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Buick Le Sabre: Electronic/Battery Issues

54 messages,  Last post on Oct 08, 2010 at 9:38 AM

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#45 of 54 Buick Le Sabre power steering pump help by lperry112005

Jan 09, 2008 (6:41 am)

I have a 1998 Buick Le Sabre. I cant find the reservoir to put the power steering fluid in. I have had 5 people look at it and cant find it either. Can someone please tell me where to put the power steering fluid?

#46 of 54 Re: Buick Le Sabre power steering pump help [lperry112005] by imidazol97

Jan 09, 2008 (7:39 am)

Replying to: lperry112005 (Jan 09, 2008 6:41 am)
See if this helps. Lean over the side of the car right next to the strut tower on the right side. Look straight down. This picture will show you the landmarks. Directly below the alternator is a cap with orange lettering... It seldom needs checking, so it's not too bad that it's hard to reach.
 

#47 of 54 Charging battery with solar charger... by daimon

Jan 19, 2008 (4:48 pm)

Hi to All...new to forum. I purchased a Battery Saver Plus for my 1989 Buick Le Sabre, but unfortunately the plug wouldn't fit into the lighter socket and I had to recharge it at my local gas station. Thus my alternative, according to www.4lots.com, is to "...attach the [solar] panel directly to the battery. This may be done by: A) Cutting off the cigarette lighter attachment and attaching the stripped wires directly to the battery, Negative to Negative (Black to Black) and Positive to Positive."
 
First question: is this risky? And if not, do I simply loop each wire around the terminal, starting with the negative one? Thanks in advance.
 
Kevin

#48 of 54 Re: Charging battery with solar charger... [daimon] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 23, 2008 (5:47 pm)

Replying to: daimon (Jan 19, 2008 4:48 pm)
No great risk but I'm not fond of having any loose wire that can create a spark near a battery. I'd much rather see you put alligator clips or large spring clamps on each wire, then tape the clips with electrical tape so that they are somewhat insulated. This way, you can just clamp the solar charger on there safely.
 
Of course, a solar panel is to maintain the charge on a charged battery, not to charge up a dead one. Seems like you know that already.

#49 of 54 Re: Charging battery with solar charger by daimon

Jan 26, 2008 (4:56 pm)

Thanks Mr. Shiftright. Excellent advice. I received similar advice on another forum.
 
Kevin

#50 of 54 1987 buick lesaber 2 door by jswampy

Feb 13, 2008 (2:50 pm)

#51 of 54 1987 buick lesaber 2 door by jswampy

Feb 13, 2008 (2:50 pm)

i'm having a weird problem... My car is a 1987 buick lesaber 2 door with a 3.8 My car ran perfect.past tence that is... i got home ,shut it off and in the morning it would not start. it spins fast and everything,its getting fuel. after trying for half an hour i was cranking it over and "boom" it fired enough to blow my muffler to shreads and thats it,it will not fire..any suggestions?

#52 of 54 1983 LESABRE by jlazzaro

Mar 31, 2008 (4:25 pm)

I HAVE WENT THROUGH 3 BATTERIES IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS. I TOOK THEM BACK TO WALMART AND THEY EXCHANGED IT ALL THREE TIMES.
 
I'M WONDERING IF THE CAR IS KILLING THE BATTERIES AND IF SO WHAT COULD BE CAUSING IT.

#53 of 54 1995 buick le sabre died cant start wont even crank by tmlfan6000

Jun 17, 2008 (8:42 am)

i back out of the drive way and started driving it it then died.i tryed to start it again but nothing happened it wont even turn over. i tryed a jumper cables and a different battery. it has a new starter and the battery was a new one. when i turn the key the lights turn on on the dash but thats it nothing else happens it dosent even crank. is this a security system problem with the key or is there a fuse problem. but what would cause it to die when driving and then not being able to start again

#54 of 54 Re: Car Cuts Off While Driving [cookie98] by tameyer

Oct 08, 2010 (9:38 am)

Replying to: cookie98 (Sep 18, 2006 8:39 am)
My aunt's 2000 LeSabre has the exact same problem except very infrequent. No codes, only at low speeds, and two mechanics have been unable to replicate the problem over three weeks of trying.
 
Did you ever get an answer? Thanks for any help you can give.

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