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Buick Century Maintenance and Repair

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#69 of 575 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 575 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?

#71 of 575 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?

#72 of 575 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?

#73 of 575 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 575 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 575 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?

#76 of 575 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 575 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.

#78 of 575 turn signals kill engine by ferree4all

Jan 05, 2006 (10:14 pm)

I own a 99 Buick Regal 3.8 automatic. Lately when I turn the car on the abs light ,check engine light and the trac off light will stay on, and when I press on the brake to put car into gear I can not push the little button down on the floor shifter. If I turn car off and then turn back on all light go off like they are suppose to and I can put into gear to drive car.
  Also when I am driving below 40-45 mph and use my turn signals occasionally my car will die, above that speed the car will stay running but my headlights will go out and all the dashboard warning lights came on, like when you first start up your car.
  I have seem this problem listed on a few sights, but no one responded on solutions. please help

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