Electrical System Related Problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (four problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Oldsmobile 88


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

1) Aug. 2000 generator failure 2) Aug. 2002 both rear wheel cylinders replaced 3) oct. 2003 coolant leaking : replaced leaking water pump. Intake manifold also leaking but not replaced at this time due to cost. 3. 8l v6   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Engine and other parts were replaced on April 3rd 2002. Vehicle takes 3-4 tries before starting. All communication lights illuminated on dashboard after it started up. 5-10 minutes into driving lights went out. Dealer was informed of problem.   Read details...

The Starter problem

Car overheated without any visible signs of this but the red area of the gauge then the check eng light came on. Pulled to side of the road, checked it got it cooled down, then proceeded to the very next rd to gas station for better view of what was going on.   Read details...


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



88 Service Bulletins
88 Safety Recalls
88 Defect Investigations