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    Not a Reatta Question

    in Buick Reatta

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    97 Chevy full size PU. Cruise control does not engage. Everything else checks out OK. Replaced brake light switch. Did not help. The following code is set periodically. P0719 (Torque Converter/Brake Switch B Circuit Low. I cancel the code and it sets again about 200 miles later.

    Can any one tell me where/what this code means - "Brake Switch B Circuit Low". I do not have a wiring diagram - where is this "Brake Switch B Circuit"?

    Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

    J M Hellman

    Lubbock, TX

    IPC blank and smoke

    in Buick Reatta

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    confused.gif 90 Reatta, daily driver, 81K miles.

    Saw smoke comming out of the steering column and then the IPC went blank.

    Pulled steering wheel and turn signal switch - did not see any burnt wires anywhere confused.gif

    Everything on the steering column functions ok.

    When I try to enter the "Diagnostics" nothing happens - the IPC will not light up?

    Only lights on the IPC is the air bag light and the brake lights (red & yellow).

    Any suggestions? Should I pull the IPC and look for some burnt/shorted wires or what??

    Thanks for any heplp/suggestions you can offer.

    J.M. Hellman

    Lubbock Texas

    Tran X followup.

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted

    Robert,

    I have not been able to find the "poor boy" synthetic autotransmission fluid at our Wal Mart. What is the name on it. I know from previous posts you even listed the product #!

    Thanks.

    J. M. Hellman

    Raidator pit cock

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted

    I have had that same problem on my 90. I finally realized that the rubber washer did not come out of the radiator with the petcock.

    Just take a small screwdriver and go up into the radiator and pull the flat rubber washer out and put it on the petcock and it will screw in easily.

    J. M. Hellman

    Lubbock TX

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    1990 Coupe for sale Lubbock TX

    in Buick Reatta

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    Here is the information on my 1990 Reatta Coupe for sale located in Lubbock, TX.

    Year: 1990. VIN: 1G4EC13C3LB900405

    Coupe: 1990. Mileage: 72100. Considered Correct? Yes

    Location: Lubbock, Texas

    Title: Clear

    Any Accident History? None

    Asking Price: $ 5,500

    Willing to take trade: No

    Exterior Color: White

    Paint Original? Yes Paint Condition? Excellent, some small rock chips on front

    Molding Color: White

    Body Dents: None

    Body Rust: No

    Windshield Chipped or Cracked? No

    Vent Glass Intact? Yes

    Out Side Mirrors Intact? Yes

    Headlight Motors Function Correctly? Yes. One new headlight door arm apparatus June 2001.

    Tail Light Lens: Clear, routinely polish to keep clear.

    Interior Color: Red

    Interior Original? Yes

    Seat Condition? Excellent

    Headliner Condition? Excellent

    Carpet Condition? Excellent. Original Floor Mats: Yes

    Floor Mat Condition: Excellent

    Steering Wheel Leather: Good

    Sun Roof? No

    16 Way Seats? Yes

    Functional Keyless Entry? Yes 2 remotes

    Problems with Electronic Dash items? No, works perfectly

    Power Windows Work Correctly? Yes. Power Seats Work Correctly? Yes

    Power Door Locks Work Correctly? Yes

    Power Antenna Work Correctly? No-has after market

    Original Sound System? Yes, No CD

    Sound Systems Functional? Tape cassette does not eject properly

    After Market Sound System? Yes, in trunk 10 CD changer

    A/C Functional? Yes works perfectly

    Converted to 134A? No

    Suspension require any attention? No

    Tire Brand: Goodyear Wing Foot HP

    Remaining Tread: 80%

    Are All Tires Matched? Yes

    Factory Wheels? Yes

    Factory Wheel Center Caps Condition: Excellent

    Any Brake Components Replaced? Yes: PRIOR remanufactured TEVES master brake cylinder at 66k November 2001

    Last Time Brake System Was Flushed? November 2001

    Original Engine? Yes. Original Engine Rebuilt? No. Does Engine require attention? No

    When was last tune up? June 2001

    Does the engine, cooling system, power steering, or brake system leak any fluids? No. Cooling system flushed October 2001

    How often do you change the oil? 2500 - 3000 miles

    Original Transmission? Yes. Original Transmission Rebuilt? No

    Does Transmission require attention? No.

    When was last Transmission Service? Changed transmission filter, pan gasket and fluid June 2001

    Any Transmission Leaks? No

    Have CV joints been replaced? Not to my knowledge

    In General, What items need attention?

    Car leaks water around window weather stripping. Replaced weather stripping but still has small leaks under high-pressure water.

    Rear brake pads clatter or rattle on rough road due to non-GM pads.

    Could use a factory antenna w/ motor if you want to get to original equipment

    Drives: Excellent

    To my knowledge I am the 3rd owner of this Reatta. Car was located in Southern Oklahoma and North Central Texas before I acquired it.

    I have owned this Reatta for about 1-½ years. Bought car in June 2001 with 61,500 miles on it.

    Footnote:

    This Reatta took 2nd place in the 9th Annual ?All Car Show?, Gainesville TX October 7, 2000.

    Has original Owners Manual, warranty booklets and blank entry key. No window sticker.

    Hope to hear from you if interested.

    Contact me at 806-792-3107 (home) 806-742-2520 (office) or email me at

    marq.hellman@ttu.edu for digital photos.

    J. M. Hellman

    Lubbock Texas

    Brake Lights Stay On

    in Buick Reatta

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    Randy,

    This AM my 90 coupe did the same as yours. Brake lights stayed on but upper mount light was off confused.gif

    This has happened a few times in the last year. frown.gif

    I pumped the brake pedal a few times (like doing the brake test) and jiggle/kick/shake the brake pedal and after about a minute of this frustrating prodedures the brake lights go out! grin.gif

    If it was the brake light switch that is bad or out of adjustment why does the upper mount brake light work correctly and the brake/tail lights not?? confused.gif

    Barney said my coupe was "possessed"!! frown.gif

    Guess he was correct!

    J. M. Hellman

    Lubbock, TX

    Door Lock Problem

    in Buick Reatta

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    90 coupe.

    Had the drivers side door open and pushed down on the manual door lock slide lever/knob.mad.gif

    Now the only way to unlock the door is with the key. The electric locks will lock it but not unlock it.

    Moving out of Park will lock it but putting in Park will not unlock it.

    The manual slide lever/knob will lock it but when I pull up on it it will not unlock.

    What did I break and/or screw up?? confused.gif

    The passenger door works fine.

    Thanks for any advice you can give me. smile.gif

    J M Hellman

    Lubbock TX

    Remote control keyless entry

    in Buick Reatta

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    90 coupe. Anyway to determine if the remote control or something else(fuse/ relay?)is the problem when it will not open the door locks or the trunk lid. Door locks and trunk work when pushed manually.

    Can the remote get "unprogrammed" mysteriously?

    I changed remote control battery.

    Or is it time for another remote? mad.gif

    Thanks for any suggestions.

    J M Hellman

    Lubbock, TX

    Riveria - Aurora question

    in Buick Reatta

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    Barney,<BR>Thanks for the info on the low side connection.<BR>BUT - <BR>The smaller line which is the high side has 2 connectors on it in the location you describe on the forum. The larger connector (I assume it is the high side port) is closer to the front of the vehicle and the smaller connector is on the same line about 10 inches toward the firewall exactly where you said the low side port would be but the connector is on the high pressure line. <BR>The low pressure line (larger line) runs parallel with the high pressure line but has no connectors or ports?<P>I can not understand why there are 2 ports on the same line (high pressure) with in 10 inches of each other? <P>Still have no access to the low pressure side.<P>Any suggestions? <P>Back to the dealer?<BR> confused.gif" border="0 <BR>J M Hellman

    Riveria - Aurora question

    in Buick Reatta

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    EDBSO,<BR>Thanks Robert, <BR>Yes the accumulator/dryer is on the passenger side front fender, but the lines going from it to the compessor appear to be nonassessible w/o removing some metal!! <BR>Surely GM in their infinite wisdom would locate the low side service port where it was assessible!! The high side port is on top and is easily assessible!<BR>There must be way to access the low side w/o tearing the front end apart!! I hope!! mad.gif" border="0 <P>J Hellman

    Aurora AC question

    in Oldsmobile - Technical

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    I have a 98 Aurora and cannot find the low side fitting to check the AC R134 A gas. <BR>The compressor is making a rattling sound and it is not cooling as well as it should.<P>The high side fitting is easy to get to but the low side line does not have a visible fitting and there is not one on the accumulator/dryer? <P>Any help/suggestions will be appreciated.<BR>Thanks. <BR> <BR>J Hellman<BR>Lubbock TX <P> rolleyes.gif" border="0tongue.gif" border="0

    Riveria - Aurora question

    in Buick Reatta

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    Any Reatta folks have a Aurora or Riveria that might be able to help me? <P>I have a 98 Aurora and cannot find the low side fitting to check the AC R134 A gas. <BR>The compressor is making a rattling sound and it is not cooling as well as it should.<P>The high side fitting is easy to get to but the low side line does not have a visible fitting and there is not one on the accumulator/dryer? <P>Any help/suggestions will be appreciated.<BR>Thanks. tongue.gif" border="0 <BR>J Hellman<BR>Lubbock TX

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