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59 messages, Last post on Jun 06, 2012 at 8:40 AM
You are in the Oldsmobile Alero Forum.What is this discussion about? Electrical, Sedan
#56 of 59 Re: All dash gauges went dead, had to have the the ignition switch replaced by mrbreezeet1
Jun 10, 2011 (5:46 pm)
It's too bad, cause if you work on cars at all, you can replace that switch in about an hour, and I think an aftermarket switch is about $75.00 and parts store.Thanks
Tony
#57 of 59 Re: Electrical Problems ... or Sabotage? [skyking989] by voiwrg
Dec 07, 2011 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: skyking989 (Dec 21, 2010 11:05 am)
this isnt anything caused by the dealer. Its typical problems of this car as the same thing is happening to me. The air only working on high is also my issue.
- skyking989 (Dec 07, 2011 6:26 pm)
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#58 of 59 Re: Electrical Problems ... or Sabotage? [voiwrg] by skyking989
Dec 07, 2011 (6:26 pm)
Replying to: voiwrg (Dec 07, 2011 6:01 pm)
Thanks for the input. Since posting I discovered that the reason that I lost all speeds but the high speed is that the lower fan speeds are controlled separately by a resistor board that is located inside the car under the dash near the glove compartment. The part is commonly available as a Blower Motor Resistor and only runs about $20. You do have to be a contortionist to install it, but it is not complicated at all. A local (non dealer) auto repair shop will likely furnish the part and install it for about $50. I took care of mine last month after a tech installing a new alternator tipped me off to the problem, it is nice to have the fan back for winter. He got the part form a local auto supply store. Let me reference some useful Rock Auto on-line links that might help: Informational blog:
http://wiki.rockauto.com/2000%20OLDSMOBILE%20ALERO%203.4L%20207cid%20V6%20FI%20(E)_Blower%20Motor%20Resistor_0_0
On-line pricing:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?a=G-partdescribe
then select: OLDS, the year, the model, the engine, heat and air conditioning, then Blower Motor Resistor all from the drop down menu
#59 of 59 Re: Car voltage problem? DTC code issues. Vehicle dies frequently. [jay9684] by chaugen
Jun 06, 2012 (8:40 am)
Replying to: jay9684 (Dec 14, 2010 11:36 pm)
I got this car when I was 18 and bought it with 81k miles on it now has 92,4XX the last two months it has been awful. Its a 01 olds alero Gl 4 dr sedan 2.4L 4 cyl. gas mileage is terrible I live 5 miles from work and spent 80 bucks every two weeks in gas. I had it in a few days ago and paid 400 dollars to have it fixed it seemed like it was trying to die rpm's got low and would spike when idleing just to stay on and running lights would dim when this happened. If in neutral and rpm are up its fine it also does it when accelerating over 60 changed the spark plugs they put in a new ignition coil which helped the first day and it started doing it again. I bought it for 6200 family didnt do there research and paid way to much for and am fed up with the problems ive had with it it died at at a stoplight was able to start it again and then died in a parking lot while in reverse. With kids being in my car I say no everytime unless its necessary I dont feel safe driving this car. Service Engine light always is coming on. Trade in at a dealer told me 2500 more then i expected for it but the interior is leather and is maintained and cleaned regularly have 4600 bucks of this loan left trading in and up to a 2012 kia sportage only thing saving me is that they will pay the loan off and tack on to kia so only one car pmt my biggest thing which everybody knows and if u dont I'm telling u now do ur research read reviews trusted friends/family that own the vehicle ur looking at if they do ask what problems they have had with theres or how they like it and if it checks out check the price u should pay vs. the price they want you to pay kia was being sold $3000 then invoice and 5k under MSRP still doing more research making sure this doesnt happen again. Cars have problems but you shouldn pay more to fix it then the car is worth
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