Electrical System Related Problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva. 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 switch (three problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Oldsmobile Achieva


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Purchased vehicle in September of 2007, had already had instrument cluster replaced in July of 2006 at yark automotive in toledo, ohio. Frequently fails to start. Had battery and alternator replaced in October 2007.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

The consumer received recall notice #04v036000 (ignition switch). The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for repair on 10/11/04. The mechanic replaced relay switch but not the ignition switch. The vehicle was able to be started but will not turn off properly.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

My gm passlock system has been going on the fritz for well over a year now. Every fix would last a couple of months, weeks than go right back to no working. I keep getting lock out of of the car with the anti thieft. I have a 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva.   Read details...


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