# \#aurora **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/aurora/2886.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [No power to speedometer, odometer, driver information center heat or ac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-speedometer-odometer-driver-information-center-heat-or-ac/157486)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-speedometer-odometer-driver-information-center-heat-or-ac/157486 "2021-01-16T02:24:09Z")
Hey all, I just changed out my battery on my Oldsmobile Aurora and hours later, I have no power to my speedometer, odometer, ac or heater (blower no power) and my driver information center. I can’t find a blown fuse and … --- ## [2001 Oldsmobile Aurora - rusty strut worth fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-aurora-rusty-strut-worth-fixing/167319)
**Author:** [@reesapieper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reesapieper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-aurora-rusty-strut-worth-fixing/167319 "2020-07-14T17:54:09Z")
my strut rusted right through the trunk is it worth fixing --- ## [Battery drains when the car sits for 3 days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drains-when-the-car-sits-for-3-days/122294)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drains-when-the-car-sits-for-3-days/122294 "2019-03-23T16:44:14Z")
My friends, my 1996 Olds Aurora is draining my battery when it sits idle (not started) for about 3 days. I will say I bought a reman battery because the Aurora has a monster battery to handle the V8 Northstar which means… --- ## [Oil Pressure Falls at Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-falls-at-idle/107670)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-falls-at-idle/107670 "2019-03-20T12:31:10Z")
Hey Guys, I have a 1996 Olds Aurora V8 and I’m having a number of problems, but we shall focus on the most “critical”. My oil pressure bell/lamp is going off at idle when the weather is hot, it’s been up to 113 here rec… --- ## [One Electrical issue after another](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-electrical-issue-after-another/123804)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-electrical-issue-after-another/123804 "2018-09-01T23:46:13Z")
I need some electrical help. To save time, I know how to check a fuse, so please don’t simply reply “check your fuses”, there may be one I missed, but it’s more than fuses. My 96 Olds Aurora is becoming an electrical nig… --- ## [AC blowing cold on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blowing-cold-on-one-side/122293)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blowing-cold-on-one-side/122293 "2018-08-05T05:59:35Z")
Hey Guys, So the AC in my 96 Olds Aurora is blowing cold air on just the passenger side…I already topped off the freon myself, and the compressor is practically new. It’s plenty cold on the passenger side (if not very st… --- ## [Oil light on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-on/112327)
**Author:** [@JGR87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JGR87)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-on/112327 "2018-02-16T15:35:21Z")
Oil light is on but only when I hit the gas then it turns off. Recently had an oil change and filter change. I understand that the light isn’t for an oil change but I don’t understand why it only happens when I hit the g… --- ## [Dead battery, Alternator or Vampire Draw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-alternator-or-vampire-draw/111162)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-alternator-or-vampire-draw/111162 "2018-02-11T17:07:32Z")
Hey Guus, I’ve got a '96 Olds Aurora 4.0 Ltr V8 and if I let it sit for 2 days, the battery is dead as a doornail, hardly juice to light my dash. First thought is a dead cell, but it will restart after a jump, and even … --- ## [My Olds Aurora is misfiring and backfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-olds-aurora-is-misfiring-and-backfiring/110098)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-olds-aurora-is-misfiring-and-backfiring/110098 "2017-12-09T00:24:18Z")
Hey Guys Quick history, My car was backfiring last month, my shadetree mechanic changed out the plugs, plug wires, tranny filter oil and filter and the backfires stopped, they are back. My 96 Olds is backfiring when I … --- ## [Where to get fault codes scoped?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-get-fault-codes-scoped/109240)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-get-fault-codes-scoped/109240 "2017-11-15T02:56:17Z")
Hey Guys, I had my plugs changed and now my car runs terribly, like it’s only running on 5 or 6 cylinders instead of 8, including backfires. My neighborhood mechanic did the work, and ran a basic OBII test that said P03… --- ## [Olds Aurora 02 climate control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-aurora-02-climate-control/74539)
**Author:** [@Frosted\_Flake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frosted_Flake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-aurora-02-climate-control/74539 "2012-09-09T07:14:09Z")
My wife’s 02’ Olds Aurora climate control is acting up. When the car is started the blower delays running for minutes. Sometimes 5 to 15 minutes. The system works great once it’s up & running. What can cause this waiting… --- ## [Replacing the crankshaft sensor in an 02 olds aurora](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-crankshaft-sensor-in-an-02-olds-aurora/73979)
**Author:** [@G-love](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G-love)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2012, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-crankshaft-sensor-in-an-02-olds-aurora/73979 "2012-08-08T05:02:10Z")
My 02 olds aurora is giving me a trouble code for the crankshaft sensor and I'd like to replace it myself. I understand that it is located near the starter motor and I hear rumors that it's an easy job. Are these rumors … --- ## [Stalling 1998 Olds Aurora](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-1998-olds-aurora/60223)
**Author:** [@ss3757](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ss3757)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-1998-olds-aurora/60223 "2011-01-20T22:01:46Z")
3 mechanics can't find what is wrong but when I come to a stop sign or light my car stalls, not every time but a lot. Also, seems to happen more in cold or wet weather. So everytime I stop and idle I have to quick put … --- ## [Engine differences question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-differences-question/58439)
**Author:** [@kuviedog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kuviedog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2010, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-differences-question/58439 "2010-12-08T21:27:25Z")
I have a 1998 Olds Aurora that I absolutely love to drive. My problem is a major engine issue and have been advised by my family's mech. I'd be better off getting rid of the car. In looking to get a replacement engine… --- ## [Hosed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hosed/57499)
**Author:** [@terramr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terramr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hosed/57499 "2010-11-15T18:06:39Z")
I have a 2001 Olds Aurora and while I was putting "Sea Foam" into the gas tank (a stabilizer used for winter storage) the clear plastic hose (about 10" long and 1/2' in diameter) from the funnel fell into the gas tank. … --- ## [Can I save my paint job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-save-my-paint-job/56989)
**Author:** [@walt4918](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walt4918)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2010, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-save-my-paint-job/56989 "2010-10-30T18:47:16Z")
I have a 1999 Olds Aurora, black, whose exterior paint job is beginning to fail. I'm seeing the relatively early signs that the Clear Coat is disappearing in two spots on the driver's side. My estimation of what is happe… --- ## [Break Scrunching](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-scrunching/56870)
**Author:** [@ScttLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScttLee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-scrunching/56870 "2010-10-26T23:48:40Z")
My rear brakes make a scrunch (just like wet brakes) sound when I brake. It only happens when I am turning left and braking. Other than then, I have not heard anything. Any suggestions as what my cause this, and how t… --- ## [Door leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-leaks/52731)
**Author:** [@beve4610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beve4610)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-leaks/52731 "2010-07-31T03:34:39Z")
2001 Aurora olds great car but seems no one has this answer. Door carpets get soaked and flood into the car floor board, weep holes are clean, now this moisture problem is affecting windows and door locks. --- ## [Oldsmobile Aurora door speaker replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-aurora-door-speaker-replacement/50406)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-aurora-door-speaker-replacement/50406 "2010-06-17T15:02:05Z")
I have a blown door speaker in my 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5. I can get a double cone replacement speaker from Auto Zone for about 15 bucks and save a hundred or so...if I can figure out how to replace the old one withou… --- ## [Where do I charge the AC on a 1997 Aurora](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-i-charge-the-ac-on-a-1997-aurora/46816)
**Author:** [@postwc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/postwc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2010, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-i-charge-the-ac-on-a-1997-aurora/46816 "2010-03-30T11:57:02Z")
I have a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora w/4.0 V8 and I cann't locate the low pressure port to charge the AC. Can anybody help? --- ## [Even my Mechanic is stumped!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/even-my-mechanic-is-stumped/45592)
**Author:** [@dcw5f9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcw5f9)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/even-my-mechanic-is-stumped/45592 "2010-03-13T18:44:00Z")
I have a 2001 3.5 Olds Aurora. It keeps overheating. Mechanic has changed hoses(even to the heater core), changed the thermostat, checked the water pump, and tested the head gasket. All of that is now in good order, but … --- ## [Aurora computer problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aurora-computer-problems/45193)
**Author:** [@Potiphar\_Breen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Potiphar_Breen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aurora-computer-problems/45193 "2010-02-27T15:48:40Z")
I have two of these things, a '95 and a '97. I even bought the '95 after learning that they have a problem with the body control module. Every so often, it dies. Typically, the headlights flash rapidly as a relay buzzes … --- ## [Cold weather Tire Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-tire-pressure/41758)
**Author:** [@ScttLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScttLee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2010, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-tire-pressure/41758 "2010-01-30T18:10:52Z")
My tires recommend 30psi. This time of year I can have anywhere between -16F and 32F. What cold pressure should I have to insure that I will still have sufficient pressure in the below 0 temps to avoid flats? --- ## [Transmission jerks between 1st and 2nd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-jerks-between-1st-and-2nd/43340)
**Author:** [@ScttLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScttLee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2010, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-jerks-between-1st-and-2nd/43340 "2010-01-29T00:37:10Z")
My Olds 2001 Aurora 3.5 has hard shifting (jerk)from 1st to 2nd on accel and decel. The only times I have noticed it is when I have been on the highway for a long time. Pulling into a parking lot after getting off the … --- ## [2001 Aurora Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-aurora-transmission/42112)
**Author:** [@dpryan203](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpryan203)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-aurora-transmission/42112 "2010-01-10T05:04:57Z")
OH NO, that is what we hear all though, the car has high ratings. The transmission shifts rough sometimes and then just fine. Has 85,000 miles. Friend of ours said, sounds like valve body needs to be changed and cost a … --- ## [2001 Oldsmobubble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobubble/41664)
**Author:** [@PoppyRay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PoppyRay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobubble/41664 "2010-01-02T15:45:01Z")
I have a somewhat lousy Aurora with a fine running engine but with all the usual faults with idiot sensors, etc. It also has non-working AC. Is there somewhere to download a repair manual so I can attempt repairs rather … --- ## [2001 Oldsmobile Aurora](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-aurora/41513)
**Author:** [@cmj1988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmj1988)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-aurora/41513 "2009-12-30T10:31:28Z")
I have a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora with the 3.5L V6. I was able to within a very reasonable time change the front valve cover gasket, but I am now stuck attmepting to change the rear valve cover gasket. I'm not sure if it… --- ## [Oil leak, all over subframe, possible causes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-all-over-subframe-possible-causes/41349)
**Author:** [@cmj1988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmj1988)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2009, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-all-over-subframe-possible-causes/41349 "2009-12-27T22:03:35Z")
So I was discussing this amongst friends. It's not leaking a lot, just a few more drips more than ignorable. Anyway some conclusions we drew are either a leaky oil pan gasket or, worst case, a leaky rear main seal. Th… --- ## [Does anyone know how much this mite cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-much-this-mite-cost/40940)
**Author:** [@newandimproved2009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newandimproved2009)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2009, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-much-this-mite-cost/40940 "2009-12-19T01:26:40Z")
It is a 1995 oldsmobile aurora with a 4.0 liter motortha thas 117000 miles on the car.There are a few things it still needs, needs a motor mount...causing it to vibrate while driving on the road... has a oil leak....comm… --- ## [Gas tank has leaks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-has-leaks/39077)
**Author:** [@Postal969](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Postal969)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2009, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-has-leaks/39077 "2009-11-06T15:11:02Z")
I have a '99 Aurora with 142K. Lately I've noticed a gas odor when I get out. Brought it to my mechanic; he said the gas lines were "weeping." There are also a few spots on my driveway that I think are probably gas. My… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/aurora/2886.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=aurora)