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Buick LeSabre
This category covers questions about the Buick LeSabre, a full-sized entry-level luxury sedan manufactured by the Buick division of General Motors. The LeSabre replaced the Buick Special and was in production from 1959-2005. It was later succeeded by the Buick Lucerne.
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1992 buick leSabre radio antenna wont shut down?
The gears inside are stripped just disconnect the electrical plug on the side of the unit and leave it up.
How do you change rear brakes on 2000 buick lesabre?
The ram on the rear calliper is threaded and need to be screwed back in order to get the brake pads in. I also had problems with the Munroe brake pads that I bought being to thick. I took them aback to where i bought them and the parts manager told me that this was a known problem. He gave me a set of different pads and I had no problems installing them.
How long will the 3.8L engine last on a 2002 lesabre?
We have a 2001 series II, 3.8L. It has never been maintained other than oil changes regularily. Other than that only looked at if something was wrong. The engine now has 200,000+ and still running strong. We do have oil leak, and it's starting to smell hot but never let us down so far. Love it. We also get nearly 30 MPG.
Why does your car jerk at speeds over 55 mph when using cruise control?
My Buick jerked at hiway speed while in cruise when I went up a hill or the car had to work such as pulling my boat and we found I needed to replace the spark plugs and plug wires. I have had no problem since.
How do you change the back three spark plugs on a 3.8lt. v6 2000 Buick Lesabre?
The rear plugs are removed form on top. They are tough to get to. A swivel spark plug socket is very helpful. The plug wires will alo be very hard to remove. You need to twist the wire end on the plug th "break it free".
Do you have to pull the motor to removeinstall the transmission on a 97 Buick Le Sabre?
No, you do not have to remove the engine.
Where is the ground connection at other than the battery on a 97 buick lesabre?
I'm not sure exactly what your asking, but the entire chasis of the vehicle is considered 'grounded', because of the ground connection at the battery.
Where is the location of the 1998 Buick Lesabre neutral safety switch?
Under the shifter cable on top of transmission.
Where is the blower motor module in a 2004 Buick lesabre located?
Remove tyhe dash undershield from under tyhe glove box assembly, you may need to remove the glove box assembly for access.
Where can you find a diagram of the serpentine belt on a 1995 Buick LeSabre?
Hey Tom==It is supposed to be on the fan shroud. If it isn't go to a used car lot and find a car with a like engne and draw a diagram. GoodluckJoe
use your digital camera and take pictures as i did
Where is the oil sending unit on a 2000 buick 3800 motor?
the 3800 oil sending unit should be on the side of the block. It is screwed in right beside of the oil filter.
How do you replace passenger side mirror 1999 buick lesabre?
If only the glass is broken take the car to your local glass repair shop.
What does the error code 22 mean on the CD player on a 1998 Buick LeSabre?
E22 : Motor Error Cause(s): The CD motor is not handling the compact disc properly. Correction(s): Service or exchange the unit at an ACDelco
Tools required
10 mm socket and 3" extension
#2 Phillips screwdriver
putty knife
wire cutter
door panel removal tool - available from any auto parts store
straight blade screwdriver
Estimated time to replace 1 1/2 to 2 hours
Cost of new actuator AND motor - $50 on eBay - 11/07
This procedure assumes a new unit will be installed.
1 - remove trim piece from around the door handle by prying it out along the top and front edges. Once loosened, it comes unhinged from the back edge.
2 - remove the Phillips head screw from metal bracket, that is revealed after removing the trim piece
3 - pry the inside light assembly from the door panel and remove the bulb socket from the housing
4 - pry the door panel from the frame using a panel removal tool by starting at the bottom (this GM design is greatly improved from the old assembly system - ie: 94 Chevy Caprice) and releasing the 7 plastic studs from the frame.
5 - Remove the 2 mounting bolts for the rear door controller and disconnect the cables.
6 - use a putty knife and door removal tool to remove the plastic vapor barrier.
7 - reach inside the door and locate the cable that is attached to the bottom of the lift mechanism and then cut it.
8 - push the window class to the full UP position (this will locate it horizontally and vertically) and tape it in place.
9 - near the top of the sheet metal there will be 2 openings (1 square and 1 round). When the glass is in the full up position, there will be (2) 10 mm bolts in view. Loosen these bolts which will open the rubber coated clamps on the bottom of the glass. The lift mechanism will free fall to the bottom position when these bolts are loose.
10 - remove the window lift motor plug and (3) 10 mm nuts that hold the lift mechanism in place and remove through the opening at the front of the inner door sheet metal. It will take a little bit of turning and twisting to remove the unit.
11 - loosen (do not remove) the 2 bolts for the window clamps on the new unit before installing.
12 - make sure the new unit is not in the full up position before installing.
13 - install the new lift mechanism in the door and tighten the (3) 10 mm mounting nuts.
14 - connect the power plug into the new lift motor
15 - temporarily connect the rear door controller, turn on the ignition and slowly raise the new lift mechanism using the window up switch on the driver's door.
16 - when the lift is in the full up position, tighten the window glass clamps using the same access holes as when you removed the glass clamps.
17 - slowly cycle the window down and up to make sure it doesn't bind
18 - disconnect the read door controller and reverse the process for assembly
19 - make sure the rear door light socket and bulb are not trapped behind the plastic.
A PDF document with pictures is available by sending a request to basura@elp.rr.com - include "Buick Window Pictures" in the subject line.
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Step 4 Improvement.
After an hour of online research and three phone calls to different mechanics we came to the conclusion that the GMC "J" tool is worthless and a waste of $10. It is suppose to help remove the push bolts that attach the side panel however with a flat head screwdriver and some brute force you can pull the door panel loose from the door. Start in the bottom right corner slide the screwdriver along until you find the first of 7 plastic bolts once located place one hand on each side of the bolt and pull and it will snap off, do same with the other 7 and lift the panel upward to expose the interior of the door.
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Step 17 Improvement
One cause of binding is the cable not winding properly around the drum. To see whether that is the case, you may need to remove the lift mechanism, connect the power plug, carefully hold it (for instance by the motor), and cycle it. The problem can be fixed by slightly bending the end of the rail and/or the spring that is misfeeding the cable to the drum.
Sounds like the alternator belt is loose and needs to be adjusted. With the engine off push down on the belt and see if it moves more than half an inch in the middle between two pulleys. If it does, it is too loose and needs to be tightened. You can tighten it by loosening the top bolt on the alternator and prying it away from the engine until the belt is tight. Hold it in place and retighten the bolt on the alternator. You may need to replace the belt if it has been loose too long or shows signs of cracking. If the belt looks ok but has a glaze on the part that touches the pulleys, you can use a standard bar of hand soap to lubricate the belt.
Does a 1997 Buick LeSabre Ltd have a block motor heater?
Some do. To check you will need to look at the side of the motor to see the power cord or the element in the block. Next time your car goes in for a oil change, have them look for the cord for you. It is easy when it is on a hoist. Mark
Where is the clutch converter on a Buick lesabre?
The torque converter is located between the engine and transmission. The clutch packs are inside the transmission. This car has no mechanical clutch as it is an automatic. There is also a clutch mounted on the front of the A/C compressor.
Where is the starter located on a 1996 Buick Le Sabre?
Follow the "red" hot wire from the battery and u always find the starter.
Where is orifice tube located at on 1990 buick lesabre?
Under the coolant reservoir near the battery.
What would make your Eng Cont IG fuse to blow out repeatedly?
For any fuse to blow out you have a short somewhere. A short is when a hot wire touches the body or some other ground.
There is a courtesy light time delay control next to the dashlight dimmer switch. Set the delay switch to off or minimum to turn off all lights when you lock the doors.
Having the delay switch on will sometimes cause the battery to "dump" the charge leaving you with a dead battery after a short time.
