.net/Marketing/Default.asp

What year is this vehicle? Could you post photos of this 'Rod' and 'Button looking thing' please. There is not enough information here to help figure out your answer.