I have a 1998 oldsmobile regency and every time i turn sharp the car acts like its not gettin gas and dies. After that it has to sit a minute before it will crank. Also it will not crank in neutral, only park. What could cause this. It has a new fuel pump.

Anand Kumar

• 2035 Answers
• Posted on Oct 02, 2008

SOURCE: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera fuel pump problems

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
See Figure 1

1. Relieve fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Raise the vehicle and safely support.
4. Drain the fuel tank.

1. Disconnect wiring from the tank.
2. Remove the ground wire retaining screw from under the body.
3. Disconnect all hoses from the tank.
4. Support the tank on a jack and remove the retaining strap nuts.
5. Lower the tank and remove it.
6. Notice the position of the filter for replacement. Support the pump with one hand and grasp the filter with the other. Rotate the filter in one direction, then pull off of the pump. Discard the filter.
7. Disconnect the fuel pump connector, on wagons it will not be necessary.
8. On all models excluding wagons:
   1. Place the sending unit on a bench upside down, then pull the fuel pump downwards to remove from the mounting bracket. Tilt the pump outwards and remove from the pulsator.
9. On wagons proceed as follows:
   1. Disconnect the negative terminal nut and lead (black) from the pump.
   2. Disconnect the positive lead (gray) from the pump, then loosen the coupler clamps.

1. On all models excluding wagons:
   1. Assemble the rubber bumper and insulator onto the pump.
   2. Position the fuel sender assembly upside down and install the fuel pump between the pulsator and mounting bracket.
   3. Connect the pump electrical connector.
2. On all wagon models:
   1. Position the fuel sender assembly upside down and install the coupler and coupler clamps to the inlet tube, but do not tighten at this time.
   2. Install the pump between the coupler and the mounting bracket, then tighten the clamps so that 5-8 teeth are engaged.
   3. Attach the positive lead (gray) to its positive terminal with the nut, then attach the negative lead (black) to the negative terminal.Always install a new filter when installing a new pump.
3. Position the pump filter on the new pump and push the outer edge of the ferrule until it is fully seated.
4. Install the sending unit.
5. Install the gas tank and check for leaks.
6. Reconnect the battery cable.

SOURCE: Car takes a long time to start after parked for 8hrs or more

the older car usually need few pump and hold the gas pedal down to turn over. The timing on these car very critical. if you can try to time it to exact what the manufacture spec, change to a better plugs, change all of the filter as they need it. The other thing is make sure all of the vacumm hose at good, not cracked or leaking. that should make car run better but never is going to be as good as new.

SOURCE: 89 oldsmobile 98 won't start

If you suspect its a fuel problem best to do a fuel pressure test, you can rent a tester at auto zone and do it yourself. They also can show you how to use it and what pressure it should be. Also if you turn the key to on position you should hear a hum from the gas tank and then a click that is the pump running and the click is the relay, if you don't then the pump isent running, also chk. the fuse and relay, it could be as simple as a blowen fuse or a bad relay.

SOURCE: 89 oldsmobile cutlass supreme car dies when

check timing belt

Timmy L Costa

• 142 Answers
• Posted on Sep 25, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, Passlock 2

There have been alot of this type problem you describe. That body style of GM car has had meny ignition issues with the PASSLOCK 2 system. The system for some reason thought it was being stolen, and shut down. The security light might not blink or come on at all in some cases. It should but may not. (if there are issues with the BCM (Body Control Module) or ECM (engine Control Module) The Chime you heard may have been a security reset indicator notice. Thlling you that the Security System incountered a problem,and was ready again.