Buick Riviera
This category covers questions about the Buick Riviera, a full-sized luxury coupé manufactured by General Motors and sold through its Buick division. The Riviera was produced from 1963-1999.
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383cootHey MM==As far as I know it is like the rest of the 3800 engines and in in the intake manifold. There should be a hose going...
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Under the back seat. Under the back seat.
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There is a hex screw located on the top of the supercharger pump (that's the beltdriven device at the top left of the engine as...
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The code 41 can be things other than the cam sensor. It's a good bet this is your problem. There is a magnet on the cam gear....
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AnswerHey Stacy==When there is a malfunction in the ABS there is a trouble code set in the ebcm just like the check engine light....
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The wires to the ignition switch are broken. Ignition switch should be replaced or VATS system can be by-passed.Check with car...
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I had to try one additional part. I thought the pressure regulator resolved my problem. With an outside temperature at 45 degrees...
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ON THE 1995 BUICK RIVIERA THE HORN IS LOCATED UNDER THE LEFT HAND SIDE FENDER. U WILL HAVE TO TAKE OFF THE TIRE AND REMOVE THE...
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I'm not sure but I've had the bottom seat out and that just popped out with a lift in the front on each side of the seat. The...
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Where the Upper radiator hose connects 2 the Engine there is a gooseneck(mounting adapter) take off the housing & there should b...
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Each door contains 2 speakers inside of a plastic "speaker pod." The larger "woofer" is a 5 1/4" speaker, and the "tweeter"...
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Firewall 6 3 valve cover serpentine belt 2 5 intake manifold ...
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lay down just under the turn signal. you will find a panel under the car undo the two screws remove panel door the rest is a cake...
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== Having gone through this same problem, No Help From Two different dealer ships, I was able to identify the problem and correct...
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Both the 20 amp fuse and the horn relay on 95 Buick Riviera are located in the under hood fuse box in the engine compartment just...
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In order to remove the alternator you must first remove the belt. The alternator is held in place by two bolts and one will...
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There should be a schematic on the fan shroud for the serpentine belt I don't know about a '98 Riviera but I have a 1996 Riviera...
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The fuel filter is located underneath the car near the rear tire (driver-side), near the gas tank.
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First, put a wrench on the belt tensioner to remove the tension and take off the belt. You then need to block up the engine and...
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Usually under the dash near the fuse panel or in that general are on American cars its usually a little square box and on most...
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Air sensor is probable bad located bye throttle linkage black square box about 129 dollars so take it off and have it tested...
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The Supercharger can be disconnected. My 1998 Ultra had a pulley lockup which caused the belt to come off. I pulled the intact...
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The PCV valve is located just to the right of the alternator...take off the 3800 cover (usually gray in color), and its behind...
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you have to remove the motor mount and power steering pump
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take it to a local garage its a pain if you dont have the special fork that puts it on you can by it from any automotive store...
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Remove the belt(s). Raise the passenger side front tire, support car with jack stand, and remove front tire. Remove the plastic...
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I know that the 1990 buick models have a factory alarm disarm in either kick panel. It is a light green wire. I think, (Though I...
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I don't have an answer but wonder if you have had one yet? There are a series of fasteners under the dash but I don't know if...
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One by one. Lay all new wires on a table and take off 1 at a time matching it to a new wire closest in length to the old one....
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Check with the local wrecking yard. Most have software that show cross reference on parts.
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1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
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AnswerWell u can put an airstrut kit on the car, i think it's best to get rim spacer to got on the front and back i would say u...
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Fuse box is on the passenger's side up against the center console towards the front. It's concealed by carpeting, but the door...
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Kind of bolts- they use both metric, and SAE so you will need a full toolset for both.
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drivers side just go under the car closer to the front tire and grab your wrenches and have at her
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If you are on ice or if you press on the gas hard then that is normal.
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Hey Joe==The bushings in the motor are probably gone so itneeds changing. Take the pass inner fender panel off and it is right...
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This is easy, especially since I have the same car and have done this myself. After opening the hood, you must remove the lid to...
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Get the schematics from MOTORLIT.COM.
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YES IT IS. That motor has been around forever. Yes and no... It is the same engine that's been around since the...
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If you go to www.buick.com and register as a buick owner (this is free), you can view a pdf(can view with Acrobat Reader) of the...
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SHOULD BE A THIN CABLE ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE FILLER DOOR IS,IF ITS MISSING ALL YOU HAVE TO DO GET TO THE INSIDE OF THE...
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http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/bragmw594.html this is needed to pull the cart,s and to reinstall them.
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the firing order is 12784563 you can also check valve cover still maybe on there or go to 401 nailhead-v8buick.com
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Very conventional. I like to use a high speed cut-off wheel on the rivets, but a right angle grinder will work as well(4 1/2"). ...
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It is under the dash on the pass side and requires a bunch of work to get to it. Take it to a garage.
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hello i have a 1996. and you hold your garage door remote opener up to the buttons in the car, some how it reads the signal and...
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1986 THROUGH 1989 RIV'S all use a completely computerized radio (along with everything else). The actual radio module is located...
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I don't think of anything in comon between the two. If you have a check engine light, take it to autozone and have the codes...
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Make sure your brake fluid is full!! I had this problem on my 96 it was the emergency back pedal make sure it is pulled back all...
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Lift up on the front of the back seat and it should come loose, then up and out.
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Disconnect the battery, wait 5 seconds, and reconnect it. It should start then. When you replace any electronic or electrical,...
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Same problem, feel the pain. So far we replaced the easy thing like the fuel sensors under the back seat. Made no difference, it...
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follow the radaitor hose from the top right side it goes directly to the thermostat housing remove the bolt then there is your...
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The first thing you have to have is the key. Without it you cannot release the spring loaded lock the front side of the ignition...
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You can buy a Haynes Repair Manual for around $20 which has all that info and most anything you would normally need for the car...
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Buy Quick Diconect tools At a parts store.They come on a strip in various sizes.
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I have a 1998 Riv and the turn signal flasher is under the driver side of the Dashboard. You have to remove about three screws to...
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It's either in the wiring but more likely in the turn signal switch (in the steering column) itself.
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I have a 1986 Buick Riviera that the same thing happened to and it turned out to be a fuse blown on the GCC CRT unit. I went...
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AnswerThe 1995 Riviera is a odd year, because it has the OBD2 connector with an OBD1 system. Most of your over the counter code...
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What the heck are you trying to do ???
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AnswerProbably the crankshaft position sensor- that is common on the 3.8 and 3.1 v6's. Hope that helps. Answeri think u...
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60 thousanths is the correct gap on platinum tipped plugs
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From my recollection, they had 5-bladed fans attached to heavy-duty fluid fan clutches that were controlled by both rpm and...
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RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE NEAR CRANK PULLY
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HI, most local libraries have an online system called AllData. It is what alot of paid Mechanics use to diagnose and fix alot of...
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Vacuum leak. Could also be the idle air control valve. Read this:...
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IT IS BEHIND THE SHIFTER UNDER THE RADIO. YOU WILL HAVE TO REMOVE THE SHIFTER CONSOALE TO GAIN ACESS. IF YOU REMOVE THE RELAY...
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Unscrew it and remove it then put on the new one. If you can't get to the ends you may have to renove the p/s fron the engine
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The parking lights on the front of the car are accessible from the underside of the car. It's a tight squeeze to get your hand up...
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If you know for sure that the pads are ok, then it is may just the pads. Some metallic pads do seem to squeal on certain...
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easy to do first .elevate front end of car on ramps or sumthin second, disconnect battery cable third, crawl under front end...
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It is located underneath the back of the engine. You can only see it from underneath the car as it is nestled up a bit. Haven't...
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You can go to the dealer, buy the service manual or go to the library and copy the page. eMail me at showdobe@hotmail.com...
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It's really easier than you think. Loosen the wing nut that holds the air filter hose, pull the hose back and turn it out of the...
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open trunk there are six hand tightened plastic wing nuts undo all of those the entire assembly will come off then you may change...
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It all depends on where you want to put it.
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mine does not have one
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If '95 is the same as '96 you would find the right sized socket and put it on the bolt of the spring loaded belt tensioner. lift...
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remove the rear panel in the trunk there are 5-6 mounting black plastic knobs two are tucked up witin the rear panel remove the...
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catalytic converters are located near the muffler.very difficult to replace
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The low side service fitting is located near the right side of the strut tower (inner) near the fire wall. It is located on the...
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fuel pump is in the tank, but there is an access plate in the trunk on the forward right side. Just pull up the trunk liner...
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Probably left lower side of steering column against firewall
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pull off the whole wiper off of the mount i suggest you bend the small tab in the ceter of the the blade mount back then slide it...
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Persistant cruise control problemI fought that problem for over a year. I had it to multiple mechanics, had it on the analyzer...
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Ebay, Dealer, Salvage Yard, & many online sites. Here is one. http://www.samarins.com/maintenance/manual.html or pretty much...
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First go to the hardware store and buy a Torx driver, size T10. Locate screws (near vents) and remove the dash panel. Now...
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the most likely cause of that would be the power steering pump failing.
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1st remove the screws on the inside of the door like were the door handle is and the window and lock controls , the door panels...
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The headliner must be removed in order to gain access to the sunhade. Ii have diagrams for the removal of the sunshade with...
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Automatic belt tensioners do not require adjustment as they are spring loaded. They get replaced.
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rmove the radio and it is directly behind it.
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I don't know where you can find one but you can get it repaired here. http://www.mrwhizard.com/services2.cfm It's refered to as...
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