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Re: [moonshadow]
by MishMom
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Dec 11, 2008 (7:06 am)
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Replying to: moonshadow (Dec 10, 2008 3:27 pm)
She had totalled her car and only had limited money to spend so we were rushing to get another vehicle so she would not loose her job. We both drove the car and it looked and handled great. The heat was coming out of the right side so we figured it would kick in after it warmed up. Obviously we were wrong. Now we are trying to fix our mistake so she will have some heat.
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Re: Olds Intrigue 1998 [MishMom]
by rosscm
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Dec 11, 2008 (8:07 pm)
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Replying to: MishMom (Dec 10, 2008 12:25 pm)
I had the forced air on the left in my face and the heat on the right. When I checked he fuses one for a blower was missing. I used one of the spares provided and everything worked fine and still does. The fuses panel is on the end of the dashboard when you open the passenger door. You will see the panel cover . It is kind of half heart shaped with a finger hole - just yank it out. The fuse diagram is on the inside of the cover with a couple spares mounted in foam. The diagram mirrors the actual panel.. Good luck. Keep in mind when the "auto" climate control is "on ", it starts by drawing exterior air which is usually cold.
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Re: Olds Intrigue 1998 [MishMom]
by rosscm
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Dec 11, 2008 (8:10 pm)
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Replying to: MishMom (Dec 10, 2008 12:25 pm)
I would take it right quick back to the dealer and tell them to fix it.. Once they agree to fix one thing, you've got them by the  #$ until it all works. Otherwise, why would anyone shop at a dealer. The climate control could simply be set to "auto" in which case it is going to run until its equal with the thermostat. Just press "off" on the bottom left. If you did this then take it back. As far as the windows go, you can check the fuses. Did all this stuff work when you test drove it? You should really take it back and tell them you don't want the car. See what they do?
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climate control
by sturges
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Dec 13, 2008 (6:50 am)
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The problem started when daytime running lights was blinking off and on. Drove about 10 miles then the climate control unit shut off, I turn the ca off and turn it back on it work. The next day it wasn't working so I replace the alternator the lights stop flickering but the a/c heater climate control did not work. I got a used climate control unit and it still not working so I turn the corner and it came on then i turn the car off and back on it stop. So I wonder if its a short in the wire? if anybody had this problem and fix it please let me know its freezing.
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Re: climate control [sturges]
by 01intrigue
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Dec 13, 2008 (6:01 pm)
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Replying to: sturges (Dec 13, 2008 6:50 am)
Check the wiring into the daytime running lights. Mine was shorting out because the insulation around the copper wire had chafed and fallen off.
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Re: Olds Intrigue 1998 [rosscm]
by MishMom
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Dec 15, 2008 (12:15 pm)
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Replying to: rosscm (Dec 11, 2008 8:10 pm)
That's what I told my daughter. We should take it back. The heat comes out of only the passenger side and she is freezing. We asked the salesman if the heat worked well and he assured us it did. If he denys this I was there and her father too. This could be construed as fraud since they assured us. I am not too worried about the back windows but the heat factor is really critical. She does not need to be sick. It has been diagnosed as a motor in the dash which has stripped gears and the cost to fix it is over $400. Thanks for your input!
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Re: Olds Intrigue 1998 [MishMom]
by bluevolume
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Dec 15, 2008 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: MishMom (Dec 15, 2008 12:15 pm)
Replacing the actuator motor is really not that big a deal. It takes some time, and it does involve 'feeling out' some parts that you can't really see, but honestly its not that big a deal.
I'm not sure how much the part is, I'm thinking it is around $120. Might be able to find it on Ebay cheaper.
The $400 quote is ridiculous. A technician that knew what they were doing could raplace the part in 30 minutes.
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Re: climate control [01intrigue]
by sturges
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Dec 17, 2008 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: 01intrigue (Dec 13, 2008 6:01 pm)
I've check the wiring and dont see any chafed wires. I wound if its the ignition switch some time it works some time it don't for the lights and heater? what do u think?
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My olds is sick
by olds409
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Dec 21, 2008 (6:07 am)
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Hey guys, I have some good news.My problem,put key in,nothin happens.
Well I read somewhere,that it could be a bad fuel pump.I replaced the fuel filter
fixed about 90% of problem.Looking to replace fuel pump,will keep you
posted. 
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Re: Air blowing thru all openings at same time [oldwino]
by oldwino
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Dec 23, 2008 (12:48 am)
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Replying to: oldwino (Aug 07, 2008 12:13 am)
Just a note about the problem I was having. Finally decided to take it to a shop to get it fixed, hoping it wasn't going to be major. Turns out that the ignition switch was bad. Contacts apparently burnt or corroded enough that it wasn't supplying full voltage to the solenoids and control unit. $350 later and it works like a charm.
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