- #229 of 249
-
Re: odometer light [scotty801]
by kellyj0530
-
Aug 07, 2009 (7:15 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: scotty801 (Jun 07, 2009 11:46 am)
after searching the internet forever, i found the resisters no where, my local radio shack gave me a name of a place, i sent my boyfriend in there, who works in the area about 60 miles from where i live, and they had them. i dont know where you are located, but i think you can go to there web site or call and have them shipped, they are in a pac of 4 for $1.37 ,thats with tax, and theres a guy on e-bay fixing them for $150.00, I soldered them in there, and my odo. is as bright as can be,the four that work the odo are the ones in the top right corner,(the 4 right in a row,i dont know what the others operate, maybe replace all 10 for that price. Abel Electronics 27201 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI 48081. the part # on my recept is, 1/4 W 150 OHM 2%,# 768249047520, hope this helps
|
- #230 of 249
-
Re: 1999 Buick Regal GSE electrical issues [lautama]
by kellyj0530
-
Aug 07, 2009 (7:20 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: lautama (Aug 07, 2009 6:39 pm)
no i have not checked it out , i've been working on the odo. light, which i fixed...but i have heard check the ground to the sending unit or the float is not working properly, and will have to replace the whole sending unit. i'll let you know if i figure it out , if you figure it first let me know, and if your odo light does not light up, let me know i know how to fix that for $1.37 and about a half hour of your time, simple fix.
|
- #231 of 249
-
Re: 1999 Buick Regal GSE electrical issues [lautama]
by regal99
-
Aug 07, 2009 (7:29 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: lautama (Aug 07, 2009 6:39 pm)
let me begin about the ordeal...i had the towed to the dealer..they had the car 3 and half weeks..finally they called and said it was a SHORTED RELAY STARTER....Then the car started cutting off again...next they replaced the IGNITION SWITCH....bingo...the car started and cut off just fine. i was out of $686.89 for all that...basically i paid for LABOR:(........had the car for 2dys the darn trans started acting funny...i could hardly get it out of park...i was so feed up with the dealedrship ordeal..i sold the car to carmax.....i hope this info help you...
|
- #232 of 249
-
Re: 1999 Buick Regal GSE electrical issues [regal99]
by kellyj0530
-
Aug 08, 2009 (7:34 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: regal99 (Aug 07, 2009 7:29 pm)
thanks for the info, mine don't have a problem with not coming out of park or any trans issues, but i've owned it for only a few weeks.but i have heard about the shift lock on the side of the shifter going bad, maybe that was your issue. the guy that owned it before me did take it to the dealer and have the ignition switch done for $700.00. i guess all the lights come on and eventually will not start.so hopefully i'm good on that for awhile. I dont go to the I fix it myself, just takes time researching somethings and patience.
|
- #233 of 249
-
Re: odometer light [scotty801]
by 1crazytruck
-
Aug 30, 2009 (6:03 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: scotty801 (Jun 07, 2009 11:46 am)
You can get the resistors at Radio Shack. They are 150 ohm. There is a very good video on YouTube showing how to make the repair. I did mine start to finish and it took about 45 mins. 
|
- #234 of 249
-
Re: odometer light [1crazytruck]
by scotty801
-
Aug 31, 2009 (1:39 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: 1crazytruck (Aug 30, 2009 6:03 pm)
Sounds like that is what I'm looking for. Do you have the link on youtube? I can seem to find the one I need.
|
- #235 of 249
-
Re: odometer light [scotty801]
by 1crazytruck
-
Aug 31, 2009 (8:58 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: scotty801 (Aug 31, 2009 1:39 am)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84FAjLxoK00
Here you go!
|
- #236 of 249
-
Engine shutting off with turn signal
by hawk1967
-
Sep 03, 2009 (3:56 pm)
-
|
|
I just found this forum and read a number of posts. This is my situation. My son bought a 1999 regal with 100,000 plus miles. Alot of electrical things don't work, like the horn, fog lights, ac clutch and electric cooling fans. All the fuses are good and I have replaced the micro relays and still no luck. I ran a feed from the fuse box to the cooling fans so they run when the car is running, and that was ok. But, the next day, the car wouldn't start. When the key is turned to the run position, everything comes on, but when you turn it to start, everything blanks out. You have to mess with it for awhile till it decided it wants to run. THEN, while driving, if I put the left turn signal on, it kills the motor. Now I have had problems turning the ignition switch back to the off position, so I am wondering if it isn't a combination of the ignition switch and a faulty turn signal. Has anyone CORRECTED these problems, as I have read alot of issues that are the same?
|
- #237 of 249
-
Re: Engine shutting off with turn signal [hawk1967]
by tbcrv
-
Sep 08, 2009 (2:08 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: hawk1967 (Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm)
Same thing just happened today. I bought a 1999 regal new; has 112000 miles on it; my son drives it now. We just spent $500 on a new sending switch so that the gas gauge reads properly.
Have you figured out what is wrong yet? My son was on the highway and used his signal to change lanes and the car just shut down.
|
- #238 of 249
-
Re: odometer light [kellyj0530]
by scotty801
-
Sep 08, 2009 (3:23 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: kellyj0530 (Aug 07, 2009 7:15 pm)
Yes I also found a web sight that explains how to fix this problem. http://www.regalgs.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64416. I got resistors at radio shack. Very easy fix. Hardest thing to do is to get the instrument cluster out.
|
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Sedans 
