Top 20 2002 Oldsmobile Alero - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Find the wire at the bottom of the steering column that comes down from the horn button, or locate the wire at the horn relay.. Cut this wire and splice it to a wire that goes to one side of a push button switch. Connect the other side of the switch to the metal chassis of the car, which is ground. A metal part of the dashboard frame will usually work.Then when you press the button, it will activate the relay and sound the horn.

Sounds like one of two things
one turn on your car wait for two minutes than check your teams fluid level if low than add one or two quarts check under vehicle for any leaks (careful car will be hot.
Second if all that it's good than u have bad solenoids or burn clutches good luck.

loose connection, remove front of steering wheel and check underneath. theres a copper ring, that when you press the horn it should make contact with another copper bit . or you need a new horn (where the sound actually comes out), or the 2 wires that go into the actual horn have come loose. you can find the actual horn usually by looking under the front of the car.

Check the fuse for the directional signals and replace if blown Also try replacing the directional signal flasher. This is different from the one that controls the emergency flashers. Consult your owners manual for the location. U

Could be the DIS module.

Im pretty sure I know what is wrong. This is pretty common in GM cars. Your security system has failed, meaning that you will still have power to the car but it will not start. Happened to me. I found this site they make a bypass module. I had a good experience with them and Installed it myself . Hope this helps ya.

I am guessing you dont have standard wheels fitted. Suspect incorrect size. If standard sounds like you have front end damage altering the steering geometry.

Not sure I follow your question, but you can change the lock as long as you get a key blank that matches the chip in the old key. The lock cylinder only holds the sensor for the chip in the key.

The ignition switches are made to be replaced. You should not have to cut or splice anything, those parts would stay in the vehicle and attach to the ignition switch.

My guess is the ignition needs to be replaced. check to see if theres a recall for it. 2 years ago on my 2002 alero I found a recall for the flasher switch which was causing intermediate directionals and 2 more for the computer

Pretty sure ive got your fix.. Your car make and model is on the list of having this issue. read over this site and ask questions they have awesome customer service.. hope this helps

Check the cable routing first, attached is cable routing underhood and at the Throttle Body.

Danger! Always connect the charge fitting to the low side of the system and use the proper refrigerant. All low side fittings have been the same since around 1993. It looks like you are trying to apply the charge to the high side of the system. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CAN TO EXPLODE. Find the low side charge fitting. The low side will have a wider hose or tubing. A 134A charge kit will have the proper fitting to fit your car. The fitting might be hidden but when you find it the charge connector will fit on it.I recommend you use a charge kit with a pressure gauge. On a hot day it should read about 30-40 psi

Sir/Ma'am I don't mean to come off as an a'hole but you might seriously think about getting rid of that car for your own safety and that of anyone who rides in it with you if you can afford to. The most dangerous car GM EVER produced! There are so many defects with that vehicle that GM paid out BILLIONS that resulted from the lawsuits over that and other similar Oldsmobile products. I owned a 2002 and was nearly killed after hitting a "not so deep" pothole which ripped the steering rack right off the frame at the factory welds! I know it is an expensive venture to disable the security feature "which causes engines to just randomly shut off" WHILE DRIVING at highway speeds. Something else to consider if you have a family. Whatever you do I wish you well.

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Use a funnel and pour in the fluid into the transmission dip stick tube. Do it slowly so you don't overfill.

Power to + terminal earth to - symbol
Can you post pics of cables connected to solonoid

try this site. Fix Cruise Control Switch Olds Alero and Others

check for bad ignition switch it sounds like a dead spot

If you know that your battery, starter and ignition are working properly then continue on to possibly disabling the security system which is a known fault with Olds Alero from a failed passlock sessor.