1992 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

You probably need to replace the ignition switch (located at the bottom of the steering column). You can start by making sure the switch has not come loose from the column and that the rod connecting it to the key mechanism has not come loose or is out of adjustment.

On something like that will have to come from a junk yard.

You might have a sensor coming bad, and your computer might be reading the problen and thats why it wont let you start your car until you erase the codes disconecting the battery, its got sense, could be the map sensor, but i recommend to take your car to get scanned for free at advance auto parts or auto zone before you make any spends, god bless you :)

shoot/burn the car! you might need to replace the connector from the computer to the scanner or the computer. thats just an opinion.

Sounds like the alternator is not charging the battery - - if you can charge the battery with a booster I would check the alternator output.Could be a faulty fuseable link at the starter or corrosion inside one of the battery cables too.

Check near to the engine

Generally is atached at fuel pump.

Check the fuse for your electric fan first.

I first need to make sure this car is a 1992 Olds 98, and i need to know what size engine is in this car.

under the hood on the drivers side along the firewall you should see a cap on a cylinder this is the brake master cylinder.when you take the cap off look at it it will say brake fluid and the type of fluid to use.you will also see on the master lines that say low and full.these are a little tricky to fill due to their location under the wiper trough

its located right behind the pass side tire on the inner side of the frame underneath the vechicle

Replace the high pressure switch.

Sounds like it could be a bad fuel pressure regulator.You can check injectors with noid lights or scan tool.

hope this helps,

if you try to operate the window as you move the door from close to open and it works then stops when moving the door then it could be the wiring that passes from the body of the car to the door itself were the door opens.it should have a rubber cover that covers the wiring.these have a tendency to brake wires in this area that will touch and not touch when the door is moved.the trunk and antenna could be a fuse problem that can be checked with a test light.when you turn off the radio do you hear the motor working,if so then the antenna motor will have to be replaced.you should also hear the trunk pull down motor working.does it raise up with the trunk lid open or stay down.it could need replacing.make sure the connector hasn`t been disconnected.

are you asking for the socket size to remove the bolts,if so it takes a 9/16"socket.if you are asking to get bolts to replace them then these are a specific size and strength of bolt.if you don`t want to buy new then go to the wrecking yard and get them.i believe they are two different lengths.

hi.
check that the brake lights are working.
there is normally a safety system where the brakes must be pressed before you can shift out of neutral.
this is normally done from the brake light switch. if the brake light switch does not work then the car will not shift out of neutral.
check the brake light fuse first, then replace the switch if the fuses are ok. the switch is usually quite cheap and will either be a pressure switch fitted to the brake pipe, or more likely a switch connected to to the brake pedal itself, either just behind connected with a rod, or just above the pedal.
there are products to stop minor cooling system leaks. RADWELD or BARRS STOP LEAK are two readily available here. you just add them to the coolong system.
a larger leak or a hole in the radiator would mean replacing or a re-core on the radiator. both are cheaper than replacing the car.
please fell free to ask for more advice if you need

There is a pontiac thread, but the tool needed and the service is pretty much identical for your vehicle.
There will be images and a good write up, just click the following link.
http://www.gpona.com/forums/the-really-big-tie-rod-write-up-97-03-t10054.html
I will be happy to further assist you

do a full tune up on the vehicle.. 99.9% of the time this fixes the problem... do an oil change. replace fuel filter, spark plugs. plug wires if NEEDED and air filter if NEEDED.. also buy your self some fuel injector cleaner. if you follow my directions i can almosdt gurantee it fixes your problem and you will have noticably better gas mileage and power

I never condem an altenater till I have the battery at full voltage.Make sure the battery hasa good 30 minute slow charge then load test it.If it is good most likely bad altenater.