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1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Questions & Answers
'97 Olds Aurora - AC
have a battery load tested
battery should be 12.5-13.5 volts at rest and no lower than 11 volts while cranking
next have an auto electrician to a charging system check
check that the drive belt is in good condition and tensioned properly
Failed ecm p0603
Instead of guessing as to what the problem is or expecting someone on here having a magical fix , take it to a qualified repair shop. Before assuming the worst an wanting to condem the PCM - powertrain control module . Will a scan tool communicate with it ? If your pulling codes it is .
DTC P0603 Control Module Long Term Memory Reset
The PCM has a memory area where it stores certain data it needs to save when the key is turned OFF. This area is called Keep Alive Memory. This diagnostic test monitors the PCM's keep alive memory for a loss or unintended change of data. If such a condition occurs, DTC P0603 will set.
Diagnostic Aids
If the battery has been disconnected for any reason DTC P0603 will set. The PCM keeps a running check on the memory; if memory changes it resets. An intermittent loss of power or ground to the PCM will cause a reset.
Have you disconnected the battery ?
Diagnostic Aids
If the battery has been disconnected for any reason DTC P0603 will set. The PCM keeps a running check on the memory; if memory changes it resets. An intermittent loss of power or ground to the PCM will cause a reset.
Stalls on Deceleration
for the beginner , nothing is more important that a good workshop manual
that book has pictures , diagrams , wire color codes, tensions , procedures, triouble shooting
get one from any auto parts shops , technical publication book shops , manufacturer spares departments ,e-bay etc
I have sludge in the coolant in my l997 Olds Aurora/
pink sludge --very serious
it is a failed transmission oil cooler allowing transmission oil into the cooling system
Oil and water do not mix and in a cooling system prevents the heat transfer from the cylinder wall to the coolant and from the coolant to the radiator fins
What can cause a 97 aurora olds. To idol high in
Hi, Check for any Vacuum leaks. This can cause for engine to idle high or even rough. One other thing is a bad idol air control. Hope that helps. Go to your mechanic and have him do a computer code check.
How do i shut off the change oil now
FROM this LINK:
www.oilchangerinc.com/automotive/detail.cfm?Make=Oldsmobile
1999 Oldsmobile Aurora ... 1999, 1998, 1996-1997.
To reset the "CHANGE OIL" light, turn the ignition switch to the "RUN" position with the engine off.
Why low pressure oil
I have had this same issue. I my case the oil pressure sending units continued to fail. After replacing them 3 times I gave up and just let it go. You need to be sure it really IS a sending unit issue and not really low oil pressure however.
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