Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88. The number one most common problem is related to the horn assembly (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition module (three problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Oldsmobile 88


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88

The Horn Assembly problem

My complaint is that when the weather is cold, my horn doesn't work until the whole steering wheel warms up, which can take up to an hour. The service department at my olds dealer is apparently aware of this because they advised the only thing I can do is to replace the $700+ air bag because all   Read details...

The Ignition Module problem

While driving 45 mph vehicles engine died for no reason. Dealer found a faulty code from vehicle computer.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

At 27 mph vehicle stalls. Took vehicle to dealer 4 times, cannot remedy problem.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Oldsmobile 88 model year vehicles:



88 Service Bulletins
88 Safety Recalls
88 Defect Investigations