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i just bought a 95 aurora, my windows wont go down, everything else works, the fuses are fine what else could it b

bridget1974 — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:08:17 GMT

it is power everything, the sunroof works, but the windows dont do anything.

2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. Cannot get the bottom lights on bumper to come on. Just purchased this car. Are these for decor?

ronnieh — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:51:44 GMT

2001 Aurora. Cannot get the bottom lights on bumper to come on. Just purchased this car. Are these for decor? Are these lights activated with headlights? Foglights? Just reflectors?

Hi, I have a 96 Oldsmobile Aurora and just put on some chrome rims but I am having problems with the lifts

jaz4 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:45:52 GMT

They suppose to raise up but they don't and it keep popping the fuse.Do anybody have any ideal what is going on?

is there a sensor plug for the power to the front tires on an Oldsmobile Aurora?

illvanilla — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:38:43 GMT

the last time I took my car to the shop they unplugged 2 sensors, I just found this out and took my car back to them and after they plugged them back in they told me that there has been no power to my front left wheel and my transmission is going out.

2001 Olds Aurora. Power steering does not work when parking or driving very slow. Told this is normal in this car.

eriksmom — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:08:31 GMT

The car was used and purchased last year from a used car dealership. We do have some kind of a repair warrenty, but we were told that many Auroras are hard to steer at slow speeds. Not been too much of a problem in rural Michigan, but my son just got a job in Chicago and I cannot see how he could ever be able to parallel park. Anyone else have this problem?

How do I change the Driver Display name in the DIC (Driver Information Center) in the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora?

aurorain — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:29:56 GMT

The DIC system allows the driver to customize the car in many ways, I am the second owner of my car and the first owners name is still programed in the system, the owners manual doesn't offer any info on how to change the name. Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

How to replace the driver's side cv axle/shaft on a 2001 Olds Aurora?

joropeza — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:48:14 GMT

I need to replace the drivers side axle shaft, I got the shaft off but the inner cv housing/shaft is not comming off from the tranny/axle, I have pried with screwdriver,pry bar but no luck. The inner hpousing that houses the inner cv joint is stuck inside the tranny/axle, any ideas as to how to remove it, thanks in advance
Jesus

I have a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora and I have lost the screw that puts my idle pulley on. Can anyone tell me what screw I need?

help_needed — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:58:09 GMT

1997 Aurora I have lost the screw that I need in order to put my new pulley on my car and do not know what type,size screw I need in order to put my pulley (idle that my belt go on) back on. PLEASE HELP

How do I replace the starter in my Olds Aurora 2001?

kenny196 — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:55:06 GMT

it has a 3.5 engine

What would a possible intake problem include for a 95 Olds Aurora.?

sassafrass — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:52:52 GMT

This is a car that is at an auction with 144,000 miles. It looks clean inside and out otherwise, and doesn't list any other problems. What would be a reasonable price to pay?

When turning the steering wheel in my 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora, it makes a strange noise. It sounds like the shaft is rubbing.

morty1121 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:14:54 GMT

the sound is not coming from wheels it almost sounds like its in the steering column and steering seems really tight. what is this noise and why is it so tight is it normal?

My 1999 Olds Aurora is having power steering problems when only turning the wheel to the right. It's fine turning left.

florroara5 — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:52:28 GMT

My 1999 Aurora is having power steering issues. When turning to the left it works fine, but when turning to the right, it is virtually non-existent.

So far, the main consensus is that it is the rack and pinion.

2002 Oldsmobile Aurora (4.0 V8) power steering problem.

kamron — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:00:51 GMT

You answered another user's post in re power steering for an Olds Aurora. When I turn the wheel to the right, everything is fine, when I turn to the left I have a ton of resistance and it basically feels like there is no power steering whatsoever. I replaced the PS pump and flushed the lines…still no resolution. You mentioned in the other post that it could be a valve in the rack & pinion that could be sticking. I was looking for more info on this. In what part of the rack is the valve located, is that assembly replaceable or am I going to have to replace the whole R&P system?

My 2003 Olds Aurora needs struts. Do I need other components beside the strut assembly to complete the replacement?

gaz6 — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:13:07 GMT

What components are necessary to replace front struts on a 2003 Aurora?

'02 Olds Aurora 3.5. When accelerating, getting a huge vibration between 45/50 mph. Any ideas?

vidman — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:37:31 GMT

Replaced tires, 1 front motor mount, 1 passenger side axle. Am getting a booming spring sound from passenger strut.

2001 Olds Aurora. Leveling compressor for air shocks, where exactly is it located? Thanks.

tuinie — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:37:29 GMT

Compressor for air shocks is not working, need to find and replace.

Oldsmobile Aurora steering issues

jhoward65 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:27:19 GMT

I also have issues witht the steering on my olds aurora is hard at times when at slow speeds such as when parking, etc. Did you ever find out what the cause of the problem was?

1998 Olds Aurora. I love the car BUT my fan control for the heat and air doesn't work, what should I check to fix?

dave3636 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:09:42 GMT

Car drives great...motor is in wonderful condition considering it has 96K miles. Actually I am very happy with the vehicle except for this one issue. The fan on the climate control system, whether it is on auto mode or manual, will not come on. This happens in both the cooling (air conditioning) and heating function. HOWEVER...I will get warm/hot air through the vents after the vehicle has warmed up AND I am running at highway speed. It will also provide a trickle of ice cold air under similar operating conditions when the a/c is on. Would greatly appreciate any idea's as to how to diagnose what exactly is wrong with my car and whatever info any of you can provide. Thanks in advance to any of you that answer.

Cause of transmission whine in '99 Oldsmobile Aurora?

sietsge — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:14:34 GMT

My '99 Olds Aurora V8(105K miles) now has a whining noise most noticeable in the middle gear which pretty much goes away when it shifts up at about 40. Sounds like transmission work needed. What is required, and what is likely total cost?
thanks, Gerry

What will I get myself into if I decide to replace the HVAC blower motor on my 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora?

soundtrucker — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:49:25 GMT

When I returned to the car this evening the fan started with a loud (speed was on high) bass, drumming, vibrating noise. I haven't removed the fan from the vehicle as I was wondering what was the best procedure to follow? All of the plastic panel underneath the dash appear to be tight and are not contributing to the noise. I have had other electronic equipment fan motors lose a pole within the motor and they would sometimes develope a druming vibrating noise. I am not sure if this fan is causing this or if there is something else that could cause this. I have already checked the cabin air filter to make sure that this was not causing the problem.

Can Heal Steel fix the warped head on my Oldsmobile Aurora?

ladydelight200 — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:15:14 GMT

I have a warp head on a 1997 oldsmobile aurora,i have heard and read about this stuff called Heal Steel so can anybody give me any information about this item good or no good...can't afford a motor H E L P

Having problems with starter on Oldsmobile Aurora?

aurand210 — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:33:29 GMT

Brought in to a mechanic twice and both times they have no clue what is causing the problem. We initially thought it was the starter. The car runs when it wants to. One day you will go in and turn the key and nothing, but the power to radio and lights go on and we placed a new battery.

Why my 97 Oldsmobile Aurora won't start? Please help.

97aurora1 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:34:15 GMT

I have had my 97 aurora for five mo. and it was runing great until one night it just did not start up for me i had it towed to a near by shop and he told me that he recharge my battery and that the battery my not have been strong enough for my alternater(do that sound right?)how ever he did say not to leave my doors open to long try to us least power as possibal now i notice the battery volts was like 14.5 sometimes went up to 15.2 and back down to 14.2 or 14.5 no lower then that. now the other night before i could go get another battery i made a mistake and sat in the car with the key in the egnition (but i did turn it off)and later tryed to start the car and just got a click sound so i looked at my battery volts on the info center and it read 12.5 volts i just want to know what you think please help

Thank Doc J for the Olds Aurora answer, but where I get this presure reading and how much does the fuel pump cost?

mopadgi — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:59:19 GMT

olds aurora,choking when hit the gas pedal.

My aftermarket sun roof and my passenger door windows do not work on my 97 Olds Aurora.

aurora97 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:25:04 GMT

I am driving a 97 Olds Aurora with 110,000 miles on it. The sunroof has not worked in 4 years. One day the sunroof would not close, I would push the button it would close, then open etc. Eventually all power stopped to it, no power lghts lit etc. At least it closed in the closed position. Soon after I realized the switches on the front and back passenger windows also didn' work. I am able to control those windows from the driiver's side however.
This was an after market sunroof, if that helps. I have tried replacing fuses but that didn't work. I would love to use the sunroof again.

Soon after I took possession of this car, I had the dealer repair the sunroof for the same problem and it worked for 4 years, before it happened again.

I recently replaced my camshaft position sensor on my Oldsmobile Aurora but the computer will not reset the code.

tbjr50 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:32:36 GMT

the mechanic tried to reset it but the computer would not reset the code do i need to have the computer reprogrammed in order to fix this problem
on my 1997 Oldsmobile aurora

Camshaft position sensor circuit on 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora

tbjr50 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:47:03 GMT

thank you for answering my question. the code as per the emissions inspection report is p0340. i replaced the sensor but the code won't clear. please help.

I have a 1999 Olds Aurora and there seems to be a lot of oil on the under side. Is it time to add Lucas Oil treatment?

explore2 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:49:07 GMT

When my wife took the 99 aurora in for it's oil change, she was told that there was an oil leak and that they would add a quart of lucas oil treatment. She called me before letting them proceed, when she arrived home i looked under the underbody and yes there was oil covering the oil pan. Any body else have simular leaks? if so what product is safe for stoping this leak?

How do I replace the camshaft position sensor on a 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora?

tmyby — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:29:32 GMT

need to replace sensor

Can anyone tell me how to replace rear window motor on a 2002 Olds Aurora including door panel removal? Thanks, Bill.

wsevans3 — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:12:17 GMT

can anyone tell me how to replace rear window motor on 2002 olds aurora including door panel removal? Thanks Bill

I have a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora which had a code p0340 camshaft position sensor. I replaced computer and part but problem still there.

tbjr50 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:44:15 GMT

the repairs were done at a repair shop and after checking all possibilies the problem is still there what next.

1995 Olds Aurora overheating, can someone help me?

wickedinva — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:46:00 GMT

I have flushed the radiator, changed top radiator hose and it still leaks antifreeze, over heats and the car idles so high that when I put it into gear it lunges forward I am at my wits end with this car but when it's running good I do love my car....

1995 Olds Aurora blows cold air on driver's side, hot air on passenger's side (re heater).

roy69 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:05:44 GMT

It's the whole drivers side, defogger and heat. Heater works fine except for the cold air. passengers side has heat all the time. Could be a door stuck open in the heater or could it be one of the switches?

95 Olds Aurora driver's seat is locked; won't move with any of the controls. How can we troubleshoot?

0754cricket — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:20:48 GMT

95 Olds Aurora with electronic controls for the seats. Buttons will not work to move the seat with the exception of the one that moves the back of the seat forward and back. The seat is locked back away from the steering wheel. The control that moved the seat forward and back quit but the personalized button still worked (for about a day). Now the personalized button doesn't work either. Is there a fuze somewhere that might be the probloem? Someone said something about checking to see if there's power getting to the motor underneath the seat. How do I do that? I can't afford to spend any more more than I absolutely have to.

1995 Olds Aurora blowing cold air on drivers side from the heater.

roy69 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:41:57 GMT

getting cold air from the heater on the drivers side.everywhere else is blowing hot air. has anyone had this issue, and what did you do to fix it.

1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Transmission Fluid

egman2005 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:32:50 GMT

I am going to be replacing some parts in the transmission and need to know where to fill it up after I am done. Anyone have any diagrams or pictures of where I will the trans fluid and also where to check the level of fluid?

From a visual inspection of the car there is no dipstick for the transmission and couldnt find anything obvious from under the car

Thanks

1997 Oldsmobile Aurora traction and ABS light on. Wheel bearing?

caristo — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:20:35 GMT

i have a bad wheel baring...could that cause my abs light and my traction control lights to come on? my traction control doesn't work either

1996 Oldsmobile Aurora transmission problem.

egman2005 — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:22:37 GMT

Hi,

I just replaced the shift solenoids that in the transmission of my aurora that were broken. With these broken I only had 2nd gear and the ECU put it in limp mode. I fixed the solenoids and did gain 3rd gear. I still do not have 1st and O/D.

What would fix the remaining issue that I have? I was thinking an ECU may fix it but I dont want to just throw parts at it and have them do nothing.

Any help is appreciated

Thanks

How do you repair the rear power window on a 2003 Olds Aurora to keep it up?

dhendz — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:47:10 GMT

2003 Olds Aurora right rear window has dropped and will not return to the top. I have the inside panel off and can feel the cable that has come unwound from something. How do I get it back to operational?

Lost all keys. How can I get replacements? Have taken steering colum apart and called a bunch of locksmiths. No luck. Olds Aurora.

sschmid — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:29:54 GMT

My elderly parents lost all the keys to their 95 olds aurora. The keyless entry was disabled by original owner. We got into the car and got steering colume apart hoping to replace the cylinder but no such luck. Is there anyway to get a set of replacement keys for this car? Locksmiths cannot seem to do it they tell me. It seem to be the most secure key system out there! Can believe i would have to junk a car with 20 k on it for no keys!!!

How to shut off security system fast! Olds Aurora. Horn blows, lights flash when door opens, and when driving.

james152 — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:53:41 GMT

unlocked car,alarm went off,even when driving.it will shut off,until door opens again! how to shut this off,key activator disabled

can i pull fuse from fuse box & disable security alarm

Location of fuse box on a 97 Oldsmobile Aurora?

james152 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:16:31 GMT

where is fuse box located on 97 oldsmobile aurora?

95 Olds Aurora vehicle speed sensor.

ndeysayau95 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:21:30 GMT

Thank you for your answer to my question regarding the VSS. Can you tell me if the transmission needs to be pulled to get to this?
Also, you seem to be very knowledgable, I have a post in the Aurora forum in maintenance & repair have been going back and forth for a while. Post #4075 was the last one. Can you take a look at it as it lengthy and really too much to re-type again, and please give me your input if any.
Thank you,
Monique

1997 Oldsmobile Aurora performance mods.

caristo — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:52:51 GMT

i was just wondering what upgrades i could do too my car too keep in running great or even make it a little faster?(i just bought the high flow air filter and the intake system) any ideas?

Blown ERLS fuse. Olds Aurora.

ndeysayau95 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:45:00 GMT

Does anyone have any idea why an ERLS fuse would continue to blow? I just replaced one, and as soon as I started the car, it blew again. Is this fuse related to the tranny?

1996 Oldsmobile Aurora won't start.

egman2005 — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:21:03 GMT

Hi,

I have a 1996 aurora that will not start. When I attempt to start it all that it does is click from the fuse box that is under the back seat.

the back seat is odd and i can hear the click comeing from there.

On the dash the brake light turns on when attempting to start it and the fuel gauge goes down to like the car is off.

Any help is appreciated

Thanks

Have a 1995 Olds Aurora. All gauges, temp, speedo, and fuel went out. Also the engine message center went out same time.

popsmike — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:14:52 GMT

have a 1995 aurora and the gauges went out at the same time, also engine message center went out. they will work once in a while. checked all grounds, fuses,etc and nothing. please somebody help please? temp,speedo and fuel gauges.told it was instrument cluster and engine message center needed to be replaced but can't find these parts anywhere.

Gauges and engine message center went out all at once on 1995 Olds Aurora.

popsmike — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:12:58 GMT

hello everyone have a 1995 aurora, all the gauges,temp, speedo, fuel and the engine message center went out all at once. will come on once in a while, but very little. checked all fuses for con. and ground no luck.please need your help. have wheelchair lift on back and really need car. thanks popsmike.

1997 Olds Aurora running and dash lights will not come on.

nene5 — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:19:24 GMT

I have a 1997 aurora the running and dash lights will not come on any suggestions

Water leaking under water pump area and won't stop. 98 Olds Aurora.

animal4 — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:06:30 GMT

have 98 olds aurora that was low on cooling fluid and was still drove. it got up to temp of 230 now it is leaking heavily under water pump area .took water pump and mounting housing off put on new seals /after reinstalled and filled with fluid still leaking under pump area .could this be a blown head gasket or cracked block .would like to know before taking motor completely apart .is there an easier fix for leak?

since this is an v8 motor taking it apart is a last resort. Would a compression check on front cylinders show a blown head gasket? How do i check for cracked block if this is problem? Is there a block sealer that would work to stop leak?