Edmunds Answers questions

Our 91 Park Avenue driver pwr dr lock button won't work anymore w/o the engine running. Is there a way to fix it?

joenangel — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:17:09 GMT

We just bought this car and it runs great but all of the sudden the driver door power lock button quit working unless the car is running. The passenger door one works fine all the time.

Also, does anyone know what all lights are supposed to light up when you open the doors?

1999 buick park avenue fuel gauge stopped working after replacing battery. did I blow a fuse or what?

dmaharg — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:21:32 GMT

after replacing a weak battery everything works on the car except the fuel gauge. the needle lays way under the empty line and never moves even when starting the car. tha tank is full of fuel.

Thinking of buying 95 Park Ave. Beautiful condition inside and out. Only 82K. Has slight oil leak. Big problem?

griz6 — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:12:40 GMT

Want to know if $1900 is good price. Will I end up in the repair shop in a month with what the garage who checked out the car said was a slight oil leak.

Buick bouncing rear shocks. 2002 Park Ave has automatic level control. Are my shocks shot or system defective?

sailorman320 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:48:10 GMT

Looking for advice on rear supension bouncing shocks - no dampening at all. My 2002 Park Ave has automatic level control system. Could the system be defective after 42000 miles? Is there a test protocal to analyse defect before the local shop replaces everything at great expense?

I have a 1995 Buick Park Ave. The Auto Pull down for the truck lid won't work. How do I close the lid?

mjokelly — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:00:24 GMT

It pull down doesn't make any sound. The release still works. I've checked the fuse and it is ok.

How do I change my serpentine belt on my 1996 Buick Park Avenue?

dority1963 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:11:56 GMT

When I try to take off my serpenine belt it is around the noter mount.What tools would be required and what do I have to do to change this belt.If I have a garage do it ,what should it cost?

92 Buick Buick Park Avenue. Shakes always. Major power loss, gas mileage bad. Think it's injector problem. Used cleaner and all. Help.

geist3x — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:18:17 GMT

it has 94k. just started to shake randomly.smelled like it was the 4th of July,(sulfor smell)engine wont stall,just so slow to accelerate now. neighbor thinks that injector is clogged.says to go on freeway and press it hard for a while. hear a sputtering coming from exhaust.maybe a misfire of some sorts... please help. love this car. thank you everyone

97 Buick Park Avenue. The lights flash and there is a relay noise (chatter) under the dash with ignition off.

gdh1948 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:53:22 GMT

I think the problem is with a relay under the dash. Of course I do not know what is making it chatter like it does. What ever it is it is getting worse. We do not use the remote key, we only had one and it bit the dust. We have had the car since 1999.

I've changed the power steering and my Buick Park Avenue is squealing like the bearrings in the water pump are shot.

bigzob — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:00:38 GMT

it's 110 in las vegas and im getting a sound from the motor like bearings but all checks out fine , help

I have a 99 Buick Park Avenue. We are having trouble starting it, it just makes a clicking noise.

lilbit40g — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:20:48 GMT

We had the alternator and the starter checked,both are fine. We replaced the battery and it will start for a short time and then the check engine light comes on and now the security light also comes on. When I get someone to jump start it, it is just like the battery has been disconnected. We had the car to Auto Zone and had the check engine light checked and they said it was the O2 sensor, but that that would not make the car not want to start. Please Help!

The turn signal of my 2001 Buick Park Avenue goes real fast. I have replaced the bulbs. What else should I look for?

mscat — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:27:12 GMT

I have replaced bulbs, and had the dealer look for the problem. They couldn't find anything. Could it be a fuse?

'89 Buick Park Avenue. Bad hesitation/jerking/skipping.

jackdavidson — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:54:01 GMT

Skips really hard when its hot in the afternoon or when low on gas. Get's better when I fill up. Bad filter or fuel pump. Never changed either and the car has over 200K mi.

I have a 98 Buick Park Avenue with a e-vap 440 code. I changed fuel cap but engine light is still on. Any help?

shanman — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:20:55 GMT

Took to a local shop. Mechanic said to change fuel cap and engine light may go off. Code is 440 - Evap. Light is still on after changing fuel cap.

Know where I can get a subframe and cradle for a 1997 Buick Park Avenue?

ramvan — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:54:06 GMT

need to find a sub frame or cradle for 97 buick park avenue

There are two replacement fuel pumps for 89 Buick Park Avenue. Will either pump fit the hookups or must I use the same type?

jackdavidson — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:33:27 GMT

I have to replace my fuel pump on my 89 Park Avenue but there are two types listed @ Advance Auto as replacements. Do you have to remove the original and replace it with the same type, or will either type fit the hookups?

1990 Buick Park Avenue stopped shifting into gear correctly, now intermittently hits (O)drive rarely. Changed fluid filter.

ruprepared — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:06:00 GMT

X-Husband gives me his extra car 1990Buick Park Ave.One owner, a little old couple, my car broke so he gave me his that day It stopped going into gear,the position lever shows the position but the transmission is not fully acknowledging the action. I looked for a new trans but He lives in a small town. I drove it into Portland to have the work done, because it does intermittently go into gear (O)Drive when you raise the RPM's past 30 or when it's cold or etc... Reverse does sometimes connect but very rarely, with no reason except that we're usually tapping, wiggling something like the lever position sensor or vaccum module. Now that it does go into gear I decided to do our own rebuild. We me and a couple of part time mechanics have made this my project. He has changed the Fluid Filter and changed the trans. fluid to Dexron III. The fluid looked filmy not sudsey and we're thinking that might be the problem origin. There wasn't an O ring when he removed it. All that but it still doesn't want to go into gear, or it's acting like it did somewhat easier not enough to make a difference. I couldn't get the codes checked because it's older and most shops have the OBD II, I would like to get that right away, but today we are going to change out the torque conversion module solenoid . Am I on the right track? Conntinuing saga because I have my original "94"Buick Century that is haveing sensor trouble. Stay tuned I'll return looking for an answer and asking more questions.

Replaced my engine now I have a loud vibration through the car when I step on it. 1998 Buick Park Avenue.

williamb1 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:11:05 GMT

I had the dealership replace my engine and now when I step on the gas even just a little I hear and feel a vibration through the whole car. 1998 Buick Park Av. 3800

I can't find the flasher location on my 97 Buick Park Avenue.

dkidd — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:05:24 GMT

I have removed almost the entire dash and can't locate it.

Buick Park Avenue interior sensor?

too4 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:50:22 GMT

weird things like i open glove box radio shuts off interior light comes on on its own i was told it was an interior sensor but i can not seem to find it i have a 1992 buick park ave can anyone tell me where i would find the sensor

I need a fusebox diagram for a 1989 Buick Park Avenue.

wisperecho — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:10:03 GMT

i'm in dire need of a fusebox diagram for my car cause i am left carless with 4 young children

I own a 1990 Buick Park Avenue. Shakes and makes noise changing from drive to reverse.

rachelgarza — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:53:31 GMT

Just wondering, what it is when you change from drive to reverse or park..& it kinda shakes & makes a loud sound. (did this ever since i bought it 4 or 5 years ago)...what could that be? i was told motor mounts?
also wondering, how would i know if my transmission might go bad? i dont notice 'slipping' ? or anything really, but was told when i got a transmission flush that it looked like metal shavings or something bad in it...i'm not sure if they said metal shavings, but something like that. all i know is i had never had a flush done before, maybe it just needed one???? thanks, Rachel..p.s i have other questions too :)

Power seat trouble. Buick Park Avenue.

o4u2adore — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:47:05 GMT

just got a 82 buick park avenue electra the power seat wires are not connected to the control on the door. Dont know if the seats work. How can i fix or find out how to wire it up?

Coolant temperture sensor in a Buick Park Avenue?

too4 — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:49:37 GMT

hi im looking for anybody that could tell me if there is something called a coolant tempature sensor and if it wouldcause my car to stall and run rough after it is warm it is a 92 park ave 3800 v6 already changed fuel filter

Has anyone heard or had good/bad experience with GM's 3800 Series II V6? I.e. Buick or Olds?

briancam — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:44:36 GMT

Looking to buy a Park Ave Ultra - supercharged good or not? I've never owned a GM V6. only V8

How do I remove the drivers side door glass on a 1997 Buick Park Avenue?

UFF — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:30:09 GMT

The exterior door handle broke. I found one at an autosalvage yard that was a near match but the lath rod didn't line up properly. I'm modifying the latch rod to fit the new handle but need more access. I thought by removing the glass that I would be able to gain free access to the door handle. I've already removed the inside door panel. Any Suggestions? Thank you.

I have a 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The fuel gauge needle jumps around and sometimes sticks on full. Any fixes?

hj46 — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:44:51 GMT

I have a 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The needle on the fuel gauge jumps around from full to empty whenever the engine is running. This seems to start when the fuel tank is about 1/4 full. The needle will sometimes stick on full. Is there simple fix for this problem?

99 Buick Park Avenue has no heat.

atkinshl — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:56:03 GMT

Drove the car last night and the heat worked fine. Got up this morning started up the car and let it ran for about 30 minutes and still no heat. Drove for about 15miles to work and still no heat. What could be the problem? I can hear the door open and closing when i turn on the heater. The car is also not running hot and the temp gauge is running normal.

When the cable breaks on a GM product, how do you open the hood? Buick Park Avenue.

terry57chevy — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:59:44 GMT

the hood cable broke to open the hood on a gm car how do you open the hood now? Is there a way to open from outside?

After running sluggish and been parked for about 4 hours, Buick Park Avenue turns over but won't start. It's getting fire and gas.

atkinshl — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:29:06 GMT

99 Buick Park AVE.

I have a 1999 Buick Park Avenue sedan and I need to know what size speaker are in the back doors.

jpugh1 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:40:33 GMT

Good condition

I have a 98 Buick Park Avenue and after getting gas, the service car soon light and the air bag light came on. What's up?

shawn2105 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:04:17 GMT

This happened after getting gas, before that everything was fine.

98 Buick Park Avenue dual heater heats on passenger's side and blows cold air on driver's side.

northern_bro — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:30:38 GMT

turn heater up to 90 and all vents on drivers side blows outside air, but when adjusting passenger side heat control, it will heat that side only.

I have a Buick Park Avenue and it cranks over but has no spark. What do I do?

angelbynight05 — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:29:39 GMT

I need help

Where online can I find a diagram of the brake line routing for a 1989 Buick Park Avenue?

spud191 — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:56:34 GMT

89 Park Avenue brake lines are gone. Need to know how they are routed.

I have a 2001 Buick Park Avenue. The engine rattles when first started then it levels off to a normal sound.

princek — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:50:35 GMT

Why is my 2001 Park Avenue engine rattling when first started?

I need the torque specifications for front brake calipers on a 2002 Buick Park Avenue

paddy5 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:34:05 GMT

I need the torgue specifications for the front caliper bolts on a 2002 Buick Park Avenue - as well as the torque for the front axle wheel nut.

The heated driver seat on my 2002 Buick Park Avenue has shorted out - any way to repair this?

paddy5 — Sun, 03 May 2009 21:50:49 GMT

The heated driver seat on my 2002 Park Avenue has shorted out - is there any way to fix this without replacing the seat (it has leather seats) - I had this happen to an 94 Park Avenue and the dealer wanted over $6,000 to replace the seat.

Replacing rear load leveler shock on 2002 Buick Park Avenue?

paddy5 — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:47:24 GMT

The rear shock on my 2002 Buick Park Avenue just leaked out all the oil. Can I replace this shock with an after market shock? The car has a load leveler system on it hooked up to a compressor located by the rear right fender. I believe an OEM shock is worth something like $700.

If I can replace it with an after market shock - do I need to replace both right and left shocks? Also is this a do it yourself job or do you need special tools? The shock is not inside the spring.

Any help would be appreciated

On a 2002 Buick Park Avenue, what is the minimum thickness of the rear rotors before they should be replaced?

paddy5 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:04:59 GMT

I need the thickness tolerence for the Rear Brake Disc Rotors for a 2002 Buick Park Avenue.

I have a 1998 Buick Park Avenue Ultra. I'm looking for the vertical driver seat motor and gear box.

yerrum — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:50:18 GMT

This is the power seat motor which is connected to a small gearbox on the driver side. Again this is a Buick Park Avenue Ultra 1998.

2002 Buick Park Avenue driver's door is locked. The inside rods are not working. How do I get my door opened?

shawduke — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:39:30 GMT

2002 Park Avenue driver's door locked, can see the rods the are not working the inside and out side handles seem broke!

How do you open the door to replace the mechanism?

I have a 2001 Buick Park Avenue. The cruise control died slowly. Sometimes would engage speed sensor, sometimes not.

flyboy2001 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:25:16 GMT

My 2001 Buick cruise died a rather slow death. Sometimes engaging, sometimes not. In the final days, if it engaged(lite on) it accelerates to whatever speed it decided to go to, Have replaced speed sensor, and cc module but still won't engage at all. The problem was a progressive problems as stated above. I think problem in in PCM, my son a Ford tech. thinks different. Any thoughts or similar problems out there?

What is the thump noise I am getting at every bump in the road? Buick Park Avenue.

diymark — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:35:28 GMT

2002 Buick Park Avenue, replaced rear air struts, OEM about 2 yrs. ago, now getting a thump at every bump in the road. The air compressor works, it still pumps up and shuts off. I emptied the trunk, still thumps over bumps. I checked the spare tire for looseness. Tight. I took it to a dealer, he says its a bad strut. I find it hard to believe since they have misdiagonosed other problems before. However, I drive in D.C. Roads absolutely brutal here.

Testing an ignition coil from a 1987 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 liter V6 engine ?

dustdemon — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:35:04 GMT

I have a 1987 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 liter V6 engine, there is no fire coming from the ignition coils when trying to start the car. The car has a new ignition module that has just been replaced. When trying to start the car there is nothing coming from any of the coil terminals.

Why is my vacuum pump in a 94 Buick Park Avenue running after I turn off key?

soboy3 — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:27:39 GMT

My daughter drives 94 Park Ave. Lately the vacuum pump runs after she pulls her key draining the battery. Any ideas?

91 Buick Park Avenue. Making loud squealing noise, goes away when in idle. Help!

quitab83 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:13:44 GMT

I have a 1991 Buick Park Avenue and lately it has been making this loud squealing noise whenever I am on the gas. As soon as I hit the breaks and the car comes to a complete stop, the noise goes away. What is likely the problem? And what am I looking at for cost to fix it?

What is an average labor cost for replacing 91 Buick Park Avenue serpentine belt?

quitab83 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:03:43 GMT

My car was making a loud squealing noise whenever accelerating, yet going away when car was at a complete stop. I was advised that I might need to replace a slipping serpentine belt. I've searched around and I know the round about figure for the replacement belt. Now I was wondering what a ballpark figure might be as far as cost for the labor to remove the old worn belt and put the new one on.

Obviously, I'm taking my car to a professional to be certain that this is the issue, but as I don't know the first thing about a car, I don't want to be cheated and overcharged for something that might not be too costly if this in fact what is wrong with my car. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone have more info as to why my cruise control will not work? 2001 Buick Park Avenue.

flyboy2001 — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:46:42 GMT

As posted on the 28th of Aug, I have a cruise control on a 2001 Buick Park Ave that has died s slow death. It started with sometimes engaging and at other times not. When it would engage and small taps were made to increase speed,it would take off like a bat out of hell. I have swapped out the C/C module,changed speed sensor, and the brake swt.(as recommended by Karjunkie), but that fix only lasted 3 days. Battery has been disconnected to, "dump any fault codes", but at present am back where I started, with the C/C completely inop. For the 3 days it did work, several times I tried to inc. speed by "tapping it up, it took off again like a bat out of hell,but with no idea how fast it would go up to.Any more ides out there as to what I could check next?

Where do I find the fuel filter on a 1998 Buick Park Avenue?

emmysmom1963 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:38:06 GMT

I am looking for a diagram or exact location.

I have a 98 Buick Park Avenue and the check engine light came on. I got TPS Sensor and Shift Solenoid Codes.

brian1998 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:15:34 GMT

Do I need to replace both parts or should the TPS cure the Shift Solenoid Problem also? Also where is the Shift Solenoid Located? Thanks. Brian