Which side of the car is the starter on, drivers side or passenger side on a 1999 Oldsmobile 88 LS

I don't know where you heard that , no a bad starter would not make the key stay stuck in the ignition lock cylinder !!!!!!! Can you put the trans gear selector in park ? or is it in a gear position ?

I assume the fuse box locations for a 1997 Olds 88 would be the same as for a 1999 - which are: (1) In the lower cover panel below the instrument cluster just left of the steering column - with a snap-off cover. (2) Passenger side 'kick panel' - side panel under the dashboard just forward of the door - lower cover panel underneath the dashboard and next to the firewall must first be removed. (3) Under the hood on passenger side on the firewall - need to remove black plastic outer cover (1/4 turn finger latches) then two black plastic inner covers (side spring latches).

in the engine compartment on the drivers side in front of the transmission.

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On the starter.

sounds like the starter to me. is the battery dead??? try jump starting it??

1999 olds 88 car will not turn over, battery and the starter are good. The lights turn on but it will not start

1,6,5,4,3,2. Cylinders are #1-front bank, passenger side with 3, 5 toward driver side. #2 is rear bank on passenger side with 4, 6 toward driver side (USA cars).

The fuel filter is right in front of the rear tire on the passenger side. You can easily change it with just two wrenches.

2 different 3.8's for that. Will send other picture as well, you pick what you have.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
3. If necessary for access, remove the splash shield.
4. If equipped, unfasten the flywheel inspection cover bolts and remove the cover.
5. Label and detach the electrical connectors from the starter.

Fig. 1: Unfasten the starter motor electrical connections. You may want to tag them first to avoid confusion

1. It may allow more room it you remove the right side cooling fan.
2. Remove the starter-to-engine bolts, then carefully lower the starter from the vehicle.

Fig. 3: The starter is attached to the engine with 2 mounting bolts (see arrows)


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