2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue from North America - Comments

The air pump in this auto has been replaced eight times.

A friend owns this 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue and wonders if other vehicle owners of this make and model have had similar problems.

I had the AIR pump replaced once. Next time if you want, simply have them clear the codes, disable it and drive it. It actually makes the car run a bit rich and produces a bunch of extra power with it disabled. Does eat a bit more fuel and will not pass emission tests, but it's a bunch of fun if you don't have the $ to fix right away.

I have an Intrigue 2002, and the air pump was replaced 5 times. I only paid for one, the rest were under warranty.

The steering has a problem also. And there is no fix for that as of 2006. They only pack it with grease.

I have a 2001 Intrigue and have replaced the air pump twice under warranty. Considering doing it a 3rd time myself now that the warranty has expired, although I may just disable it per the previous comments.

Where can a new Air Pump for a 2002 Oldsmobile 3.5 be purchased. I see all these parts suppliers lists including one selling GM parts, but nothing on an air pump. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Thanks Glen

I have a 2002 Intrigue. The air pump (pumps air into catalytic converter at start-up) has been replaced at 47,000 and at 120,000. The second time I did it myself. It is not very easy but cheaper than the dealer. After I installed the new one, which I purchased from GM Parts Direct, I took the old pump apart. Here is what I think after that experience: The old pump was not worn out or broken; it was just water logged. I drained a lot of water out of the pump portion. The electric motor was okay. The next time my pump quits, I am going to take it out, blow the water out though the intake/output hoses and reinstall. I am convinced it is worth a try. I cannot afford the $350 the dealer would charge.

I purchased a new 2002 Intrigue GX in Jun 02.

Only problems to date are fan resistor (fun speeds 2/3), and lots of bottom door rust after less than 50,000 miles. Overall - recommend, especially for hi torque numbers at mid/higher RPMs. Lots of standard features.