# \#alero **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/alero/105.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.2L transmission slip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-oldsmobile-alero-gl-2-2l-transmission-slip/197589)
**Author:** [@Wonkradar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wonkradar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-oldsmobile-alero-gl-2-2l-transmission-slip/197589 "2024-10-13T22:33:43Z")
I just bought a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero with over 245k miles on it for super cheap, fully aware that it would have issues. It was owned previously by a driving school that did keep up with maintenance, it’s in really good … --- ## [Starter Installation Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-installation-question/184401)
**Author:** [@Sakari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sakari)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-installation-question/184401 "2022-06-01T00:17:57Z")
Greetings, I’m installing a starter for an Oldsmobile Alero 2002 3.4L V6, and I’ve run into a curious situation where there are 3 wires but only 2 posts to connect them to. It looks pretty clear that the small wire goe… --- ## [Alero wont cold start unless I use starting fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alero-wont-cold-start-unless-i-use-starting-fluid/123130)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Breiding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan_Breiding)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alero-wont-cold-start-unless-i-use-starting-fluid/123130 "2020-10-25T13:00:57Z")
I have a 2002 Olds Alero 3.4, 140,000 miles. My issue is my car will crank and wont start. I initially thought it was a security issue so I had Milzy Motorsport remove the security out of my pcm and still no luck. Howeve… --- ## [O4 Alero 2.2 Busted trans pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o4-alero-2-2-busted-trans-pan/167329)
**Author:** [@ryan\_k\_169106](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan_k_169106)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o4-alero-2-2-busted-trans-pan/167329 "2020-07-18T07:15:43Z")
Following behind a box truck on the interstate and its drive shaft fell off, I had no choice but to run over it. It busted up the trans pan pretty good and even got the cat a little too. My concern is the mounting surfa… --- ## [Car will only start with starting fluid on cold startup, runs fine, and starts fine when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-only-start-with-starting-fluid-on-cold-startup-runs-fine-and-starts-fine-when-warm/112170)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-only-start-with-starting-fluid-on-cold-startup-runs-fine-and-starts-fine-when-warm/112170 "2020-02-02T14:08:36Z")
My 2002 Oldsmobile Alero (3.4L V6) has developed this issue where it will only start with starting fluid when it is cold, but once it starts it runs normally, and it will start up just fine if it is still warm. It feels … --- ## [1998 Oldsmobile Alero - which odometer reading?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-alero-which-odometer-reading/151150)
**Author:** [@Dawnkinker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dawnkinker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-alero-which-odometer-reading/151150 "2019-10-21T14:18:02Z")
How do I know actual odometer reading on a car one number reads over 334000 and other number reads 228832 --- ## [2001 Oldsmobile Alero - finding a shop to repair the water pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-alero-finding-a-shop-to-repair-the-water-pump/135291)
**Author:** [@Kevin46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin46)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-alero-finding-a-shop-to-repair-the-water-pump/135291 "2019-02-24T17:39:49Z")
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL, 97,407 mileage. Coolant light was on, went to repair shop, water pump needs to be replaced. They won’t do it, they wanted it done by certified repair shop, they do not have the tool to do it. … --- ## [2002 Oldsmobile Alero - security no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-alero-security-no-start/133594)
**Author:** [@KathyCoopman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyCoopman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-alero-security-no-start/133594 "2019-01-30T14:13:16Z")
Are there any recalls for the company to fix the security no start issue ? Just in the last three weeks I have had to do the re set on security like 5 times with the turn key to on for ten minutes before it will start. I… --- ## [Possibly flooded 2000 Oldsmobile Alero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possibly-flooded-2000-oldsmobile-alero/133236)
**Author:** [@Darrinpratcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrinpratcher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possibly-flooded-2000-oldsmobile-alero/133236 "2019-01-24T13:21:59Z")
Hw do you get a car bk started that possibly flooded due to constantly attempting to start it --- ## [2003 Oldsmobile Alero dies right after start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-oldsmobile-alero-dies-right-after-start/132018)
**Author:** [@Sharon\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon_M)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-oldsmobile-alero-dies-right-after-start/132018 "2019-01-05T07:48:56Z")
My 03 Oldsmobile alero 2.2l ecotec will start then die right away. Today I changed the fuel pressure regulator, fuel filter, air filter and still does the same thing but I put starting fluid in the manifold and it starte… --- ## [2004 Oldsmobile Alero cranks but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-oldsmobile-alero-cranks-but-won-t-start/130984)
**Author:** [@SandiMcdowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandiMcdowell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-oldsmobile-alero-cranks-but-won-t-start/130984 "2018-12-17T17:03:30Z")
My 2004 alero olds cranks but dont start up on the first try so I would press the gas pedal while starting.Will this do damage.Also sometimes I notice smoke coming from hood of car when it starts. --- ## [2005 Oldsmobile Alero won’t hold a charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-oldsmobile-alero-won-t-hold-a-charge/127717)
**Author:** [@Steve38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve38)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-oldsmobile-alero-won-t-hold-a-charge/127717 "2018-10-28T20:29:24Z")
My car battery will not hold a charge. I have had 5 batteries put in and they are dead within 2 days unless I start the car EVERYDAY. No mechanic seems to know why. one replaced the fuel pump and no difference. They supp… --- ## [Car wont start after driving it and turning it off .. have to wait up to 2 hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-driving-it-and-turning-it-off-have-to-wait-up-to-2-hours/119176)
**Author:** [@James\_Stapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_Stapp)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-driving-it-and-turning-it-off-have-to-wait-up-to-2-hours/119176 "2018-10-15T17:34:58Z")
i have a very frustrating problem i need some help with. car: 2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4 liter 6 cylinder 170k if i drive anywhere and turn off the car, it will not start again for up to 2 hours… which makes it … --- ## [Wrong spark plugs!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-spark-plugs/124715)
**Author:** [@Nikki\_Stevens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nikki_Stevens)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-spark-plugs/124715 "2018-09-11T02:56:12Z")
My car started missing. Had the computer read and it stated failure in cylinder #3 and ignition coils. Replaced spark plugs, boots, and ignition coils. Started and it ran worse than before. Figured out that they gave me … --- ## [Misfire and engine knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-and-engine-knock/72060)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-and-engine-knock/72060 "2018-08-07T13:15:24Z")
My mom's 2003 Alero has had a bad catalytic converter for the last few years.. at least that's what she was told when she took it to the shop. The engine light (P0420 threshold below efficiency) has been on over the last… --- ## [2002 Oldsmobile Alero clunk at bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-alero-clunk-at-bumps/122170)
**Author:** [@ken26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-alero-clunk-at-bumps/122170 "2018-08-04T00:28:14Z")
i have a clunk on the passenger side front when i hit the gas go over bumps and turn the wheel or hit the brakes i checked the ball joints control arm every thing looks good and is solid it sounds like the strut spring --- ## [2002 Oldsmobile Alero torque rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-alero-torque-rod/118438)
**Author:** [@karenscism](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karenscism)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-alero-torque-rod/118438 "2018-05-31T20:03:37Z")
I need a trunk lid torgue rod for 2002 olds Alero --- ## [2004 Oldsmobile Alero ECU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-oldsmobile-alero-ecu/117228)
**Author:** [@Courtneymcspadden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Courtneymcspadden)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-oldsmobile-alero-ecu/117228 "2018-05-12T15:43:56Z")
I have no idea of where my ecu is. Nor real idea on the programming of it eithet. 2004 alero she run so well. This not starting cause of ecu codes is bad. I need help. --- ## [Water pump nightmare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-nightmare/107436)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-nightmare/107436 "2017-09-02T23:05:04Z")
I have a 2000 Alero with a 2.4L Twin Cam (NOT the Eco engine) with a leaking water pump. (Steady drip while running) I have “heard” there is a way to remove it WITHOUT tearing the whole car apart… I know I have to take s… --- ## [2001 Oldsmobile Alero cylinder 1 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-alero-cylinder-1-misfire/105095)
**Author:** [@jonathan\_mangol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonathan_mangol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-alero-cylinder-1-misfire/105095 "2017-06-19T17:49:07Z")
I have a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. It started idling and driving rough yesterday. It has trouble with the rpm and acceleration when driving so I ran a scan and it came up as a cylinder 1 misfire. I changed all the plugs, wi… --- ## [Car hard to start sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hard-to-start-sometimes/104035)
**Author:** [@jjmalove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjmalove)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hard-to-start-sometimes/104035 "2017-05-18T03:52:35Z")
Hello, Vehicle is Oldsmobile Alero 2004, 3.4L V6, 160000 miles. I've been having intermittent problems starting my car lately, maybe over the last month or so. What happens is when I turn it to Start it will crank a… --- ## [Weird Heating/Cooling issue with AC Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-heating-cooling-issue-with-ac-off/102835)
**Author:** [@jjmalove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjmalove)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-heating-cooling-issue-with-ac-off/102835 "2017-04-11T14:09:06Z")
Hello, I've got an issue with my Alero that has me stumped. So right now where I live the outside air temp is cool, maybe 50 degrees. My car has an AC On/Off button, and a temperature dial. With my AC off, and my t… --- ## [PO128 Coolant Thermostat code fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po128-coolant-thermostat-code-fix/99232)
**Author:** [@jjmalove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjmalove)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po128-coolant-thermostat-code-fix/99232 "2017-01-31T14:17:54Z")
Hello, Oldsmobile Alero, 2004, 3.4L V6. I noticed a few days ago that PO128 had popped up and looks like its been tripped a while. I have another code PO401 that I have been tackling for months to no avail, so check… --- ## [2004 Oldmobile Alero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-oldmobile-alero/98467)
**Author:** [@hrandall92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hrandall92)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-oldmobile-alero/98467 "2017-01-14T00:39:28Z")
My alero had the driver side window components replaced and now my flashlights don't work . Now mind you, they were working before all this happened and my taillights DO work. What's wrong? --- ## [Old car long trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-long-trip/96329)
**Author:** [@calhoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calhoon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-long-trip/96329 "2016-11-21T21:28:54Z")
Was planning on taking our old alero on a trip a couple states over. Eight hours one way. Car only has 115k miles on it. However, it's 16 years old. Would you be apprehensive about taking a car this old on such … --- ## [2002 Alero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-alero/93139)
**Author:** [@Unsure16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unsure16)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-alero/93139 "2016-04-28T06:42:53Z")
Hello All. I will begin by saying I do not know the proper terminology when it comes to cars, so I will apologize in advance. So, I have a 2002 Alero with 124,000 miles and it's been giving me problems lately. Sometim… --- ## [Need a New Front Subframe on Alero '99](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-new-front-subframe-on-alero-99/90420)
**Author:** [@suko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suko)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-new-front-subframe-on-alero-99/90420 "2015-07-01T04:19:06Z")
Hi, I went to my local Midas today to have my (1999 Oldsmobile Alero V6 3.4L) car checked out for a strange noise in my front left tire area, and I don't remember all the technical things they said (I'm definitely not a … --- ## [Need tranny tech help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-tranny-tech-help/89662)
**Author:** [@sleak300z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sleak300z)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-tranny-tech-help/89662 "2015-04-15T03:29:31Z")
I have a 99 alero 3.4L, which came out of a 01 impala, and I have replaced the tranny about 2 yrs ago, w/ 1 from a 03 Grand AM. So, my drive chain broke in the tranny, 243k miles, not bad for wear and tear,huh? Anyway, m… --- ## [2001 Oldsmobile Alero rattles and clunks around town](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-alero-rattles-and-clunks-around-town/82479)
**Author:** [@ingenuity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ingenuity)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-alero-rattles-and-clunks-around-town/82479 "2014-02-21T07:22:50Z")
I'm trying to fix an 2001 Alero that has no obvious problem other than being driven hard through potholed Seattle streets. The steering is a bit sloppy and there are mechanical rattles (not like loose tin, but heavier me… --- ## [Replaced a fuel filter, ran great then a week later...died again like its the fuel filter...help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-a-fuel-filter-ran-great-then-a-week-later-died-again-like-its-the-fuel-filter-help/83589)
**Author:** [@angiemarie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angiemarie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-a-fuel-filter-ran-great-then-a-week-later-died-again-like-its-the-fuel-filter-help/83589 "2014-02-18T22:41:11Z")
I have a broken gas gauge so i pretty much run it until its empty. Has been fine but just died about a week ago. Nothing else was wrong with it. Worked and ran great after for about a week then i went to start and it did… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/alero/105.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=alero)