1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
What is the problem when fuses get burning hot
The problem is most likely a short/breach somewhere in the line. If the fuse hasn't blown, make sure you are using the proper size fuse to prevent damage to wiring in hard to reach places. Some fuses will naturally run hot depending on the application. If this is an automobile, check under moving parts like electric seats for a cut or exposed wire.
Overheating
You have a head gasket problem with the engine generating abnormal pressure, and sending all the antifreeze to the reservoir, thereby leaving the engine running dry; it is dangerous for the water pump to operate with no water.Drill 3 11/64 or 3/16" holes in the thermostat side facing the engine, making sure not to touch the opening mechanism; this will keep antifreeze always running thereby, compensating for the abnormal pressure regenated by head gasket leak(s).Your thermostat was never your problem.In cold weather, 5 degress celsius or under, the thermostat takes longer to open and more antifreeze will be sent to the reservoir leading to an overheating.. Partially cover the radiator with a sheet metal piece to make the thermostat open faster and stay open, as the antifreeze is not being cold that much by cold air. You're fooling the cooling system into warm weather driving. Don't waste your money buying radiator stop leak or liquids to repair head gaskets; this will only corrode and make your radiator to eventually leak.
1997 silhouette will not blow air
check in your glove box there is a door open that one there will be another one open that one there is two filters they are probably pluged auto value has them for $14.00 and they are the OEM ones.
Water pump
is it leaking or you need info on how to change it
Dash lights dont work at night
if it's just the dash lights it could be a fuse, but most likely if you have headlights and no tail lights it's the headlight switch. needs to be replaced
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