1991 Oldsmobile 88 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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You mean it doesn't start? If you have a yard blower, blow the inside of the engine to dry everything. Put a fan on it over night should help. Open the distributer and wipe inside of the cap and rotor also. Spray a shot of WD40 on the inside of the cap. There's moisture in there somewhere. Take a look around. Maybe some water got onto the spark plugs. Here are a couple of videos that may help you out:

Under the car, on the drivers side. Close to the back end of the drivers door. Mounted to the frame.

could be a bad throttle position switch, vacuum leak, etc: vacuum hose or EGR valve hanging open, intake problem. a throttle problem like the throttle linkage not allowing closed throttle. just some things it could be.

It depends where u want to install it. It is mostly come off the coil .or the fuel pump ,

the lock is what is called a side bar lock. sometimes the spring cap within the will come loose causeing the side bar not to drop into place. you will know this if you can not turn the lock with the proper key. if thelock turns and will not open then you may have a broken tail piece or something is jammed in the latch. you should be able to remove the back seat and access the trunk latch to get it open. then you can look at it to figure the problem out. you can purchase a new lockat most parts stores for less than about $10.00.

the part is a paperclip. Inserted in A & B sockets of the diagnostic connector. You must then count the flashes. long flashes 1st, followed by short flashes. the longs indicate 10, the shorts are 1. so 2 longs and 3 shorts would be a code 23, 4 longs and 2 shorts would be a 42...etc etc. after the shorts finish, there will be a semi-long pause, then it will start flashing longs and shorts again. watch and count flasghes AGAIN carefully. if its the same as before, that is your only code. It MAY be a different number, meaning you have more than 1 code. count them long/short sequences 1 after another and write them down till you have them all saved. Then search them on the internet or repost them and if I happen to see it, I may be able to lead you further.

This work is usually done with expensive tools for a reason. flash codes are a basic and limited diag step...replacing parts based on what they tell you can waste hundreds of dollars if its not an obvious problem, so be careful before buying parts just because you get a code for o2 sensor rich or MAP sensor voltage high. Its not always the part mentioned in the code, that may in fact simply be the sensor alerting you it sees a mechanical problem and the sensor is in fact accurate. The car may BE rich, or there may BE a big vacuum leak...etc etc. If you arent comfortable with the troubleshooting, dont be afraid to take it to a professional.

you might have a short in your wiring and that can take a long time to see whats going on there.

Take all of the belts off for a short run at idle. If the sound goes away it is pulley related, spin each pulley and listen for bearing noise, also check for play at this time.

If the noise does not go away when the motor is driving no accessories you have a more serious problem.

unlikely.have you checked to see if you have spark or fuel pressure? I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

If the loose motion is coming from the tilt part, there are three bolts inside the column that need to be tightened up.Someone would need to remove the steering wheel to access the bolts.

check for any fuse or relay,or if you ca not do anything just ask a qualified electrician to help.

I'm sorry but I can't even respond to that. murf427

Yes, the key,ignition, or Theft Deterrent Module is not funtioning properly. You can start changing these out 1 by 1, or bypass the whole system for about the cost of a new key. This link explains and will help you.http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/

they had a problem with the fitting that goes into the intake manifold

Look on the inner side of the handle nest to the door panel. You will see a small retaining spring or wire that you must pull out of a groove. One the spring/wire is removed the handle will just pull off the splined shaft.

Check out this link. These cars are known for the starter being disabled due to faulty antitheft security system. This link explainshttp://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/

On almost the same date, I had the same problem. My trusted mechanic diagnosed the problem as the ignition module. About $260.00 later it was fixed and has been running fine. Good luck.

the coil pack? fast way to test if it has spark is to take one spark plug wire off and turn over engine, you will see sparks jumping from the connector, if you don't it is most likely the ignition module, your local autozone can test the module for free if you bring it to them, other cause would be the crankshaft position sensor which sends a signal to the coils to throw a spark to the correct cylinders.

first thing to do would be a transmission service, the filter may be clogging up which reduces the pressure, if that does not work you may be looking at a new torque converter and or pump.