Oldsmobile Alero - Answered Questions & Fixed Issues

It's located above the cooling fan, over the AC condensor. See the attached photo.

Can I replace a head gasket myself? Head gasket replacement is not a job for the average do-it-yourselfer. While a head gasket expiring due to old age is rare, it usually means everything else is worn out to the point of replacement as well. Cracking the head off the engine and peering inside may reveal that everything else got fully cooked, too. https://www.google.com/search?q=2001+oldsmobile+alero+replace+head+gasket and here for head gasket and cylinder head bolts https://www.google.com/search?q=2001+oldsmobile+alero+head+gasket+replacement If you have a leak or crack , you might consider this fix.

Wondarweld Professional cooling system repair ' Holts

Holt Lloyd https://www.holtsauto.com > ... > Driveway DIY Holts Wondarweld is a professional cooling system repair product that's designed to fix small cracks and holes in the cylinder head, engine block and head ... ...

The TPS sensor may be dirty or defective...be sure all tires are above 33 psi...

when you open the drivers side door you need to remove a panel door that will allow you to access the fuse box locate the the red button to the left side and press it a couple of times until you see your tire light flash after it starts to flash hold it in for a couple of seconds and you will hear a chime 4 times and you light will be reset you need to have your key turned on but not running to be able to do this.

Question edited for clarity. Question moved to model category. Check out the videos, links and images. https://www.google.com/search?q=2004+Oldsmobile+Alero+2.2+Ecotec.+the+location+of+the+camshaft+position+sensor ..

On this website you find fuse box diagram to Oldsmobile Alert (2001) https://www.autogenius.info/oldsmobile-alero-2001-fuse-box-diagram/

If the plastic plunger inside the stalk split, you will need to replace the entire shifter.

Question edited for a lot more clarity and remove that bad abbreviation of 'transmission'. Question moved to model category. There are three types of transmission Transmission 5-Speed Getrag F23 manual 4-speed 4T40-E automatic 4-speed 4T45-E automatic But the years are good 1999-2004 3.4 L LA1 V6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oldsmobile_Alero ..

Have you checked the PCL in the car? Like the computer of the car? You might need to tow it to an autozone or somewhere similar and have it checked.

Test the door switch

SOLVED: The door chime on my 2003 oldsmobile alero - Fixya

https://www.fixya.com > ... > Oldsmobile > Alero Nov 14, 2019 - If so, start the car in park, open a door at a time and press the switch on the door jam, if chime stops, the switch should be adjusted or replaced, if not ...

My security light isn't blinking even after the 30 min relearn it's just stays red?

1. WELL TO GET FUEL YOU MUST CRANK AND TEST PRESSURE TO SPEC, NOT TOLD ENGINE DEAD, (ESP DAY)
2. BLOWN FUSES
3. ECU SEES SPARK ERROR MAX AND CUTS FUEL DEAD!!!!
4. SCAN THE PCM,FORGET THAT, ? OOPS, NEVER GOOD THAT.
5. FUEL PUMP RELAY BAD.
6. WIRES FRONT TO REAR, RELAY TO PUMP BAD (RUSTY CONN)
7. BAD PUMP.
8. FUEL PUMP REGULATOR VALVE STUCK WIDE OPEN, HAPPENS. SEND ALL FUEL TO THE RETURN LINE.

don't spend money guessing have the fault codes read first then fix what is indicated could be an EVAP problem not venting the tank could be a camshaft position sensor could e a failed cat converter locking the exhaust

The canister is located in the space between rear end and fuel tank, just above it is the fuel filter as well,easy fix

Question edited for clarity, year make model in that order and first. Question moved to category. All in the link, videos and images. https://www.google.com/search?q=2000+oldsmobile+alero+temperature+sensor+location ...

Question edited for clarity and typos. Question moved to model category. It is a known issue. Fuel pumps can work, but not provide enough pressure, so you need to test with a pressure gauge. There is also a Pressure Regulator. Have a read of this. https://www.justanswer.com/oldsmobile/6cz1n-oldsmobile-alero-olds-alero-starts-dies.html Lots more here https://www.google.com/search?q=2003+Oldsmobile+Alero+starts+and+then+dies You may need an auto electrician with a pro grade scan tool computer. ..

no problem told at all, surely not lookin for fun and kicks? EGR Orifice, AC expansion valve orifice. or what tell what it does, or the problem told 2.2Liter, L61 engine. I think you meant this. for HVAC AC cooling problems. air conditioning, is located at the evaporator core close by. Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement the service manual covers this, see my last link EGR on some it is in the rusty exhaust pipe just to the rear of the main EGR valve. manuals https://eautorepair.net/Marketing/Default.asp

Hey check wheel bearings. I was told that this is a sign that they are going bad. or there is a wire runs to the back of the wheel that may short out.

For issues like this you need an auto-electrician with a pro grade scan tool computer. It can record exactly what happens at the moment it cuts out. From there you work out what is at fault and what needs changing. Likely to be a sensor.

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