1999 buick park ave. a/c will not work also gas gauge button for trunk release, dome lights, all fuses are ok and alternator is good
Jun 23, 2011 at 1:35 PM
1999 buick park ave.
1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE
JAMES DEFAZIO
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JDL
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Just to get you started. For the ac, does the ac compressor under the hood, engage?
Do you have a key for the trunk, check the release mechanism and wiring circuit.
If your saying the gas gage doesn't work, you may have a problem with sending unit in the gas tank. Sometimes, you can use a couple of resisters at the fuel gage sending unit, at the fuel pump connector. If the gage reacts properly to the two different size resistors, everything from the test point forward should be ok.
Do you have a key for the trunk, check the release mechanism and wiring circuit.
If your saying the gas gage doesn't work, you may have a problem with sending unit in the gas tank. Sometimes, you can use a couple of resisters at the fuel gage sending unit, at the fuel pump connector. If the gage reacts properly to the two different size resistors, everything from the test point forward should be ok.
Jun 23, 2011 at 2:02 PM
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Just to add, check for applicable trouble codes. In the compressor diagram, terminal A at the compressor is voltage, Terminal B is ground. You have to have both or the ac compressor won't run. If the system is low on refrigerant, the compressor won't run. Did you check the ac clutch fuse, goes hot with the key on, use a voltage tester.
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Jun 23, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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In the diagram, you can see the trunk release fuse, check that, use a voltage tester. At the trunk release actuator, terminal A is voltage, terminal B is ground, check voltage and ground.
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Jun 23, 2011 at 2:24 PM
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