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#463 of 492 Is it costly to repair the speeedometor on a 1998 buick century by bompeabeats Jun 04, 2009 (10:29 am)
#464 of 492 Problem starting. by need_help Jun 15, 2009 (7:17 am)
When I go to start it sometimes it does not crank. The lights and everything else work just fine but it won't even attempt to start. All I here is a click sound, thats all. I recently had the ignition lock cyclinder replaced because I was told that was the problem but it still acts up. It runs perfect, I did notice when it sits for a couple hours to overnight it'll start, but I drove it from Indi to Illinois and when I turned it off and tried to restart it it would not start. Any answers to this problem would be greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: uhura92 (Jun 17, 2009 10:26 am)
#465 of 492 Re: Problem starting. [need_help] by uhura92 Jun 17, 2009 (10:26 am)
Replying to: need_help (Jun 15, 2009 7:17 am) Sounds like the solenoid on the starter is going bad.
#466 of 492 Re: 2002 Buick Century [qwerty57] by mfacdgba33 Jul 04, 2009 (8:29 am)
Replying to: qwerty57 (Nov 03, 2003 1:20 pm) yes the contacts go out often and the only fix ive found is to get new switches at an auto parts store that match size and use. I got lucky and found some now they work good. the originals were all made by the lowest bidder.
#467 of 492 Re: check engine light [will_man] by mfacdgba33 Jul 04, 2009 (8:34 am)
Replying to: will_man (Jan 04, 2005 12:03 am) check the coil pack with a volt meter to see if its resistance is within limits.
#468 of 492 1998 Buick Century Transmission by jmayfield Jul 06, 2009 (5:03 pm)
Last week I decided to service my 1998 Buick Century, it has over 185k and never had a problem since buying it new. After researching a good mechanic, I got new tires, breaks and rotors, serpentine belt, oil change and had the transmission serviced.   Today I heard the transmission making noise. I checked the fluid and there was none! Also saw transmission fluid spots on the pavement under the car, but not very much.   I am wondering if the problem was caused by the mechanic not doing something right, or if new transmission fluid can destroy the seals. The transmission has been serviced before without problems.   Thanks, jMayfield
#469 of 492 Re: 2000 Buick Century Code P0401 [edbeard] by 2002_buick Aug 16, 2009 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: edbeard (Jul 08, 2007 11:11 am) Remove the O2 sensor before the catalytic converter. This will remove extra pressure off the catalytic converter and your engine should run smother if you have a "going bad catalytic converter" If your performance improves change catalytic converter and have all faults reset.
#470 of 492 1999 Buick Instrument Cluster by matrixjjj Aug 17, 2009 (7:13 pm)
All the instruments on my car(speedometer,fuel guage,shifting light, etc.) dont work all of a sudden.How do I remove my dashboard to get to it. Also can I buy a new one or who is good about rebuilding them? Any help is greatly appreciated. I am referring to the instrument cluster panel.I hear they short out across the wiring               Thanks in advance
#471 of 492 92 Century Suddenly Dies When Warm by abbe23 Aug 21, 2009 (6:25 am)
Hi all... I have a 92 Century that will run/drive fine, good idle, no power loss, no sputtering etc. for about a mile or so then it will just completely and suddenly die. Engine dies, all instrument lights go out, no radio, no power steering, no electrical at all...dead. When I turn the key there is no activity at all...no fans whirring, solenoids clicking, etc. After anywhere between 20 minutes and an hour it will start right up and run fine. Actually, I can sit and idle for at least an hour (haven't sat longer than that idling) but as soon as I drive away from home...about 1/2 a mile to a mile away and we are dead again.   I am going to take it into the shop but would love to hear what others think could be the culprit before I foolishly okay tons of tests and repairs that don't fix the problem.   I am adept enough with a multimeter to do some testing if pointed in the right direction...just not sure where to start with this.   Thanks so much....abbe Replies to this message: abbe23 (Aug 21, 2009 1:20 pm)
#472 of 492 Re: 92 Century Suddenly Dies When Warm [abbe23] by abbe23 Aug 21, 2009 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: abbe23 (Aug 21, 2009 6:25 am) Just wanted to add that this is a 3.3 L V6 with a 4 speed auto trans and about 120,000 miles on it.

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