Confused Oldsmobile Intrigue 2000 Owner

[nacho_man]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to these forums and you all sound like you know a lot more about cars than I do. A yellow warning light showing some kind of symbol (it looks like a symbol of a pipe) is on in my Intrigue. It's located right beside the 'windshield washer fluid' symbol on the right. Does anyone know what this light is trying to tell me? Thanks!

[lunasea808]

Originally Posted by nacho_man

Hi everyone,

I'm new to these forums and you all sound like you know a lot more about cars than I do. A yellow warning light showing some kind of symbol (it looks like a symbol of a pipe) is on in my Intrigue. It's located right beside the 'windshield washer fluid' symbol on the right. Does anyone know what this light is trying to tell me? Thanks!

Low oil light or low fluid light.

[LittleHoov]

the low oil light actually says "low oil" so i dont think thats it.

it could be a low fluid light, is there any way you can take a picture of it?

If youd like i can take a pic of my dash lights and you can point out which one it is to us.

[lunasea808]

Originally Posted by LittleHoov

the low oil light actually says "low oil" so i dont think thats it.

I'm sorry I mean low oil pressure light (red in color).

[dtownfb]

My guess is he is refering to the low coolant light.

[PIGS1LADY]

I Am Not Sure What It Means But I Think It Means Exhaust Leak Maybe I Don't Know But Can Anyone Help Me My Ac Light Comes On Anytime My Heat Is On Why How Do I Fix It Thanks Shannon

[lunasea808]

Originally Posted by PIGS1LADY

I Am Not Sure What It Means But I Think It Means Exhaust Leak Maybe I Don't Know But Can Anyone Help Me My Ac Light Comes On Anytime My Heat Is On Why How Do I Fix It Thanks Shannon

Did you check to see if you turned off the a/c button?

Here is a discription:

Air Conditioning Compressor Button:
Press the a/c button to operate the air conitioning compressor. The indicator light on the button will glow when the button is pressed. You do not have to press the button to run the compressor in DEFOG or DEFROST.

And another:


DEFROST:
This setting directs most of the air through the defrost and side window vents. Some of the air goes to the floor ducts. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 4.5 C (40 F).

[PIGS1LADY]

I will turn A/C off, but when I turn fan up on high the A/C light will come back on. Even though the control is on defrost & the temp. is over to warm. So do you have any suggestions?

[lunasea808]

Originally Posted by PIGS1LADY

I turn fan up on high the A/C light will come back on. Even though the control is on defrost & the temp. is over to warm. So do you have any suggestions?

turn it on high and see if you can turn off the a/c button I think it turns on automatily (sp) but see if you can overide it by pushing the a/c button. I don't have my car right now it is in the shop getting some upgrades (inside and out). I'll try to go my friend's shop later this week and see if I can duplicate your problem.

[PIGS1LADY]

I appreciate your help I have tried turning heat & ac off then turning on just defrost & ac will come on automatically then I turn off everything try turning heat only on and it turns on automatically anytime fan is turned on it comes on.

[lunasea808]

Originally Posted by PIGS1LADY

I appreciate your help I have tried turning heat & ac off then turning on just defrost & ac will come on automatically then I turn off everything try turning heat only on and it turns on automatically anytime fan is turned on it comes on.

Btw what do you have a central air system or dual climate control?

[PIGS1LADY]

I have dual climate control.

[lunasea808]

Originally Posted by PIGS1LADY

I have dual climate control.

Okay I am not sure but I think that your climate control is going bad. I don't have dual climate controls (I have a GX). If anbody else has had this problem PIGS1LADY & I would love to hear about it.

I have seen other threads about changing out the controls It's doesn't cost much if you buy it from a junkyard and it is fairly easy to replace. But before you do that see if it is the problem first. I hate to say it but you might have to take it to the dealer to check. But you don't have to have them work on it.

[dtownfb]

I have a 2000 GL with dual automatic climate control where the functions are controlled by the thermostat temperature and the outside temperature. I don't even have an A/C button.

I'm confused as to what the issue is, it's mainly because I don't know what climate control sytem pigs1lady has in her vehicle. Is it an automatic sytem where the functions are controlled by a outside temperature sensor and the inside temp. that you set or is it strictly a dual manual system where you have to select the function? Since it is a dual system, make sure the passenger setting is set to the same as the driver. That could confuse the system.

I'll get the manual out of my car at lunch and see what's in there. this way maybe we can get tot he bottom of this before you start spending money on unnecessary repairs.

It seems like pigs1lady may be confusing the system. If it you select defog mode, wouldn't the A/C light automatically come on.

[hooptiecar]

deforst always uses A/C