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    95 LeSabre - Electrical issues? Alternator or Battery?

    Here's what happened: I was driving from Portland to Spokane for Thanksgiving, and my volt light came on about 2 hours into the 6 hour trip. I wasn't sure what that meant, but it went off again. when it came back on about 10 minutes later, I took the next exit, parked the car, and looked it up...
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    Power door locks, Power mirrors & power windows do not function -- FIX #2

    Last summer I had almost the same problem but the remote did work the door lock on the drivers side and there was power to the drivers window and side view mirror. Traced it to the communication wires under the drivers seat and made the fix. plenty of threads on this repair on the Lesabre...
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    Power Windows and Locks Behaving Badly

    2000 LeSabre. All 4 power locks work from the key fob. Passenger side locks and windows work from the driver's control panel, driver's side locks and windows do not work from the driver's control panel. Augh!
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    Advanced Cruise Control Troubleshooting 93 Lesabre (Caution, Technical)

    Ok all experts! I've been running down my cruise control issues following the Alldatadiy manuals and diagrams. Here is where I am at: The cruise never activates. No light on the dash, doesn't try to accelerate - nada. So I pulled the ECU/PCM under the glove box and with a pinout diagram I...
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    ISO> 1991 Lesabre Ignition Control Module

    Hello! I have a 91 lesabre limited, and the ignition control module just recently went out. I dont want to buy a brand new one so i was looking to see if anyone had a used one for sale. thanks!
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    95 lesabre random traveling misfire

    so i bought this knowing it probably needed a lim gasket at the very least. this was about 2 years ago. over that time i found the coolant elbow had broken off inside LIM. so i replaced that and the lower and upper gasket for good measure. after putting all back together alternator wouldnt...
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    Leaking Coolant- is this the dreaded UIM Issue?

    Hi- After just finishing a $600 service (:() my Lesabre is now leaking coolant. It just started after 10 minute drive on a 82 degrees (Fahrenheit) day. I noticed that coolant was dripping down under pan behind the oil pan, and seemed to be trickling down from some other part of the engine. Under...
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    2003 LeSabre Custom - Ran fine then wont start - Fuel pump replaced and still nothing

    My 2003 LeSabre Custom (140,000 miles) was running fine, no dash lights or driveability issues - got home after 20 mile drive, turned the car off. The next day - nothing - would only crank - but not catch. Tried the Schrader valve and shot out fuel at a good stream the first time, then only a...
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    Service Engine Soon Light, Car Shifting extremely hard, bogging, stuttering!

    Well, I just had a terrifying ride. My LeSabre has been incredibly reliable until tonight- while driving along going maybe 45 mph, I felt jolt or two and my LeSabre lurched forward, followed by the "Service Engine Soon" light coming on. After that everything went south. The RPMS stayed...
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    01 lesabre limited dies while driving, restarts but won't run... stumped.

    Car dies after about 2 minutes of driving at highway speed. After killing, the car will start but as soon as the key returns to the run position the engine stops. Before driving the car I took some amp readings. I disconnected the negative cable, put one probe on the cable, and the other on...
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    Transmission Fluid Level-- Anyone?

    Hi Everyone, I'm hoping some of you might be able to chime in on this. I know this transmission fluid & fill procedure has been beaten a lot on this forum... but I have a strange issue I can't seem to figure out exactly with the level. I recently purchased a 1998 Buick Lesabre Limited with 50k...
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    1991 lesabre for sale

    Hello, i am selling my 1991 buick lesabre that needs cosmetic tlc. The front three panels need paint and som trim is not great. Mechinacally the car is perfect, runs smooth with zero issues, total miles under 80k. If you are interested email me and i will send you a few photos. Location is...
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    I broke my wipers, can anyone help me? 1997 LeSabre

    I live in mid Michigan and gets quite cold and snowy this time of year. The other day, I went out to start my 97' Lesabre which had a couple of inches of snow on it. After getting it started, I decided to move it, I did not realize that my wipers were frozen to the window (yes, I know, I should...
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    2005 Continues To Overheat

    I have an overheat problem that came on slowly, over a couple of months. At 140,000 miles, I decided to replace the spark plugs and I thought I would cure the running-too-warm issue. I changed the water pump and thermostat. The problem remained essentially unchanged. Well, so much for...
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    2004 LeSabre Rotors and Brake Pads

    I have a 60,000 mile LeSabre Custom that will need new pads and rotors in the next 3,000 miles or so. Looking for recommendations for what rotors and pads to install. According to my service records, the original rotors and pads lasted about 25,000 miles, the front rotors were then changed at...
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    2004 LeSabre Suspension

    I have a 60,000 mile LeSabre Custom that I'm told needs new rear shocks, which surprised me because I have long felt that the front suspension was way too soft and bouncy. The tech says I will like the front much better once the rear shocks are replaced. I don't know.Question 1: How can I...
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    Park Avenue or Lesabre Celebration?

    Just a quick post before I go off to work. What're your guys opinions? A friend is selling his 04 Avenue Ultra for 4800, fully loaded with no rust. Interior is in pretty excellent shape. But I already own a 05 Lesabre Limited Celebration with comparable miles. Besides the supercharger...
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    Seatbelt help needed

    I have a 1987 Buick LeSabre 2 Door limited. On the front seat driver side, the shoulder retractor for the seatbelt does not work. I made the mistake of taking off the cover where the coil spring is and now I can't put it back together. Does anybody know where I can find a used replacement, or...
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    Lesabre HUD Problem?

    Alright, first I just want to start off saying Hi everyone! :D A relatively youngin over here, and the new proud owner of a '05 Lesabre Limited Celebration edition. So, I've owned 3 Lesabres already, a 01 Custom, a 02 Limited (Also with HUD) and my newest and most precious acquisition has a bit...
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    mirror signal light stays turns on when headlights turn on

    I have a 2005 lesabre limited. When the nightime lights are turned on, the right signal light on the dash stays lit and the right mirror signal light stays lit. The HUD also says that the signal light is on. Has anybody had this problem? Will replacing the flasher solve the problem?
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