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Oldsmobile Aurora

The Oldsmobile was a mid-size 4-door luxury sports sedan produced by General Motors from 1994 to 2003. It was powered by a 4 cam 32 valve 4.0L V-8 engine and featured a 4-speed automatic transmission.

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How do you change the bulbs in the buttons on the steering wheel on a olds aurora?

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It's more "fun" than it should be.
You can't get at them from the engine bay. You've got to remove the plastic grill on the front of the car, to get at other screws, and take a few screws out that hold the entire headlight assembly in. Do not unscrew any of the screws above or below the lights. These are for adjusting the angle of the headlights. You'll have to readjust them if you do. Not a big deal, just unnecessary if you don't touch them.

There should be 2 screws on either side of the headlight assembly. Spray some penetrating fluid on them. I broke one with very little pressure because I didn't. Sheared the head right off the shaft.

Once you get the headlight assembly out the bulbs come out with a quarter turn of the socket. Remember not to touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil will create hot spots and it could crack the bulb. If you do then clean it with a high percentage alcohol before putting it in.

I just did this for the first time on my car a few weeks ago. I lost a high beam. I replaced them both, because they're only about 20 bux each, and kept the old good one as an emergency spare.

This all took about half an hour and I cleaned the grill really good because I had to take it off. Why not while you're in there.

My directions may be a little off as I'm not looking at the car now but.... I offer you this:

-Can't do it from the engine bay (this turns a 30 sec job in to a 10 min job each side.) I know it looks like you can reach through the hold in the frame but really don't bother. You'll just get dirty, cut and possibly break your new bulb if you even manage to get the old one out.

-Try not to end up "adjusting" the screws that aim the headlight or you'll have to readjust once you're done.

-Don't touch the glass part of the new bulb. BTW these have got stuff inside that you don't want to get inside you so don't break them, old or new.

Good luck.

I'm not a mechanic nor do I claim to have any idea what I'm doing. I'm an enthusiastic DIY'r and with a screwdriver you too can change your own headlights.
Unless you've got one of those new Renaults or Peugots or whatever that requires you to remove half of the car.

How do you remove the back seat of an olds aurora?

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Slide a heavy screwdriver under the leading edge of the seat and pry upwards and the seat will snap out of it's retainers. Feed the seat belts through the holes in the seat and remove. This will then expose 2 bolts at the base of the backrest which hold it in plce, remove these and the backrest comes out.

How do you change a water pump on a 1995 Oldsmobile aurora?

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It is a SOB job. There is a plate in front of the fuel pump that has to be removed to get access to the top bolt of the fuel pump. . It has a number of bolts holding the front of the AC compressor and air pump. The Compressor had metric bolts. Get that off and it is not so bad to remove and replace the fuel pump and hoses.

How to change a tail light bulb on Olds Aurora?

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Look at my answer for the question posted directly above this one.

How do you change the starter on a 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora?

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Hey Deborah==Remove the neg battery cable then the wires on the solonoid. Then take out the 2 bolts that hold it on. goodluckJoe

Disconnoct the negative battery terminal. After the car is up on appropriate support so one can work under it, the four bolts, 10MM, that hold the torque converter cover on must be remover and the cover removed. Then, put blocking or a small hydraulic floor jack under the starter and remove the front bolt that holds the heat shield to the starter. Then remove the two bolts,15MM, on the gear end of the motor. Slowly lower the starter down until the wiring can be removed. Be careful the stud(s) stays in place when the nut is removed. (Also when re-installing the new starter). Reverse the process to install the new starter.

Where is the location of the turn signal flasher fuse for an 98 Olds Aurora?

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located on steering colum have to take out plastic out from under steering wheel pull off the fuel and trunk lever switch and the light switch and the panel off that are by your fuses its located upper left corner

How do you tell if your radiator cap is faulty?

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take the cap off and check this look under the cap and see if the rubber seal is broken or it looks worn but if in doubt replace it a mechanic has tool for connecting to radiator to check cap pressure. but if you think radiator cap is the problem, just buy a new one they cost under 10 bucks. if that is the problem, it is sure cheaper than going to a mechanic

Where is the location of the oil filter on a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora V6 3.5L engine?

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Under the truck very near the front bumper is a small plastic door; use a screwdriver to open the door. Your filter is there.

99 olds aurora electic fans dont come on when temp is around 200 but comes on when ac and heat is turned on?

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answer my own question the fans come on at a set temp on the 99 aurora it is 229 degree and kick off at 219 had it check out

How do you replace the alternator in a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5L?

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This is not a simple repair, however it just takes time. You need to remove the cross member covering the radiator and then remove the radiator cooling fans. There is a retaining clip on the passenger side near the bottom that must be removed to free one of the transmission cooling lines (I believe).

The instructions say you need to remove the AC compressor - however I was able to remove the alternator without doing this. It is a VERY tight fit but it is possible.

Probably took about 4 hours to do the whole thing. The GM service guide was a help.

How do you change a speed sensor on a 1998 Aurora?

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there are 4 speed sensors in each wheel hub that detect the wheel speed to correlate with your abs or traction control.... if any of the sensors are defective or nonop your light will come on on the dash and the abs or traction control may not work properly. i got quoted 600$ to repair the lr on my 96 aurora,, so i am trying to get the instructions on how to do it myself. so if you find out let me know,,,, randy there are 4 speed sensors in each wheel hub that detect the wheel speed to correlate with your abs or traction control.... if any of the sensors are defective or nonop your light will come on on the dash and the abs or traction control may not work properly. i got quoted 600$ to repair the lr on my 96 aurora,, so i am trying to get the instructions on how to do it myself. so if you find out let me know,,,, randy

How do you replace water pump-fan belt on 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora?

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How do you jump start a dead battery on a 2003 Oldsmobile aurora?

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I copied this from my own blog.

Jumper Cable SafetyYou have a dead battery and need a jump start. There is the right way and the wrong way to accomplish a jump start safely.

Because of the potentially severe hazards due to improper use of jumper cables it must be done correctly. Auto batteries contain Sulphuric Acid which can blind you, or at the very least burn your skin. Also auto batteries vent off Hydrogen Gas which is highly explosive even from the slightest spark. Because of this danger it is critical to attach the jumper cables in a precise sequence.

1. Park the vehicle with the GOOD battery close to the vehicle with the BAD battery but do not let the vehicle touch each other. Make sure the cables are not routed so as to touch any moving parts, such as a fan blade.

2. Attach the jumper cable Positive + terminal to the GOOD battery Positive + terminal.

3. Attach the other end of the jumper cable Positive +terminal to the BAD battery Positive + terminal.

4. Attach the Negative - jumper cable terminal to the GOOD battery Negative - terminal.

5. Attach the last jumper cable Negative - terminal to a heavy metal ground part of the engine and NOTto the dead battery Negative - terminal. Reason being this last connection will cause a spark, and you do not want a spark next to the battery where it could ignite the Hydrogen.

6. If the engine of the donor vehicle with the good battery was not left running, start the engine and let it run for 2-3 minutes to put a charge in the bad battery.

7. Start the vehicle with the BAD battery and then remove the jumper cables from the batteries in the exact opposite order you installed them.

Could the 1995 Aurora have a aluminum V8 North star motor?

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It has the 4.0 Northstar V8...basically the Cadillac STS Engine with a smaller bore.

What does trouble code P0146 mean on a 96' Oldsmobile Aurora?

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P0146Oxygen Sensor Circuit No Activity

Usually followed by some location information such as bank one sensor 2.

It is an indication that the rear most Oxygen sensor has stopped working, or there is an electrical problem with the wiring going to that sensor.

The solution is to replace the indicated O2 sensor.

How do you install air shocks?

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Air shocks are typically installed the same as regular shocks, jack the vehicle up, be safe and use jackstands, under each side of the axle if they are goin on the rear, this will compress the shocks making them easier to remove. If you have shocks inside of coil springs, i would recommend having a shop install them, or purchasing a coil spring compressor, but the store bought spring compressors are often still dangerous to use. Be careful as this point although the shocks are compressed they can still rebound and extend as they are unbolted. Anyways with the shocks compressed remove the top bolt from the top of the shock and mount, once these are removed, carefully jack up the vehichle again, remove the jack stands, and carefully lower the vehichle and allowing the shocks to extend again, you can carefully tap out the upper portion of the shock from the mounting point. For the lower bolt undo it, and remove the shock. New shocks typically come with a plastic "keeper" that keeps the shock compressed, tying the top and bottom of the shock together to ease the installation. Generally with air shocks the air inlet should face the center of the rear differential, install your new shocks with the keeper in place. Generally bolt the top shock mount in 1st, after it is bolted on securely, undo the "keeper strap" usually cutting it loose. This allows the shock to decompress, and maneuvering it into the lower shock mount easier. With both shocks mounted, decide where you are going to mount your main Inlet valve for filling the shocks. I used to mount mine under the rear license plate out of view, but easy to get to. Once you have the location selected connect all the lines up from the shocks to the main inlet valve determine if any thing may snag, or get in the way or damage the lines, once satisfied on the positioning of the lines, secure them to parts of the undercarriage using plastic zip ties, rubber coated loops fasteners, even velcro round strap/loop fasteners. Make sure when you secure the lines, nothing will chafe or rub on the airlines. When you are done, fill up the shocks from the main valve, and check each valve for any airleaks. Hope this helps.

Can regular gas be used in an aurora Oldsmobile?

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I run standard gas in my 1995 4.0 and it runs fine. If you notice a pinging noise upon hard acceleration go back to premium. But you should be ok.

Why does your 01 Oldsmobile aurora keep burning up alternator?

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Alternators Repeatedly "Burning Up"

It is obvious that you have a very serious defect in either the charging system, or the electrical system of your vehicle.

It appears that the problem is not with the alternators, but somewhere else in the charging or generic electrical systems.

Due to the high cost of alternators, and the labor to reinstall, I suggest that you take your vehicle to a bone fide auto repair shop and have a PROFESSIONAL auto electrical Technician hook up his computer diagnostic machine to your Olds and run a full diagnostic analysis of all electrical systems.

The drivers seat in your 1991 wont pull forward?

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The most common cause of this problem is this: The handle that you pull on to move the seat usually has a couple of small wires attached to it that go to the "Locks" on the rails under your seat. One or both of these may be broken. The other not so common cause is that the rails under your seat have become bent or rusted from moisture. The only real fix for this is to pull out your seat and replace it, or on some seats you can pull off the whole sliding assembly from your existing seat, and get a new seat from a scrap yard out of the same model and year vehicle and pull the slider assembly off of it, and re-attach it to your seat.

How do you change a rear license plate bulb on a 2001 Aurora?

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having to do this lately open trunk there are two holes right behind the plate twist out socket pull out. change bulb! thats it greg.

New HeadlineAccessing the two holes behind the plate from inside the trunk will require you to temporarily remove the carpeting/insallation material from the inside of the trunk lid.

You will need two (2) #194 bulbs (its good practice to change paired bulbs at the same time). Bulbs pull straight out of socket. Use care when removing stubborn bulbs, it is not too difficult to squeeze the bulb glass with too much pressure and shatter it.

Re-insert bulb assembly into hole and twist to lock & seal into place.

How do you disable alarm on Oldsmobile Aurora?

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The easiest way to disarm your Oldsmobile alarm system is to remove the fuse. The alarm fuse location is listed on the inside cover of the fuse box.

How do you remove the oil filter located and drain oil locates on a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5L?

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from under the car 14mm drain plug remove it. drain into drain pan. next remove the round black cover. oil filter is inside it is a paper cartrige. you will need to get a tool from a parts store to remove this cover, or you can be creative as i was at first. good luck greg.

95 aurora leaking oil a lot in right front in front of motor any ideas?

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Engine seal, valve cover gaskets, timing chain cover, oil sending unit, bad oil filter I had the same problem and it turned out to be the oil cooler hoses going to the radiator from the oil filter--after I had spent some bucks doing other things to it !! They were leaking at the swedged fittings.