We taken to have the car fixed the engine light want stay out it keep coming back on what is wrong with my car.when running and when idling for e check.it want pass inspection
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue: check engine light
5 of the 256 complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the alignment failed while the traction control, check engine and avs warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised that the wheel sensor and bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
Check engine lights coming on consistently. There has always been trouble with this since I bought the car. Dealer would say it was never the same code. After the second year of this, I purchased a good electronic diagnostic code reader and the service manual for the car. (the same 3 books that the dealer uses). Most codes were the same and almost always there were multiple codes at one time. In 2004 the car was in the dealer 17 times for the check engine light. Most of the time it had multiple codes, with the same numbers coming up. They replaced everything that had to do with the code(it was still under the extended warranty I paid extra for) but the light came on within 1 day of getting it back. It took them 5 days to inspect the car because they could not get the light to stay off long enough to pass the emission part. The light came back on with the same codes before I left the dealership. The warranty ended a week after they inspected it (100,000 miles). My car has been sitting in my drive ever since the yearly inspection expired because the light will not go out and I don't have the money for them to replace something that probably has been replaced numerous times already. The car has probably got a short somewhere or the computer has messed up again. I still have all service records showing everything I've said. The only thing the dealer did, was waste time and charge oldsmobile $$$$$ until the warranty was up . They never fixed the car,they had it more than I did in 2004. I see exactly why oldsmobile is gone, but did they have to steal everybody's money by selling us garbage and not standing behind their product. I know olds is gone but......general motors is still here. I will not ever buy a gm product because of this. And my brother-in-law works for gm. So take the employee discount and stick it, because no discount is worth the trash that general motors makes.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) tt...
- Engine lifter tick noise
- Dealers may comment on a chuggle, surge, misfire condition
- New upper intake manifold and gasket kits
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation
- Engine intake manifold coolant leak
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 engine. Some of these vehicles were built without a heater hose clip which could allow the hose to sag and contact the oxygen sensor resulting in a coolant leak.
- Risk
- If a coolant leak were to occur, and leaking coolant contacted the hot exhaust manifold, an engine compartment fire could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a heater hose clip.
Recall number 98V241000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
5 of 256 owner complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (2%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
There are 3 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Headlights 27Stalling 24Won't start 15Fire or smoke 9Power steering loss 9Loss of power 8Ball joint 6Knocking 5Harsh shifting 5Steering lock-up 5Steering noise 5
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