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Question posted by ChristaMack on June 5th, 2014

What Would Cause A 2008 Buick Lacrosse To Loose Power While Driving

car loose power while driving and will not go into gear once vehicle stops.

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on June 5th, 2014 10:48 AM
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Hi. A bad alternator is normally behind loose of engine power.

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

2008 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-68 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-11 Windows ...2-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-24 Mirrors ...2-38 Object Detection Systems...
Owner's Manual - Page 83

... indicate the engine is in the ignition. After the engine has been started two times, or one time with a time extension, the vehicle's ignition must be turned to drive the vehicle. The parking lamps turn the key to ON/RUN to ON/RUN using the key before the remote start system is disabled...
Owner's Manual - Page 99

... lets the radio and windshield wipers operate while the engine is off . Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be drained if you leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime will lock your vehicle after the vehicle is started. This will sound, when you open the driver's door. You may...
Owner's Manual - Page 105

... 4-12. Unless your vehicle. You can drive in skidding, see Skidding under Loss of DRIVE (D) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is needed for normal driving. If more power is less shifting between gears and when going down to the next gear and have more power. By doing this the vehicle will automatically shift down...
Owner's Manual - Page 135

...the driver's seat. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-9. Telescoping Column If the vehicle has a telescoping column on the steering wheel it adjusts the distance of the steering wheel to... driver without having to -Pass on page 3-8. • N Windshield Wipers. Do not drive the vehicle unless the telescoping column is located on the left side of the steering column includes the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 146

... overhead console. The battery can be discharged at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. Overhead Console Reading Lamps Your vehicle may be noticeable to the driver. A high electrical load occurs when several of charge. It can increase engine idle speed to prevent...
Owner's Manual - Page 151

When you know that the rear window defogger is activated. Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear. Notice: Do not use anything similar to the...cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be turned off the engine. Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear. Pressing the recirculation button will only work when the ignition is near or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 155

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Owner's Manual - Page 156

... defogger will only run for about 20 minutes after the button is running. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the...GM approved hood deflectors may damage the rear defogger. For more effectively. • This vehicle has a passenger compartment air filter. Do not adhere anything to be covered by turning ...
Owner's Manual - Page 166

... brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the ABS light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, stop as soon as it will be a problem with the TCS and, if your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is started. If this feature, the StabiliTrak® system...
Owner's Manual - Page 170

...engine might not run as well, your vehicle's fuel economy might not work as smoothly. This could lead to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This can cause this light on, after a while, ...fuel system of your warranty. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle. This could lead to your vehicle with other than those of the vehicle, helping to come on page 5-3.
Owner's Manual - Page 185

... may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, or any switches such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in the ...compass zone is suggested to COMPASS CALIBRATION. Compass Calibration The compass can be calibrated. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to the variance zone in...
Owner's Manual - Page 194

...if the condition still exists when the engine is turned off . Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to display for more information....location of the windshield washer reservoir. See Engine Oil on the DIC display, stop the vehicle immediately. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible when this message is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 202

...turned on page 4-8. • The system is turned off : STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE If your driving accordingly. This message continues to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off...it from the screen. Slippery road conditions may cause the StabiliTrak® system to assist you with directional control of the vehicle. This message stays on page 4-8. When this ...
Owner's Manual - Page 267

... are about to turn or lane change lanes or stop. Your vehicle could cause the trailer to come in advance. The arrows on the trailer are not. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When towing a trailer, the vehicle may think drivers behind the vehicle ahead as when driving the vehicle without a trailer. Check with your hand to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 305

... use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in an emergency. That could cause an engine fire, and you run the engine if there is not covered by the warranty. Do not touch them. If you do, you drive the vehicle. Notice: Engine damage from running . If the engine is overheating, the fans...
Owner's Manual - Page 319

... {CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you drive your vehicle infrequently, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger. ... running down. If the battery has a very low charge or is time for one that can be able to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Extended Storage: For extended storage of time. 5-49 When it is dead, you might ...
Owner's Manual - Page 348

...sets of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) ...drive with the same TPC Spec rating. Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for additional information. The original equipment tires installed on page 5-64 for your vehicle,...
Owner's Manual - Page 375

...but avoid any painted surface of finish damage can be repaired right away. Never drive a vehicle equipped with tire cleaner. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in ... and buff off any overspray from your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you drive your dealer/retailer. Use chrome polish only on chrome ...
Owner's Manual - Page 414

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