20 Most Recent 2002 Buick Park Avenue - Page 6 Questions & Answers

have you tired changing air filter, spark plugs and wires that may help

When was the last time you did a basic tune up. plugs, air filter etc

Your best option is to at least find out why the light is on. Contact your local parts store. Many times they will scan the computer and retrieve trouble codes for free. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING THEY RECOMMEND! Post the code and we'll try to point you in the right direction.

The other option is to bring the vehicle into a shop, either independent or a dealer will be able to figure this out. There is normaly a diagnostic fee that is charges. This fee will cover the cost of retrieving the trouble codes and then diagnosing the true cause of the trouble code. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

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The first thing to check is the coolant level and to insure the thermostat is working. Usually just putting in a new thermostat is the best thing to do. When you have already replaced it then make sure there are no air bubbles in the cooling system. Here's the procedure for bleeding the cooling system....

Loosen the air bleed bolt in the thermostat housing, then fill the radiator to the bottom of the filler neck with the coolant mixture. Tighten the bleed bolt as soon as coolant starts to run out in a steady stream without bubbles.

With the radiator cap off, start the engine and let it run until warmed up (radiator fan comes on at least twice). Then, if necessary, add more coolant mix to bring the level back up to the bottom of the filler neck.

Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run the engine again and check for leaks.

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The next thing to check is the Heater Control Valve. With the heat selector on HOT, the valve should be open. Feel the heater hoses, they should be equally hot on both sides. If not, the valve is not opening and needs to be replaced.

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If after this you still have no heat, you need to check the HVAC controls. There is a cable that goes from the temperature selector switch to an air mix door. Check to see that it is still attached on both ends and not kinked. Its been seen many cables bend and distort at the air mix door.

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inside the duct work. remove the heat control box and follow the vacuum line or cable to the damper door.

bend the tab

Look down between the engine and the fire wall on the passenger side of the car. You will see the cap on top of the power steering reservoir. They are a real pain in the captains quarters to check and/or add fluid. You will need a long funnel if you need to add some. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

You won't find it. The only way to drain it is either to use a siphon pump at the fill tube, or to remove the transaxle drain pan which has several dozen bolts that hold it on. Removing the transaxle drain pan will reveal the filter.

Actually, it's a better idea to have the transaxle flushed and filled with new fluid at a service center that does this, for about $100 or so, every 30k miles, in order to maintain the transmissions internal cleanliness.

Good luck on maintaining your transaxle.

Open the trunk and you have to get to it from there. Good Luck

The link below will provide you (at no cost) the complete owners manual for your car.

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Welll.... It's time to use a test light. Take the main fuse out and test all the wires on it for power. Determin which wire is driving lights (tail lights) and i would hot wire it to either a power wire from the dash or from the Tail lights. This just might fix everything.
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It would be the same as leaving the doors open. Remove the fuse for the interior lights until you get the doors back on.

4.5 quarts, 5w30. use a TopTier fuel. Chevron, Shell, BP. http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

well if you didnt squeeze the calipers in using a tool or c-clamp then there is a bleeder screw on the back of the caliper youll need 2 people for this operation.

1 start car
2 pump brakes till as tight as they will go and hold it to the floor
3 second person undoes the bleeder screw after all fliud or air is gone retightens it(the preson in the car still has brake depressed until vavle is closed)
4 repeat till small amount of pedal travel.

Have you checked the relays and fuses in those circuits? They are not on the same circuits but they may share a common ground, so I would start there, checking wires for lumps, soft spots and burned looking spots, as well as checking all connections for corrosion. Do you live close to the coast or in an area that uses salt on the roads in the winter? Salt corrosion is a major enemy of electrical components, so when you check the connections, scrape them shiny and put a small dab of dielectric grease on each connector, making sure your grease does not bridge from one connector to another. I would also check where those components connect to see if there is water dripping either onto the component or the connection.

Replace hose.