Problem with my 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
3.4L V6
Computer codes = none
Repair work done prior = prev main up to date tune up at 65k
Done to repair this problem = fuel pump and filter
GM tech = jk
question = my customer states car cranks but does not start. Another shop had car
while this was happining.i was told car started with a tap or two on the gas tank.
They had a fuel pump and filter put on customer states car started for two weeks.
Then same problem car was towed to me and starts every time no c.e.o. No codes in
history or t.s.b..nothing from wiggle test. I've found this is a common prob with this
year make and model but have not found a fix any ideas?or rec test to run?
JK:
Well,of course you need to verify that no fuel pressure is the problem. No dash
lights, so does not sound like a security issue.A few things i have had over the
years.....Faulty fuel pump relay in underhood fuse block, or a problem inside the
fuse block itself. Swapping relay when acting up, or tapping on block when acting up
will usually cause it to start. The fuel pump feed goes through the lf. dash fuse block
also. No relays or fuses, it just goes in then comes out on the way to the pump. Have
had a few problems inside that fuse block as well. Pull a few fuses to look for any
sign of water on the terminal, or rust around the block. A corroded circuit inside the
dash fuse block can cause low voltage to the pump. Also bad ignition switches
causing low voltage to several of the cars systems. A check of voltage at the fuel
pump / inj fuse when acting up will show a low voltage condition.
3.4L V6
Computer codes = none
Repair work done prior = prev main up to date tune up at 65k
Done to repair this problem = fuel pump and filter
GM tech = jk
question = my customer states car cranks but does not start. Another shop had car
while this was happining.i was told car started with a tap or two on the gas tank.
They had a fuel pump and filter put on customer states car started for two weeks.
Then same problem car was towed to me and starts every time no c.e.o. No codes in
history or t.s.b..nothing from wiggle test. I've found this is a common prob with this
year make and model but have not found a fix any ideas?or rec test to run?
JK:
Well,of course you need to verify that no fuel pressure is the problem. No dash
lights, so does not sound like a security issue.A few things i have had over the
years.....Faulty fuel pump relay in underhood fuse block, or a problem inside the
fuse block itself. Swapping relay when acting up, or tapping on block when acting up
will usually cause it to start. The fuel pump feed goes through the lf. dash fuse block
also. No relays or fuses, it just goes in then comes out on the way to the pump. Have
had a few problems inside that fuse block as well. Pull a few fuses to look for any
sign of water on the terminal, or rust around the block. A corroded circuit inside the
dash fuse block can cause low voltage to the pump. Also bad ignition switches
causing low voltage to several of the cars systems. A check of voltage at the fuel
pump / inj fuse when acting up will show a low voltage condition.
Oldsmobile Alero
2.4 L 4 cylinder
Service vehicle soon
tech = JK
question = Dear Jk, I have a problem with my 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. I recently had the
service vehicle soon light come on. So i look in the booklet that came
with it and was wondering if it was the Automatic Lighting Control and
how to fix it. Only the Daytime Running light are working and i have no
nighttime light
i would greatly appreciate this
Thank you
JK:
The Service Vehicle Soon light can come on for several reasons. Lighting systems is
one of them. If you are describing that the automatic headlights do not work, or the
headlights do not work from the headlight switch, then the first thing to do as always is
to check ALL fuses. The Service Vehicle light can come on for something as simple as
a blown fuse, headlight bulb(s) burned out, or can get more involved as a problem wth
the ambient light sensor for the auto headlamps.
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2.4 L 4 cylinder
Service vehicle soon
tech = JK
question = Dear Jk, I have a problem with my 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. I recently had the
service vehicle soon light come on. So i look in the booklet that came
with it and was wondering if it was the Automatic Lighting Control and
how to fix it. Only the Daytime Running light are working and i have no
nighttime light
i would greatly appreciate this
Thank you
JK:
The Service Vehicle Soon light can come on for several reasons. Lighting systems is
one of them. If you are describing that the automatic headlights do not work, or the
headlights do not work from the headlight switch, then the first thing to do as always is
to check ALL fuses. The Service Vehicle light can come on for something as simple as
a blown fuse, headlight bulb(s) burned out, or can get more involved as a problem wth
the ambient light sensor for the auto headlamps.
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Oldsmobile Alero Cranks but Won't Start
