1997 Oldsmobile 88 Support Question
1997 Oldsmobile 88 Support Question
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Question posted by Blustreak20 on December 10th, 2012
What Could Be Causing The Engine To Not Start Up In A 97 88 Oldsmobile
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
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Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to start and operate your audio system. It also explains the "SRS" system.
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Features and Controls
This section explains...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... are used on an original battery:
CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS
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Owner's Manual - Page 60
... 2- 16 2-18 2-19 2-20 2-24 2-25 Keys Door Locks (If Remote Lock Control Equipped) TrUnk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-32 2-38 2-4 1 2-44 2-48 2-5 1 2-52 2-56 Shifting...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
... help. Trunk Lid
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially some cities. You can cause unconsciousness even death. and If you leave your vehicle with the setting on it 's ...thieves-- Always do it impossible tosteal. It can 't seeor smell CO. so don't do this. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. Put themin a storage area, or take with you can make it . However, there...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
... using the wrong key, shuts down the vehicle's starter it and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work andfuel won't go to start your vehicle again or uses another not during this time, the vehicle will start. If someon key tries to the engine. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different
Owner's Manual - Page 74
...wet. Wait about three minutes and try again. an ignition key may not start.If the engine does not start , the first vehicle needs service. Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). ... the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyII. Your vehicle not protected by your retailer or a locksmith who can service If start and the SECURITY light is on , 1 engine if ...
Owner's Manual - Page 76
... steering wheel,
ignition and transaxle, but never push-start your engine and releasethe switch.
START (E): This position startsthe engine. The ignition switch will such accessoriesas the radio and.... A warning chime will in will hear a warning tone when you open a door.
Whenthe engine starts,release the key. Use this position if your try to vehicle must be sure you are using...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
...The idle speed will cause your key in START for about 15 seconds between each try to shift to START. If your Oldsmobile is stopped. If the vehicle starts briefly but then ...to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). When the engine starts, let go engine gets warm.
3. Your engine won 't start in START for This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. And the excessive heat can damage your...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
...-up.
See "Towing Your Vehicle"in your vehicle. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. NOTICE:
Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your engine might not perform properly.
If you could changethe way the engine operates. O
2-19 Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to do it without damaging...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
...the kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire.You could be sure to unplug and .;store the as it was before to it could cause electrical shock. The retailer can 't move ...ungrounded outlet into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.f the cordwon't reach, use when start your engine because your you vehicle can give you the best advice for your le s h
PARK (P): This...
Owner's Manual - Page 80
...(P), ease of your vehicle won't move the shift lever to fully brakes before starting the engine. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you 're on floor shift console... running , the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition is stopped. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is (R) moving the shift lever on . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Your vehicle has ...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
...caused shifting out by your engineis racing. Also, use SECOND (2) when you something may be damaged. You'll shift down . So, if this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine... (N) only. This AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): positionis NEUTRAL (N): In this happens, have more power. to start up rather slowly, or if it offers more power and lower (0). Until then, you 're:...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
...parking brake set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake can cause on your rear brakes to overheat.
If you release the parking brake.
2-24 To release ...foot, the parking brake pedal will sound the after 40 vehicle has traveled feet (12 m) until you start to keep the trailer from moving. This will come on any hill, are see "Towing a Trailer"...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
... If engine just to let you what to do repairs can signal that something is turned RUN or START, a chime will help . Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
This part describesthe warning lights and gages that may beisor problem a with one the gages shows of your vehicle's functions. pictures will to cause an expensive...
Owner's Manual - Page 122
... the above steps have made light turnoff, the have developed.
2-63 Poorfuel quality will cause your vehicle with the cap properly installed should the light off . Your retailer has the...require at least one full tank of If so, be sure tofuel your You engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) the This will usually be corrected when electrical system the turn the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 175
Wiper Blades: Are they all Oldsmobile retail facilities across North America. Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are . Wear comfortable ...weather outlook along your senseof motion. you Ty If must start when you checked all levels? you need it 's ready to a safe, for If If it serviced and maintained, it .
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Owner's Manual - Page 233
...it's bad enough,it is designed to operate on .If this occurs, return to your authorized Oldsmobile retailer diagnosis for to determine the cause failure. If you're using fuel rated at least87. turn on fuels that meet California Emission use...may be reduced and your emission label), it can damage your engine. Be sure the posted octane at octane or higher and you 87 hear heavy knocking, your...
Owner's Manual - Page 243
... when outside temperatures are less than5 to 10 miles (8 to oil break down sooner. When to Change Engine Oil
If any of these conditions causes engine to 16 km). Failure to be added. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule:
NOTICE:
Use only...
Owner's Manual - Page 247
... much or too little fluid can damage your 0 Park your vehicle on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. especially in PARK (P). NOTICE:
Checking the Fluid Level Too much ...are above 50°F (24 k ) (10°C). How to Check
Because this done at your Oldsmobile retail facility Service Department. If it yourself, be sure to get the right reading, the fluid should...
Owner's Manual - Page 295
...,000 Miles (83 000 k ) Automatic Transaxle m: Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil break to followthe complete maintenance schedule on the following pages.
7-6 Every 100,000 Miles (166000 km): Spark...
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