20 Most Recent 1989 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Questions & Answers

You have laid out an excellent explanation of what you have checked. From this I would check into whether or not the fuel injectors are being actuated. Since you have spark and can fire it with ether then I'm wondering if injectors are being pulsed by engine control module or computer? (my experience is with foreign cars with Bosch electronic fuel injection, not familiar with Olds, but cars are cars right?)
Hope this helps, good luck!

Have you checked the transmission fluid?

This is all I've got for vacuum hose routing.

GM Buick/Oldsmobile/Pontiac/Full-Size 1975-1990
Repair Guide - Ignition Switch

CAUTION Do not attempt any service on the steering wheel, column or instrument panel on Buick and Oldsmobile models equipped with an air bag. Service on these models should only be performed by a professional technician.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Turn the steering wheel so the vehicle's wheels are in the straight ahead position. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the column to instrument panel trim plates and attaching nuts.
4. Lower the column and disconnect the shift indicator cable.
5. Disconnect the ignition and dimmer switch connectors.
6. Remove the switch attaching screws and remove the switch.

To install:

1. Move the actuator rod hole in the switch to the lock position.
2. Install the switch with the rod in the hole. Adjust the switch as follows:
   1. Models to 1988- Move the switch slider to the extreme left ACC position, then move the slider 2 detents to the right to the OFF-UNLOCK position.
   2. 1989 and 1990 - Place a 3/32 in. drill bit in the hole on the switch to lock the switch into position. Move the switch slider to the extreme left position then move the slider 1 detent to the left LOCK position.
   
   
3. Position and reassemble the steering column in reverse of the disassembly procedure.

I hope helped with this (remember rated this help) Good luck.

give these websites a try www.autozone.com and www.alldatadiy.com you can also stop by any GM dealership and in the parts department they can print you off some pictures and diagrams to show you how to do it if all fails stop by your local library and get your hands on a Haynes auto repair manual for your car wish you the best of luck Michigan Man.

Well I never like to see people put money in a car that is not worth it, but if it runs good it may very well be worth it. Be carful because a couple broken bolts can change that price pretty quick.

well, park a car in front of it, use a set of jumper cables and hook them up to your wagons batter cables you'll get power to roll up that window. although, if it's taped, i would assume there's something wrong with the window motor.

On GM models up to the late nineties it is located in the low pressure AC hose or on the accumulator which the low pressure line attaches to. The switch has a 2 or 3 wire connector to it and screws into a pressure port like a large tire valve..

Either your valves are knocking. Your IAC (Idle Air Control valve), or your knock sensor. The only thing is that if your knock sensor is bad it would throw a code. Your caddy could be the problem but again it would throw a code

disconnect battery and insert key in switch, turn all the way over in start postion. There is a pin located in column under switch-you need to push that in with a paperclip end and pull out on key.

check and clean idle air control it may be sticking or bad. it regulates the idle of the vehicle. if you need help finding it, or to clean it, go to any auto parts store and they should be able to help. auto-zone etc.

Located under the hood, on the drivers side, upper part of the engine, center of the intake manifold, mounted inside front carburetor float bowl on drivers side of fuel line inlet.

Under the dash R,or L, side

Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r6222268-engine_doesnt_crank_turn_over . These are generic instructions. If you get stuck or need specific instructions for your car, please get back to me with model, year and engine info.

Replace the tailgate activating switch.

There are 2 ways to solve your problem. One mechanic friend of mine always used his deep socket and snapped the shaft, freeing the top end of the shock. If you prefer to loosend the bolt, hold the shaft with pliers in one hand while loosening the bolt with the other. Both methods work equally as well. Best of luck.
Greg