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#22 of 119 Re: Buick Century Headlights [mbaldock] by marie7777777

Mar 31, 2008 (4:54 pm)

Replying to: mbaldock (Nov 16, 2007 6:40 am)
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My wife has a 2004 Buick Century. Lately, (and I confirmed this last night when I was driving it), her headlights have been going out. They went out last night, and I hit the bright switch and they came back on. I switched back to low beams, and they stayed on. The problem didn't occur again. Obviously, this is a nerve-wracking thing, thinking this could happen at any moment. Any fixes out there?
      
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#4 of 21 Re: Buick Century Headlights [mbaldock] by neight Nov 17, 2007 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: mbaldock (Nov 16, 2007 6:40 am)
 
I had the same problem a couple years ago. The problem kept getting worse until my lights wouldn't work at all unless I held the high beam on with my hand which wasn't easy while driving and also makes oncoming traffic not too happy. My local dealer told me it was the switch that works the High beams and pretty much everything else in that area and it would cost $700 or more. The part alone was over $350. I found one at a used part store for $125 and installed it myself in about 2 hours. It wasn't easy but worth the hassle for the money. It has worked fine ever since.
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I am having the same problem pretty much with my 2002 Buick Centery. I have had it for two and a half years and really like it. But a few months ago my lights started going out on me once in awhile. They would come back on if I pulled the lever toward me. Then my bright lights stopped working all together. The lights don't go out at night anymore. When I have the low beams on I can pull the lever toward me and the brights will come on, but if I let it go all the lights go out. I was told it will cost $600 for this job.
 
Does anyone know of a recall on this? Seems rather early for something like this to happen. Any ideas??

#23 of 119 turn signal by mringers

May 19, 2008 (9:30 am)

I have 1998 buick century the right front signal does not flash some time it will but very slowly and only when the driving lights are on not the headlights.The rear right flashes quickly the drivers side is ok and so are the hazzards some times the wipers will start to move by them self I think I have to replace the turn signal switch does this sound like the problem .
                                thanks mike

#24 of 119 RE; turn signal by scottm7635

May 19, 2008 (6:30 pm)

Those are strange problems. As far as I see it, it's either that multifunction lever or crossed wires. Centurys have a problem with wires cracking and getting crossed.

#25 of 119 Buick power window problem by hmcfly

Jun 20, 2008 (9:35 am)

I have a 2002 Buick Century and I'm having trouble with one of my power windows. It's the front passenger side, I have replaced the motor and regulator 3 times now in a 12 month period. I have a lifetime warranty on it but they are looking at me funny now when I return it. They seem to think that I'm getting power surges when I use it. I get about 10 uses before it dies. When I do use it, it interferes with the radio, could this be the window relay that is going bad? Is there anyway that I can check to see that the voltage is not spiking to the window motor.
Where is the window relay? any ideas?
 
thanks

#26 of 119 Can I reset my radio and clock without going to a dealer? by boogpowl

Jun 24, 2008 (9:09 am)

The battery cables were disconnected so the anti-theft device is on. Can I go somewhere to get the code so I don`t have to pay the dealership?

#27 of 119 Re: Electrical Nightmare [hailey] by greengables

Sep 15, 2008 (1:22 pm)

Replying to: hailey (Feb 22, 2008 10:46 am)
hi, im having same problem with my girlfriends car. the window problem is most likely not the switch, its the wires either inside the door or inside the door boot. my problem is the harness coming out of the switch. you can test by prying out switch( pry from the side of the switch that is closest to the front of car) turn key to run, hold up or down on switch and wiggle harness. it should then work intermittently. if thats the case then the conductor (metal inside) is broken or cracked loose etc inside wire insulation. as for the trunk release im troubleshooting that now. i hear relay clicking inside car but am getting no trigger at trunk release. bad relay?

#28 of 119 95 century service engine soon light?? by rwyattjr

Nov 14, 2008 (8:14 am)

my service engine soon light comes on when i go over 60-65mph on the freeway. when i drive in the city it never goes on, and it resets when i turn the car off and back on. ever heard of this??

#29 of 119 98 Century Turn Signal by cwilliams35

Dec 08, 2008 (12:45 pm)

The right front turn signal doesn't work, the rear right turn signal flashes rapidly. The right turn signal on the dash doesn't illuminate but you can hear the rapid clicking sound. I have replaced the bulbs in each. The bulbs and lamps do work if i turn on the hazards.
 
I believe this is a switch problem and I'm looking for instructions on how to replace it. Any ideas?

#30 of 119 Cluster light not working by 21ert11

Dec 27, 2008 (11:23 am)

I have a 2001 buick century that had the light go out in the area of the cluster where the trip milage is displayed and where the totals miles is displayed.
 I was wondering if this is a simple fix or if I need a whole new/used cluster. If a replacment is in order where is the best place to find a good used one for not alot of money. Any other info would be greatly appreciated.\ Thank all.
 Mike

#31 of 119 Which Fuse is it? by munleyj

Dec 30, 2008 (7:08 pm)

I have a 1995 Buick Century. The dash lights are out. When I put the headlights on the radio light goes out. Also, the lights showing the door handles and the power locks and windows are out. What fuse do I replace if it is a fuse?

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