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Problem with my 1999 Oldsmobile 88
Mileage = 45000
3.8 Liter.
Question: problem with heater not blowing hot air...I have researched this
extensively to no avail.. The heater on the car does not blow hot air, the
connections all seem to be in order and everything mechanical seems to
work. The electronicaly controlled box behind the glove box moves the two
levers back and forth when adjusting the temp, still no heat, both hoses to
and from heater core feel hot, all fuses are good...still no heat. please help
me with this as i am at my witts end trying to fix the heater...its getting cold
again and transporting a baby is no fun in a cold car. Thank you very
much for any advice.
JK:
f you are sure the temp door arm is going full travel, then i would suspect a
heater core problem. If the both hoses on the heater core are hot- the
same temp., then that means heat is not being transferred. If it were
working correctly, then the outlet hose should be cooler than the inlet
because the heat has been removed from the antifreeze. I would suggest to
flush the heater core. Remove both hoses, and use a garden hose on full
flow in one hose for a minute or two. Then do the same in the other hose.
Spray hose until water comes out clear and free of debre. This will usually
flush out a plugged heater core.
Mileage = 45000
3.8 Liter.
Question: problem with heater not blowing hot air...I have researched this
extensively to no avail.. The heater on the car does not blow hot air, the
connections all seem to be in order and everything mechanical seems to
work. The electronicaly controlled box behind the glove box moves the two
levers back and forth when adjusting the temp, still no heat, both hoses to
and from heater core feel hot, all fuses are good...still no heat. please help
me with this as i am at my witts end trying to fix the heater...its getting cold
again and transporting a baby is no fun in a cold car. Thank you very
much for any advice.
JK:
f you are sure the temp door arm is going full travel, then i would suspect a
heater core problem. If the both hoses on the heater core are hot- the
same temp., then that means heat is not being transferred. If it were
working correctly, then the outlet hose should be cooler than the inlet
because the heat has been removed from the antifreeze. I would suggest to
flush the heater core. Remove both hoses, and use a garden hose on full
flow in one hose for a minute or two. Then do the same in the other hose.
Spray hose until water comes out clear and free of debre. This will usually
flush out a plugged heater core.
1998 olds regencey
Engine size = 3.8 L
Warning lights = no
GM Computer codes = no trouble codes
Repairs: Only changed filter in trans and filled to proper level,with dextron
Question: ITS BEEN THIS WAY FOR OVER ONE YEAR, STARTING OFF IN DRIVE, IT WONT SHIFT
IN SECOND SMOOTHLY, IF I KEEP MY FOOT ON THE GAS THE ENGINE WILL RACE, I HAVE TO
LET OFF THE GAS A LITTLE THE GENTLY LET IT SLIP IN TO SECOND, ITS A LOT BETTER
STARTING OFF IN 3RD GEAR, BUT STILL DOES IT A LITTLE, AFTER ITS IN 2 ND NO PROBLEMS.
Engine size = 3.8 L
Warning lights = no
GM Computer codes = no trouble codes
Repairs: Only changed filter in trans and filled to proper level,with dextron
Question: ITS BEEN THIS WAY FOR OVER ONE YEAR, STARTING OFF IN DRIVE, IT WONT SHIFT
IN SECOND SMOOTHLY, IF I KEEP MY FOOT ON THE GAS THE ENGINE WILL RACE, I HAVE TO
LET OFF THE GAS A LITTLE THE GENTLY LET IT SLIP IN TO SECOND, ITS A LOT BETTER
STARTING OFF IN 3RD GEAR, BUT STILL DOES IT A LITTLE, AFTER ITS IN 2 ND NO PROBLEMS.
Answer: You most likely have an internal transmission failure. The friction
clutches and parts wear over the years and the delay between shifts gets
longer, and will eventually not shift at all. Sometimes changing the fluid
and filter can just make a problem worse or end up even making the
transmission non-functional. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell the
exact cause without removing and disassembling the transmission. You're
most likely due for a complete rebuild, or a replacement transmission.
clutches and parts wear over the years and the delay between shifts gets
longer, and will eventually not shift at all. Sometimes changing the fluid
and filter can just make a problem worse or end up even making the
transmission non-functional. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell the
exact cause without removing and disassembling the transmission. You're
most likely due for a complete rebuild, or a replacement transmission.
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