# \#lesabre **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/lesabre/1040.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Lesabre tranny issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-tranny-issues/205208)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-tranny-issues/205208 "2026-03-01T14:16:08Z")
The old winter car 98 Lesabre has been acting up recently. Monday when a few miles from home it started going between gears upshifting and downshifting and giving a decent clunk when starting from a dead stop, Checked t… --- ## [Lesabre rattling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-rattling-noise/194884)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-rattling-noise/194884 "2024-07-18T22:47:09Z")
For over a year this car used to make a noise that was a mix of a sound of rattling and chattering. It did this at 2 different situations. When coming to a normal stop only when almost fully stopped. If you took your foo… --- ## [Fuel tank pressure sensor question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-question/194800)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-question/194800 "2024-05-11T12:00:07Z")
Some of you may recall I used a tank from a 91 that had no set up for to put the sensor. So I’ve been going without it. It runs great starts good. Basically no problem but a slight annoyance. It runs out of fuel at a h… --- ## [No tail light license plate or trunk release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-tail-light-license-plate-or-trunk-release/192955)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-tail-light-license-plate-or-trunk-release/192955 "2023-10-14T01:13:35Z")
98 lesabre. I had problems w the starter last winter/fall. I haven’t driven it since march. With winter here soon I got it out. I have no tail light. But also license plate light or trunk release in the car. The release … --- ## [No cat, running RICH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-cat-running-rich/189980)
**Author:** [@jeff\_177189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_177189)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-cat-running-rich/189980 "2023-04-08T00:02:05Z")
'05 3.8 series 2. So someone cut off the cat while it was parked on the street, and so in the mean time while waiting to replace the cat, it’s got a temp pipe and is now I find it’s running super rich. Was 21 MPG now 13M… --- ## [Starter fried again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-fried-again/189306)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-fried-again/189306 "2023-03-09T02:30:30Z")
I was on here a few weeks with a no start no turn over problem with turned out to be the starter was bad. I got a replacement and been only 1 week and I believe the starter just got cooked again. It is a new battery an… --- ## [98 Lesabre no turn over, radio/heater no work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lesabre-no-turn-over-radio-heater-no-work/188925)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lesabre-no-turn-over-radio-heater-no-work/188925 "2023-02-17T02:35:31Z")
It was a few degrees above 0 last night. Today the car turned over to slow to start. I took the battery out and put a 6amp charger for 3 hours. The charger says its about 100% charged, if that is reliable. The batter… --- ## [98 Lesabre heater fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lesabre-heater-fan/188759)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lesabre-heater-fan/188759 "2023-02-02T01:03:11Z")
Heater fan works at times and times does not work. Once when I hit a good bump it started to work and yesterday I hit the top of the dash and it started to work. Once it kicks in it works perfect. --- ## [Permeability of a good flex pipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permeability-of-a-good-flex-pipe/185748)
**Author:** [@jeff\_177189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_177189)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permeability-of-a-good-flex-pipe/185748 "2022-08-12T12:35:15Z")
I just got a replacement flex pipe (a cat thief cut the most expensive pipe in the vehicle) and before installing, on a whim I capped one end with my hand and applied a few psi of lung air to the other and found that sur… --- ## [98 LeSabre Chime Error Help, Drained Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lesabre-chime-error-help-drained-battery/185670)
**Author:** [@Untouchablz\_181847](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Untouchablz_181847)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lesabre-chime-error-help-drained-battery/185670 "2022-08-06T22:59:44Z")
Hello, My Lesabre 3.8L started chiming as if I have the key still in the ignition when I turn the car off. The next day my battery was drained. I hear a small ticking sound near the console where you control AC and ra… --- ## [Rear passenger coil burst through footing, driver's looks like it's about to. 1999 Buick LeSaber](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-passenger-coil-burst-through-footing-drivers-looks-like-its-about-to-1999-buick-lesaber/184360)
**Author:** [@Sarcastro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarcastro)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-passenger-coil-burst-through-footing-drivers-looks-like-its-about-to-1999-buick-lesaber/184360 "2022-06-24T23:17:41Z")
Just had this happen to me while leaving for a friend’s house, my rear coil burst through its lower footing. Thankfully it was just a block from my own place. The entire undercarriage is rusted and I’m wondering how much… --- ## [Added small amount of trany fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-small-amount-of-trany-fluid/184122)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-small-amount-of-trany-fluid/184122 "2022-05-13T00:06:31Z")
Yesterday I was topping off the oil in a 98 Lesabre and as I started to pour it looked a bit red. I stopped. I believe someone put trany fluid in a bottle of that said oil. I would say I put in a 1/4 of a qt give or t… --- ## [No Spark 98 Buick LeSabre 3.8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-spark-98-buick-lesabre-3-8/180027)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-spark-98-buick-lesabre-3-8/180027 "2021-10-25T03:52:50Z")
98 Lesabre. The other day I drove it with not problems. I got to my destination no problems whatsoever. It sat for a few hours till I was ready to leave. Would not fire at all. The gas gauge doesn’t work the best. … --- ## [Can a new starter blow tail light fuses? (1999 Buick LeSabre)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-new-starter-blow-tail-light-fuses-1999-buick-lesabre/179636)
**Author:** [@natnizer\_177433](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natnizer_177433)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-new-starter-blow-tail-light-fuses-1999-buick-lesabre/179636 "2021-09-28T22:52:11Z")
TLDR: Could a new starter be causing my tail light fuses to blow? How dangerous is it to replace a 10 amp fuse with a 15 amp? Full story: I had my starter replaced last week, and shortly afterwards I noticed that my … --- ## [1999 Buick LeSabre problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-lesabre-problem/177345)
**Author:** [@Jafepf\_144731](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jafepf_144731)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-lesabre-problem/177345 "2021-06-15T00:28:51Z")
Good morning guys, having a problem with my 1999 Buick LeSabre with a 3.8 6 cylinder engine. I’m getting an engine code P 301 from my scan tool. Also reads 01/ 02 misfire I changed my plugs and wires thinking that would … --- ## [91 Buick Lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-buick-lesabre/168021)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-buick-lesabre/168021 "2021-04-09T00:32:53Z")
This car does not get driven much. Basically an extreme work beater. It sat for 11 months. Since getting it started up have had 2 problems. After driven a few miles it begins to run poor. Starving for gas. After … --- ## [91 LeSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-lesabre/175723)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-lesabre/175723 "2021-03-23T00:37:48Z")
It started running warmer than usual, just over 200. It takes longer to blow warm air by the heater than it used to, and after it does get warm it may turn cooler after a while. Today it started to get the the red area… --- ## [2003 Buick LeSabre P1811 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-p1811-code/171594)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 9:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-p1811-code/171594 "2020-11-22T09:37:03Z")
transmission hard shifts code is p1811 , so far cleaned MAF sensor added Lucas fix , if it happens again can I add 2oz OF SHUDDER ,I erased all codes and its OK going on 3 days ? --- ## [Why are my lug bolts breaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-lug-bolts-breaking/170288)
**Author:** [@vmlbsweber\_143747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vmlbsweber_143747)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-lug-bolts-breaking/170288 "2020-09-23T14:09:05Z")
I am having trouble with lug bolts breaking. Possible reasons? --- ## [2003 Buick LeSabre wiper motors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-wiper-motors/117698)
**Author:** [@TonyCopas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyCopas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-wiper-motors/117698 "2020-09-03T04:19:37Z")
I’ve had my 2003 LeSabre for a year and a half. I’ve put 5 wiper motors on it. Three remanufactured. Two new. The reman’s lasted 3 to 4 months. One new one quit after a week. I put a new one on this week. Two days later … --- ## [1998 Buick Lasabre will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-lasabre-will-not-start/169257)
**Author:** [@Jay-326](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay-326)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-lasabre-will-not-start/169257 "2020-08-31T18:18:52Z")
I have a 1998 Buick lasabre…65k miles. I was driving one day and it suddenly quit. I couldnt get it to start and I had to rent a trailer to get it home. In trying to diagnose the issue I found it had weak spark. I replac… --- ## [Car only leaking transmission fluid after driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-only-leaking-transmission-fluid-after-driving/169156)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-only-leaking-transmission-fluid-after-driving/169156 "2020-08-26T22:20:02Z")
Okay so I know this sounds weird, but my car only leaks transmission fluid after driving. I originally thought it was my pan gasket because I just did a fluid and filter change but it wasn’t. Also just replaced both CV a… --- ## [2005 Buick LeSabre airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-airbag-light/168628)
**Author:** [@dan16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dan16)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-airbag-light/168628 "2020-08-14T20:21:44Z")
Airbag light on with a code 53 --- ## [2002 Buick LeSabre blower motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-lesabre-blower-motor/168358)
**Author:** [@Ray33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray33)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-lesabre-blower-motor/168358 "2020-08-09T19:37:09Z")
Blower motor runs intermittently. Seems most affected by extreme inside the vehicle after sitting in the sun and by direct sunlight. If i park in the shade for a while the blower motor works more often. Funny thing is if… --- ## [High idle after cleaning throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-after-cleaning-throttle-body/168194)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-after-cleaning-throttle-body/168194 "2020-08-03T00:33:10Z")
Cleaned throttle body and now my car is idling high. I removed IAC valve and MAF sensor so they didn’t get damaged by the cleaner. Is this normal? --- ## [Replaced lower and upper intake and throttle body gaskets and cleaned a couple other things and now idle is high and fluctuating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-lower-and-upper-intake-and-throttle-body-gaskets-and-cleaned-a-couple-other-things-and-now-idle-is-high-and-fluctuating/168183)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-lower-and-upper-intake-and-throttle-body-gaskets-and-cleaned-a-couple-other-things-and-now-idle-is-high-and-fluctuating/168183 "2020-08-02T21:42:59Z")
I had to replace my lower intake manifold gasket so I ended up replacing the upper one and throttle body gasket as well. I ended up cleaning throttle body, MAF sensor (with proper cleaner), and fuel injectors. Car runs f… --- ## [What is right under the throttle body orfice? (Pictures included)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-right-under-the-throttle-body-orfice-pictures-included/168141)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-right-under-the-throttle-body-orfice-pictures-included/168141 "2020-08-01T19:52:01Z")
My throttle body is dirty as hell and whatever is under it is all clogged up! What is under the throttle body orfice and how can I unclog it? --- ## [2016 Buick LeSabre grinding noise after month in the garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-lesabre-grinding-noise-after-month-in-the-garage/167940)
**Author:** [@cuzzzzz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cuzzzzz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-lesabre-grinding-noise-after-month-in-the-garage/167940 "2020-07-28T15:01:34Z")
My car sat for over a month in the garage. When I started it and drove there was a sort of grinding noise that continued for a short time but got better. Was this due to the oil settling too much and not covering the m… --- ## [White noise when speakers are turned up all the way without playing audio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-noise-when-speakers-are-turned-up-all-the-way-without-playing-audio/167612)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-noise-when-speakers-are-turned-up-all-the-way-without-playing-audio/167612 "2020-07-21T19:11:53Z")
When my music isn’t playing and I turn up my volume, I hear a white noise that’s like a buzzing sound. My car still has its original stereo and speakers from 2002 so I’m wondering if the speakers or the stereo are the cu… --- ## [Grease on cv axle shaft transmission end?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-on-cv-axle-shaft-transmission-end/167584)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-on-cv-axle-shaft-transmission-end/167584 "2020-07-20T16:13:54Z")
Saw something on Scotty Kilmers YouTube where he puts extra heavy duty grease on the cv axle shaft that goes into transmission to make installation of shaft easier. Wondering if that’s safe to do or can it damage your tr… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/lesabre/1040.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=lesabre)