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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1998EIGHTY-EIGHT LSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 38 (INSTRUMENT PANEL)
1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LS
Section 38 (Instrument Panel)
1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSSECTION Section 38 (Instrument Panel)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description
- Operation
- Component Locations
- Trouble Shooting
- Symptom Tests
- Notes
- Instrument Cluster Inoperative (UB3)
- Instrument Cluster Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Instrument Cluster Display Does Not Dim (UB3)
- Instrument Cluster Display Does Not Dim (U50 & U2F)
- Fuel Gauge Inoperative (UB3)
- Fuel Gauge Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Tachometer Inoperative (UB3)
- Tachometer Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Oil Pressure Gauge Inoperative (UB3)
- Oil Pressure Gauge Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Coolant Temperature Gauge Inoperative (UB3)
- Coolant Temperature Gauge Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Voltmeter Inoperative (UB3 & U50)
- Voltmeter Indicates High Or Low Battery Voltage (UB3 & U50)
- Boost Gauge Inoperative (U2F)
- Speedometer Inoperative
- Speedometer Or Odometer Inoperative
- Check Engine Indicator Always On Or Inoperative
- Air Bag Indicator Always On Or Inoperative
- Anti-Lock Indicator Always On Or Inoperative
- Traction Off Indicator Always On Or Inoperative
- Security Indicator Always On Or Inoperative
- Volts Indicator Inoperative (U2F)
- Volts Indicator Always On (U2F)
- Brake Indicator Always On Or Inoperative
- Fasten Belts Indicator Inoperative
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative
- Right Turn Signal Indicator Inoperative
- Left Turn Signal Indicator Inoperative
- Low Washer Fluid Indicator Always On (UB3)
- Low Washer Fluid Indicator Always On (U50 & U2F)
- Low Washer Fluid Indicator Inoperative (UB3)
- Low Washer Fluid Indicator Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Check Oil Level Indicator Always On
- Check Oil Level Indicator Inoperative
- Low Coolant Indicator Always On (U50 & U2F)
- Low Coolant Indicator Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Check Gauges Indicator Inoperative (UB3)
- Check Gauges Indicator Always On (UB3)
- Hood Ajar Indicator Always On (U50 & U2F)
- Hood Ajar Indicator Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Door Ajar Indicator Always On (U50 & U2F)
- Door Ajar Indicator Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Trunk Ajar Indicator Always On (U50 & U2F)
- Trunk Ajar Indicator Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Check Gauges Indicator Always On (U50 & U2F)
- Lamp Monitor Function On DIC Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) System Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) Always On (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) Image Does Not Adjust Up & Down (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) Image Intensity Does Not Dim (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) Image Intensity Does Not Dim When Parking Lights Are On (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) Speedometer Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) Turn Signal Indicators Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) Turn Signal Indicators Always On (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) High Beam Indicator Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) High Beam Indicator Always On (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) Check Gauges Indicator Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) Check Gauges Indicator Always On (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) Low Fuel Indicator Inoperative (U50 & U2F)
- Head Up Display (HUD) Low Fuel Indicator Always On (U50 & U2F)
- Removal & Installation
- Wiring Diagrams
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.