Here is a link to diagrams of the 3.4 ltr engine it shows starter location
Open the hood covering the engine. Look down between the back of the radiator fans and your engine. The starter is there, right of your oil filter, at about the same horizontal elevation. It is very difficult to access the starter from the top side, and impossible to lift and remove it through the small access opening. You will need to lift your van front end to access the starter and replace it. Just remember to disconnect the battery and use the proper equipment to lift and stabilize the front end while you do the work. Note the wiring sequence on the solonoid before removing and I believe there is a ground wire connected to one of the two bolts that secure the starter to the engine block. Make sure to reattach it.
SOURCE: Fixing my 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette Starter
over time our starters get a flat spot on them from wear. Or the solenoid is starting to go out. The solenoid is an electric switch that mounts on the starter. In my opinion its your starter....
SOURCE: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette ABS Light is on and
The first thing i would check is all 4 abs sensors at the wheels.You can do this with a volt meter set on ac voltage and spin the wheel if it generates voltage at all on the meter its good.
SOURCE: 03 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4L Starter stays engaged at times.
Sounds like time for a new starter. While it could be electrical, in that the starter circuit is remaining engaged, more than likely it is mechanical. As the starter wears, you get play in the starter gear. Replacing the starter should take care of it. If you have recently had the starter off or replaced it, it could be misaligned, causing a similar problem.
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SOURCE: I have a 1990 oldsmobile silhouette. IT clicks one
You probably have corroded battery terminals or a bad battery. Clean the battery terminals and have the battery tested Hope this helps :)
Testimonial: "Thank you,,, I will try that. I did go buy a new battery after having it tested and it was totally bad so havent tried it yet but hopefully it works.."
SOURCE: How do I replace a starter on a 1999 Oldsmobile
follow your positive battery wire to the starter .there is two bolts holding it in place 14mm or 15mm socket then loosen the wires from starter
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