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On my '97 the square button is located below the "AM FM" button and labelled "TAPE CD." I think some of them may have been labelled "AUX."
With the magazine loaded, you should see "CDC" in the radio display; stands for "CD Changer." With a single CD loaded in the radio slot, you should see "CD" in the radio display. Both can be seen at the same time.
Hope this helps.
Les
Tim
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFILOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure.
NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
1. Write down any three or four-digit number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position.
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until --- shows on the display. Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down.
5. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code.
7. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code.
8. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code.
9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure. The indicator by the volume control will begin flashing when the ignition is turned off.
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps:
1. LOC appears when the ignition is on.
2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code.
4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code.
5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show SEC, indicating the radio is now operable and secure.
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again. When you try again, you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your retailer.
I assume the car has power (i.e. door lights come on when you open the door, can run the radio with the key in the accessory position). That's the first step in troubleshooting...
--Robert
Then when you turn the key to start and nothing happens and you remove the key, does the security light stay on?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
My early trouble sign for this was a slight delay in starting when you turned the key.
Jay
Get some contact cleaner from Radio Shack and clean the key. Or, if you have a second key, try it. Also spray first some compressed air, then, if necessary, some contact cleaner, into the ignition mechanism.
If that doesn't work, getting a replacement from somewhere (junkyard, dealer - see http://www.car-part.com for a searchable database) may be your only hope.
--Robert
If it is broken wires in the steering column that are giving the wrong resistance reading there is the possibility of disconnecting the wires going up the column and inserting a resistor of the right size to replace the resistance the key is supposed to give. This is done to put on remote starters from what I've read. There is a website about the VATS system that has lots of info.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
As for valve lifters draining down and making a tap for a half minute or so when starting, I would use a mild oil additive after a 1000 miles with this new oil change and change the oil again at less than 1500 miles. That's easier if you change the oil yourself--but it's an effective way to get any gunk/deposits that might be crudding up the lifter' parts dissolved away. A long, higher speed road trip might help too if your driving is mostly city and low speed.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
--Robert
You can download an Adobe Acrobat PDF of the Owner's Manual once you register your car at http://www.mygmlink.com
Or, you can buy a manual from http://www.helminc.com
Hope this helps,
--Robert
Henri
http://www.thepartsbin.com/sitemap/cadillac~fuel_pressure_regulator~parts.html
$150-$200 sounds way steep, even in Canadian dollars. IIRC I paid $38 for mine a couple of years ago... but my local Buick dealer gives me discounts (friend of a friend)... Might try calling around to Buick and Cadillac dealers, and see what they quote you (they may want/need your VIN to cross-reference the right part number, I believe there are a couple of different FPR part numbers for different years of Classic Auroras...
--Robert
I am going to check my records from the previous owner but I don't think they have ever been changed, and with 140,000 miles it may be time.
What do you recommend for this 1996 Aurora in the way of struts? I am not Rockefellar so price is an object. Any help would be appreciated.
paul
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
paul
Do any Sears in your area do auto work? We have a few stores that are hardware stores by Sears that don't, but it's a big part of their other stores' gross profits. Do you have NTB that used to be owned by Sears?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I have a 1999 Olds Aurora. The A/C is not working, and my garage says the problem is in the "control head". They say it's very expensive to replace! I have found a potential replacement part on e-bay, however, I'm not sure is this is right part. Would anyone know what the GM part number is for this? The part I can buy is the digital display unit with the control knobs, with a mother board in behind. Is this the right part?
Thanks in advance!
Sean
thanks, paul
Http://www.rockauto.com
and
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com
I would be very careful about what is actually wrong with the unit--whether it's the "head" dash part of the programmer that's down next to the heater box. I don't know if my experience with a 98 LeSabre has the same vacuum controlled unit or if yours is an electrical unit like the 03 LeSabre which seems to be the Seville type body and unit.
I'd do lots of checking before parting with the money...
I bought my replacement programmer for $100 at local wrecking yard.
You can give me an email from address in my profile if you want more info.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
My Wife and daughter were also with them and the described the symptoms ,the car shuttered, everything lit up on the dashboard, engine stalled,
they were grateful to be able to pull to the side of the freeway before it shutdown. My daughter said she noticed oil on the garage floor but, not in one spot on when the car was pulled out of the garage for the trip others, said the car sounded louder than usual when on the road and, smelled hot when they reached their destination 70 miles away. The problem happened on the return trip.
Today you can put your key in the ignition security lights come on all, the electrical works, but the engine won't turn. Any ideas? I love this car and so does my father in law.
Thank You
Les
Thanks for the info and advice. The garage is telling me a new "control head" costs $1600.00. Surely it's not just the display dash part? I can get a used one on ebay for $100.00. It must be another unit down inside the dash? I'm going to get another opinion on it from another mechanic.
Sean
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,