1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Electrical system Problems

“Ignition failure. Error message to clean key and wait 3 minutes. The key has a microchip, and the microchip has been tested and is working correctly. The ignotion switch, when tested is showing to be working properly. No one can give me a reason for the malfunction, but I have been stranded numerous times due to the malfunction.”

“While parked, on a hot day, my parking lights came on and will not go off. I have to disconnect & reconnect the battery to save it from discharge every time I drive it. Im afraid it may catch fire (from other reports I've heard.)”

“I purchased a vehicle form chesrown gmc/kia in columbus ohio. I bought it on june 3rd 2002 paid $10500.00+ $892.00 (extend warranty)when I bought the car I opted for the extended warranty. Since that time, I have had fuel pump, feul switch, feul line, fuel injectors of my car go bad (more than once!). While driving the car on a heavily traveled street the engine just stopped! My husband got out to push the vehicle putting him in danger. I took the vehicle out the next day and on three separate occasions the engine ceased. …”

“Used the remote start feature during 24 deg weather and the driver side rear fixed window shattered. Possible cause would be a short in the rear window defrost unit, which comes on when using remote start in cold weather.”

“Dt:06/23/04 headlights and tail lights flashed on and off intermittently even when car is not running. Headlights seem to flash only in hot weather. Dealer reports the switch's malfunction is heat related. Dealer reports that the car is just old and needs a $525 replacement.”