Signal lights started causing problems approx. 5 years ago. Blowing bulbs, working some time but not all the time. Bulb sockets overheating and melting. Replaced front headlight assembly right and left. Not the problem. Still have same problem. They will stop working, one side at the time and for no rational reason will start again as if a short in the electrical system. Running lights work part of time. We have replaced a ton of bulbs but to no avail. Can someone on this earth please tell me where the switches are located in the electrical system so this vehicle can be repaired. So far, no luck in this effort. My car only has 330,000 miles plus and so far this is all that is wrong.
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue: headlights failing or too dim
27 of the 256 complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 45,500
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
1999 oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition key recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the ignition module and crank sensor were replaced several times. A recent problem developed, where the consumer was unable to turn the vehicle off. There were other times, when the vehicle would not start. Also, while driving, the headlights would come on and then go out. When the cruise control was set, it would disengage by itself and air only blew out of the right double vent and the left double vent blew out hot air.
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.
Headlights flicker during cold weather causing low visibility. Cleaned ground wire w/o resolution.
Dad: the consumer stated that the headlights had come on and had gone off intermittently and the cruise control was not working. The dealer could not identify the cause of the problem. This problem had been happening for two months. The consumer had no consultation with the manufacturer. *ak (11/22/05) the problem was found to be a failing ignition switch.
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.
Ref: 010603001, 010603001a, the federal safety agency action number: pe02005, the federal safety agency item number: 619178. 1999 oldsmobile intrique, with dimming headlights. This is a constantly occuring problem. I have had it back to the dealer multiple times with no resolution. They say gm has no solution. This is a major safety issue. Many times I have been driving at night on the interstate and small country highways when the lights would flicker and almost go completely out. Nothing like driving 70 MPH in bad weather with no lights!!! The headlights dim equal to candlelight. These episodes happen intermittently, mostly during cold weather, but not always. Each episode may last anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes. Several times I was fortunatly able to back off and pull to the side of the road. This happens at least 6 times per month, but only noticable at night. My VIN is 1g3w$52hoxf311164.
Headlights flicker bright to dim. This happens nearly every time I drive at night. Seems to be worse in cold weather.
Car uses too much oil. Told by service center that vehicle should not be burning oil. However vehicle uses 6 quarts verses 5 quarts and 500 miles later, low oil indicator comes on. Service center can not explain the problem or give any insight for the excess oil used every time service is required. Also headlights cut out while driving.
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
While braking the headlights flickered.
While driving in cold weather, the head lights would dim, which caused a loss of visability on the road. Mr *jg
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
- Remedy
- Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.
Recall number 98V102000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
27 of 256 owner complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (11%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Stalling 24Won't start 15Fire or smoke 9Power steering loss 9Loss of power 8Ball joint 6Check engine light 5Knocking 5Harsh shifting 5Steering lock-up 5Steering noise 5
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