Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that her vehicle does not shift properly. When the key is placed in the ignition, the vehicle does not crank. The contact must exit and re-enter the vehicle before it will start. In addition, she smelled gasoline while seated in the passenger compartment. She has not taken her vehicle to a dealer or mechanic to determine the cause of the failures. The VIN and mileages were unknown.
1996 Oldsmobile Aurora: won't start
5 of the 100 complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Won't start by model year
- 20021
- 20011
- 19972
- 19965
- 19956
What owners say
Vehicle would not start on the first try, but would always start on the second try. Also noticed a gasoline odor while idling and driving at slow speeds. The odor progressively got stronger until a pinhole leak was discovered in one of the plastic fuel lines attached to the fuel rail. When I called oldsmobile about this they said that there were no open recalls on this and that I would be responsible to pay for a proper diagnosis (and of course repair) at a gm dealership. The ironic thing is that I had previously been contacted by gm (about two years ago) about the fuel rail recall and took the car in to have the fuel rail replaced even though now oldsmobile is saying that the recall never effected my VIN.
Car will not start no sound from the engine and security light remains on. Usually starts after several hours. All other electrical functions work. New battery, alternator and computer installed. Security light still on. Please help.
The vehicle wouldn't start. Driver opened the hood, and found gasoline all over the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who found a leak in the two fuel lines.
When the vehicle would not start owner had vehicle towed to a mechanic. Mechanic found the fuel pump shorted out. All covering was melted bythe incorrect wiring seal that was sent from the manufacturer . This caused fuel to leak from the fuel tank. Please provide any further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine oil leaks along the upper to lower crankcase joint
- Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment
- 4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8, L37, LH2 engine coolant or oil leak
- 4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 engine water pump cover p/n 12571913- thermostat loose
- This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers of enhancements to crankcase, oil distribution plate and...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a popping type noise heard in the passenger compartment
- Conditions with floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora?
5 of 100 owner complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora (5%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
Fuel smell 11Fuel leak 10Stalling 10Fire or smoke 6Headlights 5
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