Top 10 1998 Buick Park Avenue Questions & Answers

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1998 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Driver's Side Door handle

THis handle appears to ahve broken. When pulling up there is no resistance. I've removed inner door door panel but am not able to see what has broken or come off. I need a diagram of the mechanics of the handle so I can see how it's supposed to work so I can try to figure out what's wrong. Any idea where I can view one of these diagrams or maybe tell me what's wrong?

Answer · Dec 27, 2010

The solution to this problem is inexpensive and can be performed by anyone with enough knowledge to do an oil change. The handle consists of a little plastic hook ( positioned inside, cannot be seen by just removing door panel) that pushes down the cable to open the door from the outside. Since it is plastic, it is very common for it to break off. You can glue the piece back together but it wont last long; it is better to replace the handle itself. You can find the part on eBay for around $30- $40 and install it yourself. It comes in a primer black color, unless you dont mind leaving it black, having it painted to match your color will not be economical. Just make sure you do it when you have time to be patient; access to the door handle screws is limited and you need an extension for the socket....Luck!

Question 2

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1998 buick park avenue drivers side blows cold, passenger side hot

My 1998 Park Avenue has climate control for the passenger side only. It blows hot air on passenger side but only cold on driver's side when heat is on. Both heater hose's under the hood are hot when touched. I want to know where to find the vent door under the dash for the driver's side. Checked the fuses and all were good. If not a vent door, where can i check for heat flow?

Answer · Nov 06, 2008

sounds like the drivers temp door actuator is not working should be located on the drivers side of the air box down by the gas pedal or center dash area

Question 3

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Replace Thermostat in 1998 Buick Park Avenue

The heat is on the fritz in our 1998 Buick Park Avenue. If you turn the car on and let it warm up in the driveway, it works. As soon as you start driving the heat goes off. The fan continues but it blows cold air.

The heated seats still work fine.

From our research, it may be a broken thermostat and we would like to replace it ourselves, but don't know how to do this. The part appears inexpensive.

Thanks

Answer · Jan 12, 2009

this doesnt sound like a thermostat problem, rather a restricted heater core.
The thermostat housing, however, is a cheap cross-your-fingers-fix, and can be located by tracing the upper radiator hose back to the engine. The housing the hose is clamped to is where the thermostat is located. Remove 2 bolts, and replace thermostat.

Question 4

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removing water pump 98 buick park avenue

removed all bolts exept one , power steering pulley in front of bolt do i remove pulley, how? or do I remove sterring pump, how?

Answer · Mar 17, 2009

You need to poke a small extension with a 13mm socket through the holes in the power steering pulley, undo it, and slide it back.

Question 5

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fuse box location on 1998 buick park ave

cant fined fuse box on inside of 1998 buick do u no where it is

Answer · Mar 26, 2009

RIght hand side of the car behind a panel...3 clips hold it pull it off...Under the hood same side of car MASTER fuse box.....GARY KNOWS ALL ANSWERED THIS

Question 6

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1998 buick park ave. rear window defroster not working

1998 buick park ave. rear window defroster not working. fuse is good, has anyone replaced the black box located next to rear window where element plugs into along with the antenna. element on window is not scratched or damaged

Answer · Feb 25, 2010

Rear Defogger Inoperative, But Heated Mirrors Operate Correctly
1. Connect scan tool. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Turn rear defogger on. Using scan tool, display BCM
outputs. If rear defogger is being requested on, go to next step. If rear defogger is not being requested on, go to
step 10).
2. Ensure ignition switch is in RUN position. Remove rear defogger relay from rear junction block, located on center
right rear of passenger compartment, under rear seat. Connect test light between ground and defogger relay
harness connector terminal F3 (Brown wire). If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not
illuminate, go to step 11).
3. Connect test light between ground and defogger relay harness connector terminal A2 (Red wire). If test light
illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 12).
4. Connect test light between defogger relay harness connector terminals A2 (Red wire) and B3 (Purple wire). If test
light illuminates, go to step 13). If light does not illuminate, go to next step.
5. Disconnect rear defogger positive and negative feed bus connectors. Connect a jumper wire between defogger
relay harness connector terminals F3 (Brown wire) and A4 (White wire). Connect test light between ground and
positive feed bus connector terminal "A" (Black wire). If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not
illuminate, go to step 8).
6. Connect test light between positive feed bus connector terminal "A" (Black wire) and negative feed bus connector
terminal "B" (Black wire). If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 9).
7. Repair open in Black wire between rear defogger and ground. Recheck system operation.
8. Repair open in Purple wire between rear junction block and heated backlight antenna module. Recheck system
operation.
9. Check for proper terminal contact at rear defogger connectors. Repair as necessary. Recheck system operation.
10. Check for proper terminal contact at BCM. If terminal contact is okay, replace BCM. Recheck system operation.
11. Repair open in Brown wire between rear junction block and instrument panel junction block. Recheck system
operation.
12. Repair open in Red wire between rear junction block and underhood junction block (located in right front corner of
engine compartment, between battery and strut tower). Recheck system operation.
13. Connect test light between defogger relay harness connector terminals F3 (Brown wire) and A4 (White wire). If
test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 16).
14. Reinstall defogger relay. Disconnect BCM 32-pin Pink connector C2. BCM is located behind right side of instrument
panel, near rear of glove box. Using DVOM, check voltage between ground and BCM harness connector C2
terminal A3 (White wire). If any voltage is present, go to next step. If no voltage is present, go to step 17).
15. Repair open or short to ground in White wire between rear junction block and BCM. Recheck system operation.
16. Check for poor connection at defogger relay terminals. If connections are okay, replace defogger relay. Recheck
system operation.
17. Check for proper terminal contact at BCM. If terminal contact is okay, replace BCM. Recheck system operation.

Question 7

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1998 Park Avenue: where is the fuse box on a 1998 buick park ave?...

Where is the fuse box on a 1998 buick park ave?

Answer · Aug 13, 2010

i have a 98 buick park avenue
i got a problem running it. it start but when i hit the break pedal some light comes out the direction signal and it shuts off i check all the fuse

Question 8

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1998 buick park ave 3800 engine belt diagram

Answer · Mar 29, 2011

what is the bracket called that mounts to the front of the motor and also to the wheel well

Question 9

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rear door won't open from the inside or outside.

rear door won't open from the inside or outside. Help!

Answer · Dec 05, 2010

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IS IT LOCKED

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Question 10

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My 1998 park avenue passenger doors wont open

Answer · Feb 22, 2012

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For Doors not getting open with remote or key problem,there are help links provided below.Click the link below to go through its procedure and troubleshoot the problem:----drivers side front door will not open from inside or outside?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/ford-f-350-crew-cab-drivers-side-front.html

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Car door will not close?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-door-will-not-close.html

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All power door locks not working ?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/all-power-door-locks-not-working-on_14.html

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Repairing car Door lock Actuator?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/repairing-car-door-lock-actuator.html
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How to Access car door panel?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-access-car-door-panel.html

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Vehicle door panel components?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/vehicle-door-panel-components.html

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Truck Door will not close? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/ford-truck-door-will-not-close.html
-----------Where is Cars Door control Module located?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/where-is-cars-door-control-module.html

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Power door locks not working? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/power-door-locks-not-working.html
-----------Door ajar light stays on?