Showing articles & questions for topic
Cutlass Supreme

Related questions

My ac/heater won’t turn on in my 1987 cutlass it was working yesterday but now nothing
Hi Johnnie. Thanks for contacting us tonight. If your AC/Heater will not turn on (meaning the blower motor), then it's likely that you have a blown fuse or damaged electrical relay that powers the blower motor is likely the cause....
radio not working
The blower motor only working on high speed is a common symptom of a failing blower motor resistor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-fan-resistor-replacement); but the fact the radio stopped working at the same time is unusual. It's possible that this could still be two...
Fuel not reaching engine.
The fuel pump and filter may be getting to the injectors but if the injectors are not opened then it would not start unless you sprayed starting fluid into the intake. The injector not opening means the crankshaft sensor is...
I have a 84 Cutlass supreme with a 305 in it i had some work done to it but when i put the car in reverse its stalling out.
Hi Seantez. Thanks for contacting us tonight. In most cases, when you shift into reverse and the vehicle stalls, it's due to damage within the valve body of the transmission. If your Cutlass Supreme is fuel injected, clogged injectors or...
What would cause my security light to come on in my 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Hello. Most of the time this is caused by a failure in the key sensor located inside of the key lock cylinder. Either the sensor itself fails or the wiring from the sensor located in the steering column fails. Most...
93 Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme won't start.
Hi there. Check the camshaft (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) and crankshaft (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) position sensors and make sure that they are plugged in. If the engine is cranking but not starting then the crankshaft position sensor could have failed. Also, check the mass air...
My four way and left turning signals don't flash
Hello - I suspect there is a bad ground or wiring damage on the left side wiring for the turn signals. The turn signals and emergency warning flashers use the same flasher unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/hazard-turn-signal-flasher-replacement), which explains why the right side...
Hard starting and clicking noise
The clicking noise is an indication of either a bad or discharged battery or a bad connection in the starting circuit. There are two circuits in every starting system: the primary circuit that is energized by the key, and the...
Creaking noise from the rear struts
You should have the suspension checked to make sure the noise is something that is not broken and is still safe to drive until you can get the part replaced. This way you are being safe.
Starter problem
This may be a question of a weak battery or potentially a failing starter relay. If there is a fast ticking sound when turning the key, it is likely that your problem may be a battery that is simply too...
power steering not working
You probably know this already, but I must mention that driving with the faulty power steering is very dangerous. This is definitely not an issue that can wait. The trouble could be in the power steering pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-pump-replacement), belt/tensioner (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement),...
Just did a tune up on my 84 olds cutlass supreme. 3.8. Afterward got a static sounds from stereo, then it died on the freeway
When you operated the car right after the tune-up, the coil somehow "found" a good enough path to ground for the ignition to function, but it was probably a high resistance path. That would have increased the load on the...
I drove my car, the car wouldnt turn off, and then when I got it to turn off it won't turn on. The dashboard lights come on but wo
It would most likely be caused by a bad ignition key cylinder or ignition switch. If you could not turn key to off then the lock cylinder may be binding or the ignition switch is bad.
My high speed on my blower not working new resistor motor is good what could it be the relay
Hi There, The resistor is what controls the speed of the blower motor, not the relay. The blower motor relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/blower-motor-relay-replacement) supplies power to this motor when you turn the switch to "on" that can sometimes fail. When this happens,...
Car oftentimes doesn't start, when it finally starts it doesn't stay running.
Hello there, many common faults will cause your 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme to have a hard time starting and die after it starts. You have done great in replacing the crankshaft position sensor, fuel pump, fuel filter, and ignition module...
Car will start and run fine, then all of a sudden die and not start, or start and die.
If the catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) is not working properly, it will cause the symptons you described, such as very poor fuel mileage, poor performance and a fuel smell as this is the raw fuel coming out of the exhaust. This...
Check engine light, ABS light on
Hello, thanks for writing in. If the check engine light is coming on and going off then usually it is not too serious. Most of the time this is caused by a sensor that is not reading quite right. The...
1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme won't shift out of Park
This is a common problem when the shift lock solenoid either isn't getting a signal or has failed, have a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, inspect and diagnose the problem (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-does-not-shift-from-park-to-drive-inspection).

Need a mechanic?

Our certified mobile mechanics make house calls in over 700 U.S. cities. Fast, free online quotes for your car repair.

Get a quote