# \#bravada **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/bravada/2738.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2002 Oldsmobile Bravada](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada/179290)
**Author:** [@tucoramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tucoramirez)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada/179290 "2021-09-14T14:54:40Z")
What could be compatible with this? Have a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada with 125k miles. The AC fan sometimes goes out. We were not sure if it was the fan or the resistor going out, so I purchased (from Advance Auto Parts) H… --- ## [2002 Oldsmobile Bravada low idle and stall when AC is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada-low-idle-and-stall-when-ac-is-on/176641)
**Author:** [@tucoramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tucoramirez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada-low-idle-and-stall-when-ac-is-on/176641 "2021-05-08T05:37:30Z")
Car has 106,500 miles V6 AWD, the day I purchase a new battery the RPM went to 400-600. We switched it back to the old battery and the same thing happen, car will turn off. I could not get a reading, it could not read an… --- ## [Can't get half shafts to go back in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-half-shafts-to-go-back-in/117822)
**Author:** [@Oils\_R\_Us](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oils_R_Us)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-half-shafts-to-go-back-in/117822 "2018-05-22T15:52:21Z")
\[20180507\_200459\]! did everything put in it only fits half way won’t click in, any suggestions would be appreciated. --- ## [98 Bravada clinking noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-bravada-clinking-noise-when-accelerating/116590)
**Author:** [@Katbertolino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katbertolino)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-bravada-clinking-noise-when-accelerating/116590 "2018-05-02T12:00:54Z")
Truck is making a metallic clinking noise when accelerating only but not all the time. No lights are on and it just passed inspection 3 weeks ago. Could the heat shield be the cause? --- ## [Removing ignition coil on 1999 Olds Bravada](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-ignition-coil-on-1999-olds-bravada/84562)
**Author:** [@N-Wheezy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/N-Wheezy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-ignition-coil-on-1999-olds-bravada/84562 "2014-04-13T18:48:01Z")
I am simply trying to remove my ignition coil. I have removed both bolts, and just need to know if there are any other bolts or anything holding it in place. Can't seem to get it loose. --- ## [Gas Smell in cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-in-cabin/84086)
**Author:** [@emti309](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emti309)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-in-cabin/84086 "2014-03-16T01:42:35Z")
Recently have developed a strong gas smell in my 2002 Olds Bravada I have checked around getting no where fast I have been told the culprit maybe the fuel pressure regulator but with the engine running and I am under the… --- ## [97 Olds Bravada Suddenly Bogging Down/Not Shifting well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-olds-bravada-suddenly-bogging-down-not-shifting-well/74007)
**Author:** [@Xeno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xeno)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2012, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-olds-bravada-suddenly-bogging-down-not-shifting-well/74007 "2012-08-11T04:43:30Z")
I have a 1997 Olds Bravada with 170K miles. Engine was running fantastic up until three weeks ago. Suddenly engine is "bogging" down and transmission is shifting between gears at certain speeds (like it can't decide---us… --- ## [1997 Olds Bravada, Stall/Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-olds-bravada-stall-start/71394)
**Author:** [@cardocjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cardocjr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-olds-bravada-stall-start/71394 "2012-03-12T16:55:49Z")
1997 Olds. Bravada. 4.3L original engine. 217000 miles, maintained well (routine oil changes, fluid checks, etc) Intermittent stalls. When stalling, voltage found to drop to 0 even though radio, headlights, and dash l… --- ## [Tachometer Issue on 1998 Bravada](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tachometer-issue-on-1998-bravada/68802)
**Author:** [@mslagrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mslagrl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tachometer-issue-on-1998-bravada/68802 "2011-10-20T16:53:57Z")
I've been commuting roughly 100 miles round trip daily for work for the past month or so and other than the need for an oil change (I'm at about 6,000 since the last one, current mileage is 171900), my 98 Bravada has bee… --- ## [MAP sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/map-sensor/68775)
**Author:** [@jeff\_lowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_lowell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/map-sensor/68775 "2011-10-19T13:34:16Z")
where on the intake manifold would i find the map sensor(2000 Oldsmobile Bravada) --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/62317)
**Author:** [@wkihn27217](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wkihn27217)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/62317 "2011-03-07T04:59:23Z")
sears says my emmision won't pass because my check engine light will not come on when starting engine but it does go on when you only turn to the on position --- ## [Stabilizer Bar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stabilizer-bar/60131)
**Author:** [@mslagrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mslagrl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2011, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stabilizer-bar/60131 "2011-02-18T18:40:07Z")
I recently received a hand me down 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada. I recently had an oil change at a mass market place and the technician told me that my stabilizer bar was broken. Which was not unexpected as right before… --- ## [Bravada 2003 Smart Trek](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bravada-2003-smart-trek/60654)
**Author:** [@srhoades](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srhoades)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2011, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bravada-2003-smart-trek/60654 "2011-01-30T15:24:25Z")
The Smart Trek went out,still under warranty,94K miles. Dealer replaced the front differential. Car now has 151K and no 4WD. Local mechanic looked at it,said it wasnt engaging. Now What? --- ## [Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/60548)
**Author:** [@leafs85929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leafs85929)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2011, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/60548 "2011-01-28T05:52:35Z")
my 94 bravada is running like poop..I have replaced knock sensor,esc sensor,throttle position sensor,a compleate tune up including new coil and it still has a missfire and is slugish!!!! have had it to the shop 4 times i… --- ## [Flashing C.E.L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-c-e-l/60116)
**Author:** [@jlmudd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlmudd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-c-e-l/60116 "2011-01-19T00:32:20Z")
my C.E.L.(check engine light)flashes whenever the rpms are over 2000.i had it plugged in,and the code was for "random cylinder misfire" all this was after i changed plugs,wires,rotor,and dist.cap.what is going on? thank … --- ## [Olds Bravada AWD failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-bravada-awd-failure/57942)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-bravada-awd-failure/57942 "2010-11-24T22:16:43Z")
My brother unwisely bought a used Olds Bravada. Now it won't go into AWD--it is stuck in RWD with a warning light on. Is this likely to be an expensive repair? I've suggested he consider cutting his losses and just dri… --- ## [1999 Olds. Bravada Fuel Pump / Low gas / Clicking near glovebox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-olds-bravada-fuel-pump-low-gas-clicking-near-glovebox/57645)
**Author:** [@dricktm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dricktm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-olds-bravada-fuel-pump-low-gas-clicking-near-glovebox/57645 "2010-11-17T17:30:03Z")
I started hearing a clicking noise from near my behind my glove box on my 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada about a month ago when I turned the key to 'On', but before ignition. It would click 3-4 times and then I would start the… --- ## [No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/56045)
**Author:** [@aliceannez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aliceannez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/56045 "2010-10-06T19:59:29Z")
H E L P - WEATHER CHANGING ! 1999 6 CYLINDER OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SUBN BOUGHT "USED" IN 2006 @ 45,329 MILES --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/54462)
**Author:** [@jeff\_lowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_lowell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/54462 "2010-09-01T00:02:10Z")
my check engine light (2000 olds.bravada) has been on for a while(evap system).the light has recently started to flash ittermitenly.what could this mean? thanks for your time. --- ## [Bravada Rainy Day Blues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bravada-rainy-day-blues/52226)
**Author:** [@Greyknight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greyknight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bravada-rainy-day-blues/52226 "2010-07-21T16:37:44Z")
I drive a '99 Bravada (180K miles)that I generally like a lot. Trouble is of late than on nearly every rainy day it will not start. My mechanic "Joe" was an Olds guy and says, "I get that a lot." I have changed out di… --- ## [Air conditioning drain line plugged 2000 oldsmobil bravada](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-drain-line-plugged-2000-oldsmobil-bravada/50281)
**Author:** [@whidbey1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whidbey1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-drain-line-plugged-2000-oldsmobil-bravada/50281 "2010-06-14T13:08:23Z")
Hello where do I find the air conditioner drainon the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada ? --- ## [ABS problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-problems/50010)
**Author:** [@jeff\_lowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_lowell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-problems/50010 "2010-06-10T20:33:47Z")
how would you test an electro-hydraulic control unit to make sure it works properly? i don't seem to have very much pressure going to my back brakes. --- ## [Can a transmission fluid replacement cause a transmission to fail?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-transmission-fluid-replacement-cause-a-transmission-to-fail/49696)
**Author:** [@KerriLeigh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KerriLeigh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-transmission-fluid-replacement-cause-a-transmission-to-fail/49696 "2010-06-01T20:08:25Z")
I own a '98 Oldsmobile Bravada that recently had the fuel pump fail. In the process of replacing it, I had the SUV looked at by a couple of different mechanics. It was brought to my attention that the transmission was … --- ## [Power brake booster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-brake-booster/49622)
**Author:** [@jeff\_lowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_lowell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2010, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-brake-booster/49622 "2010-05-31T02:27:03Z")
i'm about to replace a power brake booster and master cylinder on a 2000 olds. bravada.could someone please tell me if there are any gaskets that i'll need to replace also(like where the master cylinder bolts on to the b… --- ## [Surprise Second Bill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surprise-second-bill/47637)
**Author:** [@aardvarkart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aardvarkart)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surprise-second-bill/47637 "2010-04-24T20:05:09Z")
Recently I had a lot of work done on my vehicle. I spoke to the mechanic early on and got an estimate for about $2000 to fix all the problems. The mechanic called me to let me know the vehicle should be done the ne… --- ## [Help - emergency brake stuck!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-emergency-brake-stuck/45572)
**Author:** [@ecoberry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ecoberry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-emergency-brake-stuck/45572 "2010-03-05T16:17:19Z")
We have a 2000 oldsmobile bravada and this morning, when my fiancee went to release the e-brake, the handle broke/released, but the brake is still engaged. Is there a way to manually release the e-brake? --- ## [1998 olds bravada smart trac 4 wheel drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-olds-bravada-smart-trac-4-wheel-drive/45468)
**Author:** [@dwsigman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwsigman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-olds-bravada-smart-trac-4-wheel-drive/45468 "2010-03-03T18:31:42Z")
4 wheel drive would not engage replaced encoder motor,then vehicle stuck itself in 4 wheel drive was told by dealer that the transfer case control module needed to be replaced,so we had it replaced did not solve problem.… --- ## [Transfer case cvontrol module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-cvontrol-module/44100)
**Author:** [@dwsigman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwsigman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-cvontrol-module/44100 "2010-02-08T18:13:49Z")
what is this item and how does it operate --- ## [Bleeding brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-brakes/44086)
**Author:** [@jeff\_lowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_lowell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-brakes/44086 "2010-02-08T14:47:50Z")
when bleeding the brakes(on a 2000 olds.bravada),or any vehicle,should you have the motor running,or doesn't it matter one way or the other? --- ## [Intermittent Electrical Problems 1998 Olds Bravada](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-electrical-problems-1998-olds-bravada/41544)
**Author:** [@simondean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simondean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-electrical-problems-1998-olds-bravada/41544 "2009-12-31T12:04:59Z")
My wife has a 1998 Bravada with 98000 miles. It is having intermittent electrical problems. Right now the turn signals MIGHT work for a flash or two, they might not. They might work for 10 blinks, then quit. They might n… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/bravada/2738.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=bravada)