# \#parkavenue **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/parkavenue/11121.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## ['96 Park Avenue Blower Motor Won't Shut Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-park-avenue-blower-motor-wont-shut-off/96305)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-park-avenue-blower-motor-wont-shut-off/96305 "2020-09-02T11:48:25Z")
The problem began with the battery going down slowly while the car sat. Then the blower motor wouldn't shut off, even with the key turned off. With the blower motor disconnected, the battery no longer discharges. I bough… --- ## [Driver door lock not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-door-lock-not-working/169205)
**Author:** [@Diesel689\_170267](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diesel689_170267)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-door-lock-not-working/169205 "2020-08-26T16:11:31Z")
My driver door won’t lock with power locks, manually, or with a key. I have replaced the rap relay and checked the driver door module fuse… All other doors lock and unlock fine. --- ## [2002 Buick Park Avenue thermostat failure questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-park-avenue-thermostat-failure-questions/167200)
**Author:** [@Rich56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich56)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-park-avenue-thermostat-failure-questions/167200 "2020-07-14T17:44:03Z")
2002 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 Liters \[Not Ultra\] My car overheated because the Thermostat failed. Can you answer some questions? When I was young, Thermostats failed in the open position thus the engine would run cold; … --- ## [1993 Buick Park Avenue wouldn’t start after serpentine belt change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-buick-park-avenue-wouldn-t-start-after-serpentine-belt-change/155882)
**Author:** [@Toddpratt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toddpratt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-buick-park-avenue-wouldn-t-start-after-serpentine-belt-change/155882 "2020-01-06T14:18:23Z")
My 93 Park Avenue Ultra broke the serpentine belt and put the temperature into the red I pulled into a O’Reilly’s and changed the serpentine only to find that the car would not start and stay running could it have jumped… --- ## ['96 Park Avenue Blower Motor Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-park-avenue-blower-motor-not-working/106808)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-park-avenue-blower-motor-not-working/106808 "2018-12-06T21:16:48Z")
The blower motor stopped working suddenly. I can make the motor work if I hit it directly with 12 volts. I traced the purple wire back to a module (15-72530 I think) under the relay box at the firewall (see image below).… --- ## [Can a machine tell you when a timing chain is failing? (1998 Buick Park Avenue)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-machine-tell-you-when-a-timing-chain-is-failing-1998-buick-park-avenue/126876)
**Author:** [@FatherPaul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FatherPaul)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-machine-tell-you-when-a-timing-chain-is-failing-1998-buick-park-avenue/126876 "2018-10-19T02:22:03Z")
Can one of a auto garage’s diagnostic machine’s check to see if my timing chain needs to be replaced? Also I want to purchase one of your three dollar booklets called, “10 ways of ruining your car without even knowing … --- ## [No start after thermostat replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-after-thermostat-replacement/124688)
**Author:** [@Marisha\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marisha_Lee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-after-thermostat-replacement/124688 "2018-09-12T16:05:34Z")
So moments after I commented to my passenger that my car was so old it was one of those ride it into the ground in flames scenarios, it overheated and refused to start. I think she heard me… We limped it home, changed th… --- ## [Knocking sound when I drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-when-i-drive/123048)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Ferguson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kent_Ferguson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-when-i-drive/123048 "2018-08-17T01:48:18Z")
I have a 2002 buick park ave that sounds like the brakes on the drivers side are about to fall off when I drive. I changed the caliper about 3 months ago, I just changed the bracket today. It sounds like something is gri… --- ## [1996 Buick Park Avenue Part Name Needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-part-name-needed/119555)
**Author:** [@jimmy\_mcgee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmy_mcgee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-part-name-needed/119555 "2018-06-21T03:37:07Z")
\[0612182012a\] My car released all of it’s refrigerant a few days ago. I Put some spare refrigerant in and tracked the leak back to the small hole in that top left cavity you can see in that picture of my a/c compressor. … --- ## [1995 Buick Park Avenue air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-park-avenue-air-conditioning/118177)
**Author:** [@Teri23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teri23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-park-avenue-air-conditioning/118177 "2018-05-27T21:51:32Z")
A/c won’t turn off when ignition is turned off --- ## [Very tight steering when turning right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-tight-steering-when-turning-right/117624)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Coomer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zach_Coomer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-tight-steering-when-turning-right/117624 "2018-05-19T02:56:44Z")
Got an 1987 buick parkavenue for a graduation gift from my parents (I knew it had mechanical problems but I wanted the car) when i try and turn the wheel to the right it’s very difficult. Absolutely no issue turning left… --- ## [91 Buick Park Avenue wont start in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-buick-park-avenue-wont-start-in-cold/111161)
**Author:** [@Chelsie\_Shell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chelsie_Shell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-buick-park-avenue-wont-start-in-cold/111161 "2018-01-12T03:20:39Z")
Hello, I’m stumped on this one. I bought a 91 Buick Park avenue about 2 years ago. It’s been really reliable and I’ve replaced a few parts but over all she runs great. I’ve replaced the starter, battery, idle air control… --- ## [Accelerate very slow and rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerate-very-slow-and-rough/110135)
**Author:** [@Henry\_fain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henry_fain)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerate-very-slow-and-rough/110135 "2017-12-09T05:15:06Z")
Hi I have a 1996 buick park ave from stop it accelerate very slow if i ease into the gas slightly it will speed up but very slow. If i press the gas harder it spits sputters and backfires it’s hard for me to accelerate f… --- ## [Leakage, just fixed my air compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leakage-just-fixed-my-air-compressor/108277)
**Author:** [@mypenskills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mypenskills)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leakage-just-fixed-my-air-compressor/108277 "2017-10-17T18:16:35Z")
So i had it fixed by a mechanic on craiglist, i know, know first mistake,but its because i had the alternator changed the starter, and jt still wouldn’t start, anyways now it runs problem is idk if this mechanic messed s… --- ## [2005 Buick Park Avenue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-park-avenue/103016)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-park-avenue/103016 "2017-09-25T04:49:28Z")
Parents have a 2005 Park Ave. In the last few months it has been acting goofy. Below are a list of things it has done. The seat is always set all the way back. 3-4 times it has automatically adjusted itself while o… --- ## [Replaced battery. Now car won't make a sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-battery-now-car-wont-make-a-sound/105891)
**Author:** [@Jonestyjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonestyjones)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-battery-now-car-wont-make-a-sound/105891 "2017-08-04T20:33:28Z")
My son had to repeatedly jump his Buick's battery. He finally replaced it, drove it for a day or 2. Now it won't start at all. It won't make a sound. No lights. No horn. Nothing. --- ## [1996 Buick Park Avenue AC Air Flow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-ac-air-flow/101699)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-ac-air-flow/101699 "2017-03-19T01:06:24Z")
When running the AC, there is no air coming out of the vents. It all comes out of the defrost vents at the windshield. I have been told it could be a vacuum leak but am not sure where to find it. Any suggestions are appr… --- ## [Check engine light flashing......again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-flashing-again/68272)
**Author:** [@flashing\_lights](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flashing_lights)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-flashing-again/68272 "2017-02-21T00:09:36Z")
Now I know I'm having problems when I go to start my car, and the check engine light starts flashing and my engine is idling really erratic. What could this be? I have a 2000 Buick Park Ave. I went to start it today and … --- ## [Supercharger on Buick Park Ave Ultra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/supercharger-on-buick-park-ave-ultra/75082)
**Author:** [@Dave11847](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave11847)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2016, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/supercharger-on-buick-park-ave-ultra/75082 "2016-11-27T04:29:11Z")
I have a 1993 Buick Park Ave Ultra with 127,000 mi and it has a rattle like noise in the engine. I took it to the mechanic and he said it was the supercharger and that if that went out the car would not run. I would li… --- ## [1996 Park Avenue Rear Bumper Oil Leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-park-avenue-rear-bumper-oil-leak/96708)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-park-avenue-rear-bumper-oil-leak/96708 "2016-11-26T23:39:11Z")
I have what seems to be oil dripping on the end of the tailpipe from above. It seems to be a petroleum product but I just don’t know of any oil back there. The wife recently backed lightly into another vehicle but no dam… --- ## [Red light on beside voltage meter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-light-on-beside-voltage-meter/96338)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-light-on-beside-voltage-meter/96338 "2016-11-03T21:17:51Z")
Most cars have either an idiot light or a volt meter. This 1995 Buick Park Avenue has both in the same pod. The customer complains that the red light comes on intermittently, but the voltage continues to read just abov… --- ## [Car skips going up hill or under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-skips-going-up-hill-or-under-load/96255)
**Author:** [@EarlD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EarlD)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-skips-going-up-hill-or-under-load/96255 "2016-11-02T01:29:26Z")
I have a 1995 Park Avenue 3.8 with 278,000 miles. Runs fine until about 3rd gear and 55mph when if under any load at all the whole car jumps and shutters. If not under load, like going up-hill, no shutter or skip and run… --- ## [1997 buick avenue quit running when it rains, no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-avenue-quit-running-when-it-rains-no-start/94496)
**Author:** [@mberbari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mberbari)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-avenue-quit-running-when-it-rains-no-start/94496 "2016-08-16T02:08:37Z")
This was a topic i came across on11/11/2001. There was no cure for the gentleman, and I wondered if he or anyone else has a solution for: Car drives excellent in dry weather, smooth, no hesitation. or misses. While drivi… --- ## [4T60E Transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4t60e-transmission-problem/93140)
**Author:** [@96avenue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/96avenue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4t60e-transmission-problem/93140 "2016-04-27T00:25:49Z")
My 1996 Buick Park Avenue had problems finding reverse. You would have to move the shifter in and out of reverse and get it in just the right spot to go into reverse. once it is going in reverse you can hear a slight tic… --- ## [95 Buick PA Climate Control Temp Flashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-buick-pa-climate-control-temp-flashes/90179)
**Author:** [@NateTayor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateTayor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-buick-pa-climate-control-temp-flashes/90179 "2015-07-19T04:00:02Z")
When I turn on the car the internal temp number flashes for about a minute. The AC blows cold and I haven't noticed any issues with the HVAC system. Why is it flashing? --- ## [1992 Buick no crank no start security light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-no-crank-no-start-security-light-is-on/89725)
**Author:** [@buickman3x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buickman3x)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2015, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-no-crank-no-start-security-light-is-on/89725 "2015-04-27T19:07:56Z")
I first thought my issue might be the ignition switch or maybe the neutral safety switch but through some knowledgeable help on this site I've come to realize that my issue appears to be from the anti theft system. I di… --- ## [1992 Buick Park Ave. no crank no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-park-ave-no-crank-no-start/89712)
**Author:** [@buickman3x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buickman3x)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-park-ave-no-crank-no-start/89712 "2015-04-20T08:25:29Z")
Car had been running fine and all the sudden turn the key and get nothing. Dash lights come on and there's a click in glove box but nothing from starter. I have 0V at ignition post on solenoid with key in start positio… --- ## [Potential Repairs to Well Kept Park Avenue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-repairs-to-well-kept-park-avenue/83754)
**Author:** [@NateTayor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateTayor)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-repairs-to-well-kept-park-avenue/83754 "2014-05-11T07:16:08Z")
My wife and I recently acquired her grandmother's car, a 95 Park Avenue. The car had under 53K miles on it when we received it from her last summer. We're not approaching 60K. The car was garage kept and driven very l… --- ## [1997 Buick randomly runs rough during rain and will not start the next day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-randomly-runs-rough-during-rain-and-will-not-start-the-next-day/84620)
**Author:** [@jandjean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jandjean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-randomly-runs-rough-during-rain-and-will-not-start-the-next-day/84620 "2014-04-17T07:22:52Z")
About 2 weeks ago my 1997 Buick Park Ave (115,000 miles) began running bad during a heavy rain storm. It was running fine. Then all of a sudden at a stop light the motor hesitated and wanted to stall. I nursed the gas pe… --- ## [2003 Buick Park Avenue 3800 Series II hard to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-park-avenue-3800-series-ii-hard-to-start/83802)
**Author:** [@jiminvegas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jiminvegas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-park-avenue-3800-series-ii-hard-to-start/83802 "2014-02-22T05:44:25Z")
The problem occurs under all conditions, cold start, hot start, weather doesn't play a factor. When you turn the key it will sometimes fire right away and then die or you'll have to turn it over for a few seconds. I no… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/parkavenue/11121.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=parkavenue)