Our ignition went out on our car, we paid $193.58 in parts and $200 in labor and then it was involved in recall 14350 and they won't reimburse us.
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue electrical complaints
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This car is an electrical nightmare. The intrigue seems to have so many of the same alero problems, but no resolution from gm regarding them. Vehicle continually will: not start, start and then die, have the instrument cluster go haywire (all gauges drop to the bottom, then jump back up, lights coming on then going off - ABS, check engine, service engine, etc) additionally - security (passlock) light will come on sometimes when the instrument cluster goes nuts, and then will stay on. This often leads to a no-start condition. If battery is disconnected for a few minutes, this will usually resolve the issue. Sometimes, when there's a no-start (no cranking) - turning the car to acc, and then moving the shifter through a couple gears, will resolve the issue. When there's a no-start (with cranking) - this can eventually be resolved by disconnecting the battery for a long time. The gauges going crazy while driving: often, when not actively pressing the accelerator, the gauges will drop to the bottom (empty gas tank light comes on, RPM, gas, and heat needles drop to zero; speed usually remains functional). When pressing the accelerator, they all pop back up to functional (only to drop again when there's no acceleration). The key - can be taken out of the ignition switch while the car is running, with no resistance. I have replaced: battery multiple times, battery cables once, the ignition switch & cylinder have been replaced at least once or twice by a mechanic trying to resolve the issue; wiring harnesses within the engine compartment and below the steering wheel have been replaced.
The ignition switch -- which was replaced in 2012 with a new gm dealer part -- turns by itself to the acc setting while driving (engine cuts out and power steering loses power). I suspect that this is related to the gm ignition switch recall problem, but since this model is not on the recall list, I am encountering a challenge to get it repaired. Please phone only -- not an e-mail user.
When driving my 1999 oldsmobile intrigue at approximately 45mph I hit a very large pot hole in the street. It jarred the vehicle and switched the ignition in my vehicle off. I lost power in the vehicle and my ability to properly steer the vehicle. I was thankfully in a lane where I was able to pull the vehicle over without issue (power steering was not available and the wheel was almost locked and it required a lot of pulling to be able to pull over) and restart the car. I did have a large/heavy key ring on my keys at that time.
Pass lock system started to not work sporadically. From then on it just got worse it would quit at times leaving you stranded for periods.
Engine and everything electrical stops instantly. Everything shuts off. During restart the vehicle cranks longer (5-6 seconds) before starting and misses for 3-4 seconds. Then runs strong as if nothing happened. Some times turn signals will stop working after a restart and other times the turn signals will stop working whether the vehicle stalled or not. At higher speeds (45mph +) the vehicle will frequently shut off but instantly come back on.
Engine shuts off while driving.
Turn signal/hazard flashers.on occasion will not work period, or turn on with no blinking. Wiggling the hazard switch can bring back the flashing/flickering. Replaced part once for the same reason, was good for three months,but it came back again. The irony, the car has an no start/security light problem, but when I installed the new hazard flasher, I did not have the no start problem until the hazard switch failed again. Now it makes one wonder if the hazard switch plays a roll in the security/passkey no start scenario. Secondly, I see the recall for the impala/malibu/ monte carlogrand am/ grand prix/alero. The security light and passlock issue, if tripped will cut fuel supply, I still hear the fuel pump priming, as passkey is not a starter kill, it is rather a fuel kill. I also replaced the starter/and ignition switch, and still this problem exists. Therefore, I have two issues, first the turn signal that dies out, until you wiggle the hazard switch might bring it back. And a second independent issue of the security light/no start issue. The security light can be on, and the vehicle will restart no problem, and times with no security light , and no start. I mean by no start, the car will not turn/crank period. General motors should be involved in this matter, these are defective parts, that are widespread and not just at random. General motors needs to act properly, and the federal safety agency should follow up on this matter closely to find a proper repair rather than guessing what the problem is. Thank you
The car on intermittent basis, will not start. All systems check, good battery-starter-fuel pump primes up,but does not turn over. Give it 5-10 mins, then starts right up. Happens at least 3 times per week. This problem been on and off for last two years. Had car at dealer, said it was the starter-changed starter, still problem existed. Also security light illuminates as well.
I have a 1999 intrigue that periodically does not want to start, I have read so many forums about this problem and I believe gm should recall the cars and fix the problem.
1999 oldsmobile intrigue: when driving in cold weather (below 40 degrees f), all lights dim and then brighten randomly, including headlights and dash lights. Sometimes headlights momentarily dim so much as to make driving temporarily unsafe. Problem has occurred every winter for several years. Gm dealer claims to know nothing about it, but some web sites say a replacement bosch alternator (approx. $450 plus installation) can cure the problem. This is a repeated annoyance that could cause a fatal crash.
All electric will not remain stable.ie. Lights flicker,radio volume up/down,heat & A/C fan varies by itself. Reported it the first week I bought the car april 29,1999 ( <10 miles on odeometer).dealer could not see anything. It still has same problem.continuous..
Car failed to start after noticing security light on, had to wait 10-15 min before starting again.
Oldsmobile intrigue 1999 randomly the security light will come on and sometimes the car will not start for exactly 10 minutes. It has become very annoying because it has caused me to be late for several engagements. I have taken the car to the local gm dealer multiple times while under warranty and each time they claim they replaced the "broken part", but still after a couple of months it comes back and once again it won't start.
Turn signals are intermittent. Sometimes they do not flash when the turn signal switch is activated. This applies to both left and right. This occurs randomly on different days, not just the single date I was forced to enter.
The power wires feeding the heater/air conditioner fan motor burned. The unit was functioning normally for the life of the car. They were never damaged, or corroded. The area burned was external to the fan and had considerable combustibles surrounding it. There was no apparent service bulletin at this time.
Passlock system failure, car will not start, key 'chip' fading.
The car would not start. After several attempts the security light came on indicating a problem with the passlock system. I kept trying and the car finally started. I brought the car to a mechanic who told me the ignition switch needed to be replaced. I was told this was a very common problem with gms and gm knows about it. The switch was $185.00 and with labor the bill came to $350.00. The oldsmobile dealer said this was such a common problem with these cars that they keep many switches in stock.
Blinkers have failed. At first, only the left side would work. Now, both sides have failed. The front and rear bulbs as well as the sockets are functional. The flasher module was replaced, but did not remedy the situation. The hazard flashers work normally, however. Right now, I have no way of alerting other drivers of my intentions. The only way I can signal is by sticking my arm out the wondow.
Passlock (anti theft device) locks up and you can't start your car
Fading/dimming of interior lights and exterior lights, failed power window, 4 fuel injector failures.
Power steering assist (rack/pinion-long shaft) unit second failure. *bf the right rear weather strip was deformed, engine stalled shortly after starting, pulsating noise coming from the front end, tire noise, right rear window inoperative, clunking noise in the front end when turning, the battery light had come on for 20 minutes but the problem but was actually coolant light, the engine would crank but no start, the vehicle would run rough and dies, failed ignition switch, failed crankshaft sensor, remote was not working, lost power steering on a left turn and still had power on right turns, there was an oil leak, there was excessive wear of the intermediate steering shaft, and excessive play in the left front hub and bearing assembly.
The vehicle anti-theft system was on. The consumer could not start the vehicle. The dealership repaired the problem once, but did not resolve the problem. *ak this was an intermittent problem.
While driving on icy or slippery roads, the low tracking indicator came on soon after the vehicle lost power. The consumer had to shift the vehicle into park to restart it. *ak *sc
While driving at 40 MPH all electrical components went out. Dashboard lights went blank, and speedometer began winding forward and backwards. Windows began to roll up and down, while the headlights began to blink off and on. Dealer checked the problem but couldn't find the cause.
Headlights flicker bright to dim. This happens nearly every time I drive at night. Seems to be worse in cold weather.
The headlights would dimmed while driving on the highway. Once the consumer had to pull over and stop because the lights had become so dim that she could not see the road. *ak the headlights and interior lights displayed a flickering effect. This typically occurred up to five minutes, then stop and occurs again. *sc
1999 oldsmobile intrigue gls.*mr when the consumer exited the freeway, he heard a mechanical noise which resulted in power steering lost for left turning only. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the rack and pinion was replaced. The vehicle experienced other problems such as engine stalling shortly after starting, the weather strip was deformed, a pulsating noise coming from the front end, however a road test only found tire noise, the right rear window was inoperative, the coolant light illuminated, the fuel pressure regulator was replaced, the ignition switch was replaced, the fuel filter, battery and remote were replaced. The vehicle also experienced an oil leak.
So much for investing in american-made vehicles. I, like over a dozen others who took the time to file a complaint, am experiencing the flicker and dim of all lighting during the evening hours - especially when the weather's colder. It is unnerving to me, and I'm sure to those drivers around me, to drive with questionable exterior lighting. And, as others have said, gm does not view this as a "safety issue". What say they have their spouse, or their child, drive a vehicle with this same "not a safety issue" and see if their view doesn't change? I work, and with daylight savings time, this means I am travelling home in the dark -- with my one-year-old and nine-year-old in the car with me. None of this matters to the folks at gm. Because they can point to the age and mileage of the vehicle to get them off the hook, they are. The fact that they issued a "bulletin" regarding this issue in feb01 doesn't seem to matter. $650+labor for a new alternator may or may not resolve the issue, but that, apparently is my money to invest in a possible, but not guaranteed, solution. Judging from the other filings here, it doesn't sound too promising, so I'm left with the debate of dump this money to *maybe* fix the problem or let it be until something bad happens? My car is too old and has too many miles for this to be considered something for which they, gm, will assume responsibility. I will never buy gm again.
Vehicle engine shuts off at speeds between 35-65 MPH resulting in loss of steering capabilities. Which is a possible cause of accident on 7/5/03 that resulted in death and injury.
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