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1992 Oldsmobile Achieva Problems

Power Window Not Working Due to Window Motor

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A door window may move slowly or stop in mid travel due to a failing power window motor. The affected window may start working again after the motor cools off. Replacing the faulty window motor will commonly correct this concern.

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ABS light due to weak battery or burned out bulb

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A weak battery or a burned out brake light bulb may cause the ABS light to illuminate.

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Transmission Fluid Leak From Cooler Line

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An automatic transmission fluid leak may develop from the rubber section of a transmission cooler line. In some cases the rubber section of hose can be replaced. In others, the complete cooler line must be replaced to correct this type of leak.

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Failure of Instrument Panel Lighting Due to Faulty Panel Dimmer Module

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The instrument panel and switch backlighting may fail due to a faulty dimmer control module. A failed module will require replacement.

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Poor Ride/Handling Due to Worn Suspension Struts

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The front struts may show signs of wear, or be excessively bouncy ride at freeway speeds. This may begin to occur at around 75,000 miles.

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Coolant Leak From Heater Core

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The heater core under the right side of the dashboard may leak engine coolant which can puddle on the passenger front floor. The loss of coolant may cause an engine overheating condition. Our technicians tell us that removal of the dash board is necessary to replace the heater on these vehicles.

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Engine Overheating Due to Head Gasket Failure

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The 2.3L 4 cylinder engine can be prone to head gasket failure. This can result in coolant loss and engine overheating.

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High Pressure Power Steering Hose Can Leak Fluid

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The high pressure power steering hose will commonly leak fluid; it should be replaced.

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Key Stuck in Ignition Lock Cylinder

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The automatic transmission shifter may fail causing the ignition key to become stuck in the ignition lock cylinder.

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Rough Running Engine Due to Vacuum Leak

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The engine vacuum hose to the MAP sensor may crack resulting in a vacuum leak causing the engine to run rough and/or stall.

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Engine misfire due to ignition coil housing failure

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The housing may fail causing an engine on one or more cylinders.

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Timing Chain Tensioner/Guides May Wear and Cause Noise

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The timing chain tensioner and guides are prone to wear and may develop an abnormal noise, requiring replacement.

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The Engine May Stall After Extended Freeway Driving

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The torque converter clutch can stick "on" after extended freeway driving causing the engine to stall when coming to a stop. Our technicians tell us when this occurs, the engine usually will restart and stall when put into gear. After allowing about twenty minutes for the engine and transmission to cool down, the engine will start and the transmission will operate normally. Replacing the torque converter clutch solenoid, transmission filter, and fluid will generally correct this issue.

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