Oldsmobile Aurora P0500: VSS – Circuit Malfunction

  P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Oldsmobile Aurora‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Aurora uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and … Read more

Oldsmobile Aurora P0440: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

The P0440 code is a common trouble code that many Oldsmobile Aurora owners may encounter. It indicates that there is an issue with the car’s Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system. Specifically, the EVAP system is malfunctioning. A variety of causes can trigger the P0440 code, with the most common one being a loose or damaged … Read more

Oldsmobile Aurora P0403:EGR→ Circuit Malfunction

P0403 is a very common trouble code. It is a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Oldsmobile Aurora as it would any other vehicle. It affects the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation System and technically means: P0403: EGR→ Circuit Malfunction A circuit malfunction implies that there is a wiring problem … Read more

Oldsmobile Aurora P0171: Causes, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

One of the most common trouble codes with the Oldsmobile Aurora is P0171. It indicates that your Oldsmobile Aurora is running lean on the bank one side.  It’s the most common air/fuel mixture-related code. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common codes. The most … Read more

Oldsmobile Aurora P0305: Misfire Detected (Cylinder 5)

P0305 is a fairly common trouble code with the Oldsmobile Aurora. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0305 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Aurora. The nice thing about P0305 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems simpler … Read more

Oldsmobile Aurora P0441: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0441 is one of the more common OBD II codes that can occur in the Oldsmobile Aurora.  It is frequently caused by a loose or bad gas cap, cracked or disconnected EVAP system hoses, vacuum leaks, or a bad purge valve. Always start by taking a look at the gas cap. P0441 is related to … Read more

P0303 Oldsmobile Aurora: Cylinder 3 Misfire Diagnosis

If your Oldsmobile Aurora has the P0303 trouble code, you should know that it’s about as common of a code as there is. It’s a generic code (same meaning for all vehicles) that indicates that your car’s third cylinder is misfiring. P0303 is a real drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If … Read more