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1997 Oldsmobile Regency CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Oldsmobile REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Passenger Cars -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Noise -> A/C System Noise Diagnosis -> A/C System Performance Test -> Achieva, Beretta, Corsica, Grand Am & Skylark -> Blower Noise -> Bonneville, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency, 88 & 98 -> Camaro & Firebird w/5.7L Engine -> Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster -> Cavalier, Century, Ciera, Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Lumina, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Regal, Sunfire & Camaro & Firebird w/3800 Engine -> Corvette, Metro & Prizm -> Diagnostic Tests -> Functional Test -> Preliminary Checks -> Saturn
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS
On models equipped with a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Vehicle Control Module (VCM) controlled A/C system, connect a suitable Scan Tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), normally located behind the lefthand side of the instrument panel, near the steering column.
Preliminary Checks
- Check A/C fuses.
- Check A/C blower operation.
- On models with cable operated temperature door, move temperature control rapidly through full stroke and back, door should audibly contact stops. Adjust cable as necessary.
- On all models, check c...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bosch Type 5 -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> 1997-98 Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue & Regency -> 1997-98 Corvette -> 1997-98 DeVille, Eldorado & 1997 Seville -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Electromagnetic Interference Test -> Ignition Cycle Default -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Scan Tool
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Turn ignition switch to Off position.
- Connect suitably programmed scan tool connected to Data Link Connector (DLC), located on lefthand side of instrument panel below steering column.
- Turn ignition switch to On position.
- Select scan tool's Special Functions.
- Select and run Automated Test.
- Note Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to Figs. through for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) identification.
Intermittents & Poor Connections
Intermittent failures in the anti-lock brake system may be difficult to accuratel...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
- Remove axle nut and washer.
- Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then using a suitable pry bar, separate ball joint from knuckle.
- Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using front hub spindle...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove engine cover.
- Remove rear pencil brace bolts.
- Remove brace.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Remove output terminal nut.
- Disconnect electrical connector.
- Remove alternat...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> Except Alero, Aurora, Intrigue, Toronado & 1992-98 Eighty-Eight & Ninety-Eight
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS
When the engine oil life index has reached 10 or less, the Driver Information System display will indicate distance to oil change and sound a beep when ignition is turned on or to Accessory for the first time each day. When the engine oil life index has re...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at water inlet pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from water inlet pipe.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ins...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to remove the dri...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Oldsmobile Regency cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Rear Doors Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Rear Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Oldsmobile Regency cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Oldsmobile Regency cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Oldsmobile Regency cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Oldsmobile Regency cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Oldsmobile Regency cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Oldsmobile Regency cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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