20 Most Recent 2002 Oldsmobile Alero - Page 3 Questions & Answers

I'm trying to locate the radiator cap on a 2002 Oldsmobile alero, does anyone have idea on where it is?

There is no "radiator cap" on the Alero. It has a pressurized recovery tank (overflow bottle) integrated into the cooling system. Unlike other cooling systems where you can add coolant to the coolant reservoir when the engine is hot as there is no pressure in the reservoir, these tanks are at full system pressure and must be allowed to cool down in order to check levels and/or add coolant. This is the only place in the system that allows for coolant input.

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Jan 13, 2017

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Where is the radiator located on a 2002 Oldsmobile alert?

2002 Oldsmobile... | Posted on Jan 13, 2017 | Be the first to answer

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Rough idle Oldsmobile alert 02 only in drive

Check the codes. If it's the 3.4 vs then a good chance either a lower intake manifold gasket leaking or blown head gaskets as that is very common on that engine and is more noticeable in gear. Honestly hard to answer with specifics without more details including any codes stored.

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Jan 04, 2017

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2002 alero wont start lights on dash board all light up when i put the key to the on postion when i turn the key to start it they all go out and car wont start i can hear the fuel pump kick in and sou

Call GM dealer service and they should be able to give you an idea over the phone. Describe the EXACT problem to them.
This could be a bad keyswitch or a key gone bad. Could be bad switch down on steering coumn which keyswitch actuates. Hard to say. don-ohio

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Jan 04, 2017

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02 alero rear struts rub tires

What is your question ? If you have aftermarket tires or struts, may need to put back what the manufacturer recommends.

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Nov 25, 2016

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What is causing my Oldsmobile Alero to shut off after starting?

As for the lights being on many GM products do that right after the key is off but if you open the driver's door they should go off. Not sure if that model is part of the ignition switch recall or not. Due to numerous ignition switch problems I would have the ignition switch replaced. The key cylinder IS NOT the switch. The key lock cylinder operates a rod that in turn moved the ignition switch to various positions. Battery must be disconnected and care taken not to deploy the airbag while the switch is replaced. I think I would go with a after market brand such as Delphi rather than another AC Delco factory switch.

The engine shutting off after starting may also be the ignition switch not moving to the RUN position properly. Before doing anything else I'd replace the ignition switch then go from there if the two problems are not cleared up.

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Oct 27, 2016

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02 alero olds, makes rattling or buzzing sound when i accelerate. What could this be. sound seems to come from driver side undercarriage

Noises such as what you describe can be associated with wheel bearing, drive shaft or brakes.

The rattling noise could be a loose brake-backing plate and the buzzing noise caused by it touching a spinning brake rotor.

However, it could also be a worn drive shaft/constant velocity joint, which is the usual culprit.

The only real course of action you have is to give a mobile mechanic a call or take the car to a workshop and ask them to investigate -it will take just a matter of minutes.

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Oct 23, 2016

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Ignition switch on 02 Alero...The vehicle starts but sometimes the dashboard does not engage..(speedometer, odometer, lights etc...They have always engaged after a few seconds or more...

Sounds like a fuse problem

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Oct 14, 2016

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I have a 2002 Oldsmobile alero that the brakes are to the metal how do i know if the rotor is bad and what all do i need to to repair it myself

Pay a professional to do the brake job .my life and yours might be at risk .

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Sep 17, 2016

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2002 Old ALERO drove home find didn't start later turned over fine but didn't fire replaced fule pump about 2 months ago

Pull a plug wire , set the end close to the engine, crank it and watch for spark. No spark could be the cranks sensor, wires, ignition module , fuse, or PCM. Have the codes read. Could be the fuel pump too. I have had them die shortly after installs.

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Aug 28, 2016

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2002 olds alero. brake system

What's wrong with it?

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Aug 27, 2016

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Why does my engine rev to 4000 RPMs and shift erratically? IDLE SPEED

TPS - throttle position sensor !

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Aug 23, 2016

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My 2002 alero automatic transmission is slipping and rpm goes high

If transmission fluid level is up to specs then the unit is in need of repair.

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Jul 17, 2016

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How do you take window switches out of a 2002 oldsmobike alero

2002 Oldsmobile... | Posted on Jun 10, 2016 | Be the first to answer

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My abs started activating for no reason.i pulled fuse is this safe

Rob, Your brakes will work, they just will not have abs function. You could take vehicle into a good shop and have scanned for codes, diagnosed and repair estimate.
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2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on May 26, 2016

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Anyone have a Brake line schematic

2002 Oldsmobile... | Posted on May 21, 2016 | Be the first to answer

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2.2l. Where are coil packs located on engine?

quick way to see if a coil pack is firing with out using a thousand dollar analyzer is to use your twenty dollar timing light , just connect the power clamps as normal , but move the pick up to each branch pigtail wire to each plug , and ck to see if light flashes in a normal pattern , if it no flashes or don't flash in a pattern then that coil pack or spark plug is bad (id try the plugs first )

2002 Oldsmobile... | Answered on Apr 13, 2016

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