1999 Buick Park Avenue Consumer Discussions

Buick Park Avenue Maintenance & Repair

• 1999 Buick Park Ave Door Inside Trim Removal

  Written by: ggeeoo on Jan 3, 2009 8:43:05 PM

  A. As for removing the door panel, they hide those screws very nicely don't they? There have been some problems with the lock actuators. They have these little rubber things that act as a connection between the actuator motor and the door latch. They tend to split and keep it from opening the lock. If you can hear the actuator in that door working and not opening the lock, this is ... Read More

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• Re: 1999 Buick Park Avenue Ultra [97ultra]

  Written by: dafraq on Jul 16, 2008 7:09:28 PM

  Thank you! I fixed the fuel gauge this morning. I am going to check out the a/c tomorrow. I appreciate your quick response. I am totally digging the PA. I spent all morning cleaning it up and it looks amazing--it had sat for 6 months and collected a ton of dirt and dust both inside and out. Now it looks spotless. Thanks again! David

• Re: 1999 Buick Park Avenue Ultra [97ultra]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Jul 16, 2008 9:00:46 AM

  The compressors range from $194 off-off brand to $328 Delphi and $280 Delco compressor. Of course if compressor broke and spun out parts the expansion valve and dryer need to be replaced and a filter put in before the system is restarted. At 56000 miles I'd be surprised if the compressor were bad. Most likely freon leak. Thanks for posting about the magnet use. I recall someone saying the magnet had ... Read More

• Re: 1999 Buick Park Avenue Ultra [dafraq]

  Written by: 97ultra on Jul 16, 2008 6:12:17 AM

  The gas gauge problem is easily fixable. Same thing happened on my '97 Ultra when I disconnected and reconnected the battery one time, and I used a strong magnet to turn the needle and fix it. Just wrap the magnet in a paper towel or Saran wrap so you don't scratch the clear plastic of the instrument panel. I can't remember if you have to have the ignition off or on, ... Read More

• Re: 1999 Buick Park Avenue Ultra [dafraq]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Jul 16, 2008 4:19:11 AM

  The gas gauge needles are fixable. People have removed dash cover and lifted the needle over the post. Some drill a small hole in the plastic and use a paperclip to lift the needle. Someone else talked about using a magnet to lift it.

• 1999 Buick Park Avenue Ultra

  Written by: dafraq on Jul 15, 2008 7:49:58 PM

  Hello, I am considering buying a PA Ultra with 52,000 miles on it. I am not familiar with Buicks and I would like to know if there are any service issues I should be aware of. What I do know is that the fuel gauge does not work. It appears to have gone clockwise and is resting below the needle under the E. The A/C does not work. I feel like ... Read More

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• Park Avenue Ashtray

  Written by: mary32 on May 9, 2007 6:57:22 AM

  Hi, I have a 1999 Buick Park Avenue and the front ashtray will not stay closed (up). Any ideas on how to fix this? Since I don't use the ashtray, I would prefer not looking at it all the time. Thanks for your help! :)

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• 99 Buick PA Ultra - Brakes - Every 10k Miles

  Written by: adery on Jul 19, 2005 7:31:17 AM

  99 Park Avenue Ultra - Brakes I bought my Park Avenue Ultra new in 1999. I have had to put brakes on the Park Avenue 7 times since I have owned the auto. I have done a complete brake system, which included rotors, calipers, pads, drums, etc. in 3 of the 7. Every 10-12k miles I am replacing the pads and need a complete brake job in every 20-30K miles. I ... Read More