1998 Buick Century electrical problems

Filed Dec 29, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 78,000 miles · IN

My vehicle's window controls and lock controls are no longer working, when locking the door or the window will go down but will not come up. The rest of the windows control throughout the car will not work as well. The lighting in the car flickers if you would push the lot or the window control. Anterior light is no longer working. None of this works even when parked or driving down the road.

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 99,285 miles · IN

I first noticed the engine shutting off in january of 2014, especially going down a hill. The engine shuts down at different speeds and the air bag light stays on. At first I thought that there was moisture in my gas tank, but after filling up a couple of times and putting in some gas dryer, the problem continued. I usually shift to neutral and start the engine while the car is still moving. I took my remote and other keys off the key ring. It still shuts off the engine with just one key in the ignition switch, but not as much. Can you tell me how I can remedy this problem with my 1998 buick century? Will this be at my own expense?

Filed Sep 5, 2008 · Electrical, Seats · 112,300 miles · OR

Dash board light where the mileage shows. Cannot see anything, the light suddenly went out and cannot see miles on car. Also, automatic button to push seat back and forth is not working. I consider this a safety factor because the seat is pushed up to close to the front .

Filed Dec 28, 2005 · Electrical · KS

We bought our vehicle two years ago. Within that time, none of our windows work. It began with the two back windows not rolling down and once they were down, not able to go back up. My father thought there was a short in the wiring. He proceeded to disconnect the back windows. Then the passenger front window would do the same thing: roll down and then not go up, or not even roll down at all. We were told it was a fused. Indeed the fuse was very hot when removing it. Now, none of my windows roll down. We were told that the dealership would have to replace all the mechanisms at our cost. Hoping to trade this vehicle off.

Filed Feb 10, 2004 · Electrical, Steering · 47,000 miles · NY

Ignition would not turn, causing the vehicle not to start. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the ignition was replaced. Currently, power steering fluid leaked.

Filed Apr 19, 2003 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · NY

Front day-time light/signal sockets are overheating and burning the plastic parts of socket & bulb. Replaced bulb+socket produced the same results within several weeks. Dealer does not want to investigate unless paid. Gm says car out of warranty. Burning smell was detected about two years ago but couldn't locate the source, only after the flasher failed. Bulb was still functioning but the electric contacts did not function.

Filed Feb 21, 2003 · Electrical · NJ

The vehicle experienced a problem with the gear shift due to a faulty electronic system problem.

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Electrical · RI

The circuit board that regulates the temperature control does not work. This problem in the beginning was intermittent but we never reported it until some time between jan. 2002 to present. They claim that the board is defective but it would cost us aroung $ 500.00 to be replaced. We believe that a car with less than 35000 miles should not have this problem.

Filed May 25, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · MN

Engine check light started flashing on dashboard. Consumer parked vehicle, and dealership determined that 5th fuel injector was defective, and a spark plug was inoperative. On second occurrence, while traveling at approximately 50 MPH, engine started misfiring, and engine check light came on. Then, engine suddenly died, causing consumer to lose power steering capabilities. Dealership examined vehicle, and found 4th fuel injector to be defective. Had to change oil because fuel leaked into t crank case. *ak

Filed May 21, 2001 · Electrical · MD

While traveling at higher speeds horn fails to function on a random basis. Horn works while vehicle is stationary or moving at a slow speed. *ak the dealer could not duplicate the problem, but the horn fails sometimes.