Underhood Wiring problems of the 1996 Buick Regal

Three problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 1996 Buick Regal. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2003

When at a stop and without warning vehicle caught fire under the hood.

2 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2000

Burning smell, and smoke comes from under the hood of the car when ever the heat is being used. Or I have traveled over 50 miles. A rattling sound comes from the steering wheel or steering column when ever I make a turn. The sun roof just hums when ever the switch is pushed to open or close it, it doesn't work at all. (cannot open sun roof).

3 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 02/29/1996

Harness assembly replaced.




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