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1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Repair Question


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Asked on December 19, 2008

1996 Oldsmobile Achieva no start

Electrical problem
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva 4 cyl Automatic 75,000 miles

drove vehicle home and let it idle for a while and turned it off for about 20 minutes and then it wouldn't re-start. security light started flashing?
Avatar Asked by vargas

Answer

Replied on December 20, 2008

HI:
Does the key have an resister in it? If so, try a different key. If that doesn't help, the problem is most likely with the sensor in the steering column. It will require special testers to check it. Most likely, a dealer will be the only place to find the test equipment.

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