1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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Have the car put on a car lift and see what is loose under the car, it is likely a exhaust system sheet metal head shield.

Thermostat installed up side down will not operate. Don't discount the sensor as being bad or have bad connection. The only true way to know is with a independent thermometer. Most coolant has corrosion protection in it. Radiator might need to be boiled out.

If it shut down and will not run at all it could be a number of possibilities . A number of connections may have vibrated loose through the years and the jar of the pot hole knocked it apart.

It should be under the car near the gas tank on a tray along with the carbon canister.

Here's a link to your cylinder torque guide, Repair Guides Engine Mechanical Cylinder Head AutoZone com

When you overload the item that the fuse is connected to. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/nathaniel_9ed79ef078a2f164

The problem is most likely a short/breach somewhere in the line. If the fuse hasn't blown, make sure you are using the proper size fuse to prevent damage to wiring in hard to reach places. Some fuses will naturally run hot depending on the application. If this is an automobile, check under moving parts like electric seats for a cut or exposed wire.

It could be the light sensor on the top of the dash (most likly) or the daytime running light module has died.

multi -solutions ---multi-situations if vehicle is emitting white smoke from tail pipe [steam ] your burning anti-freeze---blown head gasket ,warped head ,blown intake gasket===losing fluid look for leak ---bad hose ,radiator leak,water pump leak====water pump bad ====cooling fans not working ,these are some of the most regular problems that can cause your problems

You have a head gasket problem with the engine generating abnormal pressure, and sending all the antifreeze to the reservoir, thereby leaving the engine running dry; it is dangerous for the water pump to operate with no water.Drill 3 11/64 or 3/16" holes in the thermostat side facing the engine, making sure not to touch the opening mechanism; this will keep antifreeze always running thereby, compensating for the abnormal pressure regenated by head gasket leak(s).Your thermostat was never your problem.In cold weather, 5 degress celsius or under, the thermostat takes longer to open and more antifreeze will be sent to the reservoir leading to an overheating.. Partially cover the radiator with a sheet metal piece to make the thermostat open faster and stay open, as the antifreeze is not being cold that much by cold air. You're fooling the cooling system into warm weather driving. Don't waste your money buying radiator stop leak or liquids to repair head gaskets; this will only corrode and make your radiator to eventually leak.

check in your glove box there is a door open that one there will be another one open that one there is two filters they are probably pluged auto value has them for $14.00 and they are the OEM ones.

Loose connection at the sockets or joints. Check bulb seating at sockets (new sockets can be loose-Fong Kong) and clean cable connections

is it leaking or you need info on how to change it

Control solenoid for what?

if it's just the dash lights it could be a fuse, but most likely if you have headlights and no tail lights it's the headlight switch. needs to be replaced

may try disconnecting battery then reconnecting ,sometimes this will reset computer code.

The diag port is on left side under the dash. You will need a good scan tool to get the trans data for testing pressures

You must replace the shift cable then.

Have the c.v. axles checked. Sounds like an inner joint has gone bad. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa