# \#century **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/century/2689.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [IAC Valve Symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iac-valve-symptoms/182252)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iac-valve-symptoms/182252 "2022-02-02T15:44:00Z")
Last year, I replaced my Idle Air Control valve because of stalling while idling. Could a defective IAC valve also cause excessively fast idle? Or, do I have to look elsewhere for the problem? --- ## [1994 Buick Century 3.1 v6 fuel pressure regulator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-buick-century-3-1-v6-fuel-pressure-regulator/180345)
**Author:** [@michael\_a\_kraft\_177958](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael_a_kraft_177958)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-buick-century-3-1-v6-fuel-pressure-regulator/180345 "2021-11-02T00:09:36Z")
The fuel pressure on my 1994 Century 3.1 V6 is low ( 35ish psi). It should be in the 47 psi range. I’ve replaced the fuel pump with no change. Now, I’m working on replacement of the fuel pressure regulator. It is an abso… --- ## [99 Buick sputters between 45-60 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-buick-sputters-between-45-60-mph/179601)
**Author:** [@travis.dougherty\_177412](https://community.cartalk.com/u/travis.dougherty_177412)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-buick-sputters-between-45-60-mph/179601 "2021-09-29T11:24:27Z")
Hello, my grandma left me her 1999 Buick Century. Runs and looks great, but it kicks and sputters between 45-60 mph, then is fine otherwise. I’ve changed the plugs, wires, coil packs, fuel filter, fuel pump, and I’ve cle… --- ## [Need to have my memory checked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-have-my-memory-checked/178774)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-have-my-memory-checked/178774 "2021-08-17T22:50:42Z")
Wife’s car that I very seldom drive 92 Buck Century. I went to the store earlier today it was raining so I had the lights on four headlight system did not notice until I turned into the parking lot that I had the high be… --- ## [AC works on cool days but not on hot days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-on-cool-days-but-not-on-hot-days/178195)
**Author:** [@ScttLee184\_164054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScttLee184_164054)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-on-cool-days-but-not-on-hot-days/178195 "2021-07-23T00:41:41Z")
yr 2003. I am having AC issues. late last summer, the AC stopped blowing cold air. This year, I filled it with refrigerant & 1 tall can just got it into the green. It ran pretty good for 10 days, then stopped complet… --- ## [Battery Choices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-choices/176803)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-choices/176803 "2021-05-17T07:03:34Z")
My 2005 Buick Century needs a battery. I shopped online and it seems the prices vary according to cranking amps. Does anyone know how much many cold cranking amps I need for this vehicle? Can anyone tell me what is meant… --- ## [Power Steering Leak in Buick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-leak-in-buick/111422)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-leak-in-buick/111422 "2021-05-11T17:10:01Z")
I recently noticed a power steering fluid leak in my 2005 Buick Century with 126000 miles. I added some Prestone power steering fluid with Stop Leak but had no results. The label on the bottle says it’s compatible with G… --- ## [Right Rear Brake Light Works, Right Rear Turn Signal Doesn't?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-rear-brake-light-works-right-rear-turn-signal-doesnt/64225)
**Author:** [@importedleafsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/importedleafsfan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-rear-brake-light-works-right-rear-turn-signal-doesnt/64225 "2021-05-08T18:38:05Z")
I have a 2003 Buick Century. The rear lights are dual-filament bulbs (low filament for running lights, high filament for turn signal/brakes). I noticed that the turn signal wasn't working on the right side, so I replaced… --- ## [Brake Warning Light Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-warning-light-issue/176398)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-warning-light-issue/176398 "2021-04-27T14:43:51Z")
Recently, a few times the brake warning light came on in my 2005 Buick Century but only when turning slowly into or out of a parking space. It goes off when I shut off and restart the engine and stays off during normal d… --- ## [DIY rack & pinion -1997 Buick Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-rack-pinion-1997-buick-century/176160)
**Author:** [@rmtz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmtz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-rack-pinion-1997-buick-century/176160 "2021-04-15T00:24:05Z")
My car need replacement of rack & pinion. Garage quoted me $722.00 for the unit and $275.00 to install. I found the unit alot cheaper online. Can I perform the labor myself? --- ## [Can't Identify an Air Hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-identify-an-air-hose/175615)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-identify-an-air-hose/175615 "2021-03-11T03:34:17Z")
I have a 2005 Buick Century with a 3.1L V6. There is a plastic air hose, about a half inch diameter, connected to the top of the intake air duct, between the mass airflow sensor and throttle body. The other end is connec… --- ## [Replaced IAC valve, but now a different problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-iac-valve-but-now-a-different-problem/175594)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-iac-valve-but-now-a-different-problem/175594 "2021-03-09T18:32:48Z")
I recently replaced the Idle Air Control valve in my 2005 Buick Century because it was shutting off after starting. Now, it starts OK but after driving for about an hour the idle speed increases and also starts to race. … --- ## [2005 Buick starts then stalls at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-starts-then-stalls-at-idle/175539)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-starts-then-stalls-at-idle/175539 "2021-03-09T01:10:34Z")
My 2005 Buick Century (3.1L V6) starts but quickly shuts off at idle. I have to rev up the RPMs for about 10 to 15 seconds to get it stay on at idle. By reading a post from another forum, I learned it has the symptoms of… --- ## [2008 Buick Century - sub for trans fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-century-sub-for-trans-fluid/172909)
**Author:** [@FannieB.Carpenter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FannieB.Carpenter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-century-sub-for-trans-fluid/172909 "2020-12-02T17:27:24Z")
Can I use another liquid if I dnt have any transmission fluid handy --- ## [1995 Buick Century anti-lock light went on, then all lights went off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-century-anti-lock-light-went-on-then-all-lights-went-off/168610)
**Author:** [@Grace48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grace48)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-century-anti-lock-light-went-on-then-all-lights-went-off/168610 "2020-08-14T19:59:10Z")
Out of nowhere, the “Anti-Lock” light on dash board came on. About one hour later, again the “Anti-Lock” light came back on, as well as the “Brake” light. At the same time, all of my lights went off, including the headli… --- ## [2003 Century Intermittently won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-century-intermittently-wont-start/167372)
**Author:** [@hopkir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hopkir)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-century-intermittently-wont-start/167372 "2020-08-13T02:55:50Z")
My wife’s car will no longer start. It was intermittently starting, but not now. When you turn the key, the power comes on, the dash lights light up, but when you turn it far enough to engage the starter, nothing. No cli… --- ## [Horn Just Won't "Shut Up"!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-just-wont-shut-up/167123)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-just-wont-shut-up/167123 "2020-07-16T15:57:04Z")
My 2000 Buick Century 3.1 L wouldn’t start, just the clicking. I was able to jump start it. The battery has been in the car 58 months, I do believe it is supposed to last 70 months. So I was trying to check for a paras… --- ## [2002 Buick Century won't start unless it wants to!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-century-wont-start-unless-it-wants-to/76156)
**Author:** [@ataloss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ataloss)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 9:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-century-wont-start-unless-it-wants-to/76156 "2020-05-20T09:55:47Z")
My wife owns a 2002 Buick Century and within the past year it has started acting very strangely. The engine will turn and turn and turn but never catch. At first, I assumed it may be the fuel pump. Where it was stranded … --- ## [2001 buick century reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-reliability/164326)
**Author:** [@drewdziewiatkowski\_167314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drewdziewiatkowski_167314)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-reliability/164326 "2020-05-16T13:26:04Z")
Hi, I’ve been looking at cars to buy as I will be turning 16 this month and getting my license in August. I was looking originally at cars around 5-6,000 dollars and found some good deals. recently my older brother has b… --- ## [Manually moving a power seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manually-moving-a-power-seat/159864)
**Author:** [@ScttLee184\_164054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScttLee184_164054)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manually-moving-a-power-seat/159864 "2020-02-28T10:18:53Z")
Is there a simple way to move a power seat forward on a 2003 Buick century that has a bad motor? I am definitely not mechanically inclined so the easiest way to to it is the best. Thanks --- ## [Power windows and power seats don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-and-power-seats-dont-work/159542)
**Author:** [@ScttLee184\_164054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScttLee184_164054)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-and-power-seats-dont-work/159542 "2020-02-25T20:48:53Z")
I just got a 2003 Buick Century Custom for real cheap (all I could pay). One of the previous owners was very abusive to the inside. Issues: 3 of the 4 window motors do not work so the windows drop. the drivers power … --- ## [Heater works while accelerating, blows cold when release gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-works-while-accelerating-blows-cold-when-release-gas/69530)
**Author:** [@courtneyredmond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/courtneyredmond)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-works-while-accelerating-blows-cold-when-release-gas/69530 "2020-02-13T12:36:38Z")
My 2003 Buick Century heater works fine while accelerating but as soon as I release the gas the air begins to cool, swiftly. I have had the radiator flushed and the coolant topped off but the problem persists. Any ideas? … --- ## [How to diy fix my buckled trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-diy-fix-my-buckled-trunk/157913)
**Author:** [@sseay2\_162949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sseay2_162949)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-diy-fix-my-buckled-trunk/157913 "2020-02-05T22:57:02Z")
Hi, So my daughter’s friend hit the back end of my car with our 4wheeler. Not hard, but hard enough to slightly buckle the trunk. It’s raised up about 2in give or take. I’m getting moisture and mold is beginning to gro… --- ## [Can I replace ruptured rear brake line 2000 Century?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-replace-ruptured-rear-brake-line-2000-century/80282)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-replace-ruptured-rear-brake-line-2000-century/80282 "2019-10-15T04:25:56Z")
On my 2000 Buick Century, the rear brake line on the passenger side ruptured at that flexing coil behind the gas tank and inside the rear crossmember between the wheels. I certainly would want to replace the entire run o… --- ## [2001 Buick Century - needs diagnostic help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-needs-diagnostic-help/150511)
**Author:** [@MELISSA07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MELISSA07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-needs-diagnostic-help/150511 "2019-10-11T23:32:37Z")
Its been running hot for 3 months. Recently someone said that my fan has stopped running. He ran a wire from another wire to the positive side of the battery for the fan to run. Now i can only drive one mile. Could it be… --- ## [2000 Buick Century low beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-low-beams/136629)
**Author:** [@russell57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russell57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-low-beams/136629 "2019-09-01T20:59:42Z")
low beams wont go on --- ## [HVAC Control Ignores Dual Temp Setting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-control-ignores-dual-temp-setting/147423)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-control-ignores-dual-temp-setting/147423 "2019-08-25T01:19:37Z")
I have a 2000 Buick Century Custom. (I tried to enter this into the vehicle make and model dialog boxes at the beginning of this post but it won’t work for me, although I got make and model into optional tags box .) It… --- ## [Car door stuck - won't open from either side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-stuck-wont-open-from-either-side/68834)
**Author:** [@jsd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-stuck-wont-open-from-either-side/68834 "2019-07-28T23:00:58Z")
The front passenger car door just closed and wouldn't open from either side. It is not locked, and lock is functional. Nothing budges. Husband uses this car as a rural mail delivery vehicle and drives it from the fron… --- ## [2004 Buick Century brake squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-century-brake-squeal/140201)
**Author:** [@MikeJager](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeJager)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-century-brake-squeal/140201 "2019-05-13T16:50:10Z")
I have a 2004 Buick Century that I replaced the brakes and rotors myself about a year ago. About 4 months ago I noticed a squeal coming from one of the front wheels when I brake. I believe the drivers side. If I brake ha… --- ## [2004 Buick Century will not start (after close proximity lightning strike)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-century-will-not-start-after-close-proximity-lightning-strike/135113)
**Author:** [@jevansturner\_148598](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jevansturner_148598)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-century-will-not-start-after-close-proximity-lightning-strike/135113 "2019-02-22T03:37:43Z")
Maybe it’s just coincidence, or maybe there was some EMP type of effect from the lightning strike. Lots of equipment inside the home was destroyed. Outside, the car was just a few yards from where the lightning strike ha… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/century/2689.md?match_all_tags=true&tags%5B%5D=century) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/century/2689.md?match_all_tags=true&page=2&tags%5B%5D=century)