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    • GnatGoSplat
      It should retract.  Almost seems like it could be getting bound on something as you said it drops slightly below the close point. You can check for it getting mechanically bound by removing the fuse and connecting a multimeter in Amps mode in place of the fuse.  When it stops moving, see if it's drawing any current.  If it is, the motor wants to move it, but it's getting mechanically bound.  If no current when it stops, then a switch or relay is electrically preventing it from moving further.
    • GnatGoSplat
      It's possible coolant can leak from the intake manifold if they messed up the install somehow, but it's also possible it could be the heater hose quick-connect fitting.  That's another source of coolant leaking from around that area that I believe is a fairly common issue.  Especially more likely since they had to disconnect the fitting and probably didn't replace the fitting.  It's this part: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/oldsmobile,1994,cutlass+supreme,3.4l+v6,1223367,heat+&+air+conditioning,heater+hose+connector,6876 It's located right above the crossover pipe and you might see evidence of coolant having dripped on the crossover pipe shield if it's leaking.  I would put a white cloth under it and see if it gets wet.
    • GnatGoSplat
      Well, that's not fun. Got all the aftermarket audio equipment pulled.  Plugged in the factory radio and... sounds distorted on the left channel, right channel completely out.  Pop sounds when I push the buttons.  It worked fine when pulled 32-years ago, so I'm guessing something that ages has gone bad.  Probably electrolytic capacitors.  I've read there are some green ones that like to go bad and leak. I just learned today the amp/radio module is the same as used in GMT400 pickups.  I guess that explains why these radios are modular and can be taken apart into smaller modules.  Vehicles with the split radios used the same modules with cables connecting them.
    • rcLord510
      Sweet! Sucks that you can’t make a new account though, searching the forum is cool but if I want to view an individuals account I can’t without my own:/ still great work keeping the site up though, great wealth of information 
    • LukeZ34
      TGPforums.com is now working again. It is still in archive status, meaning no new member registrations are allowed, but the forum is searchable without the need for a registered account. 
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