20 Most Recent 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Questions & Answers

Check and see if they are, you can always get the Harness replaced for a 1989 from the Auto Recyclers for next to nothing...

there is a ctsy/clk fuse that runs the lighter and memory of the radio, did you check that one?

vapor lock just doesn't happen on newer cars that are fuel injected like yours, it was carburetor equipped cars that vapor locked

yes it is worth fixing -- the 89 Oldsmobile is a classic and there are people out there that will give you a good dollar amount for it. ( running or not ).

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The charge light comes on whenever the battery has a low charge.The alternator charges the battery.When this light comes on,it usually means the alternator isn't charging the battery.I would suggest having the alternator tested and replaced,if need be.

relay and circuit breaker only

when they went to fuel injection the fuel that was not used returned to the tank thus cooling the fuel and ending vapor lock, my question is did you do a fuel pressure test? and di you do a fuel leak down test? and the first thing I would do is change the fuel filter. with ethanol in the gas it kills the filter. I have to replace mine every three months they just plug up from that junk. Other than that the only other thing would be a coil breaking down when it gets hot the coil shorts out when cool it starts so check those things first. be sure fuel pressure is 50 to 60 PSI and does not drop below 30 PSI for at least a minute, if it does the fuel pump check valve is bad, also the fuel sock could be bad as well.

It's a bit tricky actually. I bought a Haynes manual, and the diagram within does not display this particular motor and so is pretty useless. The thermostat housing is located on the end of the top water hose mounted sideways on the top of the engine underneath the throttle body and right next to the junction of the exhast manifold and header. You will have to remove the air cleaner box for sure, but access is extremely restricted compared to the 3.1l.

no VIN told no engine told no transmission told (matches engine) so there is no answer. really. so I toss dice 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass cruiser wagon. USA spec car? or not>? export. USA cruiser has 3 engines 2.5L (L4) 2.8L V6 3.3L v6 i will roll dice and pick 3.3 V6,sorry not doing all 3 . it uses 4T60ACM box, GM made. box. common too. T= transverse box, FWD. 4speed, load rated 60 (weak) this box shifts by mech tail end GOVERNOR and by vac modulator and TV dentent cable. both, 3 device set shift points on this hydramaic. I guess you think this box is electronic shifted via TCM that it> ? it does have a TCC lockup solenoid only ECU runs that, no TCM there. to fix any car, learn 2 things, what engine is there and the real name of the transmission, the GM car as an RPO tag, and tells both. in xyz codes for sure. GM this is a great feature. then post symptoms all, good and bad. R and Low ok but drive will not upshift from 1 >2 or shifts and flares. or what./? aka 700R4 see the book on the box, super good book https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=4L60%2F700-R4+%28700R4%29+ATSG+Rebuild+Manual&_sacat=0

Here's a link to your steering column. Repair Guides Steering Steering Column AutoZone com Here's the repair kit if you need one. Locksmart Steering Column Housing Repair Kit LC62820 1985 Oldsmobile...

This usually means the harmonic balancer is coming apart , it is made of two peices held together with molded rubber the rubber is probably worn

4 degrees before top dead center, 2 degrees for Claifornia vehicles.

yes, but you will also need a source of 12 volts, like your car battery.
Or, you can test it in the car by listening for it to click while someone turns the ignition on.

wire's are not grounded right thats why the wire's burnt up.

faulty switch or bulbs

well if you drain the whole tranny you need a box of 25 if you only drain have of it you need about 12