1999 Oldsmobile 88 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

It is in the fuel tank.The fuel tank has to be removed to access it.

It sounds like you are having a problem with your parking lights not turning off on your 1999 Oldsmobile 88. There could be a number of causes for this issue, including a problem with the light switch, a fault in the wiring, or a problem with the light bulbs or sockets. To diagnose the problem, I recommend starting by checking the light bulbs and sockets to make sure they are working properly. You can do this by replacing the bulbs with new ones and checking the sockets for any signs of damage or corrosion. If the problem persists, it could be an issue with the wiring or the light switch. If you are not comfortable performing these checks yourself, or if you are unable to identify the cause of the problem, I recommend taking your car to a mechanic for further diagnosis. They will be able to identify the cause of the problem and recommend the appropriate repair.

Most are difficult to get to and so many don't work correctly that it it's almost silly to even use it. Far easier is to simply remove lower hose from radiator. It works better and faster. Just be careful though...Don't do hot or you may get an unwanted scalding bath!!

could be crankshaft sensor.

Headlamp relay contacts could be stuck together causing the headlamps staying on , or the lamp control module is bad .

Pull this circuit breaker till you can find the problem. Check for applicable trouble codes. You have a lighting control module, I can't troubleshoot that component from here.

Bencar1 is right. The problem is probably the resistor. But it also could be a burned terminal in the 4 prong plug that attaches to the resistor. There will be burn marks on one of the prongs of the resistor if this is it. Look for the obvious. Good luck.

Sounds like a fuel issue. I would make sure you have at least 45lbs of fuel pressure at the fuel rail. If not, make sure the fuel pump runs. Chances are you will need to drop the fuel tank and change out the fuel pump.

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This is a tough one. you will probably have to get the car raised on a lift and look up in there to find the release and pull it with needle nose pliers. Before doing that, take apart the release handle inside the car and see if it is broken lose there. If it is, pull the cable with pliers. Good luck.

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What about the turn signal switch on the steering column? Did you use a testlight and check voltage at the turn signal fuse? Goes hot when you turn on the key. A lot of times, it's the turn switch or wiring in the steering column, but, It don't hurt to check the basics.

Have you used an accurate oil pressure gauge to see what you have? If the pressure is so low it is not lubing rocker arms, the main bearings are probably shot. You could try replacing the pump and running thicker oil to get a few more miles from it, but may not work.

It should be towards the back of the engine on the passenger side. It will have a belt on the pulley.

It's common for that to happen on start up. If you're not getting oil to the top under acceleration then that's of concern. See if you have gunk built up in the head and oil cap. If you do then start with the cheapest fix which would be to have the oil system flushed out with a detergent. If no go there then you probably need to replace the oil pump.

I took my a part and the plug is lose so we pull up on it and put a zipper tie and now it works fine

These cars are notorious for failed antitheft systems. You probably don't even know you have it, but it is there. Go to this link, try the quick fix "ten minute trick"http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/

The engine air intake filter is located next to the driver's side end of the engine in a large black plastic housing. Housing is diagonally between the windshield washing fluid resevoir and the radiator. You have to remove two screws from the top of the housing and remove the electrical connector from the large flex air hose at the back of the housing. The air hose fits tightly into a groove around the air intake on the engine and needs to be pulled back and off. Then the housing rear section and the attached air hose can be moved back and up out of the way.

I assume the fuse box locations for a 1997 Olds 88 would be the same as for a 1999 - which are: (1) In the lower cover panel below the instrument cluster just left of the steering column - with a snap-off cover. (2) Passenger side 'kick panel' - side panel under the dashboard just forward of the door - lower cover panel underneath the dashboard and next to the firewall must first be removed. (3) Under the hood on passenger side on the firewall - need to remove black plastic outer cover (1/4 turn finger latches) then two black plastic inner covers (side spring latches).

Depends on vehicle but generally a hi-lo cooling fan relay, fuel pump relay, starter relay,fuel injector relay, a/c relay and on certain models hi& low beam headlight relays.