Air Conditioner problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Three problems related to air conditioner have been reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2003

1) after purchasing the car I had it to the dealer at least 4 times for a body module malfunction. 2) ignition switch went bad could not start car, had to be towed, took two attempts to fix correctly 3) air-conditioning button quit working 4) smoke came from steering column 5) when using cigarette lighter, blows auxiliary power fuse 6) passenger side fog light keeps blowing about every three months 7) windows jump track and back windows gradually go down themselves. 8) windshield wipers break when in use, whole arm disconnects leaving them useless, occurred three times within six month.

2 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 09/15/1998

Ac blower motor failed causing noise.

3 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1998

Abs light has been coming on intermittently, braking distance is normal. Vehicle taken to dealer 15-20 times. Replaced brake pads/ alternator/ battery/ wiring harness, and put in sensor. Did not remedy problem, vehicle at dealer at this time. Serpentine and tensioner belt broken. Security light blinks due to bad theft lock sensor assembly . Blower speeds inoperative. A/c control inoperative. Left front seat belt buckle falls to floor. Power window inoperable due to electrical switch failure.


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