Problem with my 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
2.2 four cylinder
Warning lights = dash light are out when im driving but come on when you
first start the car
GM Computer codes = the obd 2 could not read the car pcm
GM tech = jk
question = while driving one day everything on my dash board (gages and
all) and radio shut down but the car was still driving just fine. When I got
home the only way the dash bored and radio would work is when i open the
trunk but it would go off in like 5sec. So then we ran a OBD scan and
nothing happen. It wouldn't read the car. After a while the car would only
start if you had the OBD plug to the car. it turns over by itself now but
nothing in my dash bored or radio works still. What could be the problem?
JK:
With all these odd electrical problems, i would say first check that the
battery cables are clean and tight. Next check all fuses. This may be a
ground wire problem somewhere in the car, or an ignition switch problem.
The ignition switch supplies power to many of the cars electrical systems.
Wiggling the key around a little, or tapping on the head of the key when the
car is running may cause electical systems to act up. This would indicate a
faulty ignition switch.
2.2 four cylinder
Warning lights = dash light are out when im driving but come on when you
first start the car
GM Computer codes = the obd 2 could not read the car pcm
GM tech = jk
question = while driving one day everything on my dash board (gages and
all) and radio shut down but the car was still driving just fine. When I got
home the only way the dash bored and radio would work is when i open the
trunk but it would go off in like 5sec. So then we ran a OBD scan and
nothing happen. It wouldn't read the car. After a while the car would only
start if you had the OBD plug to the car. it turns over by itself now but
nothing in my dash bored or radio works still. What could be the problem?
JK:
With all these odd electrical problems, i would say first check that the
battery cables are clean and tight. Next check all fuses. This may be a
ground wire problem somewhere in the car, or an ignition switch problem.
The ignition switch supplies power to many of the cars electrical systems.
Wiggling the key around a little, or tapping on the head of the key when the
car is running may cause electical systems to act up. This would indicate a
faulty ignition switch.
2001 Oldsmobile Alero. Engine size = 3.4
Warning lights = anti lock, trac off, service vehicle soon.
Question = while driving I heard a clunking noise coming from the back of my car and then all of the
lights listed above came on what could this be?
Warning lights = anti lock, trac off, service vehicle soon.
Question = while driving I heard a clunking noise coming from the back of my car and then all of the
lights listed above came on what could this be?
Answer: It could be a bad wheel bearing/hub that was making
the noise. Usually when those go bad it is more of a growling
type noise, but they will set the antilock brake light, and other
lights you mentioned. I'd look underneath the car and see if
you ran over anything that did damage or if you have
something that is falling off the car or broken. You could have
run over something that ripped the ABS harness out of the
hub bearing, or broken other suspension components. A
scanner will help diagnose, once the trouble codes are
retrieved that are setting the lights on. You'll probably need a
dealer or shop to do this.
the noise. Usually when those go bad it is more of a growling
type noise, but they will set the antilock brake light, and other
lights you mentioned. I'd look underneath the car and see if
you ran over anything that did damage or if you have
something that is falling off the car or broken. You could have
run over something that ripped the ABS harness out of the
hub bearing, or broken other suspension components. A
scanner will help diagnose, once the trouble codes are
retrieved that are setting the lights on. You'll probably need a
dealer or shop to do this.
