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#68 of 431 Re: 1994 Buick Century [myervin] by wferguson Dec 14, 2005 (4:12 am)
Replying to: myervin (Dec 03, 2005 6:05 pm) my headlights wentout suddenly. all other lights worked. whalf hour or so later they came back on. It happened again last night. Someone suggusted a bad on off switch. 2002 buick century. any ideas?      Thanks,      W Ferg.
#69 of 431 2001 Buick Century by usmar4l Dec 15, 2005 (2:24 pm)
Is there anyone who had this problem: My engine fans come on as soon as I start my car, this prevents my car from getting warm enough to provide heat in the winter time. One solution that I have came up with is to remove two main fuses, but the problem with that is when I do get caught in rush hour my car runs to hot. If anyone has had this problem or just know the solution could you please help me?
#70 of 431 1999 Buick Park Avenue by maryh2 Dec 17, 2005 (1:43 pm)
Replying to: qwerty57 (Nov 03, 2003 1:20 pm) Our gas gauge needle has rotated all of the way around and is now on the wrong side of the stop pin. We were told that the dash has to be taken apart to repair this for $100 and there is no guarantee that it wouldn't happen again. This also happened about a year ago after our battery was changed, it was repaired with no extra charge at that time. Every hear of this happening? Are we getting a true story? For the moment we are keeping track of the number of gal of gas used with the computer. Any suggestion? Replies to this message: pat4733 (Feb 08, 2006 12:17 am)
#71 of 431 Highbeams go out by molerj Dec 19, 2005 (6:09 am)
2002 Buick Century. The highbeams go out completly. If I switch to lowbeams they stay on. Switch back to highbeams & they may stay on for a while but in time will go out again. This problem started about a yr. ago & only happened a few times. Now it is becoming a real problem. Any ideas on the fix? Replies to this message: molerj (Jan 25, 2006 10:45 am)
#72 of 431 lacks power by molerj Dec 19, 2005 (8:46 am)
Same car with headlight problem 2002 Buick Century 3.1. 78,000 miles. Noticed lately that it lacks power going up hills. It won't much go above 35 unless I kick it into overdrive. Also a slight miss is sometimes noticeable when driving on highway. Fuel filter? Spark plugs? Also researching the plugs I found the iridium plug is the OEM plug? Should I stay with that or go platinum or regular? One last ? does the engine need rolled back to change the back 3 plugs? Replies to this message: molerj (Jan 25, 2006 10:40 am)
#73 of 431 Buick Century...boo by thefrisby Dec 20, 2005 (6:28 am)
So yesterday when I started my car, then turned on the lights, shifted into reverse, and was about to turn off the parking break...my car just turned itself off. When I tried to start it again nothing would work except for the clock which had reset itself...but that slowly turned off.   i tried to jump it from a honda civic, but nothing happened. my buick's power locks won't even work. everything looks connected around the battery, but i have no idea...   I got a ride home, but i'm thinking i'll have to get it towed today...any ideas how much this might cost me/what might be wrong?
#74 of 431 Re: 1994 Buick Century [myervin] by jay49 Dec 20, 2005 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: myervin (Dec 03, 2005 6:05 pm) My situation is #67 of 73. I just got my car out of the shop for the tail lights not working. Have your headlight switch, and the connector checked. It fixed my problem.
#75 of 431 Should I Buy A Buick Century? by sangster Dec 20, 2005 (5:29 pm)
I am thinking about buying a 2000 Buick Century with low kms. I was reading some of the entries on the forum and now I'm worried about making a bad decision. I know all cars have their problems, but the uncontrollable acceleration problems some people have been having seem very scary to me. Should I buy a Buick Century? Replies to this message: usmar4l (Dec 21, 2005 1:48 pm)
#76 of 431 Re: Should I Buy A Buick Century? [sangster] by usmar4l Dec 21, 2005 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: sangster (Dec 20, 2005 5:29 pm) The problem (usmar4l) that I have with my Century has been the only one, besides that I think that it is a wonderful car to drive and the price and quality can't be beat. I brought my car used with low miles, and have put plenty of miles on it and the problem with the heat has been the only downfall.
#77 of 431 Re: paul41 [paul41] by guardrail Dec 29, 2005 (9:33 am)
Replying to: paul41 (Oct 30, 2005 8:12 am) Hey, usually when the crank sensor fails the car will start and run till its warmed up than quit(loses spark and fuel injectors). I am not going to guess whats wrong with your car (hopefully not liquid locking the cylinders from a head gasket=pull spark plugs). Anyhow I recommend creating your own starter circuit. Bypass the ignition and starter cut relays by shorting the starter solenoid. Sometimes a screwdriver will fit but you may need a jumper wire. On the solenoid go from the top large stud (batt voltage) to the small solenoid control stud(the one with the wire from the passenger compartment). If it cranks and all is well the problem is with the crank control circuit. If it still fails check the starter engine and transmission. This trick will tell you where to go. Check that you can turn the engine over by hand. The alternators use to seize up causing this problem as well but u took the belt off. Keep digging, good luck.

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