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Neither door will open when I lift the handle.grammameg - 1998 Buick Riviera - Preventive Maintenance - 4/29/2013I have to leave the window open and reach in and release the handle. Popping the unlock button will not allow the door to open. -
Ok im working on a 97 buick lesabre Custom v6 3.8L and it has a constan power pull?luckiboy7 - 1997 Buick LeSabre - Preventive Maintenance - 4/1/2013the horn constantly sounds even when not pushing the horn inside the cab the power locks do not work and it has an automatic trunk button in the glove box but it does not work as well the horn sounds even when the car is off and keys out of ignition i know its an ...-
3/30/2013 HouseCallAutoUnless you happen to know for fact that all these things failed at the same time, you have to separate them as separate events and separate causes. The horn problem - Remove the air bag assembly from the steering wheel and disconnect the wire for the horn off the bottom. If the horn stops when disconnected, then the contact in the air bag assembly is stuck closed. The power locks diagnostics gets a bit detailed but they are unrelated to the horn. The truck circuit - check for 12 volts to the truck release solenoid.
3/31/2013 luckiboy7ok I did all that my new problem is that there is a constant power pull from the battery when the car is off the battery still goes dead what would be a good route to discover the problem? -
4/1/2013 HouseCallAutoI could make two paragraphs here about checking the battery drain, but instead, let me direct you with the correct terminology so you can google up many many pages on how to check for a "parasitic drain". Use the search term "battery drain or parasitic draw or parasitic drain and you can read in detail hhow to narrow the cause down.
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Light comes on 'Service Engine Soon'Neojones - 1991 Buick LeSabre - Preventive Maintenance - 3/2/2013how do i turn this light off after servicing vehicle? i think that it needs tune up, just changed oil, maybe filter changes(fuel, air). Will the light go out or what do i do?-
3/2/2013 JimmThe check engine light is located on the dash and stays on if the computerized engine control system detects an engine performance or emissions problem.
Check the vehicle for fault codes to see if there are any sensors were involved to the malfunction of the engine.
1.Local auto parts stores such as Autozone ( not in California) or Advance Auto parts will scan and retrieve any diagnostic trouble codes ( dtc ) stored in the powertrain control module for free of charge..
2. Amazon.com has the code reader for less than $21.00 dollars.
3.Re-post the dtc's in here " answer question " for further assistance.
Note: we need the dtc's to identify the sensor, there are a dozen different sensors to operate the car.
Visit this site and see all the different sensors.
http://www.freeautomechanic.com/car-engine-sensors.html
Navigate to this site and see the code reader
http://www.amazon.com/.../...imh_gw_p263_d0_i1
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Symptoms of needing plugs and wiresbobandlorrie - 2001 Buick Regal - Preventive Maintenance - 2/24/2013 -
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2/16/2013 HouseCallAutoPlease detail what the LED's do, any response from any button? Does the air blow out at all and where does the air blow from? Do the LED's blink? Or, does the entire climate control display remain dark? When was the last time it worked and did all things work normally, ac and heater?
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, when replaceing the dimmer switch, does the air bag and steering wheeL need to be removedcecil - 2003 Buick Century - Preventive Maintenance - 7/9/2010if air bag and steering wheel need to be removed, HOW IS THIS DONE AND WHAT TOOLS WOULD I NEED FOR THAT? -
Why is my heater vents blowing cold air?ewalkerallen - 1994 Buick Century - Preventive Maintenance - 1/22/2013Temperature light is past H, car running but can't defrost windows, added anti freeze last night.-
1/22/2013 CVOObtain a loan free radiator pressure tester from the local auto parts stores such as Autozone, O'Reilly or PepBoys. Follow their instructions and pump it an adequate air pressure 12 -15 psi or the allowances on the radiator cap. Observe the leaks and perform the repair.
Note: do not OVER-PRESSURE than the pressure allowed in the radiator cap.
Do a pressure test while the engine is cold. Repair the leaks, it will bring back the heat due to insufficient
of coolant.
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The abs track service and low tire light Are on and the gas gag flots around as Well could this be that the ECM needsjimmy burnham - 2000 Buick Century - Preventive Maintenance - 1/17/2013The abs light and service eng light is on And the trac and tire presser light is On as well and the gas gag flots around As well ...could this be a ECM problem or a reflash would help ? -
At what % you should change oil?ivana - 2008 Buick Enclave - Preventive Maintenance - 1/14/2013oil change-
1/14/2013 CVOEngine Oil and Filter
Check level with engine off at every fill up. For maximum engine life, change oil and filter every three months or 3,000 miles or as directed in your owner's manual. Use specified oil grade and weight.
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There is a warning : fob key low battery What is fob key? what's connection low batmindy - 2009 Buick LaCrosse - Preventive Maintenance - 1/8/2013-
1/8/2013 RichardI am assuming your vehicle has a keyless entry and starting system. What this refers to is your security fob battery. You can get it replaced at most auto parts stores. The vehicle is telling you it is low so you can replace it before you are locked out, or not able to start your car.
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wy dont my low beams dont workvalerie - 2006 Buick Allure - Preventive Maintenance - 1/6/2013tried changing bulb but not the problem-
9/24/2012 HouseCallAutoReplace the Headlamp Driver Module (HDM) Relay in the underhood fuse / relay panel. -
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12/29/2012 Billi don't have a pic. but i can tell you approximately where it is at...depending on the engine it will be either on the passenger side of the engine compartment attached to the timing gear cover it isn't that costly of a repair. and the other engine model it is located on the driver side engine compartment on the engine on one cylinder head or the other usually as you are looking down on top of the engine from directly in front of the vehicle the passenger side you can see the wires and then the sensor.its a flat button type.a good flash lite will aid in seeing it.the sensor in your vehicle trips the engine lite but doesn't cause any more damage than that,but that's annoying enough. the sensor itself is only around 20.00 dollars and takes a garage about 1-1.5 hours to change.sorry for no pics..
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Gas gage goes from empty. To full when you turn the key onwalane - 2002 Buick Rendezvous - Preventive Maintenance - 12/15/2012 -
Gas gage goes from empty. To full when you turn the key onwalane - 2002 Buick Rendezvous - Preventive Maintenance - 12/12/2012 -
Is it normal to have to put antifreeze in your car weekly in the winter?lynetejordan - 2000 Buick LeSabre - Preventive Maintenance - 12/7/2012-
12/7/2012 JimmYou should not have to add any coolant - if adding to refill weekly, then this indicates there may be a leak; either internal or external - someplace in the engine or cooling system.
Have an inexpensive cooling system pressure test performed - with the engine cold, or borrow a loaner tool (cooling system pressure tester) from any local auto parts store - to determine if there is any leak for repair.
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