Why does my 98 Bonneville stall while driving?
My 98 bonneville has frequently been stalling on me. It mostly happens when I first start the car up, or when I put the car in park after driving. But this week it happened to me while I was driving.
Is it possible to reset the warning lights on the dash?
This will result in a warning light appearing on your vehicle’s dashboard. After the repair is complete, however, it may still be necessary to reset your the computer in order for the warning light or lights to disappear. Fortunately, this process is fairly simple. Open the hood of your vehicle.
Why does my car shut off when I turn the key?
The ignition switch is installed behind the ignition lock and get’s turned while you turn the key to start the car. Inside of this switch, small metal plates can build up corrosion and rust. If this happens, one of these plates may lose connection, and the whole ignition will get switched off.
What to do when your dashboard lights go off?
Disconnect the plug on the back side of it and see if the trouble clears. Even if it does go away the trouble may be within the cluster and not the alternator. If disconnecting the alternator doesn’t help point to the trouble then I suggest you start pulling fuses one at a time to help locate the source of the power. di_k July 6, 2016, 3:17am #11
What should you do when your brake warning light comes on?
Vehicles with ABS brakes have two warning lights — one for ABS system malfunctions and one for mechanical problems. If one of the brake system warning lights come on, it can be a relatively minor problem or a major safety issue. Regardless of which brake light is illuminated, always check your car over before continuing to use your car.
Can a bad fuel gauge sender send a bad signal?
Another, less common, symptom of an issue with the fuel gauge sender is a fuel gauge that is stuck on full. A faulty fuel gauge resistor can send a bad signal to the instrument cluster which can cause the gauge to permanently read full. This is an issue, as the driver needs to know the accurate fuel level of the vehicle as to not run out of fuel.
What happens if your brake light is burnt out?
If there are no other brake lights on, your car is safe to drive and your problem has been solved. On some vehicles, if a brake light is burnt out, a warning message for that bulb will be displayed on the dash.
What causes a brake warning light to illuminate?
A brake warning indicator can illuminate for multiple reasons including: 1 A burnt out brake light 2 Anti-lock brake (ABS) sensor malfunction 3 Brake pads low on material 4 Low battery voltage 5 Low brake fluid in the reservoir 6 Parking brake stuck on
What does it mean when your handbrake light is still on?
If you’ve released the handbrake and the light is still illuminated, then you’ll need to have your car checked out by a mechanic immediately. It could mean you’re low on brake fluid, or a sensor has failed. Either way, it’ll pay to have this issue checked out.
What does the traction control warning light mean?
Traction control / stability control warning light If you see this symbol permanently illuminated on your dash (see below), then it means you’ve deactivated your car’s traction control system. Practical Motoring doesn’t recommend deactivating the traction control in general driving.
What does it mean when the seatbelt warning light flashes?
If you see the seatbelt warning light flash up then it means that someone in the car isn’t wearing their seatbelt. Most car seats have inbuilt pressure sensors to tell when someone’s sitting in the seat but that a seatbelt isn’t being used, there are also sensors in the seatbelt receiver to tell when it’s engaged.
My 98 bonneville has frequently been stalling on me. It mostly happens when I first start the car up, or when I put the car in park after driving. But this week it happened to me while I was driving.
What makes the check gauge light go off on a Pontiac?
After playing around with the window switches for 5-10 minutes, the second the windows work the car will start. Once the car starts the check gauges light goes off. I have brought the car to my local pontiac dealership three times. The first time they said my battery cables were stripped.
What to do if you have no lights on your dashboard?
if you discover you have no lights on your car’s dashboard or dash and can no longer see the gauges at night, here are the top 4 things you can do to repair the problem yourself. if none of the 4 solutions work I provided a fifth and totally redneck solution too.
Are there any problems with the Pontiac Bonneville?
One problem is the blower control module which is like the resistor coils for old blowers is an electronic unit on the auto temperature control models. It sits on top of the air box next to the blower motor under the hood. The relay center needs to be loosened (1 or 2 bolts) and raised to access it. Available at Advanced Auto, etc.
Why is MY 1993 Bonneville not getting heat?
I have a 1993 Bonneville SSE. I was not getting any heat. I sent it to a local garage and they replaced the temp sensor and the programmer. The mechanic said that it wasn’t the problem and is stumped on why there is still no heat control. The mechanic is stumped with the problem and rigged something so now the heat doesn’t shut off.
What to do if your Pontiac Bonneville heater is hot?
Run car until fully hot and speed up motor to 2500 for a few seconds and repeat this 5 times to push water into heater core and get the air bubble out. #2: If radiator full when running motor is hot, are both heater hoses hot even with blower running at full speed.