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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Buick Park Avenue

  • 1996 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1996 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:1

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks from 1990+

Computer Relearn Procedures -> General Motors Corp. -> 1997-98 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-99 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 2.2L & 2.4L Engines -> 2000-02 -> 2000-04 -> 2001-02 -> 2001-04 -> 3.1L, 3.4L, 3800/3.8L, 4.0L & 4.6L Engines -> 3.5L Engine -> 5.7L Engine -> Achieva, Alero, Grand Am & Skylark -> Achieva, Cavalier, Skylark & Sunfire -> Alero & Grand Am -> Alero & Malibu -> Aurora -> Aurora, Bonneville, DeVille, LeSabre & Seville -> Aurora, Bonneville, Grand Prix, LeSabre & Park Avenue -> Auto Learn Passlock Procedure -> Body Control Module (BCM) -> Bonneville -> Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, LSS & Park Avenue -> C & K Series w/Diesel Engine -> C & K Trucks w/Diesel Engine -> Camaro & Firebird -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Century -> Century, Grand Prix, Impala, Intrigue, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal -> Century, Impala, Intrigue, Monte Carlo & Regal -> Corvette -> Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn -> Cutlass & Malibu -> Dash Integration Module (DIM) -> DeVille -> DeVille, Eldorado & Seville -> EEPROM -> Eldorado -> Engine Control Module (ECM) -> Engine Performance -> Except Park Avenue -> Grand Am -> Grand Prix & Regal -> Impala & Monte Carlo -> Instrument Panel Integration Module (IPM) -> Intrigue -> LeSabre -> Less Tech 2 Or Techline Terminal -> Light Truck & Vans -> Park Avenue -> Passenger Cars -> Passkey Module -> Passlock Learn Procedure -> PCM -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM) & Vehicle Control Module (VCM) -> Rear Integration Module -> Riviera -> Seville -> T50/T60/T20+ -> TDC Offset Adjustment -> Theft Deterrent System Programming -> VCM -> With Tech 2 -> With Techline Terminal & Scan Tool
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

Body Control Module (BCM)
Alero & Grand Am

This procedure must be performed if the BCM, Passlock sensor or PCM is replaced. If BCM is not properly programmed, it will not control all the features properly.

  • Ensure battery is fully charged and ignition switch is in the ON position.
  • Connect a suitably programmed Tech II, or equivalent, scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  • Access scan tool "Special Functions" menu and follow scan tool instructions to program BCM.
  • If BCM fails to accept the pr...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Bonneville, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency, 88 & 98 -> Compressor, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove serpentine drive belt, then front upper mounting bolt.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove compressor splash shield, then disco...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks from 1990+

Automatic Temperature Control Systems Diagnosis & Testing -> Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, 1996 Ninety-Eight & 1997 Regency -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Intermittents
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

Before beginning diagnosis on this system, it is important to know how a properly operating system should work. Refer to the system response charts in Figs. through to compare and check system operation.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

A TECH 1 or equivalent scan tool is necessary to perform code and system diagnosis. To access system diagnostics, connect the scan tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) located behind the lefthand side of the instrument panel.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

Refer to the "Diag... "

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks from 1990+

Serpentine Drive Belt Routing -> Domestic Passenger Cars -> General Motors Corp. & Saturn
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Pressure Gauge Indication
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS

Due to the different types of models and systems, the following typical pressure gauge indications should be used as a guide only, Fig. Refer to the "Performance Tests" or "System Pressure Check" for the particular model being tested....

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

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