Vehicle engine shuts off on speeds anywhere from 30-65 MPH while driving. Have taken vehicle to repair shop but unable to duplicate...the following information is a very likely possibility however unable to determine since car has been destroyed. **************will provide VIN number when I can locate it*********
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue electrical complaints
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While braking the headlights flickered.
While driving another vehicle cut in front of consumer's vehicle applied pressure on horn and there was no communication. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified; however, defect has not been resolved.
The headlights dim and/or flicker. The engine power decreases when it happens. The alternator was replaced at 32,00 miles. The problem occurs intermittently. There is no particular pattern related to weather or driving conditions.
I do not have a fax, but program would not let me continue unless I lied. The car was a demo. It was delivered with 4920 miles on the odometer, but horn was non-functional. It has failed about twelve times since and is currently in the shop with a horn failure. The dealer is baffled. Do you haveother intrigues with this problem? I hope that you will excuse our not having a fax and allow us to report. Why is the horn not included in the list of safety related equipment? It seems that a horn is necessary to avoid an accident. I understand that law enforcement will issue a citation for a non-functioning horn.
Dealer unable to keep horn working.
Our car has stalled and failed to restart on numerous occasions, while driving and when beginning to go somewhere. All of the indicator lights come on and blink on and off and act crazy and after trying to restart 10 or so times it will finally kick in. We took the car to the dealership thinking it might be a fuel filter/injection problem. The dealership called us and said it was probably a comupter problem, that the computer was showing numerous "codes". The new computer was installed and now we are told it is showing different "codes" and we have been advised to replace the ignition switch and crank sensor. The dealership tells us that this may or may not fix the problem and that they need to know how far to go with it. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!
Head lights/instrument lights/tails lights and heater fan would intermittently flicker up and down. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on six occasions, and unable to correct the problem.*ak
Horn is very hard to use and does not sound unless hit very hard - so it misses its purpose as a warning device.
Consumer attempted to start the vehicle, however it would not start and it could not be jump started, dealer found the battery had been leaking for some time, causing damage to the main supply cable.
While traveling in cold weather, the headlights and dashboard lights kept dimming and returning to normal.
Check engine light illuminated and vehicle had stalled and would not start, dealer stated the problem was with emissions and that the gas cap wasn't tight enough, vehicle was taken to dealer again and the crankcase sensor was replaced, however when consumer went to start vehicle it would not start, possible ignition or engine problem.
While driving, dash lights, headlights, and running lamps flicker off and on, possible electrical problem. *ak
During cold weather headlights frequently flicker and dim to the point where driving in the dark is unsafe. The problem began shortly after purchasing the vehicle in jan 2000. We took the car to the nearest oldsmobile dealer. They said at that time it was a known problem and they would try replacing different things to fix it with the last being the alternator. By the time the alternator was replaced, it was spring and the weather was warmer and we thought the car was fixed. In october, when the weather got cold again, the problem was back. We again took the car to the dealership where we were informed there was nothing more they could do because the problem was in the vehicle design. They suggested we contact oldsmobile directly. Oldsmobile has also admitted the problem is in the vehicle design and say they are having engineers design a new alternator. They said we shouldn't be concerned because the problem is not a safety issue. We believe driving down the road and trying to see with your headlights flickering and dimming is a safety issue for both us and on coming vehicles. The dealership and oldsmobile said they have several cars with the same problem. We were told to expect a fix by mid november which has not happened. Oldsmobile also confirmed we had our car in 8 times for this same problem. How long should we have to wait for them to provide a solution?
The electrical system (headlights, interior lights, dash lights, fan and tail lights) all flicker on & off often making it hazardous driving.
This vehicle turned off while driving 15-20mph. This happened twice, both on hot summer days. Each time I was changing lanes, turning to the right when the car shut off. This leaves you with no control in the middle of traffic. Once you get the car out of the way and wait a 1-2 minutes the car will start up on the first or second try. This car also refuses to start about 3-5 times per week. You turn the key and get nothing. Or you turn the key and get radio and air but nothing else. Sometime it can take 10-15 tries before the car will actually start. Dealer has been "unable to duplicate the problem" and has said that there are "no codes stored in the computer".
After driving for a while it's hard to find the horn. Consumer feels that its a design flaw. If someone steps off the payment and driver can't blow the horn, that's unsafe. Manufacturer contacted, but no response. *ak
Consumer was driving at approximately 10 MPH, noticed smoke coming from underneath hood, pulled over, and within minutes, flames had engulfed vehicle. Total loss. Cause is unknown.
My 1999 oldsmobile intrigue has an ongoing problem with all interior lights that operate when the headlights are on. The headlights as well as the dash lights, dome light, trunk light, etc all flicker/dim dramatically and intermittently and at the same time whenever they feel like it. It has been attempted to be repaired 5 times by the dealer, and is now at the oldsmobile tech assistance level. Parts such as the dealer module and the alternator have been replaced to no avail. Olds is saying that there is an existing tac case #3668071 for other 1999 intrigues experiencing the similar problem across the us, but no fix is available. All the while, I am being told to drive the car and be patient. I am concerned about driving at night as these lights may someday just not flicker, but totally go out! Olds has not offered any info other than that they are working on this at the engineering level, and that they suspect it is a computer problem that needs a software fix. I am just upset that I spent thousands of dollars on something that I feel is potentially very unsafe! And getting worse. Any assistance rendered would be greatly appreciated!
Car battery went dead in less than 30 days. Car stranded me several times..purchased car on nov 20, 1998,received letter from oldmobile dec 9,1998 advising of recall..called dealership to advise and I was advised to have car serviced locally as I didn't have to bring car back to winston salem for recall...took car locally to be repaired...car was kept for approximately 9 days, I was never offered a rental car while my car was being serviced and I had warrantiy coverage which no one seem to recognize... I took my mom to the bank in the car and the car went dead.. I had to call serviceman out to get my vehicle started.. I called flow motors and advised.. I was advised by service mgr at the time, jim benning to run the car to build battery back up... The next occassion my husband and I took car out, stopped at local run in, car went dead again... Again we had to call for assistance in getting car cranked... At this point I carried car back to dealership,,service looked at vehicle and found battery was defectiveand battery was replaced... At present I noticed a snap crackle pop under the hood on left side each time I turned my car to the left, my ant lock, brakes and trac light were coming on at will while driving on open road.. My window on driver side would stick at will and etc...I have not had a pleasant experience with the purchase of my new car which had approximately 18 miles on it when purchased.
In emergency situations horn is very hard to press because of its location which causes the horn to be inoperative. Also, there is a reflection on the dashboard which impairs the instrument panel view to the driver. When driving into the sunlight the vision impairment is a safety hazard.
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