Oldsmobile Aurora 1998 Owner's Manuals

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver’s side. You can see
it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help
you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the underside of the spare tire
cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
On this label is:
0 your VIN,
0 the model designation,
paint information and
a list of all production options and special
equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.

Electrical System
Add-on Electrical EquiD: t
NOTICE:
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Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your retailer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as
they should.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker
in the wiring harness.
An electrical overload will cause
the lamps to go on and
off, or in some cases to remain
off. If this happens, have your headlamp system checked
right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse
in the fuse panel on the other
side of the instrument panel.
If the motor overheats due
to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, have it fixed.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anythng electrical
to your vehicle, see “Servicing
Your
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load
is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
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Maxifuse@/Relay Center
It’s easy to check the fuses in this underhood relay
center. There are two locking
arms on either side of the
base of the cover. Reach down and unsnap each one by
pulling the cover toward you, then pushing it away
while pulling up. Remove the cover. The inside of the
cover has a chart that explains the features and controls
governed by each fuse and relay.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination
of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance
of damage
caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If
the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be
sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the
correct amp rating.
1wo spare fuses are located below the fuse puller. You’ll
also find spare fuses in the slots labeled “Spare’’ in the
following charts.
There are three main fuse panels: the instrument panel
fuse block and two (driver’s side and passenger’s side)
rear compartment fuse blocks.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
This fuse block is located on the left side of the
instrument panel.
To open it, push the latch to the left,
then pull, and the door will open.
You’ll find
a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the
cover. Place the wide end
of the fuse puller over the
plastic end
of the fuse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse
and pull it out. To close the fuse door, press the door
closed and it
will latch.
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Fuse Usage
1 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag)
2
3
4
5
6
7
Injectors
Anti-Lock Brake System
Left Exterior Lamps Turn Signal Lamps
Injectors Climate Controls
8 Right Exterior Lamps
9 Chime (Ignition l), Memory Set
10 Powertrain Control Module, VATS
PASS-Key@II
11 Auxiliary Power
12
13
14
15
16
Interior Lamps Shift Solenoids
Linear
EGR
Cruise Control
Perimeter Lights
Fuse
17 18
19
20
21 22
23
24
25
26 27
28
Usage
Driver Information Center
Converter Oxygen Sensors
Radio Open
Climate Control Relay
Fog Lamps
Windshield Wipers
Flat Pack Motor
TMNSS
Cigarette Lighter
Crank,
Air Bag Module
Climate Control Blower
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Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
To access the battery and rear compartment fuse panels,
the rear seat cushion must be removed. This procedure is
somewhat difficult. You may wish to have your retailer
do this for you.
NOTICE:
The battery and main fuse boxes are located
under the rear seat cushion. The battery’s
ground terminal and some relay wires are
exposed.
To help avoid damage to the battery
and wires, be careful when removing or
reinstalling the seat cushion.
Do not remove
covers from covered parts.
Do not store anything
under the seat, as objects could touch exposed
wires and cause a short.
To Remove the Rear Seat Cushion
1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the
front hooks.
2. Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of
To Reinstall the Rear Seat Cushion
the vehicle.
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A safety belt that isn’t properly routed through
the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the
protection needed in a crash.
If the safety belt
hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion at
all, it won’t be there to work for the next
passenger.
The person sitting in that position
could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat
cushion, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
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2.
3.
Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, and
then route the safety belts through the proper slots in
the seat cushion. Don’t let the safety belt get twisted.
Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the
seatback
so the rear locating guides hook into the
wire loops on the back frame.
With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and
then press down on the seat cushion until the spring
locks on both ends engage.
4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly
routed and that
no portion of any safety belt is
trapped under the seat. Also make sure the seat
cushion is secured.
Rear Compartment Fuse Blocks
Once the seat is removed,
you’ll find two
fuse panels
on the driver’s side of the
battery. Each is protected by
a plastic box with four tabs.
Pull up on all four tabs at
the same time to loosen
them and pull off the box.
Of these two panels, the cover on the passenger’s side
fuse panel has an extra plastic cap attachment. You’ll
need
to slide this out of the grooves which hold it there
before removing the rest of the box.
To replace the covers, line the four tabs up and simply
snap them back into place. The extra plastic cap
attachment slides back into place.
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REAR COMPARTMENT
DRIVER SIDE FUSE BLOCK
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ACSRY DAP OPEN
Fuse
1
2
3
4
5
6
7- 10
11
12
13 14
15
16
17-22
23
24
Usage
Open
Electronic Level Control Relay
Trunk Release Relay
Open
Fuel Pump Relay
Driver Door Unlock Relay
Open
Rear Defogger Relay (Upper Zone)
Rear Defogger Relay (Lower Zone)
Open
Spare
Spare
Spare
Open
Direct Accessory Power
-- Accessory Relay
Open
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REAR COMPARTMENT
PASSENGER SIDE FUSE BLOCK
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Fuse
172
3
4
596
7
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10
11
12, 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Usage
Spare
Open
Breaker
-- Power Window, Sunroof
Spare
Open
Spare
Open
Breaker
-- Power Seat
Spare
Open
Power Seat Breaker
-- Headlamps
HVAC Blower Motor
Powertrain Control Module, PASS-Key@II
Ignition
3
Ignition 1
Rear Defogger
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Fuse
22
23 24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Usage
Trunk and Fuel Door Releases and Trunk Pull Down
Electronic Level Control
Heated Seat, Instrument Panel Exterior Lamps
Base@ Stereo (Option)
Power Door Locks
Interior Lam]
Hazard Lamps, xoplamps
Parking Lamps
Heated Outside
Mirror
Open
Fuse Usage
33 Fuel Door Release
34 Cooling Fan Relay
35 Battery Thermistor
36 Instrument Panel
-- Power Antenna, Remote
CD Changer, Radio Chassis
Instrument Panel -- Remote Accessory
Power Module, Oil Level Indicator,
ALDL
37
38
39
40
41
42
Heated Seats
Fuel Pump
Open
Rear Defog
2
Rear Defog 1