1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme FE3 2-door from North America - Comments

21st Sep 2001, 15:41

"The ultra reliable car for the whole family"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

The water pump went on me.

The alternator went on me.

Ignition system shorted out.

Rear brake calipers.

Digital Dashboard Flashes intermitantly.

Metal heater hose.

Driver's side door handle.

General comments?

The car is very dependable, but not fast. It may look like its given me a lot of problems, but what do you expect for 170,000 miles. Still looks/runs good. The insurance is a little higher than other cars, though. It has a lot of room in the 2-door body style too. I think it looks great!


27th Sep 2001, 05:25

My dash did the same. I talked to a guy that works for Delco, the company that made the dash. He said they had a problem with bad solder joints. I re-soldered all connections and it works fine. 165000 miles and going strong.


19th Dec 2001, 15:41

Not the solder all the time. Most of the time it is a chip on the back, it's meant to eat itself a way just so the guys at Delco can get a pay check.

That's what's wrong with mine, but it's too expensive ($160) for something not that important. Just stay a little under the speed limit.

Watch your stock radio, that will be the next thing to go. But an easy fix, just gotta find the sweet spot right above the radio and hit it as hard as you can.

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