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#542 of 575 Re-attach cup & coin change holder on 95 Buick Century by tlon7

Jul 27, 2011 (10:20 am)

Hi, I broke off the plastic two-piece unit (two-cup holder & change dispenser) that folds inside the compartment between the front driver's & passenger's seat a while ago. I'd like to reattach it. There doesn't seem to be any missing or cracked parts. How would I do this? I visually various ways to line up the parts, but can't figure it out.

#543 of 575 Re: 2003 Buick Century 4 Dr Sedan [tmbrett83] by luckysofar

Aug 28, 2011 (8:56 am)

Replying to: tmbrett83 (May 23, 2009 11:56 pm)
Mine also had that problem. When I told the mechanic that I had a coolant leak and couldn't find it, he knew right away what it was. Mine was both the external and the internal gaskets. Car had 154,000 miles on it when they were replaced and cost almost $800.00. Unfortunately the lawsuit had ended when mine happened. But on a good note, the mechanic said it will last a long time now with the new ones.

#544 of 575 Re: A/C PROBLEM [lacevedo3023] by ridingrick

Sep 05, 2011 (11:39 pm)

Replying to: lacevedo3023 (Aug 01, 2011 2:38 pm)
Your not fully charged. The label is incorrect, add .5 lb. Right now you are only using 1/2 the evaparator. This was a common issue and unless you were an A/C tech for GM you wouldn't know. I was so I do, LOL.

#545 of 575 Funny Buick by leejuro

Sep 13, 2011 (9:28 am)

My 03 Buick Century has a strange problem. All of a sudden the Multifunction turn signal switch stops working. I found if I turn on the hazard signal, then the Signal switch starts working for a while.
Is GM trying to make fun of us? I read a similar story from someone else. I went to a repair shop and found out that replacing the switch will cost me over $500. That's ridiculous! What's wrong with GM?
This is one of the reason, I generally stay away from American cars. That's sad!
Does anyone know where I could find an after market multifunction switch?
Thanks.

#547 of 575 Re: Help with Overheating -- 1998 Century [lovemys60] by thea67

Sep 13, 2011 (9:51 am)

Replying to: lovemys60 (Aug 08, 2007 2:08 pm)
My daughters 98 Century had the same exact over heating problem and it was not the temp sensor, the engine simply needed to be flushed. We also found out that the 98 Buick Centrury DOES NOT like stuff like Bars Leak & Stop Leak it will plug the cooling system as quick as a flash. If your girlfriend has used any of these leak stoppers, this may be the problem. Try flushing the system and if that doesn't work then look at the temp sensor. Also, the 98 Century usually has two fans, if this is also the case for your Century, one is for the cooling system and the other is for the AC system (just for further info). Another great tip if you have a coolant leak, use black pepper - about a table spoon or two will do - it will swell up and catch in the leak area and plug it up. The pepper is only a temporary fix though, just until you can get something done about it. Hope this helps. Have a great day!

#549 of 575 Re: 2000 buick century abs system [scubarod] by jtb_mich

Sep 30, 2011 (5:46 am)

Replying to: scubarod (May 25, 2008 7:35 pm)
I have the exact same problem with the odometer and trans indicator going dark. You mention sensor wires. Where should I go looking for broken wires?" Also you mentioned " i took of the wheel and there is was....broken wire". Are you referring to the steering wheel? What about the airbag? Thanks

#550 of 575 Re: one side heat,one side cold [jeffreyp] by helz

Oct 05, 2011 (12:18 pm)

Replying to: jeffreyp (Jan 20, 2008 12:08 pm)
Hi,
 
Did you ever get an answer to this problem? My 2003 Buick Century is also experiencing the same problem: when I set the temperature to cold on both driver and passenger side, cold air comes out on driver's side and hot air comes out on passenger side in the summer. Then, in winter, when temperature is set to hot on both sides, hot air comes out on driver's side and cold air comes out on passenger side. People at my local body shop cannot seem to find the problem. Any help would be much appreciated!

#551 of 575 Re: one side heat,one side cold [helz] by thea67

Oct 27, 2011 (8:34 am)

Replying to: helz (Oct 05, 2011 12:18 pm)
It sounds as if you may have vaccuum lines running to your heating and A/C system. My husband and I both think that, if it has vaccuum lines, the drivers side and the passenger side maybe controlled sepperately. On the passenger side, the vaccuum lines may have gotten switched, or something. At any cost, I'd have those checked out. Or there maybe a sonsor for the passenger side that maybe not working propperly. Hope this helps -
 
Thea

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