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Oldsmobile Alero

The Oldsmobile Alero was a compact car produced by General Motors between 1999 and 2004. It was the last compact car of Oldsmobile and the last vehicle sold under this brand.

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What is wrong with 1999 Alero makes a low groaning grinding noise from the front right when driving?

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Sounds like it might be time to replace the front struts. They're like shock absorders, just more expensive. If the noise gets worse when you take a right hand turn, it could be the CV joint too.

What is the proper spark plug gapping for a 1996 mercury cougar V8 4.6L?

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Check the Vehicle Emission Control Information ( VECI ) decal

located in the front of the engine compartment ( it will show the

type of spark plugs to use and the spark plug gap )

What would cause a 2002 Alero not to start not even a clicking sound when turning on the key?

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First thing that I would do is check the battery. The clicking sound is the selenoid on the starter. Usually that means the starter is bad. Isn't very hard to replace. Hope this helped.

On a 98 Jetta GLX VR6 where is the camshaft positioning sensor located?

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i just had that fixed on my 97 jetta trek ... it's located in the distributor, just buy a new distributor it's about $400 dollars tho.. unless u get a used 1 .. once u replace that it willl turn off your check engine light!

How do you turn off the service engine soon light on a Oldsmobile Alero?

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If the light stays on, it shows that there is a hard fault in the fuel system, emissions control etc etc. Either disconnect the battery for 15 minutes or so or take it to a shop to get the code read..that will tell you what part is malfunctioning. There is no other way to shut it off because the light is controlled by the ECM.

I have taken it to the shop but the computer says there are no codes stored then the light goes out but a few days later it comes back on I take it to the shop and it is the same responce No Codes Stored and the light goes out

Does a 2004 olds alero have a chip in the key?

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Yes, it is part of a very complicated & VERY TROUBLESOME system known as passlock. If you google this system you will find it's a typical problem on this model,but, you can also find enough info there to diagnose & repair yourself.

What is the radio wiring diagram for 2003 Olds Alero?

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This Is A Little Easier... From modifiedlife.com 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Car Audio Wiring Guide Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Orange

Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow

Car Radio Ground Wire: Black

Car Radio Illumination Wire: Gray

Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: Light Brown

Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: Pink

Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A

Car Stereo Amplifier Location: N/A

Car Audio Front Speakers Size: 3 1/2″

Car Audio Front Speakers Location: Dash

Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Tan

Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray

Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Green

Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green

Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: 4″ x 10″

Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: Rear Deck

Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Brown

Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow

Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Blue

Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Blue If you go to autozone.com you should be able to get a free diagram. If not I'm pretty sure the Orange is HOT all times, the Yellow is Ignition Hot and Black is Grd., the grey is illumination and the rest should be speaker wires. If that don't work email me I have an 86 Monte....

How do you stop that clicking sound from dashboard in a Oldsmobile alero?

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You have to replace the hazard/turn signal switch located in the center of the dash. Oldsmobile issued a recall for this part in 2004. If it has not been replaced, the dealer will do it for free. If it has been replaced, and failed again (like mine has) you are on your own. Call a dealer to see if it has been replaced yet.

1999 alero trac light kept coming on?

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first, check behind each of the tires to make sure the ABS wire is connected to the hub assembly (a wire comes from the engine and plugs into a clip on the hub). if that doesnt work see a mechanic. is the "anti-lock" light on as well? i have this problem. one of my ABS wires lost the clip so i need to get one from the junk yard. Is the car sputtering? it can also be problem with engine. Mine would come on when I had a problem with my injector.

Where is the horn relay on a 91 yj?

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Try going off of the Fuse panel usually in wranglers its common for the connector (find the connector from fallowing the wire off of Horn fuse) comes loose and needs to be reset. its located by the steering column under dash.

Why does your 2002 alero shake when you press on the break?

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Warped rotor. You will have to remove it and have it trued or replaced. Replace the pads at the same time. Do both front wheels.

Where is the water pump located for a 2001 Oldsmobile alero?

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The 2001 Oldsmobile water pump is located on the front of the engine. You can follow the top radiator hose directly to the water pump.

Can't remove brake caliper on 2004 alero oldesmobile?

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remove caliper bolts, use pry bar and force caliper off the mount, I would recomend that you replace the caliper because it is siezed from heat, and the rotor is most likely damaged as well, replace it also, reasemble with new pads and regreese the wheel berings, this most likely is the front driver side wheel right? replace the other side aswell or the breaks will not stop evenly jmh

How do you Repair 2003 Oldsmobile Alero brake light?

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2003 Oldsmobile Alero Brake Light Bulb Troubleshooting (check in this order):

· Check Fuse(s)

· Check Brake Bulbs - Including bad bulbs, loose connected or incorrectly installed bulbs, left, right and center high mount - 1 bad bulb or connection in the circuit can cause the entire circuit to malfunction.

· Check Turn Signal Bulbs

· Check switch on brake pedal

· Check license plate light bulb and wiring (sometimes on same circuit)

· Check trailer hitch wiring harness (sometimes on same circuit)

· Check all wiring harnesses and wiring for shorts

Most likely it's the fuse or a burnt bulb breaking the circuit. Sometimes the license plate and/or the trailer hitch is wired into other circuits and can cause issues in other areas. Sometimes its wires grounding out somewhere on the vehicle. See sources and related links below for bulb information. See owner's manual for location and identification of fuses.

How do i Reset change filter light on a 2001 ls430?

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The answer is in your owner's manual. Specifically, "After replacement, push and hold the "OFF" button for the front air conditioning for more than 4 seconds to reset the air filter clogging data. The "A/C FILTER RESET" appears on the multi-information display and a tone sounds to inform you that the data has been reset."

How do you replace air bag on 2003 olds alero?

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disconnect battery and wait a half hour, then pull fuse number ten, on left side of dash panel. you need a number 30 torx bit and a skinny extension and remove two screws on backside of steering wheel.pull horn cover slowly out and remove black ground wire and red horn wire, twist, and then use a small screwdriver and release losk tab and then gently pry up on connector. handle air bag module carefully.

How do you reset the passlock on 2002 Old Alero to get it to start?

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Whenever you service the theft system you must do a relearn. Here is what you need to do. This is just a simple procedure that is going to reset the passlock system.

  1. Turn ON the ignition, withthe

    engine

    OFF.
  2. Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON (vehicle will not start).
  3. Observe the SECURITY telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn OFF.
  4. Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds.
  5. The vehicle is now ready to relearn the PasslockTMSensor Data Code and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK.

Whats the problem 2003 alero horn wont stop blowing?

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The problem is the plastic parts integral to the airbag/horn unit in the steering column. The plastic bits contract when cold and cause the horn's switches to contact. Once it starts, the only solution is to replace that assembly, costing around $800. Good times. Sometimes it will turn off when warm, like in the dealers garage, so the problem cannot be replicated, and then the car wakes up the entire neighbourhood at 3am again until you pull the fuse. I have same problem. Relay overheats. Did you find an answer?