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  • Buick Century My Brake Lights (as Well As Rear Turn Lights) Stopped...

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 196, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, not-working

    My brake lights (as well as rear turn lights) stopped working 2 days ago. I checked the fuses (all okay) replaced the bulbs (all burned out) and the defective stoplight switch. The center brake ligh..

  • Buick Century My Car Is Making A Whistling Noise Seems Like From The...

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 145, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, whistle

    My car is making a whistling noise seems like from the rear when I turn or accelerate @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, October 21st, 2012 AT 12:42 PM ..

  • Buick Century Causes Of P0300 In An 01 Buick Century

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 891 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0300

    I have an 01 buick century Custom 3.1 or 3100. Code p0300 comes up and engine light is on. I have changed the wires, plugs, coil packs, ignition control module, checked the injectors, comressio..

  • Buick Century We Drop The Subframe To Put In A New Transmissionbut...

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 120, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel, symptoms, loose

    We drop the subframe to put in a new transmissionBut we didn't know about the steering something's messed up in the Steering because it leaks in the steering wheel don't move the cars Tires nowCould..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Grinding Noise

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 100, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, grind

    Why is My Rim Grinding On My Brake Cailpers I Drove To The Next City Then I Heard A Loud Bang And I Couldn't Figure It Out, So I took The Wheel Off To See If It Was The Brakes But Come To Find Out ..

  • Buick Century Humming Noise

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 195, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, hum

    2001 buick century makes a humming noise around 25+ mph, the noise pitch gets louder as you accelerate. Changed driver hub assembly yesterday front brakes and rotors but sounds still exists. Seems ..

  • Buick Century Losing Coolant. No Visible Leaks.

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 100, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    I have a 2001 Buick Century that is always running out of coolant. It never comes out from under the car and we feel it is going in to the engine and has been in the oil tank. We have had it to mech..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Multifunction Connector

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 3.2L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 300, 000 MILES

    related to general

    I am trying to remove the multifunction connector from the connector box and I can't find clips or able to pull the two connectors out. Are there connection locks somewhere? @media(max-width: 96..

  • Buick Century Running Lights Are Not Working

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 227, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light, not-working

    I have a 2001 Buick century custom. I have no rear 'running' lights however my turn signal and brake lights are fine. I located and tested the 'dimmer' fuse and do not have any power going to the fu..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Security System

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES

    related to security

    My 2001 Buick century custom got struck by lightning and the security light comes on every time we try to crank it. We can get it to crank and run for about five seconds and it shuts off every time...

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Shakes And Hums

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 195, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, hum

    2001 buick century about 195,000 changed left front hub assembly. Replaced front brakes and rotors. Replaced right cv axle within the past month, but it feels like front passenger tire shake really..

  • Buick Century Suspension

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 520 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, vibration

    Front of car vibrates and shimmys during acceleration I have put new outer tie rod ends and had wheels balanced and had front end alighned need help @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: no..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Turn Signal

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 138, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, blink-fast

    Left turn signal flashes rapidly. Replaced bulbs, still flashes rapidly. Also when the headlights are on the green left turn arrow in the dash stays on solid. Right turn works fine. What is next, fl..

  • Buick Century Whistling Noise When Accelerating

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 120, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, whistle

    I ahve replaced EGR VALVE. Plugs and wires, gas filter and transmission fluid. Car is hesitating and is hard to move, when accelaerating there is a loud whistle noise, one place tells me it's the..

  • Buick Century Can You Tell Me Whats The Right Fuel Pressure Reading?

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 205, 541 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, fuel-pressure

    What is the right fuel pressure for my car? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, September 30th, 2012 AT 10:02 PM ..

  • Buick Century ABS, Traction Control Lights Are On

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 3.1L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 104, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, traction-control-light

    The ABS, traction control and service engine soon light are all on. What is the problem? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 AT ..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century

    2001 BUICK CENTURY

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pressure

    2001 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic I have a 2001 Buick Century 3.1 Could you advise where to check the fuel pump pressure? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: n..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 89, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, gas-cap, replace-remove

    Trouble code po446 I was told to replace the gas cap and did so / reset code to clear and after 2 days the service engine light comes back with the same code po446 evaporative emission control syste..

  • Buick Century Unlock My Door?

    2001 BUICK CENTURY

    related to body, door, lock

    2001 Buick Century How do I unlock my doors if I lock my car keys in it? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, March 6th, 2009 AT 12:44 PM ..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century ABS & Traction Control

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 20, 000 MILES

    related to safety, traction-control

    Recently, the lights came on dash indicating problem with ABS and Low Trac. Intermittenly these light go off. Took it to a garage and they indicated that a Speed Sensor is required on right passeng..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century ABS & TRACTION CONTROL

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 202, 000 MILES

    related to safety, traction-control

    Dash lights come on to indicate that there is a problem with ABS and LOW TRAC. It cuts in and out and I took it to a garage where they indicated that they did an electrical test and a speed sensor i..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century ABS "TRAC OFF" Service...

    2001 BUICK CENTURY

    related to warning-lights, traction-control-light

    I have a 2001 Buick Century 3.1 with 48,000 miles that has been into the shop several times in 5 months for the same issue. When applying the brakes, a noise and a grinding happens as though the an..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Can't Locate Temperature Guage...

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 57, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, wiring

    I just performed a lower intake manifold replacement this weekend, and the only thing left undone is the connection to the temp sensor near the manifold thermostat. Car is running great, but now I..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century CAR MAKES A TICKING NOISE

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 94, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, tick

    My car makes a ticking nose when I turn off the ignition afterdriving the car even if it is only a few miles. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, May..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Car Service Light

    2001 BUICK CENTURY

    related to warning-lights, service-light

    Electrical problem 2001 Buick Century 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic? Miles the car service light and track light and anti lock light wont go off how can I turn it off @media(max-widt..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Check Engine Light On

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I replaced the EGR valve a little over a year ago and it took care of the light then. Could it be bad again or is there something else to check? Car runs fine thanks. Donation will follow answer ..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Coolant Sensor

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 98, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, coolant-temperature-sensor, replace-remove

    My Buick had the low coolant light on intermitently. After three times in the shop (the catalytic convertor also went out) it is still on. Problem is the mechanic replaced the head gasket on that th..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Diagnosing Cause Of Noise

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to tires, symptoms, noise

    My 2001 century started making a humming or growling noise when in motion. The noise has gotten louder over the past week replacing the worn out tires had no effect on the sound It seems to make al..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Do It Yourself Kit

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 95, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, cap

    I want to flush my coolant with a do it yourself kit. I am worried about cutting the hose and causing worse problems. I read that flushing the system with tap water will kil your car. Is this tru..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Drain On Rad.

    2001 BUICK CENTURY

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, drain-plug

    Engine Cooling problem 2001 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic Where is the drain for thr Rad. Or does it have one? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Drive Cycles - Check Engine Soon...

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 14, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    We have had the check engine soon light reset. Now it has been through DEQ 3 times and it still comes up saying not ready. What is the drive cycle on this and how long before it is reset? @medi..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Electric Window

    2001 BUICK CENTURY

    related to body, window, not-working

    2001 Buick Century 6 cyl Automatic 82,000 miles My 2001 Buick Century has a right passenger electric window that does not go up or down. What is the problem? @media(max-width: 960px) { ...

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Failed Inspection

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1400-p1499, p1404

    Failed inspection for the following codes: P0420 P1404 would like to know what the codes are far and how extensive and costly the repairs will be. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { disp..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Fuel Shut Off.

    2001 BUICK CENTURY

    related to safety, inertia-switch, location-

    Engine Performance problem 2001 Buick Century 6 cyl The 2001 buick century ran out of gas. Since it will not start. I was told it had a fuel shut off to protect the fuel pump when this happ..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Insterment Cluster Lights

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 182, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, lights

    Is the oddometer/gear indcator light serviceable and if so, how do you gain access to the circuit board where the replaceable bulb would be mounted? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: n..

  • Buick Century License Plate Light Bulb

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 185, 000 MILES

    related to body, license-plate, light

    How to replace a license plate light bulb? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, October 27th, 2008 AT 9:38 PM ..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Lights Dimming While Driving

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 85, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light

    When driving all interior lights and headlights go dim and then go bright again and again. I have replaced the battery already and it did not help. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Tha..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Locked Steering Wheel And Ignition

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 92, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel, estimate

    I have a 2001 Buick Century with a PASS theft prevention ignition. The car was turned off in drive and the key pulled out. It was put back in and drove after that. Now no key will turn the ignition..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Low Coolant Sensor

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 30, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, coolant-temperature-sensor, replace-remove

    Low Coolant Sensor giving false readings because of intake gasket leak. I've had the gasket replaced but the Sensor is still acting up, showing Low Coolant when the coolant is not low. Moreover the..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Low Trac, Anti-Lock Light Came On

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 40, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    I had spun my tires on wet road and had ran thru some water on the right side of my car. My low trac light & anti-lock light came on. I had turned car off, restarted light went off but has sinc..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Removing The Dash

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 94, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard, replace-remove

    I need too change the headlight switch, I have no dash light and no back taillights @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, January 7th, 2010 AT 8:49 ..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Right Passenger Window

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 82, 000 MILES

    related to body, window

    This is my first time to ask a question. My right passenger window has died. It doesn't go up or down. Can I repair this myself? What do I need to do? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { displ..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Service Engine Light Is On

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Teh SEL is on (and had been on for 10 months) - I have taken it to 3 different shops and they have run diagnostics. They all report "no code appears". Any suggestions - it will not pass inspec..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Service Engine Soon

    2001 BUICK CENTURY

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    2001 Buick Century This "Service Engine Soon" indicator came on and stays on. I went to Advance Auto and they ran the machine on it. It came back with the code "P1404" and Emmission Controls. W..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Tire Singing

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 55, 000 MILES

    related to tires, replace-remove

    Last week I had to replace a front wheel tire with a new tire not of the same make or tread that that the other 3 tires are. When I get up to about 30 mph the tire starts to sing. The tire person t..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Trunk

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 133, 000 MILES

    related to body, trunk, close

    I may have slammed my trunk down too hard and now it will not close. Any suggestions? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, April 17th, 2010 AT 11:35..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR, CRUISE...

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 30, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, blink-fast

    Cruise control is engaged. Turning the turn signal indicator to the "right turn" position disengages the Cruise control. Right side turn signals (front and rear) appear to work normally. Crui..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Turn Signals

    2001 BUICK CENTURY

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal

    Electrical problem 2001 Buick Century 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 94000 miles My left turn signal is flashing very fast for the last week. The check engine light also came on. ..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Water Pump

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 102, 592 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump

    I have been having problems with the car's cooling system. I have had the heating/coolong sensor repalced as well as the thermostat. You can't go more than 50mph or so without the car heating up. Yo..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Whining Noise From Engine While...

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 215, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, whine

    Thank you for your time. A while back, I was at a stop, and as I accelerated (rather quickly) I heard a "ping" sound, literally like you would hear when a metal driver (club) hits a golf ball com..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Windows Dont Work All Four Stop...

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 287, 999 MILES

    related to body, window, not-working

    The four windows dont work @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, February 11th, 2010 AT 6:31 PM ..

  • Buick Century 2001 Buick Century Windshield Washer Motor

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 85, 000 MILES

    related to body, windshield, washer, pump-motor

    My 2001 buick century windshield washer pump doesn't work. It looks like access is through the fenderwell. What do I have to do to get access to replace that motor? I would rather no..

  • Buick Century Windshield Wiper Stopped Working

    2001 BUICK CENTURY

    related to body, wiper, not-working

    Six cylinder front wheel drive automatic 57,720 miles. My windshield wipers on my car were working fine the other day and then when I was driving home in the rain the passenger side wiper slowl..

  • Buick Century 2001 Century ABS Light, Trac Light, SES Light

    2001 BUICK CENTURY

    related to warning-lights, traction-control-light

    I have only had this car for about a week. I am in charge of taking care of it while my brother is over seas, so I don't have much history about it other than it has been to the mechanic recently ..

  • Buick Century Oil In Coolant

    BUICK CENTURY

    related to engine-cooling, oil-in-coolant

    2001 Buick Century Custom, 112,000 miles. I recently noticed that the car was using oil (approx 2 qts./Mo), but the car was not smoking or leaking the oil anywhere that I could see. Two days ago, ..

  • Buick Century Cable Came Off Of My Power Window

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 35, 000 MILES

    related to body, window, loose

    My battery had ran down and I tried to roll up my window and the cable came loose. Need help reconnecting it. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, Jan..

  • Buick Century Code P1404, EGR/PCM

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 3.1L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1400-p1499, p1404

    I have the car listed above custom model. I have a famous p1404 code of course I replaced the EGR valve and EGR tube and cleaned out the airway between EGR valve and throttle body. Code still com..

  • Buick Century Front Suspension - Strut Assembly

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, 90, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, strut

    I have purchased two strut assembly's (Gabriel) specifically for my car. However there is no way to re-affix the brake hose and the ABS sensor line to the side of the struts - no holes for bolts -no..

  • Buick Century Code PO446 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 136, 337 MILES

    related to fuel-system, tank, pressure-sensor

    Getting a code PO446 says I need to replace fuel tank pressure sensor. Can you please tell me where this is located in this make and model and level of difficulty in replacing? Thank you @med..

  • Buick Century Low Coolant Light On

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 82, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, low-coolant-light

    My low coolant light comes on when I drive my car. My car does not run hot but the half way mark. I took it to Jiffy Lube the other day and they said since its hot outside they didn't want to chance..

  • Buick Century Passenger Rear Window Works Intermittently

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 38, 000 MILES

    related to body, rear-window, motor

    When it does work both switches work master and the one on the door. When it doesn’t work both switches do not work makes me believe that it is a window motor issue. Any help with this problem wo..

  • Buick Century Service Engine Soon Light On

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 128, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    My check engine light came on mechanic said code showed thermostat might be stuck open car temp gauage never showed it over heating he said temp showed 170dreeges does this sound like this could be..

  • Buick Century Taillight Wires Caught Fire

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 3.1L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 124, 335 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light, fuse

    Okay, so my daytime driving lights were not working, it was a 20 amp fuse. I changed the 20 amp fuse. I'm driving down the road and see smoke pouring out of the back of my vehicle I run back to op..

  • Buick Century Thermostat Installation

    2001 BUICK CENTURY, 3.1L, 6 CYL, 41, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, replace-remove

    I Bought an AC Delco thermostat for my car. The factory thermostat appears to have a built-in factory o-ring that’s actually part of the thermostat. If I am correct I should not need a paper gaske..

2001 Buick Century Maintenance and Repair