1989 Buick Park Avenue - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
1989 Buick park Ave....I have replaced the fuel
Have you checked for voltage at all those locations you changed parts or checked?Have you checked for voltage back at the pump?Have you checked the ground for the fuel pump?Also,other than the priming cycle,fuel pump voltage runs through the oil pressure switch when the engine has oil pressure.
You could keep cranking the engine until you have oil pressure and the pump may just start on that circuit,
Pic of starter on a 1989 Park avenue for replacement purposes
Gasoline Engines
The starters on some engines require the addition of shims to provide proper clearance between the starter pinion gear and the flywheel. These shims are available in 0.015 in. (0.4mm) sizes from Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac dealers. Flat washers can be used if shims are unavailable.
- Important: disconnect the negative battery cable before proceeding.
- Raise the vehicle to a convenient working height and safely support it with jackstands.
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
- Disconnect all wiring from the starter solenoid. Replace each nut as the connector is removed, as thread sizes differ from connector to connector. Tag the wires for later connection.
- Remove the flywheel housing cover and disconnect the oil cooler lines at the transmission, if necessary.
- Starter removal on certain models may necessitate the removal of the frame support. This support runs from the corner of the frame to the front crossmember. To remove:
- Loosen the mounting bolt that attaches the support to the corner of the frame.
- Loosen and remove the mounting bolt that attaches the support to the front crossmember and then swing the support out of the way.
- Install the crossmember and mounting bolts. Torque the bolts to 80 ft. lbs. (109 Nm).
- Remove the front bracket from the starter and the two mounting bolts. On engines with a starter solenoid heat shield, remove the front bracket upper bolt and detach the bracket from the starter.
- Remove the front bracket bolt or nut. Lower the starter front end first, then remove the unit from the vehicle.
- Installation is the reverse of removal. Make sure that any shims removed are replaced (please refer to the shimming procedure). Torque the two mounting bolts to 25-35 ft. lbs. (34-48 Nm). Connect the starter wires and install heat shields if removed.
Wont start lockedout on antitheif
It may be a battery in the remote that needs replaced, otherwise you will need to replace the remote it self. You may need to have it serviced by a qualified technician.
My Buick Park ave 1994 My fuel door wont close
either of 2 issues...
latch is bent and needs to be straightened to the original position
or
the cable that runs from inside the car to the door latch is stuck and needs to be lubricated. Suggest Liquid Wrench initially to remove corrosion then any oil after a few days
Not getting spark
An inexexpensive thing to try would be to replace the distibutor cap, rotor and wires, as well as checking out the condition of your spark plugs. If they are a least bit old or look questionable change them.
1989 buick park avenue battery wont stay charged
A possibility is an ignition fuse has blown when the radio was removed. Does the battery light light up when the ignition is turned on. The alternator needs that light to energise and charge, (without it you just run the battery flat), failing that charge the battery, connect an amp meter in series, with every thing switched off, should have a reading of about 0.5 amps (Time clock). If above 2amp that is what is draining the battery. Watch meter and pull fuses one at a time, when the reading drops, that is the circuit/equipment that's causing the trouble.
Fuel level jumping all over the place
Due to the age of the vehicle, I would say that you are needing a new sender. This is a float that is in the tank. It means that you are going to have to raise the vehicle and drop the fuel tank. This is not an easy job and can be dangerous. The tank needs to be as empty as you can get it. There are hoses and wires to to contend with too.
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