2002 Oldsmobile Aurora: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · IN

My 2002 aurora v6, RPM started acting haywire it shot up to 8 grand at 30 MPH. The engine and transmission were acting normal. It happened again 2 days latter then all of my dash lights and headlights went out. I took it in to the shop. I had the trans vacuum sensor changed along with the headlights. This did the trick for 24 hours. Not I have the same problem and the dealer can not figure out what is wrong or how to fix it. Can someone help with this.

Filed Feb 21, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 61,000 miles · MN

I notice when I am driving that the head lights will flicker every once in awhile. I also had the dash lights go out on me in the middle of the night, this would be the second time this part had been fixed. A few months later the heating component went out. I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle since I bought it. This vehicle needs to be recalled or stated under the lemon law.

Filed Apr 16, 2005 · Electrical · 23,280 miles · WA

1. Driving to work in the morning with the headlights on 2. Alternator amps charging from 13.2 - 15.7 amps, headlights and instrument lights will flicker when this is happening. 3. Replaced generator, 1 10464442 w-gen rem part number 10464442 this was done on may 9, 2003. Service manager said it was because of an air pump for the anti polution system on the aurora with v6 engines, that draws alot of amps and that the generator could not compensate fast enough.*ak in february of this year the same thing happened. I again had the generator replaced etc..the service manager reported to me that the headlights would not go totally out...!!! And that the only way to make sure that it didn't happen again was to disconnect the pump but that the check engine light would go on!! I opted to not do this. I think this is a dangerous situation and I ask you to look into this.

Filed Sep 15, 2004 · Lights, Steering · 26,750 miles · OH

Clunking noise in front end/undercarraige, on turns or bumps, can be felt in steering, since 15000 miles (noticed sometime after imploded gas tank replacement). Four dealers worked on at least 10 times - replaced steering gear, lubed intermediate shaft, replaced strut bearings, replaced intermediate shaft, replaced rear shock - still clunks over bumps and steering grinding noise is back since intermediate shaft replacement. After steering gear replacement at 26750, severe vibration was noticed; took four attemts (3 dealers) to make acceptable finally at 36137. Headlamps flicker intermittently, generator replaced at 30311, 4 dealers say is normal. Fuel filler door still sticks intermittently, at least 3 repair attempts. Car does not feel safe with front end/steering/underbody clunking - feels like some component(s) is defective or prematurely worn out - each dealer made repair attempt, then when unsuccessful said vehicle was normal. One dealer never roadtested vehicle. Last dealer mechanic said needed rack, service manager said vehicle was normal. 43000 miles now - gm area service manager refuses to do any further repairs.

Filed Mar 25, 2004 · Electrical, Suspension · NJ

I have had my 2002 aurora for 2 years and have had to take it to the dealer almost a dozen times for various reasons. None of them have been about the engine. This car has been a problem from the very first day I picked it up at the dealer. It had a defective paint job and they had to repaint the car. Replaced the windshield twice because it was defective. The most annoying thing is a loud snapping noise from the front right side of the car which they cannot fix. I had the car in for repair for this at least 6 times. There is a clicking noise (like a loud clock) coming from under the center of the dash. There is a squealing noise from the front right of the car when you first accelerate from a stand still. To date, nothing can be done to fix the car. The headlights flicker constantly. Most of the time the dealer said they cannot re-create the noises.

Filed Jan 10, 2004 · Lights · 15,000 miles · MI

Headlights flicker in cold weather about once every 10 seconds. Multiple generators have been installed on the vehicle which have not fixed this problem. I have heard that this problem is very wide spread on this vehicle type. Aurora 3.5l.

Filed Oct 30, 2002 · Suspension · WV

This vehicle was a demo and had 7376 mile on it at time of purchase but sold as new. I've had a bad vibration in the front end since I have purchased it and the dealer has made two attempts to repair it but its still not fixed. The headlights will flicker occasionally while driving but this is a new problem and the dealer has not made any repair attempts as of yet. The grinding in the steering wheel is also new and started when we picked the car up on 10-29-2002 from a repair attempt on the vibration. Dt