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94 olds vert reacted to a post in a topic:
Window Lock Switch Troubles
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Thank you so much. I guess I'll try the lube trick first and then maybe grab an actuator if it doesn't work. Don't know why I don't want to pull the door panel; I've only done it about 63,998 times.
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I had the exact same problem on my GTP. I was noticing the passenger door was not locking. The driver door and rear doors were all locking and unlocking just fine. The switches worked just fine, the key fob worked fine, but the passenger door would not lock. If I manually locked it, it would unlock. I pulled the door panel, and lubed up the latches, and the linkages and that fixed the issue for about a year. Then I had the exact same thing happen on my truck. The driver side door would not lock. It was unlocking just fine if I manually locked the door. It ended up being the door lock actuator on my truck. Replaced it and it was working fine again. Decided to replace the one on the GTP with one from the junkyard and it's still working just fine.
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1999 Grand Prix coupe. Driver door will only lock sometimes. It will always unlock and the passenger side will always do both. I tried swapping switches and a different switch that I know works, but no change. I can power the lock wire and it still, same thing. Remote start key fob, same thing. It will start the car even without it actually being locked. I'm trying to avoid pulling the door panel, but I guess that's what I'm going to have to end up doing. Any suggestions? TIA
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there is, right at the base of the column where it meets the rack, you could disconnect all the hydraulic lines and drop it with the rack or you could just unbolt it from the rack and tie it up while you work, either way works
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How about the steering rack - is there a pinch bolt somewhere to disconnect?
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unibody strength in outer rocker panels
mycarsucks replied to mycarsucks's topic in Appearance/Car Care
Sorry I should have made this more clear, I am not talking about the Rocker panel cover sagging, I am talking about the entire unibody sagging in the middle due to the lack of inner rocker panels. I need body measurements to ensure that the car isnt folding in on itself structurally -
unibody strength in outer rocker panels
94 olds vert replied to mycarsucks's topic in Appearance/Car Care
Don't really need a measurement, just look at it and see if it's sagging. Could probably easily mount something to make it look decent. I used to see 2nd gen cars with the rocker covers dragging on the ground because they were so rusted. -
Would someone please take a few pictures of the headliner in your convertible for me. I particularly need pictures of the back portion of the headliner on either side of the back window. I bought the headliner and the back quarter panels from Rock Auto Parts but it came with no instructions and I don’t remember or have any pictures of my old headliner that show that area. many thanks for your help Kaye
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Hey guys, Glad to be here. I just bought my buddy's 97 Century. Its got 86000 miles on it and its in great shape. I'm pretty good with cars, but I'm sure to have some questions, and hopefully i can help you guys out too. Ill post a couple pics as soon as i can. Hope everyone had a great day today!
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I do have a scan tool which is just an aldl usb cable and tunerpro and I can only get it to connect after it finishes the idle relearn. During the idle relearn it won’t connect at all.
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ended up finding a 99 buick park ave ultra .bin then using that and im happy with that because its os is still compatible with hp tuners now i need the 2 speed fuel pump!!
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Obtain the service manual set for your vehicle. Look in the wiring-diagram section, find out how the ECM is powered. Verify that wiring for loose connections, weak fuse-blade terminals, broken/intermittent wires, etc. I would want to connect a scan tool, and see what other info I could get that might be useful. Verify EVERY sensor and computer output. Wouldn't hurt to check the battery connections, too. Assure that the battery isn't losing voltage while parked.
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Hello all. I’m having an issue with my GP where it seems to keep resetting the ecm on its own without removing the battery or fuse. I’ll go through what I think is the idle relearn procedure where it starts and runs at like 2k rpms for around 10 mins with the CEL on, then it’ll just die all on its own, then once restarted it runs perfect, idles perfect, CEL is off. But if I shut it off for an extended period of time and restart it it wants to go through the whole idle relearn again. Like the ecm has lost power or ground somehow? I’ve checked around for loose wires and grounds but to no avail. Any insight at all on this would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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unibody strength in outer rocker panels
mycarsucks replied to mycarsucks's topic in Appearance/Car Care
The car had no inner or outer rockers for years and I dont think it was sagging. I guess the pinch weld held it up? Does anyone have body alignment measurements on a 1st gen 4 door GP that I could use to make sure that its not sagging in the middle? -
unibody strength in outer rocker panels
94 olds vert replied to mycarsucks's topic in Appearance/Car Care
The inner rocker is where most the strength is, but on a unibody car the outer rocker does serve a purpose. If you can get the trim on without it sagging then I say go for it. It's your car do what you want. -
Do the outer rockers on these cars hold any structural value? I know the inner ones keep it from sagging, I just put some new inner rockers on my car and im thinking about just ignoring the outer one and putting the cover back on. The outer rocker is gone all the way down the car. Pinch weld is perfect and inner rocker was just repaired.
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I would use a engine support fixture to hold the power train in place while the subframe is r/r
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Reviving this topic because it was the best in the search for subframe removal. What is the best process for removing the subframe from a 1991 - the reason for removal is to remove rust/repaint/refinish, and to replace all the mount bushings. Would prefer to leave the engine in.
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Interior Lights wont shut off - 1991 Grand Prix STE
SuperBuick replied to SuperBuick's topic in General
Great info - but confusingly my car does not have ANY switches there????!!!!! In the box of spare parts Jeremy gave me there was a new (used) headlight switch assembly - I popped that in and now the lights finally go off!!! Really appreciate the help and info guys! Tom -
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NEED HELP. Leaking brake fluid after 94+ Brake swap on TGP
White93z34 replied to Justin_M's topic in Brakes/Suspension/Steering/Wheels/Tires
The idea that not connecting the park brake causing a fluid leak is absurd. What did you use for brake hoses? I see they are reman calipers. I've had several remans lately be garbage out of the box, specifically where the washer seals to the caliper body it will be pitted there and never seal properly. so don't discount that the "new" parts might be junk -
Interior Lights wont shut off - 1991 Grand Prix STE
55trucker replied to SuperBuick's topic in General
Hmmmm.........not good, this is no time to *get on the wagon* lol
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Interior Lights wont shut off - 1991 Grand Prix STE
94 olds vert replied to SuperBuick's topic in General
I actually haven't had a drink since 4th of July. That might be a new record for me. -
Interior Lights wont shut off - 1991 Grand Prix STE
55trucker replied to SuperBuick's topic in General
....more of this.........your memory issues will fade away -
Interior Lights wont shut off - 1991 Grand Prix STE
94 olds vert replied to SuperBuick's topic in General
Ok so my memory isn't terrible thats exactly where I was thinking. -
Interior Lights wont shut off - 1991 Grand Prix STE
55trucker replied to SuperBuick's topic in General
This is just a mechanical push contact switch. I don't really think this is the source of your issue, being an STE I take it that the car is equipped with the light sentry option? One pulls the doorhandle & the interior lights all come on, one gets out of the car & the interior lights will stay on for 30 secs.
