Top 10 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Questions & Answers

First...how do you get 25 mpg...I get 21 or so!!!!  Additives will never work on this.  The price for the pump is $150-175 for an aftermarket unit.
I just did the tank job for the sender.  Get an aftermarket pump/sender.  DO NOT ORDER from RockAuto for this part...their listing is wrong.  They send the gasket...which comes with the replacement.  Replacing the unit is relatively easy:

• Have less than 5 gals of gas in the tank.
• Get the driver's side of the car in the air and support it.  
• Remove plugs to the left of the tank on the bottom of the vehicle
• Start car and allow gas pressure to subside...car will stall
• Remove the fill pipe from the left rear of the tank..there is a valve on the fill pipe which will contain all but a few drops of gas
• support the tank and remove the bolts that hold the tank straps and lower the tank.
• lower the tank and remove the vent hose at the rear of the tank so you can swing it out
• after swinging it out, prepare to remove the unit from the top of the tank retaining the connector snap ons for the new unit.  Clean the area around the pump to remove the possibility of contamination.  Tap the ring sharply counterclockwise to remove it from the tank.
• Remove old and install new, pressing the unit into the tank...be sure to use that new gaaket they gave you.  Tap on ring, swing tank back, reconnect hoses, raise and bolt up.  Plug in.
• Start the car after turning key and waiting for 15 seconds to start so pressure can build.

I did it in 3 hours.  If you have help for liffting and all that, probably 2..2 1/2

This sure sounds like the AC condensate drain is plugged, if it is allot of condensation water builds up in the heater/AC case and leaks in on the passenger side, the drain is located on the pass side under the hood down low on the firewall, it is most cases it is a rubber nipple about 1/2 inch in diameter sticking out of the firewall with a little flapper valve in it, stick your finger in it or a stick and see if water drains out.

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.

This is basicly a very time consuming job rather than a physically hard one to complete. In order to replace the gasket you must remove the intake plenum,throttle body, and misc. vacuum hoses. The wiring harness connections must also be disconnected. Finally the intake manifold is exposed. The bolts holding the manifold to the block are removed exposing the leaking gasket. After removing the push rods and placing them in the correct order to be replaced the gasket and sealants can be removed. Finally replace everything in reverse order. Be sure to consult a GM manual for correct bolt torch specs. The correct specs for the manifold bolts usually come with the gasket. Make sure to change your oil a few times after this job in case any coolant entered the block. Also,change the thermostat and the oil seal on the distributor half shaft cap while you have everything off. Good Luck

Look in your owners manual there is a procedure to reset the door controls. If that dosen't work maybe the motor is burnt out, it's in the left rear access panel.

those lights come on when the system is shut down by the computer. You have to scan the abs system. It is usually one of the sensors. I have seen many of the front wheel bearings being the problem because the sensor is built in and when the bearing goes bad.

The ABS and Traction control both work off the abs system .

Hope this helps.

2001 Oldsmobile Truck Silhouette 3.4L SFI 6cyl
Fuel Pump - Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Drain and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Quick-connect fittings at the fuel pump Fuel pump locking nut with a Fuel Pump Spanner Wrench J 39348 Fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank and discard the O-ring

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   New O-ring on the fuel tank Fuel pump into the fuel tank making certain not to fold or twist the strainer and that it does not interfere with the full travel of the float arm Fuel pump locking nut with the scanner tool Quick-connect fittings at the fuel pump Fuel tank and fill the tank Negative battery cable
2. Prime the fuel system as follows:
   1. Turn the ignition switch ON for two seconds.
   2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
   3. Turn the ignition switch ON and checks for leaks. Repair if necessary.

Fuel Pump/SenderRemoval & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Drain the fuel tank into an approved container.
   WARNING Do not attempt to straighten any kinked nylon fuel lines. Replace any kinked nylon fuel feed or return pipes in order to prevent damage to the vehicle.
   WARNING Do not attempt to repair sections of nylon fuel pipes. If the nylon fuel pipes are damaged, replace the pipes.
5. Raise the vehicle.
   
   
   Fig. Showing the fuel tank assembly and related components
   
6. Disconnect the fuel supply pipe (5) quick-connect fitting.
7. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge pipe (6) quick connect fitting at the EVAP canister.
8. Loosen the fuel tank filler pipe hose clamp.
9. Disconnect the fuel tank filler from the fuel tank.
10. Disconnect the vapor recirculation pipe from the filler tube.
11. Remove the fuel tank shield.
12. With the aid of an assistant, support the fuel tank.
13. Remove the fuel tank strap attaching bolts.
14. Disconnect the fuel sender and the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor electrical connectors at the body pass through.
15. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
16. Remove the fuel sender assembly (3).
    
    
    Fig. Identifying the fuel sender assembly
    
17. Disconnect the fuel sender electrical connections (3).
18. Clean all of the fuel pipe connections, all of the hose connections, and all of the areas surrounding the connections before disconnecting the connections in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
19. Disconnect the fuel supply pipe quick-connect fitting (4) at the fuel sender assembly.
20. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe quick-connect fittings (5, 6) at the fuel sender assembly.
    CAUTION Do NOT use impact tools. Significant force will be required to release the lock ring. The use of a hammer and screwdriver is not recommended. Secure the fuel tank in order to prevent fuel tank rotation.

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Hi,the traction control light coming up means there is a fault detected in the system and a scan tool will be required to learn what fault has been detected. Possible steering angle sensor, wheel speed sensor or brake pressure sensor since the light comes up when making turns or when backing up. Faults are to be checked and proper diagnostic procedures carried out before parts replacement remedies.....

Unsafe to drive the van - probably not unless you are relying on the traction control system. There is an issue somewhere with the traction control system that needs to be diagnosed and repaired. Generally this requires special tools that your local trusty auto repair facility should have. They can help diagnose the issue and recommend a course of action for you.

Hello...A red battery light or image usually means there is a problem with your charging system..either your alterator is either not operating or emitting low voltage usually because of diode failure...alternators generate Alternator Current(AC) which is the same of household current...but the vehicle can not use this...It doesn't even register...The alternator has diodes which convert AC current to DC(Direct Current) which the vehicle can use....If the alternator is not doing it's job...The vehicle will pull current from the battery while the vehicle is operating..which is not good.The alternator should be able to run the vehicle...all the accessories...and charge the battery all at the same time...Drive it into an auto parts store and have them test your charging system before you get stranded...and most of the time...the car will die at night because of the headlights.....Let me know what happens...I hope this was helpful.....PEACE.....