Four problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. Dealership working on the vehicle now claims the instrument cluster needs to be replaced again.
Alternator - 2nd time that goes out in 3 1/2 years. Car bought in 1999 with less than 35000 miles, alternator went out with no warning at 37000 miles in 1999, and now again in Jan 2004.
Was driving approximately 45mph and alternator went out, causing vehicle to shutdown completely. Only warning was headlights went out prior to anything happening. Received a jump start & able to shift into gear. Once jumper cables removed vehicle died. Cosumer states once vehicle shut down there was no way to push vehicle off the road, due to no emergency side, also when the engine shuts down, the key can not be removed and the shifter will not shift out of gear.
The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump and brakes, and the interior lights were inoperative.
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| Ignition problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
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