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Matthew Holden Posted on Sep 24, 2017

Ground hook ups on 1998 Oldsmobile 88 ls

Found a wire behind the motor that's not connected any where you can keep the key on pass the crank position an starts but soon as u let the key go the dies what could the problem be..

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 05, 2009

SOURCE: Battery died, Recharged, car still won't start

sounds like the anti-theft system, try this, turn key on and walk away for 30 mins, after 30 mins turn key off, wait 15 secs, the try starting, this should reset the anti-theft system

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Josue Almodovar

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  • Posted on Jul 31, 2009

SOURCE: when given power, car starts to crank with key in off position

Hi I'm litoshop if you connected the wires exactly the same way the old solenoid was connected then you have a bad solenoid if the parts are not oem you can get a lot of bad after market parts I prefer original parts to avoid these kind of problems, But if your not sure about the wiring then I need to know how many wires connected to the solenoid what year and engine is your car so I can help you. if this information has been useful please let us know thank you

John Jon

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  • Posted on Dec 24, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 Chevy Malibu : Won't Start

I would check the fuel pump turn key on do not start or turn engine over just until dash lights up and you should hear a grunt sound come from back seat area if you do not hear this grunt your fuel pump is not working.Also if you have a check engine light on you should have your can scaned with a OBD 2 scan tool to retreve and faults the cars computer might be undrer going.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 01, 2010

SOURCE: need to program key fob for 1998 Oldsmobile 88

You can do this at home. You will need a jumper wire that can be inserted into the pins on the DLC connector. This is the data link connector under the dash that a scanner can be connected to. For saftey sake,the jumper should be fused.
Identify pin #8 (black wire with a white tracer.) and pin #4 (black wire). Insert the jumper between them. Get into the car with all the transmitters and close the doors. Turn the ignition on. The locks will cycle if you have jumped it correctly. Press the lock and the unlock buttons on the first transmitter until the locks cycle. This could take up to 30 seconds. Repeat this for each other transmitter. With the ignition still on,remove the jumper wire. Then turn it off. Exit the vehicle. Close the door and try your transmitters. They should both lock and unlock the doors. Hope this helps.If you need anything else,drop me a line. Thanks, Chuck.

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Jeffrey Turcotte

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  • Posted on Oct 29, 2010

SOURCE: I need the firing order

sorry, I don't remember which way the engine goes in that car, but it should be one of these 2:

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