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My car will crank but will not start.
Thanks for writing in about your 1994 Buick Roadmaster. There are many things that can cause a no start condition. You may want to have this thoroughly looked at in person by a professional before moving forward with any other...
93 Buick will not excelerate passed 30 put in new transmission hose and radiator. Can u please tell me what u think the problem is
Hi there. In some cases, when you have acceleration problems after changing a transmission hose, the issue is related to either an obstruction in the transmission fluid lines or the torque converter not receiving or having enough transmission fluid (slipping)....
My cooling fans and electronic climate control wont turn on...
Hello. The ECC unit will be one way to control the fans. There are other ways the computer does this as well. If the climate control (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-is-not-working-inspection) is not responding to the switch, then there is either an issue with...
How can I check if water pump is working
Make sure coolant is full (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/top-off-coolant). Start the car when engine is cold and let the engine idle. As the engine gets to operating temperature within 3 to 5 minutes, feeling the top radiator hose will start off cold and...
Car dies on exit ramp coming off interstate
Hello. I will be happy to assist you. I believe the problem you are having could be a result from a faulty mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) or a throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement). Each component heavily inputs on the air fuel ratio of...
Looking to upgrade header.
Hello. Typically having water in the headers is not a good sign. If the vehicle is not driven much then condensation can build up in them from short periods of running the engine. If the vehicle is driven often and...
Brake light not working
If your right side brake light is not working, it is possible that the bulb has simply burned out, or that there may perhaps be a problem with the vehicle's wiring. Usually replacing a bulb is a relatively simple procedure,...
Vibration in floor 1992 Buick Roadmaster
Hi there - yes, this is a driveshaft issue. It could be a worn u-joint (front) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-universal-joint-u-joint), or a worn driveshaft bushing in the transmission tailshaft housing. Either of these would cause loose motion and vibration from the driveshaft such...
Ignition, Starter, or something else?
Hi there. I understand how frustrating things like this can be. Base on what you've described, the year, and mileage of the vehicle it sounds like your battery has gone weak or failed internally. A good battery test with a...
Electrical signal to the injectors randomly malfunction
Hello. The issue you are experiencing is likely an intermittent crank position sensor failure. The crank position sensor is largely responsible for the fuel injector pulse because the pulse is alternated when the sensor passes certain points on the crank. If...
Car slightly jerks, stalls, and then restarts
Hello. A faulty coil pack is likely the cause of the issue you are having. A less likely cause could be a clogged fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement) or fouled spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement). I suggest that you have a technician inspect your...

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