Expert Answers about Oldsmobile

• Which Way Do the S-Hooks Need To Face When Attaching To Trailer Hitch Safety Chain Hoops
• I have attached a photo for you below that shows which way the s-hooks should face when attached to the safety chain loops on a trailer hitch. The photo example is using the Curt Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables with S-Hooks part # C80176 for reference. That said, if the s-hooks have the keeper attached then it should not really matter which way they face.
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• Overall Physical Dimensions of Go Power Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter
• The product page you are linked to for this question is for the Go Power 200 Watt, # 34282690. The product review video for this does show a measurement you reference of 7-7/16" for length and just under 6" for width. Both of the Go Power 400 watt units we currently carry, # 34282693 and the # 34282692 have a physical measurement of 8-5/16" length with a width of 5-15/16". The Duracell Modified Sine Wave Power Inverter - 400 Watt, # DU88FR has dimensions of 6-3/8" long x 5" wide x 2-13/16"...
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• Installation for 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Drivers Side Replacement Mirror # KS62038G
• The replacement mirror you referenced, K-Source Replacement Driver's-Side Mirror # KS62038G, installs using the original factory hardware and mounting points. This replacement mirror plugs in to the existing wiring on the car and retains the same functions that were on the original.
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• Trailer Lights Not Working on a Camper Towed by a 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette
• A fuse blowing indicates to me that there is a short. If it happens when you connect the trailer to test the lights then that would indicate a problem on the trailer side. Lets first look at the wiring harness on the van. Make sure the ground wire is attached to a clean metal surface. Moving the ground might help. When you plug in the 4-Way to the adapter, # 30717, make sure the connection is good and tight. You must have the ground wire from the adapter also attached to the vehicle frame. This...
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• Difference Between Hopkins # HM41365 and Curt # C55355 Wiring Harness for 2003 Olds Slihouette
• Both the Hopkins # HM41365 and the Curt # C55355 would be correct for your Silhouette. Both wiring harnesses have the same capacity, preform the same function and would install in the same manner. I recommend going with the Curt option as we've found the converter in this particular harness to hold up better over time than other options like the Hopkins harness above. I included a link to the instructions for both harnesses for you to take a look at.
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• Will Trailer Hitch Fit with Full Size Spare Tire on 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
• When trailer hitch manufacturers determine a hitch fit for a vehicle, the fit is determined using the stock size spare tire. We do not have any trailer hitches for your 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette that are confirmed to fit with a full size spare tire. The hitch may still fit with the full size spare, but neither we nor the manufacturer have tested this to know if it is a fit. I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite about the Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III # 75278 and the compatibility...
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• Weight Distribution System for a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette Towing a Horse Trailer
• We have a Reese Trunnion Bar Weight Distribution System, part # RP66540 that will handle a range of tongue weights between 200 and 600 lbs. When used with the optional Bolt On Weight Distribution Chain Hanger Kit, part # RP58305, this system would be exactly what you need. The brackets actually bolt to the side of the trailer, as seen in the photo.
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• Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness on 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Shorting Out
• To run down a short in a wire you will need to use a circuit tester, item # PTW2993 if you need one, to test the wiring and find the short. The place I would start is on the vehicle side of the converter. Check each wire there, with a helper to turn on turn signals and step on the brakes and be sure that each circuit is functioning properly. While you are behind the taillights make sure the ground wire is attached to a good grounding point. Next I would test the wiring coming out of the...
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• Can Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock 63232 Be used With Rola Enclosed Cargo Carrier 59109
• Yes the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - 3-1/2" Span item # 63232, is compatible with the Rola Swinging Enclosed Cargo Carrier for 2" Trailer Hitch # 59109. Not only do we have the lock listed as an item bought by other customers, but on the right hand side of the page we have it listed as a related product meaning it is meant to be used along with the item you are looking at. I have included a link below to the #63232 as well as a video demo of the Rola to give...
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• Can the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue be Flat Towed Behind an RV
• The information I was able to obtain is that the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue can be flat towed with the addition of a transmission lube pump. I believe what you have found in the owners manual is referring to towing without a transmission lube pump in emergency situations. You will still need to confirm the towability and pre-towing procedures for the vehicle with the owners manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for specific towing procedures. I would not recommend towing this vehicle...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
• From the research I did it looks like your 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette can be flat towed if you install a lube pump kit. We do not sell them but they are available at other online retailers. Everything else you would need to flat tow your vehicle we do carry. First you will need to start with a base plate kit. For that you would want the Roadmaster Base Plates for the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette part # 191-1. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety...
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• Can Slightly Smaller Spare Tire be Used on Trailer to Get Home
• Generally, I do recommend that all tires on your trailer be the same size at all times, so ideally your spare will match the existing tires on your trailer. With that being said, the difference between a 175/80-13 and a 175/80-13 tire is only 0.3 of an inch, so if needed in an emergency, the 175 spare tire should be fine to get you home. To be on the safe side, I do still recommend obtaining a matching spare tire when you are able. I have attached a link that will take you to our available...
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• How Many Chains Are Included in Konig Tire Chains?
• The Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains # TH02230K23 come in a pair. So, quantity 1 of item # TH02230K23 covers both tires on 1 axle. I confirmed that the Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains # TH02230K23 are compatible with your 2000 Oldsmobile Alero with either 215/60-15 or 225/50-16 stock tires.
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• How to Check Brake Switch Wire to See if it Goes to Ground When Installing Curt Brake Controller
• I spoke with my contact over at Curt about how you can test to see if the wire goes to ground when the pedal is up. You will need a multimeter, such as # PT89ZR, and set it to test for resistance (ohms). With the pedal up the correct wire will have a few ohms of resistance (he said 5 or 6 usually). If it shows zero then that means it goes to ground when the pedal is up and it is not the correct wire. He also added that it probably is not going to be an issue on your 1999 Olds Bravada but...
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• Recommended Trunk Mount Bike Carrier For 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
• If your Ciera is a sedan I recommend the Hollywood Racks Expedition 2 Bike Carrier, part # HRF6-2. this carrier can carry 2 bikes on your Ciera and uses 6 straps to secure it to the vehicle. If you plan on carrying bikes with alternative frames like kids or women's bikes, I recommend using an adapter bar like part # 64005. this attaches between the seat post and the handlebar stem and allows the bike to be carried more level while providing more ground clearance. I have attached a product...
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• Will the Curt Hitch 13344 Fit a 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette and What Hardware Is Needed
• Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13344 is a confirmed fit for your 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver actually comes with all of the fasteners needed for installation so nothing needs to be purchased separately. If you are missing these fasteners then you can obtain them with the Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches part # RHK. If you will be towing a trailer with your Oldsmobile Silhouette you will also need a trailer wiring harness, the Curt...
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• Installing Trailer Wiring on a 1995 Oldsmobile Royale
• You will need to use a basic 4 pole trailer connector, like part # 18252. Part # 18252 includes a basic circuit tester that you will need to use to identify wires in the trunk of your Royale. You will need to pull the carpeting back from the trunk area. Use the circuit tester to find the wires that you need to splice into. The white wire on the harness needs to be connected to a good ground. The brown is for running lights. The yellow is for left blinker and turn and the green is for right...
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• Will Trailer Wiring Harness # 118384 Fit Vehicles Without a Factory 7-Way Trailer Connector
• The trailer wiring harness # 118384 installs into the standard round factory connector. I've attached a couple of pictures of what it looks like. One with a cap and the other is the connector itself. If your vehicle has the round connector, then the harness will work for you. Some are equipped with the connection port even if the vehicle didn't' originally have a 7-way trailer connector. If it does not have the connector, then you can hardwire a 4-way connector on using # HM41225....
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• Comparing Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-173-16UC3 with # 8-276-5
• Basically, an electric brake assembly is going to be a 7 x 1-1/4 inch while a hydraulic brake assembly will be a 7 x 1-3/4 inch. If you are using electric brakes on the trailer, go with Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly, # 8-173-16UC3. For hydraulic drum brakes, use Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly, # 8-276-5.
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• Attaching a 7-Way Trailer Wiring Harness to a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
• It sounds like your 2000 Olds Bravada did not come with a factory installed 7-Way wiring harness. The Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118384, is designed to plug in line on a vehicle that has a 7-Way wiring harness already installed on it. It then provides a 4-Way wiring harness. It could still potentially work but you will need to make sure that the white wires are grounded to the vehicle frame in a spot that is clean and free from corrosion. A better solution would be to use...
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