Looking into park lock switch or other ignition switch which is preventing the car from starting. Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. Download your free pdf file of the 2003 oldsmobile alero on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Easily cuts off when portable phone charger is in place or if radio is on after 5 minutes with discontinuing engine. Oldsmobile alero recalls auto recalls for consumers. How to reset your 2002 oldsmobile alero security alarm youtube. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 oldsmobile alero based on all problems reported for the 2003 alero. This seems to work well for an extended period of time, because i havent had to do it since the end of january. The oldsmobile alero was a midsize car that was produced by general motors for its oldsmobile division from 1999 to 2004.
While driving various speeds, all the warning indicators illuminated. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when youre on the road. The consumer stated he had to keep the key in the ac mode for 10 minutes, with the security light blinking, before the vehicle would start. The 2003 oldsmobile alero has 36 problems reported for passlock problem. The 2003 oldsmobile aleros second most commonly occurring problem is the failure of the turn signal switch. Page 3 2001 oldsmobile alero owner s manual litho in u.
The most common problem with the 2003 oldsmobile alero is the failure of the passlock sensor in the ignition lock cylinder. Oldmobile alero workshop manual 2000 oldmobile alero brochure 2002 oldmobile alero workshop manual 1996 oldmobile alero owners manual 2002. The ignition switch was replaced on april 16, 2014. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. Page 3 2001 oldsmobile alero owners manual litho in u. Turn the ignition to the off position after the security light stops flashing or goes off completely. Buy products related to oldsmobile alero ignition switch products and see what customers. The 2003 saturn ion 3 is equipped with the passlock antitheft system. It was a 2003 oldsmobile alero gx coupe with the 2. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to activate and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. In that time a clip for the manual drivers window broke twice and the window came out of the track.
The contact replaced the ignition switch and the vehicle was repaired. Oldsmobile alero owners have reported 50 problems related to car will not start under the electrical system category. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 18883274236 tty 18004249153, or go to. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall repair issues.
Replace ignition switch wiring harness with 9803 pontiac grand am,wiring harness in alero inferior, go to salvage yard cut harness from grand am or grand prix, malibus work to but its as bad as the alero, splice and solder used ign. Consult your service manual for antitheft system repair instructions. Installing the resistor in the harness only bypasses one component of passlock, the halleffect magnetic sensor in the ignition switch, which is the culprit in probably 9095% of the problems with passlock, and since you say the ten minute wait with ignition on clears your no start problem, its very likely thats the case with yours also. Ten problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2003 oldsmobile alero.
The alero was introduced in 1998 as a 1999 model to replace the entrylevel achieva and cutlass, and went into production in april 1998. Also customer support over the email, and help to fix your car right the first time if you are interested in purchasing a cd of the manual, please contact us. Canadian owners you can obtain a french copy of this manual from your dealer or from. Automobile oldsmobile 2003 alero owners manual 354 pages automobile oldsmobile 2004 alero owners manual 360 pages. General motors, gm, the gm emblem, oldsmobile, the oldsmobile rocket emblem and.
Recalls dont cost anything to get fixed, but those free repairs may only be available for a limited time. Used 2003 oldsmobile alero sedan pricing for sale edmunds. How to troubleshoot the security of an olds alero it still runs. Nine problems related to ignition have been reported for the 2003 oldsmobile alero. One of the most common problems associated with the oldsmobile alero is a malfunctioning vehicle security. Free lockout assistance free deadbattery assistance free outoffuel assistance free flattire change emergency towing 1800442olds for vehicles purchased in canada, call 18002686800 that provides in an emergency. Apdty 0358 ignition lock cylinder assembly includes new keys and passlock. Oldsmobile silhouette 2003 troubleshooting service repair owners maintenance workshop factory fsm pdf manual disclosure. The used 2003 oldsmobile alero sedan is offered in the following styles. Feb 01, 2015 2003 oldsmobile alero 2003 oldsmobile alero 2003 oldsmobile alero owners manual 2003 oldsmobile alero bumper cover replacement 2003 oldsmobile alero mpg 2003 oldsmobile alero wont start 2003. I just purchased this car and it has no owners manual.
Follow the directions as described in the owners manual about the passlock system. Turns out it needed a new ignition switch along with all other necessities that go with it to the tune of. Also, none of the gauges and dash lights worked, the fuel pressure regulator and head gasket were replaced. Intermittent problems starting, the engine will turn over but wont stay started. The worst complaints are accessories interior, electrical, and engine problems. Many times with children in the car have been stranded when car would not start. The alero was designed to be a smaller, sporty performance car, and was actually quite successful when it came to sales, easily selling more than 500,000 models during the short cycle. The national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa has issued 3 official recalls for the 2003 oldsmobile alero. With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. I switched out the turn signal switch combo once already, and i continue to have the same problem. The 2003 oldsmobile alero s second most commonly occurring problem is the failure of the turn signal. Screwed onto the cylinder block of the engine, usually below the intake manifold, knock sensors detect if the outbreak of the mixture in the cylinders of the engine.
Oldsmobile alero questions ignition lock and switch. To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of oldsmobile alero based on all problems reported for the alero. View and download oldsmobile 2003 alero owner s manual online. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed without warning.
Oldsmobile alero questions ignition lock and switch cargurus. My signal lights do not always work, when they do, all the lights in the outaide work. Replace your wornout or faulty component with this quality replacement from wve. Jul 21, 2017 oldsmobile alero 2003 fuse box diagram. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalling and not starting several times also ignition key issues. Heres a company that has pages and adescription of how to reprogram the ignition switch on gm vehicles for a smallfee. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the security light illuminated. This causes the security system to prevent the car from starting. There is a built in security switch on the ignition that will lock out the fuel if someone tries to jimmy your ignition or steal your car. Automobile oldsmobile 2003 alero owner s manual 354 pages automobile oldsmobile 2004 alero owner s manual 360 pages. My used 2003 olds alero has the same issues with turn signals. The third most common problem with the 2003 oldsmobile alero is the failure of the front window sash brackets. When the signal lights do not work, however, if i push the hazard button, the signal lights will then again start to work. Feb 17, 2008 2003 olds alero wont start or even turn over.
Oldsmobile alero owners have reported 19 problems related to wiring under the electrical system category. All aleros were built in the united states at lansing, michigan. The problem is usually caused by the security module, which is part of the ignition lock module. This causes the turn signal to flash when the switch is in the off position. For vehicles purchased in canada, call 18002686800 bumpertobumper 3years36,000 miles 60 000 km limited warranty. Resetting your car alarm recall websites please have your battery checked, this issue occurred more when i had a weak battery, and. General motors llc gm notified the agency on july 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 20002005 chevrolet impala and monte carlo, 1997 2003 chevrolet malibu, 20042005 malibu classic, 19992004 oldsmobile alero, 19982002 oldsmobile intrigue, 19992005 pontiac grand am and 20042008 pontiac grand prix vehicles. The contact mentioned that the failure caused the engine to shut off as the vehicle. How to replace an ignition switch in a oldsmobile alero. If your have problems with your impala not starting, change the ignition switch, easy to. View and download oldsmobile 2003 alero owners manual online. The dealer stated that the lock cylinder and the ignition switch failed. Oldsmobile alero questions the turn signals quit and i cant find a. The consumer stated several times the vehicle left her, as well as her son stranded.
How to re program a gm keyless entry car remote buick chevy cadillac. Ignition switch problems of the 2003 oldsmobile alero. Replacement of the lock cylinder corrects the problem. I have a 2002 alero with the same problem of the security light starts blinking if i try to start the car to fast or if it doesnt start on the first try. Bought the 2003 alero oldsmobile in march 2007, not realizing the ongoing problems with the stalling and not starting issues. At one point we did test the ignition switch per the haynes manual and it did. The most recently reported issues are listed below. According to the manual you have to turn the ignition off and the back to the on position and leave it there for ten minutes. Our list of 17 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2003 oldsmobile alero. Oldsmobile alero car will not start problems part 1. Canada limited for oldsmobile division whenever it appears in this manual. Fuelpump problems in my 2003 oldsmobile alero fixya.
The consumer requested reimbursement for the expenses incurred pertaining to the replacement of the ignition switch. A dependable oldsmobile alero ignition switch is required to start your sedan, as it transmits the signal from your key to your starter relay when you first fire it up. The oldsmobile alero was a compact vehicle manufactured for six years, between 1999 and 2004. Instrument panel fuse box drivers side oldsmobile alero fuse box instrument panel drivers side. Oldsmobile alero startingstalling problems page 2 car. Oldsmobile alero 2003 fuse box diagram auto genius. They are broken down into step bystep detailed instructions.
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