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Re: 2002 Buick Century custom low tire pressure light on [mitech] by buickmomma
Dec 29, 2006 (1:48 pm)
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Replying to: mitech (Nov 04, 2006 10:42 am)

I have the same problem with my 1999 Buick Century whenever I have my tires changed or rotated. I was told that this was a "typical kink" with the Century models. To resolve your issue, you just have to get your system reset. The major issue is finding a mechanic who know how to reset it. The reset is not "common" knowledge.
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Re: oil in the coolant [pfendley] by buickmomma
Dec 29, 2006 (1:56 pm)
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Replying to: pfendley (Dec 09, 2006 4:27 pm)

Your head gasket was probably not the first issue. There is a "S" curve hose under the manifold that probably had the leak. If the problem persisted, you probably blew the head gasket. The water pump probably didn't need to be replaced. You should try and get your money back.
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Re: '98 Buick Century Custom Lighting Problems [atraitys] by buickmomma
Dec 29, 2006 (2:01 pm)
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Replying to: atraitys (Nov 20, 2006 7:20 am)

It is undeniably your dimmer switch. Get ready to pay. The part alone will run you about $270.00. There are some online sights that have the part for $240.00.
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Re: power winodw problems [doggal] by buickmomma
Dec 29, 2006 (2:05 pm)
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Replying to: doggal (Dec 14, 2006 12:10 pm)

This is a common problem. You need to replace the driver side window controller. It's not too expensive.
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Re: buick 2000 century car not working [car1648] by uhura92
Jan 02, 2007 (12:46 am)
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Replying to: car1648 (Dec 28, 2006 10:10 pm)

try checking your ignition fuse
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Re: power winodw problems [buickmomma] by doggal
Jan 02, 2007 (5:18 am)
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Replying to: buickmomma (Dec 29, 2006 2:05 pm)

Thanks for the info. Can I do this myself? If so how do I go about it. I recently purchased the Haynes GM automotive repair amnual, but there is nothing in there about window repair. What is this controller suppose to look like?
Can I get info on the web or so? I know it's a lot of ??? but i hate to go to the shop if I can do it myself even if it takes me hours. Any help appreciated.
Thanks.
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94 91,000 miles Electrical/Lighting Problems? by noodlesknowles
Jan 02, 2007 (11:26 pm)
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I'm having an issue with my lights(inside and out) and I'd like some input.
I was attempting to install a new tailight lens on my car, and afterward discovered that for some reason the lights on the rear passenger side were brighter than the lights on the rear drivers side.
So I went back to Advanced auto parts and they told me they didn't know, so I grabbed some fuses and a new flasher. I traded out the appropriate fuses, changed the flasher, and the lights now work, but for some reason its as if they are always on as bright as they can possibly go, and when I turn my right signal on, the entire car flashes, all lights front and back, my radio lights and some of my dash lights!
Keep in mind this may have been an existing problem before I changed the lens as this is a new car to me, and had been sitting previously for around 6 months. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!!
P.S. My neighbor seems to think maybe a ground came loose somewheres and is screwing with everything, I'm hoping thats all it is
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Re: 94 91,000 miles Electrical/Lighting Problems? [noodlesknowles] by noodlesknowles
Jan 04, 2007 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: noodlesknowles (Jan 02, 2007 11:26 pm)

ok so I figured out that the tail lights are supposed to have a couple different bulbs, a fact that the good people at advanced auto parts apparently have no clue about, anyway the single filament bulb was in a double filament spot, relaying the electricity back through the car and therefore making all of my lights blink at the same time, lol, stupid easy problem, fixed!
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Re: power winodw problems [doggal] by noodlesknowles
Jan 10, 2007 (2:18 pm)
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Replying to: doggal (Jan 02, 2007 5:18 am)

weird I almost have my car on the road and then when I started her up the other day I am having the exact same problem as doggal, my back two windows go down super slow and my front windows won't open at all, I want to know the same thing, can I do this myself?? I got my car for free so I am not really interested in spending a ton of dough on this, but I love tinkering and can handle lots of different electrical work, thanks for any info!
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1998 Buick Century Digital odometer by mrkris8912
Jan 10, 2007 (7:59 pm)
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My digital odometer in the dash area will not light up anymore, i can't see it nor can I see the gear selection I am in. Does anyone know if it is a LED light that went out or if it is something that can be replaced? All other warning lights and instrument lights work.

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