1996 Oldsmobile 88 Support Question
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Question posted by shadowerikson on November 17th, 2011
Electrical Problems With 1996 Oldsmobile Delta 88ls
1996 oldsmobile 88, once or twice a day when I put the car in park, it dies.
four times now the car has died and would not start until morning, during these times I have noticed that the windows and the electric seats won't work. everythig else works. when I try to start it, it will actually start and promply dies after releasing the ignition key. also, douring this time when using the windows or seat the light will dim. as if shorting out. I've wated days and I got nothing this time but a couple hand fulls of loose hair any Idea's?????
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Answer #1: Posted by triklabel on November 17th, 2011 11:04 PM
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if the car has a tilt wheel ur problem is in the electrical located in the column. ive found that if theres a short in there it screws up all kinds of stuff! everything runs off the ignition so when the car dont start turn key and tilt the wheel at the same time if it starts ur problem is in there
Answer #2: Posted by techie12330 on November 17th, 2011 10:06 PM
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I would advise you to take this car to a auto service cars that they only deal would be with electrical systems. This automobile needs a good diagnose. Take a look at this site. For further orientation about your car.
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Owner's Manual - Page 4
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Owner's Manual - Page 57
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Owner's Manual - Page 73
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Owner's Manual - Page 76
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Owner's Manual - Page 77
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Owner's Manual - Page 117
... a check to warn you if there is a problem.
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Owner's Manual - Page 118
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Owner's Manual - Page 164
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Owner's Manual - Page 190
...sudden maneuvers. Signal well in contact with your Oldsmobile retailer.
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Owner's Manual - Page 196
...let police know you warn others. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work no matter what position your key in, and even if the key isn't in to make your ...the collar. Your hazard warning flashers let you have a problem. is To turnoff the flashers, pull out on and off . b
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Owner's Manual - Page 197
... Starting
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Owner's Manual - Page 198
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Owner's Manual - Page 233
... Cleaning the Outside Your Oldsmobile of your vehicle, and part devoted to appearance care. There is it also technical information about the care of Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label Electrical System Replacement Bulbs...
Owner's Manual - Page 236
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Owner's Manual - Page 247
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Owner's Manual - Page 262
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Owner's Manual - Page 274
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Owner's Manual - Page 286
... other components from working as they should.
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Owner's Manual - Page 287
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